Clunton, Craven Arms, Shropshire

The Old Dairy, Hurst Mill, Clunton

The Old Dairy is situated within the outskirts of the attractive South Shropshire village of Clunton, a popular rural village surrounded by unspoilt countryside and enjoying an enviable position close to the Shropshire Hills National Landscape. The property benefits from a peaceful setting with far-reaching views across the surrounding countryside whilst remaining conveniently accessible to nearby market towns and local amenities. The nearby market towns of Clun, Bishop’s Castle and Craven Arms provide a good range of everyday facilities including independent shops, public houses, cafés, supermarkets, medical facilities and schooling. Craven Arms also benefits from a railway station on the Heart of Wales line together with direct access onto the A49 trunk road linking Shrewsbury and Hereford.

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The wider area is renowned for its outstanding natural beauty and offers excellent opportunities for walking, cycling and outdoor pursuits. The Shropshire Hills, Stiperstones and Long Mynd are all within easy reach, making the area particularly appealing to those seeking a home within an attractive rural environment. Despite its rural setting, the property remains well connected, with a wider range of amenities and services available in Shrewsbury, Ludlow and Hereford, all of which are within comfortable travelling distance.

Walk Inside

Entering through the front door, you are immediately welcomed into a beautifully presented open-plan kitchen, dining and reception space, finished to a high standard while retaining the character and charm of the original building. The kitchen is positioned to the right and is fitted with a range of base units complemented by wooden work surfaces, a sink and drainer, integrated dishwasher, fridge freezer, electric oven and gas hob with extractor above. A useful storage cupboard houses the wall-mounted boiler. Rear-facing windows allow an abundance of natural light into the room, creating a bright and inviting space.

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Beyond the kitchen is a generous dining area, currently arranged with a dining table by the owners, which flows seamlessly into the living area. The space features attractive wood-effect laminate flooring and a characterful log burner, providing a wonderful focal point and creating a warm and welcoming environment ideal for both relaxing and entertaining. From the living area, a hallway leads through to the remainder of the accommodation, with four wall-mounted lights incorporating sections of the original stable door from when the property formed part of the former cow shed, providing a unique reminder of the property's heritage.

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To the left is the first bedroom, a well-proportioned double room featuring carpeted flooring and a front-facing window which allows plenty of natural light into the room. The bathroom is situated alongside and is finished with wood-effect laminate flooring and comprises a bath with overhead shower and tiled surround, WC and washbasin with useful cupboard storage beneath. An exposed wooden beam adds further character and complements the property's original features.

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The second bedroom is positioned at the rear and benefits from a rear-facing window, carpeted flooring and four further wall-mounted lights incorporating sections of the original stable door, creating a distinctive and characterful feature. Returning to the hallway, a short flight of steps leads down to an additional area offering potential for the creation of a third bedroom or mud/boot room.

Walk Outside

The property is approached via a long tarmac driveway, over which the property benefits from a right of access, leading to a traditional seven-bar gate providing access to the property. Beyond the gate is a generous parking area, offering ample space for multiple vehicles. To the front of the property is a charming decking area, surrounded by attractive plum slate chippings, creating a delightful space for outdoor seating and enjoying the peaceful rural surroundings.

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The Old Dairy occupies approximately 6.82 acres (2.76 hectares) of amenity pastureland, through which the River Clun flows, creating an attractive and tranquil setting. The combination of the extensive grounds, river frontage and substantial outbuilding provides an excellent opportunity for those seeking a rural lifestyle, smallholding or potential equestrian use, subject to the necessary consents. A particularly impressive feature is the substantial steel portal-framed barn, providing an extensive and highly versatile space with excellent potential for a variety of uses. The barn incorporates a useful utility area with plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer, together with space for a freezer.

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The main barn benefits from an open gated entrance to the front and double doors to the rear, providing excellent access and flexibility. There is also a section of the barn currently being used as a workshop space, complete with a mezzanine floor offering valuable additional storage or potential for alternative uses. To top it off there is an additional side storage space to the barn and a carport area adding to the plentiful parking at the property already.

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Overall, the barn represents a significant asset to the property, offering an impressive amount of space and considerable versatility, complemented by the extensive surrounding pastureland.