A characterful detached country house in rural setting with scenic views, 5.48 acres of level pasture paddocks and separate stone barn with potential. 4 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, bathroom, kitchen/breakfast, utility, shower/WC. Good sized gardens, parking and double garage

General Remarks - Alma Cottage is a characterful detached home set in a much sought after rural setting with views up towards the Long Mynd, over unspoilt countryside. The property comes with approximately 5.48 acres of level pastureland, suitable for grazing all types of livestock including horses and access along quiet lanes to miles of bridleways.

The house itself has a number of period features and provides 4 bedrooms and bathroom to the first floor and dining room, living room, a cosy, recently re-fitted kitchen/breakfast room, utility, hall and shower room to the ground floor.

Adjoining the house is an outside area of around 0.25 of an acre, laid to mature lawns and orchard, whilst the paddocks lie directly opposite, across the quiet lane.

Close to the house is a detached two storey stone barn, currently used as a work store, hobby room and overspill accommodation but which has potential for a great deal more, subject to planning consent. At the end of the garden is a further parking area in front of a detached double garage, ideal for storage or vehicle maintenance.

Location - Alma Cottage is situated in a very popular area of South Shropshire outside the village of Norbury, with open views in most directions over unspoilt countryside and the famous Long Mynd range. Much of the surrounding area is designated as being of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

It is still very accessible with the nearest market town of Bishops Castle within 5 miles and the larger centres of Shrewsbury and Ludlow within comfortable motoring distance and providing access to a wide range of services including the national rail and motorway network.

The House - The house has been a cherished family home for the current owners since the late 1980's and offers characterful accommodation with a number of features, including the original terrazzo style floor tiles, parquet wood floor, the period fireplaces and timber window shutters.

From the enclosed storm porch with stable door and solid timber door, you enter the entrance hall with doors either side to the elegant dining room and living room, both of which have views to the front across to the land. The hall continues to the kitchen/breakfast room, remodelled about five years ago with ample space for a table and chairs and with Clearview stove and beautiful views out the back through French windows towards the Long Mynd. The utility hall at the side and shower room/WC complete the ground floor.

A carpeted staircase rises to the galleried style landing with two double bedrooms at the front, with high ceilings and windows with wonderful views over the owned pasture paddocks and beyond. The third and fourth bedroom/study, stand at the rear, looking out over open fields and The Long Mynd. Off the landing is a delightful Victorian style bathroom with free standing roll top bath with claw feet, pedestal hand basin and WC.

The Outbuildings, And Gardens And Garage - Adjacent to the house is a most useful detached, two storey stone stable building which offers potential for home office or multi-generational living subject to any necessary planning consent and which currently provides a work/store with power and light, woodburning stove and mezzanine and hobby room with French doors out to the gardens. These are divided into two main parts with large lawned areas with edging borders and a path leading to the orchard garden and beyond to a detached double garage (20' x 20 and 6'6" at lowest height') with power and light and built to accommodate tall vehicles with further off road parking.

The Land - The land lies within a ring fence and stands directly opposite the house and stable building across the land and extending to approximately 5.48 acres. The property is registered as a smallholding and the land provides level pasture which is suitable for grazing most types of livestock including horses.

Services - Mains water and electricity are connected. A new private drainage system was installed in January 2023. A five year old Worcester Bosch external boiler provides central heating and hot water, supplemented by two Clearview stoves. The kitchen was remodelled five years ago with Howden units. Norbury village school is less than a quarter of a mile away.
NOTE: None of the services or installations have been tested by the Agents.

Viewing - Strictly through the Agents: Halls, 33b Church Street, Bishops Castle, SY9 5DA. Telephone:[use Contact Agent Button].

Directions - From Bishops Castle head for Norbury and Wentnor via the B4383 left onto the A489 and immediately right onto the Norbury and Wentnor road. Continue on this road for 2.5 miles, past Norbury village hall on your left and the Norbury primary school on the right. Alma Cottage is found the next property on the right at the junction.
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