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This extremely attractive attached barn conversion occupies a beautiful location, nestled in the heart of the pretty hamlet of Halford. “Before moving here just under three years ago we were living in Craven Arms,” says Paula, “and we would often walk through Halford because it’s just so lovely. During one of our walks we passed by the barn and fell in love with it the minute we set eyes on it, and as luck would have it, it was for sale so we decided to sell up and move.”

“It was in quite a poor state when we bought it,” says Karl, “and I’d say it took us around two-and-a-half years to completely finish the renovations. We’ve done things like putting in a new kitchen and bathroom, added both a utility room and office, and redecorated throughout. We’ve also updated the exterior and completely redone the garden. The entire house is now absolutely lovely.”

“It’s an incredibly spacious house,” says Paula, “but I’d say that the room that we all tend to gravitate to is the living room. It’s absolutely huge and has a log burner at one end so it has a very comfortable and cosy feel. We have a large family, and it’s a room that we can all comfortably fit into. It also has French doors which lead out onto a pretty decked area that has the most wonderful views of the stunning countryside beyond.”

“Although the house is wonderfully cosy and warm during the winter, it’s very much a summer house,” continues Paula. “We’re set back from the lane, so it feels very private, and when the weather is warm we like to fling open the doors and really bring the beautiful outdoors in. We sit out on the decking and have BBQs and just soak in our glorious surroundings.” “It’s also a lovely place for children,” adds Karl, “as the house is so open and there’s plenty of space outside; our grandchildren absolutely love it here.”

This lovely family home enjoys an idyllic setting surrounded by glorious countryside, and yet everything one could possibly want or need is very close at hand. “It only takes around ten or fifteen minutes to walk into Craven Arms,” says Paula, “and it has a great selection of shops as well as a mainline railway station, but I tend to drive into Church Stretton, which is another lovely little town just a ten minute drive away.” “We’re also very close to ,” adds Karl, “which is a beautiful town, and one that is famous for having the greatest number of Michelin star restaurants outside London. In fact we’re extremely well placed to get just about anywhere in the Midlands and beyond as the transport links are excellent.”

“We have decided that the time is right to downsize. We’ll definitely be staying in the area, though, because our children and grandchildren are nearby and it’s a just such a beautiful place to live.”*

Karl and Paula

* These comments are the personal views of the current owners and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

Halford is a village parish found on the edge of the AONB Accommodation behind with Velux skylights. The master bedroom also benefits From the utility and to rear, the property has a flagged patio, known as the Corvedale in South Shropshire. Enjoying a Approached off the minor district lane into the Hamlet, having from an en suite shower room which is compact though offers which leads to an attaching stone and timber fuel store with rural setting with neighbouring farmland and woodlands, the a gravelled driveway leading to a gated entrance, having well a shower cubicle, wash hand basin and WC. access back to the lane at the rear. Whilst also having a timber hamlet comprises a range of stone built character cottages and maintained lawned gardens with flag stone patio and decked play area and potting shed to the side. barn conversions having a farm and church overlooking the seating area. A door leads from the kitchen breakfast room into a spacious . lounge and sitting room having a vaulted ceiling with exposed The property enjoys a right of way to the rear and along the Entering through a small storm porch and in through the timbers and a central chimney breast with inset wood farm track leading behind the barns which provides vehicular Halford is located less than a mile away and within walking front door arriving in the reception hall. To left, the kitchen burning stove as the focal point, whilst the sitting room has a access to the integral garage accessed from the Northern distance of the of Craven Arms, which is found and breakfast room offers a range of modern units and work featured stone wall and plenty of character with French patio elevation and behind the barn. on the A49 providing a range of local amenities and transport surfaces incorporating a breakfast bar, oven and unit. doors leading out to a decked seating area enjoying a south including a Railway Station with links to Manchester and Cardiff. facing aspect. 2 Church Farm Barn enjoys a wonderful southerly aspect whilst Close by, the Fortified Manor House of is a The kitchen and hall are open plan to the dining room with being sheltered from the elements and with a pleasant view and prominent tourist destination whilst having Stokesay Wood a French patio doors to front, having ample space for dining for From the lounge leading into an inner hallway with access to a outlook across to Stoke Wood. popular route with walkers connecting to the Shropshire Way. six to eight persons and with a door to the rear leading in to double bedroom having a window to front and curtained built-in The market town of Church Stretton offers a wider selection a separate utility and laundry hall, having a sink unit, space and wardrobe. The inner hallway has an enclosed heated cupboard Services of facilities including a leisure centre and golf courses with a plumbing appliances and a rear entrance door. with radiator and slatted shelving. We are informed that the property is connected to mains water variety of walking and outdoor pursuits taking place amongst and electricity. The property has a private septic tank sewerage the beautiful Shropshire countryside. Ludlow is found to the A staircase ascends to a converted loft with Velux windows, A staircase ascends to a converted loft with beams, eaves and system, which is shared between the adjoining neighbour but is south, famous for its Medieval architecture, food festivals and eaves, radiator and fitted carpet, ideal for home office or study skylights. Currently used as a playroom and ideal for storage or placed on the land of No. 2 Church Farm Barn. The property is restaurants, town markets and array of shops whilst also having a depending on requirement and possibly a fifth bedroom (subject possibly an additional bedroom having fitted carpet, radiator and centrally heated by an oil-fired boiler whilst also benefiting from racecourse on the outskirts. Each also offers educational facilities to building reg. approval). pleasant views to the Longmynd. a featured wood-burning stove centred in the lounge. whilst being nearby other public establishments. An inner hall on the ground floor leads to a cloakroom and At the end of the inner hall is the family bathroom comprising Agents Note downstairs WC with door leading into integral single garage with a modern white suite with complementary wall tiling, electric Halford is a rural hamlet with a Church and working farms. Ludlow 8 miles | Church Stretton 8 miles | 20 miles power and lighting, having double opening doors to the farm instant shower over the bath, WC and pedestal hand basin. It is an agricultural area with nearby fields and farm buildings. Bridgnorth 20 miles | M54 Telford 29 miles lane crossing behind the barn at the rear elevation. An inner hall The lane to Halford is a no-through road and comprises a provides access to a staircase ascending to a superb converted Adjacent a further bedroom offers a twin or single room with small selection of converted barns, old character cottages and loft room and provides a master bedroom enjoying panoramic built-in wardrobes and window to the front elevation with farmhouses. A very pretty and sought-after area. views towards the Longmynd and over the neighbouring fields featured stone wall.

Agents Notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in imperial with metric equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 09.02.2015 Tel 01588 672385

Fine & Country Corvedale Road, Craven Arms, Shropshire SY7 9NE