Shrewsbury Road, Craven Arms, Shropshire

Station Café, 42 Shrewsbury Road

This unique mixed-use property presents an exciting opportunity to combine home and business in one convenient location. Offering comfortable residential accommodation alongside a well-equipped commercial premises, ample parking and excellent accessibility just off the A49, the property is ideally suited to a variety of business ventures, lifestyle purchasers or those seeking an investment with income potential. The market town of 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 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. The town benefits from a railway station linking north to Shrewsbury, Crewe and Manchester, and south to Ludlow, Hereford, Cardiff and Swansea as well as local bus links. Local amenities include, a Post Office, Nursery and Primary Schools, a Doctors Surgery and Dental Practice, two Public Houses, a large Supermarket and many convenience stores amongst other light commercial businesses. The town is also a visitor destination being nearby to several attractions including the Secret Hills Discovery Centre, the fortified manor house of Stokesay Castle and the picturesque Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Walk Inside

Stairs rise from either the rear entrance hall to the first-floor landing, which is comfortably carpeted and benefits from a useful airing cupboard. From here, access if provided to the family bathroom, fitted with a panelled bath with shower over and tiled surround, a wash hand basin set within a vanity unit, WC and pattered vinyl flooring. Practical wall-mounted storage cupboards provide additional space, while a large, frosted window to the side elevation allows for plenty of natural light whilst maintaining privacy. A further cupboard with in-built shelving houses the hot water tank and offers useful additional storage.

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The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units, complemented by additional drawer storage and practical laminate work surfaces. There is space for a fridge/freezer, whilst a sink and drainer are conveniently incorporated into the worktop. Windows to both the side and rear elevations allow for plenty of natural light, creating a bright and welcoming space. A door leads to a useful pantry, fitted with shelving to provide additional storage. The first-floor accommodation includes a generously sized double bedroom with carpeted flooring and a larger window to the front elevation, allowing for plenty of natural light.

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Also located on this floor is the sitting room, positioned to the right of the stairs, this comfortable reception room benefits from carpeted flooring, a central ceiling fan and a window overlooking the rear of the property. A door from the sitting room leads to the second floor, where a further double bedroom can be found. Full of character, this charming room features exposed beams and useful eaves storage, while a large Velux window floods the space with natural light, creating a bright and inviting retreat.

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The commercial element of the property is situated on the ground floor and benefits from direct access off the A49. Upon entry, you are welcomed into a spacious and light-filled dining area, featuring practical laminate flooring and windows to both the front and side elevations that allow natural light to flood the room. The generous open-plan layout creates an inviting atmosphere for customers, while a serving counter provides a focal point for business operations.

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A doorway leads through to the well-equipped commercial kitchen, fitted with a range of wall and base units, shelving and ample under-counter storage. Facilities include a sink and drainer, two ovens with hobs, and a large extractor fan, providing everything needed for the preparation and service of food in a busy catering environment.

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In addition, there is a useful utility/preparation room fitted with practical laminate flooring, a worktop with inset sink and drainer, and cupboards beneath providing valuable storage space. Windows to both the side and rear elevations allow for plenty of natural light, creating a bright and functional workspace. A door leads through to a separate pantry, fitted with shelving and offering excellent additional storage for provisions, equipment and supplies.

Walk Outside

Externally, the property occupies a convenient plot just off the A49 and benefits from a tarmacadam driveway providing parking for several vehicles. Access is also available to a single garage fitted with an up-and-over door, offering useful vehicle storage or workshop space.

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To the rear, a lean-to provides an additional covered parking space, situated adjacent to the external WC facilities. The boundaries are predominantly enclosed by timber panel fencing, with the rear aspect enjoying an open outlook across the neighbouring playing field, creating a pleasant sense of space while maintaining practicality for both residential and commercial use.