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Caynham Hill House, Caynham, Ludlow Caynham Hill House, Caynham, Ludlow Caynham Hill House Caynham Ludlow Shropshire, SY8 4JY A magnificent country house of distinction with a separate four bedroom cottage and a converted two storey stable block, all set in around 3.5 acres, surrounded beautiful South Shropshire countryside about 2 miles from the historic medieval market town of Ludlow. • Exceptional well appointed accommodation • Many appealing features throughout • Up to 7 bedrooms • Extensive ground floor accommodation • All centrally heated and part double glazing • Detached spacious 4 bedroom cottage • Stable block includes first floor flat • Delightful beautifully planted gardens • Separate paddock and fishing rights Caynham Hill House is certainly a residence of distinction. It has undergone significant improvements recently and over the years has been sympathetically extended to provide extensive accommodation. It is understood that the origins date back to late 17th century and the extensions were added in the early 18th century. A further wing was added in the Victorian era. A quite magnificent orangery was built in 2005. Numerous original features are still in evidence throughout the main house and there are some beautiful country views from most of the elevations. Ground floor accommodation includes an imposing drawing room, a library, a spacious dining room, a morning room and a well equipped kitchen/breakfast room. An amazing orangery has greatly added to the ground floor accommodation and there is also a separate useful conservatory, a laundry room, cloakroom and cellar. From the main hall an elegant staircase rises to the first floor. The master bedroom has en suite facilities and access to a dressing room. There are three further en suite bedrooms and a family bathroom. Stairs lead to the second floor which has two bedrooms. The residence is approached through electric entrance gates and a stone drive leads to the parking area, large enough for several vehicles. The gardens are a very special feature and have been carefully landscaped and planted to provide colour and interest all year round. There are an abundance of mature shrubs, plants and trees and an extensive lawn leads to the paddock which enjoys fishing rights on the river Teme. Within the paddock are two loose boxes and a hay store. The detached stable block has been partly converted. On the ground floor is stabling, garaging and storage space. The first floor has been converted in to a one bedroom flat with spacious sitting room and kitchen. The building still offers lots of potential for various uses. The detached stone built cottage boasts a large open plan kitchen/reception room. There are four bedrooms, two with en suite bathrooms and a family bathroom. The cottage benefits from a private garden and parking for up to four vehicles. SERVICES: Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. CTB G main house. CTB D cottage. TENURE: Freehold Directions From Nock Deighton's Bull Ring office proceed down Old Street and turn left at the bottom into Temeside. Follow the road around to a 'T' junction and turn right into Sheet Road. At the top of Sheet Road continue straight over an island signposted Caynham. Continue for 0.9 miles before turning left up an unmarked lane before a sharp right hand bend. Cross over a small stone bridge and continue up the lane and the entrance gates to Caynham Hill House are straight ahead. 12 Bullring , Ludlow SY8 1AD. Tel: 01584 87 55 55 P R O P E R T Y A G E N T S . V A L U E R S . S U R V E Y O R S . A U C T I O N E E R S www.nockdeighton.co.uk .
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