2 bedroom cottage for sale

A wonderful, characterful semi-detached cottage located close to the historic stone bridge in the centre of the town. With two bedrooms and two reception rooms, along with a kitchen, utility/boot room and shower room. Grade II listed with origins believed to date back to c.1780 with many fine original features and a good sized rear garden this truly is a must view property. NO ONWARD CHAIN & READY TO MOVE IN TO.

Introduction - This quaint, Grade II listed cottage has been lovingly restored and maintained over the years and many of its original features remain visible including the stone fireplace and beams. The property in brief comprises : Kitchen / breakfast room, living room, sitting room / snug, utility / boot room, downstairs shower room and two bedrooms. Externally there is space for pot plants to the front of the property and a good sized garden to the rear.

Property Description - From the back door you enter the kitchen / breakfast room which is a light space overlooking the rear garden and features include wall and base units, integrated electric oven with induction hob and extractor fan, integrated refrigerator, freezer and dishwasher. the property via the front door takes you directly into the living room. To the front of the cottage is the cosy living room with exposed ceiling beams, the likes of which are found throughout the cottage, and a wonderful stone fireplace with multi-fuel woodburner. To the left of the living room is an additional reception room currently utilised as a snug / guest bedroom but would potentially lend itself to an office / study. From the kitchen a door leads into the downstairs shower room, via the boot / utility room, which has plumbing for a washing machine and useful storage shelving. The shower room has a matching three piece suite consisting of WC, sink and good sized corner shower. The stairs leading to the first floor are flanked by original wooden beams running the walls and decorative beams also. The master bedroom is a good size and has windows overlooking the front of the property, as does the second double bedroom.

Gardens - The property is accessed via a path leading up the timber pedestrian gate leading into the rear garden. This space is made up of decked area, paving and terraced areas all interspersed with flowerbeds and has the benefit of two garden sheds, one being completely boarded and perfect for muddy boots, pets and coats. The garden climbs up to the top and allows a wonderful view over the rooftops of the village and onto the church in the distance. There is a small front garden enclosed by the stone wall and accessed via the front door. On street parking is available nearby.

Location - Tranquil, pretty community overlooked by spectacular castle ruins. Most people think of Clun as a village, but it has the distinction of being granted a very early town charter in the 14th century. It was also mentioned in the Domesday Book and there is archaeological evidence of habitation back as far as 5000 years ago with Neolithic and Bronze Age tools on display in the town's museum. Overlooking the town is the ruined Borderland castle, perched high on two ice age mounds with the River Clun running past it, makes a scenic picnic spot. Clun is located in the Shropshire's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and draws many visitors to the town to enjoy its hospitality, wonderful walking and scenery. The town has some local shops and amenities and a primary school but more extensive shopping is available in Knighton, Bishops Castle, Craven Arms and Ludlow and train stations on the Heart of Wales train line which links the west coast of Wales, mid Wales and English mainlines is located at Knighton, Bucknell, Hopton Heath and Craven Arms.

Services And Tenure - Freehold property. Mains water, drainage and electricity and LPG heating.
Grade II Listed
Council Tax Band C

Agents Notes - Refurbishment works have taken place to include relaying a new roof on the extension at the rear of the cottage. Planning permission has previously been granted for the erection of a two storey rear extension. Although permissions have now lapsed prospective purchasers may wish to revisit this as an option.

Please note that this property has previously had flood water enter the ground floor from the River Clun. These events were described as exceptional and due to the nature of the building and the small amount of water there was no lasting damage. The current owner has taken advice from a flood specialist and has installed a defensive wall around the front of the property and has also added flood gates to the front and rear doors