Chapel Lawn, Nr Clun, Shropshire

The property
Woodmans Cottage enjoys an extremely quiet, secluded and peaceful rural situation, located within a picturesque valley which belongs to the property, and is bathed by a natural Cwm-fed stream which provides the property with year- round interest. The cottage provides excellent accommodation. with beautiful features such as exposed period timber beams. Inglenook fireplace, traditional quarry tiles throughout the ground floor, and Juliet balcony giving views down the valley. Newly-fitted, high quality timber storm-proof double-glazed wood windows and doors. Side entrance through a double-glazed stable door into a lobby/cloak/boot room & downstairs toilet, which leads into the very spacious farmhouse kitchen.
The accommodation on the ground floor comprises a spacious, bright & sunny farmhouse kitchen / breakfast room with a large solid-fuel range, country-style fitted kitchen, and provides ample space for a 6-seater kitchen table.
The kitchen leads into the spacious, south-facing sitting room which has plenty of light from the double-glazed French doors that lead to a bright seating area that looks down the valley.
The beautifully-presented snug, has a large wood-burning stove set within an original attractive stone Inglenook fireplace, and a timber door leads to the outside of the property and seating overlooking the stream. This door can be used as the main entrance.
Upstairs brings you to the spacious landing, which is full of light and leads to the three bedrooms. The dual-aspect master bedroom benefits from double glazed windows and French doors, opening to a Juliet balcony and fantastic views looking down the valley and stream. It also has an en-suite shower. The two further bedrooms are of good double proportions, and have access to a family bathroom.

General
Local Authority: Shropshire Council
Services: Mains electricity, private water from borehole and private drainage which may not comply with current regulations, solid fuel central heating. Current broadband is via satellite.
Council Tax: Band E
Fixtures and Fittings: Only items known as fixtures and fittings will be included in the sale.
Tenure: Freehold
Guide Price: £800,000

Outside
The cottage is approached over a quiet, rural country lane which leads to the private track for Woodmans Cottage. The well-maintained private track, about 200 metres in length, is set amongst the land belonging to the property.
Woodmans Cottage offers a rare & robust off-grid living solution with potential for roof- and/or ground-mounted PV, ground-source heat (from stream), and micro-hydro (from stream). The property has been consciously managed to promote native wildlife, which has informed the broadleaf re-planting of the felled areas. The sounds of birdsong & running water are predominant. Planting in the woodland garden has focused on unusual perennials, acers and magnolias; fruit trees such as apple, pear and damson; and there are several areas managed for native wildflowers.

Location
Woodmans Cottage is set within the beautiful Shropshire AONB countryside just outside the popular town of Clun. The Clun Hills are rolling, easy-on-the-eye, topographically-distinctive and 415 million years old !! Clun has a dramatic Norman castle ruin, 12th century church, 14th century stone bridge over the River Clun, and benefits from many of the everyday facilities and amenities one might need. Bucknell is within an easy drive and has a small range of facilities including a shop, public house, post office and train station which connects to Craven Arms and Shrewsbury. The historic & picturesque market town of Ludlow is a short drive away, is famed for its distinctive ‘black & white’ medieval architecture, and has a town centre market on 4 days of each week, annual vibrant festivals and independent shops. Other recreational activities include golf courses and racing at both Ludlow and Hereford. There are good communication links to Shrewsbury and Hereford via the A49.