Hardwicke Forge, Stottesdon, Shropshire, DY14 8TL
A period farmhouse with glorious far reaching views set in around 12 acres with river frontage.
Due to the levels of interest in the property Hardwicke Forge, we have been instructed by our clients to go to ‘Best & Final Offers’. The offers are to be received in writing by 12pm on Wednesday the 23rd of June 2021. Please contact the agent for further information.
Cleobury Mortimer 6 miles, Bridgnorth 10 miles, Ludlow 12 miles, M5 25 miles
Guide Price £575,000
Entrance hall | Kitchen/breakfast room | Sitting room | Drawing room | Utility/boot room | WC | Office | Store room
3 double bedrooms (1 en-suite bathroom) | Family bathroom | Stables | Large stone barn | Stores | Gardens | Paddocks
Around 12 acres | Around 400 yards of river frontage | EPC: G
The Property
Hardwicke Forge is a period farmhouse dating back to the 1700's. Situated within spectacular countryside, overlooking the River Rea with far reaching views to Clee Hill. Benefitting from an excellent range of outbuildings and approximately 12 acres in total. The property offers great potential and requires modernisation. The property boasts both period and character features throughout and is not listed.
Upon entering Hardwicke Forge there is a double height hallway with an impressive oak staircase leading to the first floor and spiral staircase to the lower ground floor. Doors lead to the sitting room, drawing room and WC. The ground floor comprises: entrance hall, sitting room, drawing room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility/boot room and WC. The sitting room has a large inglenook fireplace with a Clearview wood burning stove and beam above. There are exposed beams and views out to the front of the property. The drawing room also benefits from exposed beams with a marble fireplace and double aspect views over the front and rear of the property. The kitchen/ breakfast room is dual aspect and has fitted units and benefits from a traditional oil-fired 4-oven AGA. The utility/boot room gives access to the rear gardens, outbuildings and provides a great space for storage. The lower ground floor could provide potential office space and storage and is accessed either via an internal spiral staircase or via a door from the garden.
The first floor comprises three double bedrooms. The master bedroom is triple aspect and has an en- suite bathroom which is separated by exposed beams. There are two further double bedroms with a Jack and Jill bathroom.
Situation
Hardwicke Forge is situated on the edge of the rural village of Stottesdon which benefits from a traditional pub with a village shop/cafe, primary school, doctors surgery and a church. The area is surrounded by beautiful countryside which is ideal for walks. Just a few miles away is the market town of Cleobury Mortimer, which has all of the day-to-day amenities including supermarkets, restaurants, pubs, doctors surgery and veterinary practice, as well as primary and secondary schools.
The historic towns of Bridgnorth and Ludlow are approximately half an hours drive. Train stations at Ludlow and Kidderminster both offer good rail connections. Motorway access is approximately 25 miles away.
Outside
The property has exceptional outdoor space. To the front of the property there is a lawned area with stone wall, mature shrubs, yew tree and parking. There is a terraced garden to the rear of the property, the top tier being paved between the house and the stone barn. Well stocked herbaceous borders, shrubs and views over the river. Fruit trees in the orchard area which leads down to the river.
There are several outbuildings offering good storage. The land is currently laid out with three fenced paddocks to the Western side and one to the Eastern side which provide excellent grazing for horses or sheep.
The property is elevated so provides wonderful far-reaching views and overlooks the pretty River Rea below. There is ample parking to the front and rear of the property.
The River Rea borders the Northern boundary of the property and there are approximately 400 yards of beautiful river frontage, however the property does not own the fishing rights to the river. The Burwarton Estate owns the Sporting Rights to the land and river a yearly lease for the fishing rights may be obtained from the Estate.
Within the grounds of Hardwicke Forge there is a wind turbine and photovoltaic panels on the roof of the house that generate electricity which is sold to the grid.
Outbuildings
There is a large stone barn that is currently used as stores however has the potential for multiple uses and could be converted to accommodation (subject to the necessary consents). There is electricity connected to the barn.
There are two stables in the open fronted barn which also provides space for storage of hay or straw. There is also electricity connected to this outbuilding.
Directions
From Stottesdon, head South-West on Station Road for about half a mile, turn left at the junction. Continue on this lane for about half a mile, crossing over the River Rea. The bridge marks the eastern boundary of the property. After about 150 yards you will find Hardwicke Forge on your right hand side.
General information
Local Authority: Shropshire Council
Services: Mains water & electricity. Private drainage. Oil-fired AGA which provides hot water and partial central heating.
Fishing rights:The fishing rights are not owned by the property but they may be available to lease by separate negotiation. Please refer to the agent for further information.
Council Tax: Band F
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.