Roman Downs, Craven Arms, Shropshire

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The property is situated within the popular Roman Downs development, a quiet cul-de-sac on the edge of Craven Arms, offering a peaceful setting within easy reach of the town’s amenities. Craven Arms is a rural market town and parish situated amongst the South Shropshire Countryside close to the Welsh borders and The Marches. It is located on the A49 carriageway between Shrewsbury and Hereford and on the Heart of Wales railway line.

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The town lies in the valley of the River Onny on the edge of the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Craven Arms benefits from a railway station with direct links north to Shrewsbury, Crewe and Manchester, and south to Ludlow, Hereford, Cardiff and Swansea, as well as local bus services. Local amenities include a Post Office, nursery and primary schools, a doctors’ surgery and dental practice, two public houses, a large supermarket and various convenience stores, together with other light commercial businesses. Craven Arms is also a visitor destination being nearby to a number of attractions, including the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, the fortified manor house of Stokesay Castle and the surrounding Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Walk Inside

A sheltered front entrance opens into a bright and welcoming hallway, with neutral décor and fitted carpet creating a soft, inviting introduction to the home. The hall provides access to the principal rooms of the bungalow and includes useful cloak and storage cupboards. The living room is a generous and light-filled space, arranged to the rear of the property with a large window framing views over the garden. A feature fireplace with timber surround and electric inset coal effect fire provides a central focal point, while the room offers ample space for comfortable seating and display furniture. This living area flows naturally into a dining space, which enjoys direct access onto the garden through French doors — ideal for family dining or entertaining in the warmer months.

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Adjoining the dining area is the fitted kitchen, which is well-appointed with a range of matching wall and base units, laminate work surfaces and tiled splashbacks. Integrated appliances include a gas hob with extractor above and double oven, with further space for freestanding white goods. A large rear-facing window draws in natural light, while the kitchen layout provides a practical and sociable connection with the dining area. A separate utility room lies just off the kitchen, providing further storage units, a stainless-steel sink and plumbing for laundry appliances, with a rear door giving convenient access to the garage

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The bungalow offers three bedrooms in total. The main bedroom is a spacious double to the front with ample room for wardrobes and the benefit of an ensuite shower room, complete with WC, wash basin and tiled shower cubicle. The second bedroom is another good-sized double, also front-facing, with pleasant views across the cul-de-sac. The third bedroom, positioned to the side, is currently used as a snug but equally could serve as a single bedroom or study. Completing the accommodation is the family bathroom, fitted with a modern suite comprising WC, wash basin and panelled bath, finished with part-tiled walls and a frosted window.

Walk Outside

The property is approached via a tarmac driveway providing off-road parking and access to the single garage, which benefits from power and lighting. The front garden is laid mainly to lawn with neat, planted borders, giving the bungalow an attractive presence within the cul-de-sac. To the rear, the garden is a particularly appealing feature. A paved patio extends directly from the house, offering a sheltered space for outdoor dining and entertaining. Beyond, the garden is predominantly laid to lawn, complemented by well-stocked flower beds, mature shrubs and ornamental trees which provide both colour and privacy. The boundaries are well defined with fencing, making the garden secure and easy to manage.

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Overall, the outside space is well balanced — practical at the front for parking and garaging, and private to the rear with an inviting garden that can be enjoyed throughout the seasons.