The Cottage, Overton Road, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 4AA
A beautiful period property boasting a wealth of character requiring modernisation occupying a spacious plot situated on the edge of Ludlow.
Town Centre 0.8 miles, Hereford 23 miles, Shrewsbury 30 miles
Guide Price £600,000
Entrance porch | Reception room | Kitchen | Utility room | Cloakroom | Reception hall | Sun room | Conservatory | Sitting room | Snug Principal bedroom with dressing room and en-suite bathroom | Two further bedrooms | Family bathroom | Spacious garden | EPC: C
The Property
The Cottage is a superb period property occupying a wonderful rural position yet only a stone’s throw from Ludlow’s historic town centre. The property offers a spacious plot extending to just under an acre in total with beautiful gardens and grounds. Upon entering the property you are welcomed to an enclosed porch area leading to the reception room which is a beautiful well proportioned room with fitted cupboards and enjoying views over the gardens. This room houses a decommissioned Rayburn. Adjacent is the kitchen which is fully fitted with units and appliances including a cooker and an electric hob. From here the utility room can be found which offers beautiful quarry tiling with further units, a Belfast sink and plumbing for washing facilities. There is a spacious reception hall which has an original column in the middle. The sitting room is a wonderful room housing an inglenook brick fireplace with a stove. There is a further snug room. There is also a sun room which enjoys views over the gardens and grounds and an adjoining conservatory. The first floor can be accessed by two separate staircases. From the first staircase, this leads to the principal bedroom which boasts tremendous proportions and enjoys a double aspect over the gardens and grounds. The principal bedroom enjoys a spacious walk-in dressing room and beyond that is an en-suite bathroom. Accessed from the other staircase, there are two further double bedrooms and a family bathroom
The property does require some modernisation throughout but offers a wonderful plot with a period property boasting character and charm in an idyllic location just a short distance from Ludlow.
Outside
The property benefits from beautiful gardens and grounds extending to around 0.91 acres. The gardens are mainly laid to lawn with some well stocked-herbaceous borders and shrubbery. There are mature trees interspersed throughout the grounds and woodlands on the edge of the boundary, ideal for walks. There is a workshop with 2 adjoining garages providing ample storage and could be converted further (subject to the necessary consents). There is a terrace area surrounding the property, ideal for seasonal al-fresco dining and entertaining.
Situation
The property is situated on Overton Road, which is just on the outskirts of the vibrant and historic market town of Ludlow. The property offers countryside on its doorstep yet is walking distance to all of the amenities the town has to offer including supermarkets, doctors, shops, pubs, restaurants and much more. The surrounding countryside is exceptionally beautiful and offers ample walking opportunities. For a wider shopping experience, Hereford and Shrewsbury can be reached at around 40 minutes away. The A49 is easily reachable and connects to the motorway network. There is a train station in Ludlow on the Manchester Piccadilly line. Schooling in the area is very good with primary and secondary schooling in Ludlow. For the private sector, Moor Park is a notable school and a very short distance away. Further afield, Lucton School, Bedstone College and Hereford Cathedral can be reached.
Directions
From Ludlow, proceed south over Ludford Bridge. Continue for about half a mile and find the property on your right hand side indicated by our for sale board.
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General information
Local Authority: Shropshire Council.
Council Tax: Band E
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