Linksfield Cottage, 5 Cramer Gutter, Oreton, Shropshire, DY14 0UA
An idyllic detached country cottage situated within rural countryside and benefitting from 2 acres and superb outbuildings.
Cleobury Mortimer 2 miles, Ludlow 11 miles, Kidderminster 14.7 miles, M5 26.7 miles
Guide Price £725,000
Entrance hall | Kitchen/breakfast room | Utility room | Sitting Room | Conservatory | Study | WC | Three double bedrooms | Dressing room Family bathroom | Gardens | Patio | Paddock | Double garage with room above | Large outbuilding | About 2 acres in total | EPC: F
The Property
Linksfield Cottage is a traditional stone-built country cottage boasting a wealth of charm with exposed beams and stone walls throughout. The property is situated within a rural idyllic plot extending to around 2 acres with a superb range of outbuildings. The property and the outbuildings offer tremendous potential with possibility for further extension or conversion (subject to the necessary consents) to provide an endless range of possibilities including letting, holiday letting, storage and much more.
The property is approached by a long gated driveway which leads down to the house with the paddock to the side. Upon entering the property, the entrance hall leads access to the main reception rooms and offers storage with a cupboard under the staircase. The staircase gently spirals leading access to the first floor.
The kitchen/breakfast room boasts tremendous proportions, ideal for entertaining, and is fully fitted with integrated units and appliances including a traditional 4-oven AGA. There are French doors accessing the patio outside, perfect for seasonal al-fresco dining. Adjacent to the kitchen, there is a superb utility room that benefits from further integrated units and storage space. There is also a cloakroom WC adjoined here.
The sitting room benefits from a beautiful large inglenook fireplace that houses a wood burning stove. There are various exposed beams complimenting the room.
There is a large oak-framed conservatory, with full length panoramic glass panels and exposed stone walls, the room enjoys peaceful views of the gardens around. Adjacent is the study area which could provide further storage to the property if required.
On the first floor there are three double bedrooms and a family bathroom. One of the bedrooms benefits from a superb dressing room. All of the bedrooms boast superb proportions and have beautiful views of the surrounding gardens or countryside.
Outside
The gardens and grounds at Linksfield Cottage extend to around 2 acres in total. The gardens are mainly laid to lawn with some herbaceous borders and shrubs interspersed throughout. There is a patio area that is ideal for al-fresco dining and entertaining. The grounds are secure and there is a fenced paddock ideal for dogs or livestock.
Outbuildings
There are exceptional outbuildings at the property. There is a large stone double garage that offers a room adjacent and rooms above it, both currently used as storage however could easily provide a variety of further uses including holiday let or assured shorthold letting.
The other outbuilding, currently used as fully functioning kennels with integrated units and a wash basin, also could provide endless possibilities including stabling, storage or could also be converted for residential purposes (subject to the necessary consents).
Location
Linksfield Cottage is located in the rural hamlet of Cramer Gutter, a short distance from the village of Oreton. The property offers the ideal country lifestyle yet very easily commutable to all of the day-to-day amenities and communications. The property is within easy reach of the market town of Cleobury Mortimer which provides amenities including supermarkets, doctors, schooling, pubs and restaurants and much more. The nearest train station can be accessed at Ludlow at around 20 minutes away and the motorway can be reached at around 45 minutes away. Schooling is the area is good with primary schooling nearby at Farlow and secondary schooling in Cleobury Mortimer and Ludlow. For the private sector, Moor Park and Abberley Hall are both within a good distance.
Directions
From Ludlow, head East towards Clee Hill on the A4117. Proceed for about 6.4 miles through Clee Hill village and continue, turn left just after the Hopton Bank Garage for 'Oreton'. Continue on this lane for about 1.6 miles and bear right on to New Road. Continue along here for about 1.1 miles and turn right sign posted 'Cramer Gutter'. Continue down this track to the bottom and then bear right. Continue along and Linksfield Cottage is the second drive on the left hand side indicated by its name plaque. What3words - sprinter.camps.backswing
General information
Local Authority: Shropshire Council.
Services: Mains water and electricity. Oil fired central heating. Private drainage.
Council Tax: Band G
Wayleaves, easements and rights of way: The property will be sold subject to and with the benefit 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.