Churchstoke, Montgomery, Powys

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Set within a peaceful rural position, Dog & Duck is a charming stone cottage with plenty of character. Situated along the renowned Kerry Ridgeway, the property is ideally positioned to enjoy a wealth of scenic countryside walks, including the famous Offa's Dyke Path, which passes close by. Rich in local history, the property was formerly the historic Dog & Duck, serving as a traditional drovers' inn many years ago, adding a unique sense of heritage and character to this charming home.

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Bishops Castle is an ancient market town, with roots stretching back to 792 AD, resting within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Although the castle that gave the town its name has long since disappeared, the spirit of its history lingers in the winding streets and weathered stone. Today, it is a lively and welcoming community, offering a surprising array of amenities for a town of its size. Residents enjoy both a primary and secondary school, a leisure centre, a small cottage hospital, dentists and doctors’ surgeries, along with an appealing mix of restaurants, traditional pubs and a charming collection of independent shops and boutiques. Everyday essentials are close to hand too, with a local petrol station and good transport connections. A regular daily bus service runs to Shrewsbury, while nearby rail stations at Broome and Craven Arms provide straightforward links further afield.

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The popular village of Churchstoke, whose history goes back to Norman times. Original identified as "Cirestoc" in The Domesday Book, the name meaning a farm or settlement with a church; Churchstoke, today, is a very popular village and is the central point of a small community of nearby villages and hamlets, all situated on the English-Welsh border on one of the main gateways in to Mid-Wales, in the heart of the Camlad Valley, part of the Welsh Marches, surrounded by the picturesque Welsh countryside. It benefits from a primary school, church, public houses and the popular Harry Tuffins supermarket which holds outdoor markets every Sunday.

Walk Inside

Entering the property through French double doors, you are welcomed into a bright and spacious kitchen/dining room. Fitted with a range of wall and base units, the kitchen also benefits from useful built-in storage cupboards, providing ample space for household essentials. There is an electric oven with a separate electric hob, while windows to the front and side elevations fill the room with natural light. The generous layout comfortably accommodates a dining table, making it an ideal space for everyday living and entertaining. A staircase from the kitchen provides access to the third bedroom.

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Leading through, the first reception room forms the heart of the home and offers a warm and inviting living space. Windows to both the front and rear elevations create a light-filled atmosphere, whilst the log-burning stove, exposed ceiling beams and characterful features add charm and a cosy ambience. A useful understairs storage cupboard provides additional practicality. A second reception room offers further versatile living accommodation and is currently arranged as a comfortable sitting room. Featuring windows to the front and rear elevations, the room enjoys an abundance of natural light and benefits from an attractive electric fireplace, creating an ideal space for relaxing or entertaining family and friends.

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Stairs rise from the main reception room to the first-floor landing, where the family bathroom is situated. The bathroom is fitted with a WC, wash hand basin set within a vanity unit, a bath with shower over, and a built-in storage cupboard with shelving and drawers, providing excellent storage. The principal bedroom is a well-proportioned double room featuring a large built-in wardrobe and a window to the front elevation, allowing plenty of natural light to flood the space. Adjacent is the second bedroom, a bright and airy single room which provides flexibility for use as a guest bedroom, nursery or home office.

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The third bedroom ca be accessed via the second bedroom or the staircase from the kitchen and is another generous double room enjoying dual-aspect windows to the front and side elevations. These frame beautiful views over the gardens and surrounding countryside, creating a truly picturesque outlook. The room also benefits from an en-suite comprising a WC, bidet, wash hand basin with tiled splashbacks, a useful wall-mounted storage cupboard, and a side-facing window providing natural light.

Walk Outside

The property is approached via gated access, opening onto a block-paved entrance which leads to a generous stone driveway, providing ample off-road parking for several vehicles. Lawned gardens extend to either side of the driveway, beautifully planted with a wide variety of mature shrubs, flowers and established planting, creating an attractive and welcoming approach. To the left, a small, charming pond with an adjoining seating area provides the perfect place to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings while taking in the far-reaching countryside views. A slabbed pathway continues through the garden to an elevated slabbed patio area, where two substantial outbuildings offer excellent versatility.

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The first outbuilding to the left benefits from a concrete floor, electricity, a WC and wash hand basin, together with a large picture window framing the outstanding rural views, making it suitable for a range of potential uses, subject to the purchaser's requirements. The second outbuilding, also equipped with a concrete floor and electricity, provides further flexible accommodation, ideal as a workshop, studio, hobby room or additional storage. Beyond the outbuildings, the garden continues to an area predominantly laid to lawn, bordered by a post and wire fence adjoining the neighbouring field. From this elevated position, the property enjoys truly exceptional panoramic views across the surrounding countryside, providing a wonderful setting to appreciate the peaceful rural location.