11 Corve Street, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1DA
A sublime Grade-II listed property boasting a wealth of character and grandeur situated within the heart of Ludlow’s town centre.
Market Square 0.2 miles, Train Station 0.2 miles, Hereford 24 miles, Shrewsbury 27 miles
Guide Price £1,450,000
Reception hall | Sitting room | Drawing room | Dining room | Kitchen/breakfast room | Cloakroom with WC | Principal bedroom with en-suite bathroom | Three further double bedrooms (two en-suite) | Family bathroom | Secondary accommodation: kitchenette, sitting room, bedroom & bathroom | Attic bedrooms with a bathroom | Extensive cellarage | Beautiful gardens Terrace | Outbuildings | EPC: Exempt
The Property
11 Corve Street is quite possibly one of Ludlow’s finest properties. The accommodation is beautifully appointed and is a fine example of a true Georgian property, boasting a wealth of character and period features throughout. Features including significantly high ceilings with detailed plasterwork and cornices, idyllic sash windows and beautiful original wooden flooring. The property offers exceptional proportions and occupies a wonderful position with views of the historic Ludlow Castle. Upon entering the property, you are welcomed to a grand long reception hall with an imposing wooden staircase. To the left, archways extend the reception hall where there is space for seating and a fireplace. The sitting room is an impressive room offering tremendous proportions. There is a beautiful marble fireplace with a fender housing a gas stove. There are built-in bookcases and a curved wall leads in to the drawing room. The drawing room also houses a marble fireplace with a gas stove. French doors enjoy views of the exquisite gardens and open on to the terrace area. The dining room is a grand room and leads to the kitchen/breakfast room. The kitchen has a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and is fully fitted with bespoke units with granite worktops. There are integrated appliances including a Neff oven, microwave and dishwasher, a gas-fired AGA and a fridge/freezer. There are French doors leading to the terrace, ideal for seasonal al-fresco dining and entertaining. There is a useful cloakroom with a WC and basin. Stairs lead down to the extensive cellarage, which offers tremendous storage, space for washing facilities and wine storage.
On the first floor, the principal bedroom offers wonderful proportions and benefits from a en-suite bathroom. There are three further spacious bedrooms, two benefitting from en-suite bathrooms. Bedroom 2 is currently used as a study by the vendors. On the second floor, there is a separate living area with a kitchenette, fitted with units and appliances including a gas hob and ovens. There is a sitting room, a bedroom and a bathroom. On the third floor, there are wonderful attic rooms which offer further bedrooms, storage and a bathroom.
Outside
The property has an exceptionally beautiful walled garden that is mainly laid to lawn with some wonderfully well stocked herbaceous borders. The garden has been carefully landscaped and is particularly spacious. There is a terrace area which is idyllic for al-fresco dining and seating. There is a rotating summer house to enjoy the sun at every point of the day. There are useful brick outbuildings providing further storage. There is a side alleyway with access to Corve Street, ideal for bin storage. Please note the garden ornaments are not included in the sale.
Situation
The property is situated on Corve Street which is only a very short walk to the centre of town. Ludlow offers an exceptional range of day-to-day amenities including supermarkets, independents shops, cafes, restaurants and much more. The train station is a very short distance away and offers the Manchester to Cardiff line, connecting to the wider network. The A49 can be reached at a short distance also. There is street parking on Corve Street and a residents’ parking permit can be acquired from Shropshire Council. There are also season tickets available for nearby Council car parks.
Directions
From our office proceed down Corve Street and find the property on the left hand side indicated by its number plaque.
General information
Local Authority: Shropshire Council.
Services: Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage.
Council Tax: Band H
Wayleaves, easements and rights of way: The property will be sold subject to and with the benefits of all wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether mentioned in these sales particulars or not.
Viewings: Strictly by appointment via Mark Wiggin Estate Agents