10 Corvedale Road Craven Arms SY7 9ND

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Lower House, , Bucknell 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 £685,000

t: 01588 672728 e: [email protected] Lower House, Hopton Castle, Bucknell, 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 Kitchen/Breakfast Room its period. The gardens complement the property The kitchen is fitted with a range of stainless steel with well-stocked flower borders, mature trees fronted base units incorporating a sink with mixer and large areas of lawn. tap over and electric Everhot range cooker. There is ample room for further wall units to be fitted, Hopton Castle is within the Shropshire Hills Area where there are currently freestanding storage of Outstanding Natural Beauty and lies within units. The kitchen has recently been extended to easy reach of the popular food capital and provide a large space for seating and dining with cultural centre of (11 miles). Craven Arms delightful views over the gardens. has a mainline train station and useful everyday Utility amenities and is approx 7 miles distant. Locally A door from the kitchen leads into the very useful Hall and large utility, with space and plumbing for A door to the side of the property leads into the washing machine and tumble dryer. There is hall, with quarry tiled floor and exposed wall shelving and a sink unit. timbers. Drawing Room A lovely light room with south facing leaded light window to the front of the property and views of the castle. Large inglenook fireplace fitted with a 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.

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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 A door from the drawing room leads into a lobby area with external door to the garden and steps Bedroom Three down to the cellar, which has a flagstone floor, A double room with timbered walls and high level high ceiling and high level window to the garden. 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 open countryside beyond and 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. Bedroom Two Shower Room A lovely large room with attractive chimney breast Fitted with a tiled shower cubicle, wash hand and book shelving to the recess, part timbered basin and W.C. To the landing outside the walls, and east facing window. Wash hand basin shower room there is an airing cupboard with with light over. slatted timber shelving. Lower House, Hopton Castle, Bucknell, 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 Services cage with raspberries and blackcurrants. An We understand that the property has mains attractive old pig sty is used for wood and tool water, private drainage and electricity. The storage. 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 Directions From Craven Arms take B4368 towards Clun Garages and Parking follow this road for approximately 3 miles and turn The property is accessed over a gravelled drive, left, signed the B4367 to and leading to the parking area, with ample room for a Knighton. Follow this road through the villages of number of vehicles. There is a double garage Broome and into , where at the sharp with useful and good sized workshop adjacent, right bend, you continue towards Knighton and which has power and light. . 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, Bucknell, SY7 0QF Lower House, Hopton Castle, Bucknell, SY7 0QF Lower House, Hopton Castle, Bucknell, SY7 0QF 10 Corvedale Road, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 9ND offices at ShrewsburyShrewsbury ~ Church ~ Craven Stretton Arms ~ Ludlow Oswestry ~ Mayfair Office, London

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