The Old Laundry, Millichope, Munslow, Shropshire, SY7 9HA

A substantial family home offering tremendous proportions within beautifully kept gardens and grounds.

Church Stretton 7 miles, Much Wenlock 9.5 miles, Ludlow 10 miles, Bridgnorth 13.4 miles, Shrewsbury 21 miles

Guide Price £795,000

Entrance hall | Kitchen/breakfast room | Drawing room | Sitting room | Study | Boot room | Utility room | WC | Five bedrooms | Two family bathrooms | Cellar | Garage | Garden store | Gardens | Kitchen garden | River frontage | About 1.3 acres in total | EPC: E

The Property

The Old Laundry is a beautiful stone built period property situated in Beambridge, on the edge of Munslow. The property offers exceptional proportions throughout and boasts stunning gardens and grounds extending to just over an acre overlooking the surrounding Shropshire countryside. The property is of a stone structure and was the old laundry for nearby Millichope Park. It offers a tremendous amount of character and period features. The property will require some updating and modernisation throughout.

The property is approached from the road leading to an open driveway providing ample parking for numerous vehicles. There is also a rear driveway which gives access to the garage. Upon entering the property there is a spacious entrance hall. The ground floor comprises: the kitchen/breakfast room, the drawing room, the sitting room, the study, the boot room, the utility and a WC. The kitchen is spacious, light and offers ample space for dining. There are integrated units and appliances including a traditional four oven AGA, a gas cooker/hob and a Belfast sink. The drawing room is a truly spectacular room, offering a wealth of character throughout with high ceilings and a superb large inglenook fireplace housing a wood burning stove. Of particular note is the two stunning French doors that open up on to the terrace outside overlooking the exceptional gardens and grounds. The sitting rroom also has an open fireplace, however this is not currently in use. There are also handy built in storage units. The study benefits from a beautiful marble open fireplace. Adjacent to the kitchen is the boot room and the utility room, both of which provide ample storage, and the utility room is plumbed for the necessary appliances. A WC services the ground floor. There is a superb cellar accessed from the hallway that provides further storage for the property.

The first floor comprises: five bedrooms which are all of good proportions. Two large family bathrooms service the first floor and will require some modernisation. There is ample eaves space which provides further storage, or could be converted to provide an extension to the first floor (subject to the necessary consents).

Outside

The property benefits from exceptionally well-kept gardens and grounds extending to around 1.3 acres in total. The gardens are mainly laid to lawn with some well stocked herbaceous borders and shrubs throughout, with some mature trees interspersed within the grounds. There is a superb kitchen garden that is also well stocked and benefits from a green house. The gardens gently roll down to a beautiful riverside setting providing a traquil setting to enjoy the peaceful surrounds and wildlife encounters.

There is an excellent, mainly south facing terrace area accessed from the drawing room that provides the perfect spot for seasonal al-fresco dining and entertaining whilst overlooking the glorious surrounding Shropshire countryside.

There is a large garage and store room that provides exceptional storage for the property or could provide parking for vehicles. It could also be converted into an annexe (subject to the necessary consents).

Situation

The Old Laundry is situated in Beambridge, just on the edge of Munslow. Munslow is a small and pretty village within the Corvedale surrounded by glorious Shropshire countryside. The village has a pub and nearby Aston Munslow has a petrol station and a village shop.

Further afield is Church Stretton providing a great range of facilities including shops, supermarkets and much more. The pleasant and historic market town of Much Wenlock can be reached at a short distance also. Ludlow and Bridgnorth are both larger towns offering a wider range of facilities, whilst the county town of Shrewsbury is about a 35 minute drive away. Train stations can be found at Church Stretton and Ludlow. The A49 connects to the wider motorway network.

Directions

From Ludlow, head North on the A49 for about 1.6 miles and turn right over Ludlow Racecourse. Continue on the B4365 for about 4.8 miles. Turn right at the junction signposted for Bridgnorth & Much Wenlock. Continue along the B4368 for about 3.7 miles and find The Old Laundry on your right-hand side indicated by its name plaque.

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General information

Local Authority: Shropshire Council.

Services: Mains water and electricity. Oil fired central heating. Private drainage.

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.