21 Forge Lane, Downton-on-the-Rock, Ludlow, SY8 2HY
An idyllic country cottage situated within an exceptional rural position with a lovely garden and views.
Guide Price £555,000
Entrance hall | Kitchen/dining room | Sitting room | Shower room | Downstairs bedroom | Three further bedrooms | Bathroom | Patio | Garden | Garden store | EPC: E
The Property
21 Forge Lane is a superb country cottage surrounded by idyllic countryside with exceptional views. The property boasts a wealth of character and period features throughout and is set just off a quiet country lane. Upon entering the property, there is a spacious entrance hall. Adjacent, there is a modern shower room to service the ground floor. The sitting room is light and spacious and benefits from exposed original beams. It has a large stone inglenook fireplace that houses a wood burning stove. The kitchen/dining room benefits from a range of units and appliances, including a traditional solid fuel range. There is ample space for dining and French Doors open out on to the patio outside, ideal for seasonal al-fresco dining and entertaining. There is a downstairs bedroom currently which could be used as a study or dining room if required. A modern shower room services the ground floor.
On the first floor, there are a further three spacious bedrooms, all enjoying the exceptional far reaching countryside views all around. The bedrooms are serviced by a family bathroom.
Outside
The gardens surround the property and are mainly laid to lawn with some well stocked herbaceous borders throughout. There is a pretty patio area that has a lovely stone wall around and various pots and plants. There is a large garden store providing ample storage. There is ample parking to the front of the property.
Situation
The property is situated within the rural village of Downton-on-the-Rock, an idyllic countryside location. The property is only a short distance from historic Ludlow, which offers all of the day-to-day amenities including supermarkets, pubs, restaurants and much more. Just further afield are Hereford and Shrewsbury which both offer a wider shopping experience. The A49 can be reached at a short distance connecting to the wider motorway network. There is a train station in Ludlow. Schooling in the area is very good with primary and secondary schooling in Ludlow and for the private sector, Moor Park, Lucton School and Bedstone are all easily reachable.
Directions
From Ludlow, head north on the A49 for about 1.5 miles and turn left signposted to Leintwardine & Knighton. Continue on this road for about 2 miles and turn left signposted for Dowton. Continue along the lane until you reach the cross roads and turn left down Forge Lane. Continue and find 21 Forge Lane as the first property on your right hand side.
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General information
Local Authority: Herefordshire Council.
Services: Mains electricity. Private water. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating.
Council Tax: Band C.
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.