£395,000

4 bedroom detached house for sale

Shropshire, SY7
detached house detached house
bedrooms 4 bedrooms

Property description

An attractive Grade II listed thatched cottage, located in a sought-after village with a beautiful garden.


The Property
The Desert is a picturesque Grade II listed thatched cottage, situated in the rural village of Bucknell. The property boasts a superb wealth of character with original features throughout and an exceptional garden.

Upon entering the property you are welcomed into the porch which leads to the sitting room. This charming living room features exposed wooden beams and a traditional large inglenook fireplace fitted with a log burner and tiled flooring which runs throughout into the dining room. The kitchen/breakfast room has a red quarry tiled floor and is fitted with units and offers space for a cooker, dishwasher and fridge. This spacious utility room features slate-tiled flooring and a high ceiling with exposed wooden beams. It includes room for ample storage and a door into the garden. The dining room offers a perfect space for entertaining and has an original case iron fireplace with beautiful ornate tiles. From here there is a hall which offers perfect space for storage and a downstairs shower room. The sunroom has a large window which looks into the garden and a door which offers access to the garden.

On the first floor, there are two principal bedrooms accessed via separate staircases. One side offers two further single bedrooms and the family bathroom and the other has access to the loft.

Outside
The property has a gravelled drive which leads directly to the house. The gardens have been immaculately landscaped and are mainly laid to lawn with some exceptionally well-stocked borders, shrubbery and mature fruit trees throughout. There is a wonderful terrace area perfect for alfresco dining.

Situation
The Desert is located in the rural village of Bucknell, a popular South Shropshire village enjoying The Heart of Mid Wales Railway Station, Butcher, Public House, Garage, Village Hall, Junior School, Church and an active community. A more comprehensive range of facilities can be found in the towns of Craven Arms and Knighton respectively, whilst historic Ludlow is around a 25-minute drive. The vibrant market town of Ludlow provides a good range of facilities, with a variety of independent shops, supermarkets, doctors, pubs and restaurants, and much more.

The A49 can be reached at a short distance. Schooling in the area is very good with primary school in Bucknell and secondary schooling in Wigmore and Ludlow. For the private sector, there is Bedstone Collage, Lucton School and Hereford Cathedral.

Directions: From Leintwardine, head North East on the A3113 and turn right signposted for Bucknell. In 3 miles turn right and follow the road to the train station and take a left for Chapel Lawn. Follow the road for 0.2 miles and the property will be in the left signposted by its name plaque.

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Local Authority: Shropshire Council.

Services: Mains water, electricity & drainage. Oil fired central heating.

Agents Notes: Please note the property did flood in February 2020. Since then appropriate measures have been taken.

Rights of Way: Please note that the neighbouring property has a right of way over the driveway.
Council Tax: Band E

Agents note: The property did flood in the Feb 2020, flood defences have now been erected, part of the garden flooded in 2024.

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.
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Over a month ago

Shropshire, SY7

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