Lower House, Corfton, Craven Arms, SY7 9DE
Lower House, Corfton, Craven Arms, SY7 9DE With around 4.5 acres, this is a stunning country residence with stabling, menage and good garaging. Located just off the beautiful Corvdale, this is a sought after rural Hamlet between Craven Arms and Much Wenlock. Bridgnorth - 16 miles, Craven Arms - 4 miles, Ludlow - 8 miles, Much Wenlock - 13 miles, Telford - 22 miles, Kidderminster - 30 miles, Shrewsbury - 26 miles. (All distances are approximate). LOCATION Corfton is a small rural hamlet being within easy reach of nearby market towns to include Bridgnorth, Much Wenlock, Ludlow and Craven Arms which all provide an excellent range of services and amenities. The local village school is in Diddlebury and a range of state and good independent schools can be found near-by. The surrounding Corvdale countryside is considered to be some of the most beautiful within the country and offers a fantastic range of outdoor pursuits. Further connections can be easily accessed from Ludlow train station which is on the Manchester to Cardiff line and trains are also available to London. The A49 links the cathedral city of Hereford in the south to the county town of Shrewsbury in the north and the B4368 which is easily accessible from the property along with links to the West Midland conurbation and national motorway network. ACCOMMODATION Lower Corfton House, built circa 1685 has been tastefully modernised by the current owners offering well proportioned accommodation arranged over three floors creating superb family living. The property offers a wealth of character and charm with period wood work, beamed ceilings and leaded windows throughout with open fireplaces and wood burning stoves to the reception rooms. The property is entered via the large reception hall leading to the further three impressive receptions rooms. The breakfast kitchen features a vaulted ceiling and fitted with a comprehensive range of units, with granite work tops and a four oven AGA. Leading off the kitchen is a useful utility room and boot/cloaks room with doors to the garden. From the reception hall stairs rise to the first floor landing. The principal bedroom suite boasts windows to all aspects overlooking the gardens with a walk in dressing room and a well appointed en-suite bathroom. There are a further two double bedrooms both benefitting from en-suite facilities. To the second floor there are three attic rooms with two en-suite shower rooms, one of which services two rooms via a 'Jack and Jill' arrangement. All rooms offer elevated views over the gardens and surrounding countryside. OUTSIDE Lower House is approached via a tarmac driveway leading to a parking area and timber framed triple carport. Adjoining the carport is The Pool Room which offers the versatility to be a games room, home office or annexe subject to the necessary consents. There is a further double garage with side access from the lane. The house stands within beautifully landscaped private grounds with fully stocked borders featuring a wide variety of shrubs and mature trees and a path and bridge lead through a small dingle to the rear drive entrance and stables. There are fenced paddocks to the front and rear including a menage and an excellent stable block comprising two stables, hay store, tack room and two large stores with a tarmac driveway and gated rear entrance. SERVICES: We are advised by our client that mains water and electricity are connected. Private drainage and oil fired central heating. Verification should be obtained from your surveyor. TENURE: We are advised by our client that the property is FREEHOLD. Verification should be obtained by your Solicitors. COUNCIL TAX: Shropshire Council. Tax band: G. FIXTURES AND FITTINGS: By separate negotiation. VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS: Viewing strictly by appointment only. Please contact the BRIDGNORTH OFFICE. DIRECTIONS: From Bridgnorth take the A458 signposted towards Shrewsbury and Much Wenlock. Upon reaching Morville turn left opposite the primary school signposted Craven Arms on the B4368. Continue on this road for approximately 13 miles, taking a left turn signposted Lower Corfton opposite The Sun Inn public house. Lower House is the first property positioned on the right handside. 13/15 High Street Tettenhall Wolverhampton WV6 8QS 01902 747744 tettenhall@berrimaneaton.co.uk 22/23 Whitburn Street Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 4QN 01746 766499 bridgnorth@berrimaneaton.co.uk www.berrimaneaton.co.uk High Street Wombourne Wolverhampton WV5 9DP 01902 326366 wombourne@berrimaneaton.co.uk Prices from 1,100,000 IMPORTANT NOTICE: Every care has been taken with the preparation of these Particulars but they are for general guidance only and complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Areas, measurements and distances are approximate and the text, photographs and plans are for guidance only. If there is any point which is of particular importance please contact us to discuss the matter and seek professional verification prior to exchange of contracts.