Lower House, , Craven Arms SY7 0QF

A beautiful Grade II listed house of immense character, lying at the heart of this charming village with views of the Castle. EPC exempt

Offers In The Region Of: £660,000

t: 01584 875207 e: @samuelwood.co.uk Lower House, Hopton Castle, Craven Arms, SY7 0QF

Lower House is situated at the heart of the pretty, unspoilt, village of Hopton Castle, with many of the property's rooms having uninterrupted southerly views of the recently restored Castle. The property exhibits fine period features believed to date back to Medieval times, with later additions from the 17th, 18th and 19th Centuries, including exposed timbers, metal framed windows and beautiful solid oak doors. The house has unusually high ceilings and is remarkably light for its period. The gardens complement the property with well-stocked flower borders, mature trees and large Kitchen/Breakfast Room areas of lawn. The kitchen is fitted with a range of stainless steel fronted base units incorporating a sink with mixer tap over and electric Everhot range cooker. There is Hopton Castle is within the Hills Area of ample room for further wall units to be fitted, where Outstanding Natural Beauty and lies within easy reach there are currently freestanding storage units. The of the popular food capital and cultural centre of kitchen has recently been extended to provide a large Ludlow (11 miles). Craven Arms has a mainline train space for seating and dining with delightful views over station and useful everyday amenities and is approx 7 the gardens. miles distant. Locally the village of (3 Utility miles) has a garage, shop, public house and Post A door from the kitchen leads into the very useful and Office and a train station at (1 mile). large utility, with fridge-freezer and washing machine. There are a number of good state and independent There is shelving and a sink unit. schools and colleges in Ludlow, Shrewsbury, Church Stretton, Bishops Castle and further afield Hereford. Drawing Room A lovely light room with south facing leaded light Hall window to the front of the property and views of the A door to the side of the property leads into the hall, castle. Large inglenook fireplace fitted with a with quarry tiled floor and exposed wall timbers. Clearview log burning stove. Old oak door to a storage cupboard and further door to the cellar. Sitting Room With half timbered walls, double aspect and extensive book shelving.

Dining Room A good sized room with attractive inglenook open (flue lined) fireplace, exposed beams and an unusual double entry bread oven.

To view this property call our Ludlow office t: 01584 875207 Lower House, Hopton Castle, Craven Arms, SY7 0QF

Study From the hall a door leads into the study, with leaded light windows to the front and side of the house, shelving and broadband telephone point. Bathroom Fitted with a white suite comprising a corner spa bath with tiled walls, shower cubicle with power shower, wash hand basin, W.C., and heated towel rail. Leaded light window to the east. Cellar and Loft A door from the drawing room leads into a lobby area with external door to the garden and steps down to the cellar, which has wine racks, high ceiling and high Bedroom Three level window to the garden. A full stair leads to the A double room with timbered walls and high level part-boarded loft with tank room and old blocked window. window.

The house has two staircases rising to the first floor, one between the sitting room and drawing room and the other from the hall. Bedroom One The master bedroom is of a generous size, with useful store cupboard, beautiful views over the garden and Hopton Castle. A convenient en-suite bathroom, with spa bath, shower over, wash hand basin, bidet and W.C.

Bedroom Four A further double bedroom with windows to the east and south towards the castle. Bedroom Five Beyond the master bedroom is a room, currently used as a study/dressing room, with fitted wardrobe cupboards and shelving units, which could easily be used as additional bedroom space if required. Double aspect with views to the south and west. Shower Room Fitted with a tiled shower cubicle, wash hand basin and W.C. To the landing outside the shower room Bedroom Two there is an airing cupboard with slatted timber A lovely large room with attractive chimney breast and shelving. book shelving to the recess, part timbered walls, and east facing window. Wash hand basin with light over. Lower House, Hopton Castle, Craven Arms, SY7 0QF

Gardens The gardens are a particular feature of the property and extend to approximately 0.73 of an acre. There are lawns to both the front and rear, which are bordered and interspersed with well-stocked flower beds and mature trees. There are paved terraces to the front and rear, with ample room for tables and chairs, perfect for al fresco dining. The gardens extend to the north and provide a vegetable patch with greenhouse and on to the orchard, which is planted with apple and damson trees. Here there is a productive fruit cage with raspberries and blackcurrants. An attractive old pig sty is used for Services wood and tool storage. We understand that the property has mains water, private drainage and electricity. The heating is electric with night storage heaters to the first floor and recently installed panel heaters to the ground floor. Tenure We understand that the tenure of Lower House is Freehold Agents Note Please note that due to the configuration of the accommodation, with minimal effort the property could be split into two dwellings. The loft space is substantial and has good head height and again lends itself to conversion if required. Both alterations would of course be subject to the necessary planning consents. Local Authority , The Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire Tel 0345 678 9000. Council Tax band F Viewings To view this property please contact the Craven Arms office on 01588 672728.

Samuel Wood routinely refers vendors and purchasers to providers of conveyancing and financial services. We may receive fees from them as declared in our Referral Fees Disclosure Form. Garages and Parking The property is accessed over a gravelled drive, Directions leading to the parking area, with ample room for a From Craven Arms take B4368 towards Clun follow number of vehicles. There is a double garage and this road for approximately 3 miles and turn left, good sized workshop adjacent with power and light. signed the B4367 to Leintwardine and Knighton. Follow this road through the villages of Broome and into , where at the sharp right bend, you continue towards Knighton and Hopton Heath. Proceed into the small hamlet of Hopton Heath and on the sharp bend bear right signed to Hopton Castle. Continue along the lane where Lower House can be found on the right hand side Lower House, Hopton Castle, Craven Arms, SY7 0QF Lower House, Hopton Castle, Craven Arms, SY7 0QF Lower House, Hopton Castle, Craven Arms, SY7 0QF Tamberlaine House, The Buttercross, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1AW

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