Leintwardine, Craven Arms, Herefordshire, SY7

A beautifully crafted 5-bedroom barn conversion where original character meets thoughtful, energy-efficient modern living, just under a mile from Leintwardine.

The Shire is a bespoke barn conversion of real distinction, where the building’s agricultural heritage has been carefully preserved and celebrated at every turn. Exposed timbers and original period features sit comfortably alongside a quietly modern specification. Solar panels, an air source heat pump and EV charging make this a home that is as efficient as it is characterful. A welcoming reception hall sets the tone, offering a gracious first impression and leading naturally to the principal living spaces.

The kitchen is the heart of the house, generously proportioned and fitted with bespoke cabinetry and integrated appliances, including Samsung ovens, an induction hob, a fridge, a freezer and a wine chiller. French doors open onto the terrace, so summer meals move easily outdoors.

A practical utility room lies adjacent, with further storage, a basin and space for laundry appliances. The sitting room is centred on an inglenook fireplace housing a wood-burning stove, a natural gathering place on winter evenings.

The dining room is full of character, with original barn features on display and French doors to the terrace for relaxed entertaining. A cloakroom WC completes the ground floor.

On the first floor, the principal bedroom is a wonderful room of fine proportions. It has a modern en-suite shower room, a walk-in wardrobe and a Juliet balcony to enjoy the views across open countryside.

A second bedroom is similarly well appointed, with its own en-suite shower room and walk-in wardrobe.

Three further bedrooms offer flexibility for family, guests or a home office, and they are served by a modern family bathroom.

The gardens have been beautifully landscaped and are clearly much loved. A paved terrace, reaching from the kitchen and the dining room, provides an ideal setting for outdoor dining and quiet moments in the sun. There is also a hot tub.

Beyond the terrace, the garden is landscaped imaginatively to include vegetables, wildflowers, native trees, a pond that is carefully constructed with wildlife in mind, and a wide range of herbs bordering the patio and within convenient reach of the kitchen.

Adjacent to the main garden lies a productive kitchen garden with raised beds and a greenhouse, a delight for anyone who enjoys growing their own. Together with the established planting, it gives the grounds a gentle, cultivated rhythm that sits naturally within the surrounding countryside.

There is ample parking for family and visitors. A large garage provides excellent storage and workshop space, or additional covered parking.

The Shire enjoys a peaceful rural setting just under a mile from the village of Leintwardine. The village lies on the Herefordshire and Shropshire border, where the Rivers Teme and Clun meet. The surrounding landscape of rolling hills, river valleys and quiet lanes is some of the most unspoilt in the Welsh Marches and offers wonderful walking, riding and cycling from the doorstep.

Leintwardine is a thriving village that provides all the day-to-day essentials. These include a village shop with petrol station, two pubs serving food, doctor's surgery, a community centre, a fish and chip shop and a primary school.

The historic market town of Ludlow is within easy reach and offers a wider range of shopping, leisure and dining. Ludlow is especially renowned for its food culture, independent shops and medieval architecture.

Hereford and Shrewsbury are also within easy reach, providing a wider range of leisure and facilities.

Leintwardine has its own primary school, and further schooling, both state and independent, is available in the surrounding towns.

Craven Arms and Ludlow both have railway stations on the Welsh Marches line. The county town of Shrewsbury is easily reached and offers more extensive facilities, shopping and onward travel connections.

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Local Authority: Shropshire Council.

Services: Borehole water supply. Air source heat pump. Underfloor heating. Mains electricity.

Council Tax: Band E

Wayleaves, easements and rights of way: The property will be sold subject to and with the benefits of all wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether mentioned in these sales particulars or not.

Viewings: Strictly by appointment via Mark Wiggin Estate Agents.