Church Road, Newcastle-On-Clun, Craven Arms, Shropshire

Location

Newcastle-on-Clun is a tiny village in the rural southwest of Shropshire. It lies at the confluence of the River Clun and Folly Brook, and is part of the remote and very rural Clun Forest, Shropshire Hills AONB. With Offa's Dyke and Offa's Dyke Path running through the area. The village has a school and a vibrant Community Centre with a bowls green and football field. Further facilities can be found 3 miles to the east in the pretty town of Clun. Craven Arms, The Gateway to the Welsh Marches, is 13 miles east and historic Ludlow is 22 miles distant. Wellfield is situated on the edge of the village, a peaceful spot enjoying lovely views to the surrounding countryside. Grade II Listed, Wellfield dates back to circa 1840 and is a handsome double fronted country house with attached 16th century barn and outbuildings (now converted). Set in approx. 6.4 acres with gardens, productive vegetable garden, a small orchard, pasture, a lake and a stunning courtyard with outdoor heated (truncated)

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Our vendors have owned the property since 1994 and over the years have lovingly restored it, taking care to preserve its original character whilst creating a beautiful and versatile home. The property has been re-roofed including the barns, and the original sash windows have all been restored, many with original wooden shutters. An oil fired central heating system was installed in 2024. There are flagstone floors, original fireplaces, and a magnificent wine Cellar. Handmade wood panelling has been added to some of the rooms, enhancing the many authentic features. The property has been used as a much-loved family home and also a successful Airbnb, sleeping up to 15 people. Approached from the lane the drive sweeps up to the front of the property.

Ground Floor & Suite

An elegant stone portico and entrance door opens to the main Reception Hall, with original flagstone floor. The Drawing Room is a light and airy room with sash window to the front and a York Stone fireplace with Clearview Wood Burning Stove. The Dining Room has a sash window to the front and the original oak floor. The fireplace is the focal point of the room with a wooden surround and stone grate with inset Clearview Stove. Bespoke wood panelling surrounds the fireplace and there are original cupboards and shelving to either side, one with an original slide out writing desk. Stone steps lead up to a self-contained Suite. This is part of the original barn complex and has been cleverly converted, providing a pretty Sitting Room, a large Double Bedroom and an En Suite Shower Room with WC. Next to the Dining Room is the Snug, a wonderfully cosy room with a large open fireplace, bespoke wood panelling and a flagstone floor. Also off the Hall is a Utility Room and a Porch (truncated)

First Floor

Back to the main House, the spacious first floor Landing opens to Two double Bedrooms, a Single Bedroom and another large Bedroom which currently has six single beds in it, each with their own individual character and all enjoying superb views. There is a WC off the Landing. The spacious Bathroom offers luxury with a Spa bath, and separate shower cubicle with power shower. The Clearview stove offers warmth and comfort. A door opens to another Double Bedroom off which is the Sauna.

Outside

As you approach Wellfield there is a field to the front, beyond which is an orchard and a productive vegetable garden. Meadows slope gently upwards away from the house. The barn complex provides several useful stores, a Tractor shed and a wc. To the rear of the barns is a fabulous enclosed Courtyard where the owners have built their swimming pool. Heated by a separate oil fired boiler the pool measures 10m x 5m, the liner was replaced 2-3 years ago and it had a new cover back in 2019. The courtyard is sheltered and enjoys views to the meadows beyond. From here a grassy path and gate open to the westerly meadow where there is a beautiful lake.