Stanway Cottage, Shipton, Much Wenlock, Shropshire, TF13 6LD
A beautiful spacious country cottage set in an idyllic rural setting with 2 acres of stunning gardens and grounds.
Brockton 3.8 miles, Church Stretton 7 miles, Much Wenlock 8.5 miles, Ludlow 13 miles, Shrewsbury 16 miles
Guide Price £750,000
Reception hall | Kitchen/breakfast room | Sitting room | Dining room | Family room | Office | Principal bedroom with en-suite bathroom | Four further bedrooms | Family bathroom | Beautiful garden and grounds | Kitchen garden | Terrace | Double garage | EPC: D
The Property
Stanway Cottage is a beautiful country cottage occupying an idyllic setting in the Corvedale with beautifully manicured gardens and grounds extending to 2 acres. The property is surrounded by rolling Shropshire countryside and has some exceptional views all around. The accommodation is spacious and light-filled throughout creating a wonderful home. Upon entering the property, you are welcomed to a spacious reception hall leading to all the main reception rooms and to the left a door leading to the garage. The dining room enjoys views over the beautiful gardens. The kitchen/breakfast room boasts superb proportions and has fitted units and appliances including an oil-fired Stanley range cooker which fits into an inglenook with an exposed beam above. The sink has a window above with exceptional views of the surrounding countryside. Adjacent is the utility room with an adjoining cloakroom WC. From here the study can found which is a spacious room and enjoys French doors leading to a pretty terrace area. The study has been previously been using as a dining room and sitting room. The sitting room offers a cosy feel and has a Clearview wood burning stove. There is a family room that provides further reception space. and has another wood burning stove. There are French doors leading out on to a beautiful terrace area and to the idyllic gardens.
On the first floor, the principal bedroom offers superb proportions and has an en-suite bathroom. There are four further bedrooms and a family bathroom. All of the bedrooms are light-filled and enjoy the marvellous far reaching views. Some of the bedrooms could be split to create further bedrooms if required.
Outside
The gardens and grounds at Stanway Cottage are particularly magical and extend to 2 acres in total. The gardens are mainly laid to lawn with some exceptionally well stocked herbaceous borders and shrubbery throughout. There is a very pretty stream that runs through the garden. At the far end of the garden is an attractive area of woodland. The extended grounds offer many fruit trees and bushes. There is a 30ft poly tunnel and a greenhouse. The property enjoys two terrace areas, ideal for seasonal al-fresco dining and entertaining. There is a gravelled driveway giving ample parking which leads to the double garage which can be used for parking or provides useful storage.
Situation
The property sits in the rural hamlet of Shipton, surrounded by glorious countryside in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Just over 3 miles away is the beautiful country village of Brockton offering a pub, a superb primary school and bus services. Just further afield, the vibrant market towns of Church Stretton, Ludlow and Much Wenlock can be easily reached, all offering the day-to-day amenities required including supermarkets, shops, cafes, doctors and more. For a wider shopping experience, Shrewsbury and Telford are within easy reach. Schooling in the area is brilliant with a primary school in the nearby villages of Brockton and Rushbury. Secondary schooling can be found in the nearby market towns.
Directions
Turn off the B4368 signposted for Longville. Continue up the road for a mile and find the property on your left hand side.
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General information
Local Authority: Shropshire Council.
Services: Mains water and electricity. There are solar panels providing a return of approximately £2,000 per annum. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating.
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