Blacksmiths Cottage, 9 Corfton, Shropshire, SY7 9LD
An idyllic Grade II listed cottage benefiting from a superb annexe and outbuildings set within 3.35 acres of picturesque gardens and grounds.
Craven Arms 4.5 miles, Ludlow 7 miles, Much Wenlock 12.8 miles, Shrewsbury 24.8 miles
Guide Price £850,000
Entrance hall | Kitchen/breakfast room | Dining room | Sitting room | Garden room | Utility room | Cloakroom | Principal bedroom with en-suite Two further double bedrooms | Family bathroom | Gallery room/office | Blacksmith's Barn: Two/three bedroom holiday cottage | Garage with double carport | Sheds | Stores | Greenhouse Field shelter | Feed store | Gardens and paddock: about 3.35 acres in total | EPC: Cottage: Exempt - Barn: C
The Property
Blacksmith's Cottage is an idyllic and picturesque country cottage situated within the sought-after Corvedale. The Grade II listed property boasts a wealth of character throughout with an abundance of period features including exposed beams in most rooms.
Upon entering the property you are welcomed to a spacious entrance hall way. The kitchen/breakfast room offers superb proportions and is fully fitted with units and appliances including an integrated fridge/freezer and dishwasher. The beautiful dining room offers a large exposed brick inglenook fireplace. The sitting room has an exposed stone inglenook fireplace housing a wood burning stove. The garden room is a particularly exceptional room. Sympathetically added by the vendors in 2012, it offers a two storey oak framed and glazed gable end overlooking the gardens.
There is a utility room offering ample storage and plumbing for washing facilities. There is a WC cloakroom adjacent.
On the first floor, the principal bedroom offers wonderful proportions with exposed timbers, conservation rooflights and an en- suite shower room. There are two further double bedrooms, one being currently used as a study by the vendors. There is a family bathroom to service the first floor. The beautiful gallery room overlooks the garden room and offers space for multiple uses including office space. The property has been sympathetically restored by professional heritage builders throughout.
Outside
The gardens and grounds are well-maintained and extend to around 3.35 acres in total. They comprise attractive gardens that are mainly laid to lawn with some well stocked herbaceous borders throughout. There is an oak timber-framed gazebo providing a wonderful seating area, ideal for seasonal al-fresco dining and entertaining. The gardens contain a kitchen garden, an orchard, some fine specimen trees, and a bespoke, wood-framed greenhouse. There is a separate fenced paddock with access both to the garden and lane. There is an extensive gravelled driveway providing ample parking for numerous vehicles that swings around to the rear garage and carports.
Outbuildings & Blacksmith's Barn
The property offers an excellent range of outbuildings. Blacksmith's Barn is a recently upgraded detached holiday let that comprises an open plan fitted kitchen/sitting room, utility room with WC, two/three bedrooms (one with en-suite shower room) and a family bathroom. The Barn offers a wide range of uses including holiday letting, multi-generational living and much more. There is an oak framed garage and double carport that offer parking and storage. To the front of the property, there is a further small garage and stores which also provide storage. In the paddock, there is a Redmire field shelter with feed store.
Situation
The property sits within the sought-after Corvedale surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside. There is a delightful pub at the top of the lane, The Corvedale (once The Sun Inn). The property is just 7 miles north of the vibrant market town of Ludlow which offers all of the day-to-day amenities required including supermarkets, shops, pubs, restaurants and much more. Just further afield, Hereford and Shrewsbury provide a wider shopping experience.
Schooling in the area is good with a primary school in the next village, and both primary and secondary schooling in the nearby towns of Craven Arms and Ludlow. For the private sector, Moor Park and Bedstone College are notable schools.
Directions
From the B4368 at Corfton, turn signposted for 'Lower Corfton'. Continue for about 0.1 of a mile and turn left at the sign post for the private road. Continue and find the property on the right hand side indicated by its name plaque.
General information
Local Authority: Shropshire Council.
Services: Mains water, electricity. Oil fired central heating. Private drainage.
Council Tax: Band E and Barn: Band B
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.