Greete, Ludlow, Shropshire

Step Inside

Canopy Porch

Reception Hall

A warm and welcoming entrance with ceiling cornice. Under stairs storage cupboard.

Sitting Room

With feature decorative fireplace and log burner. Attractive ceiling cornice and rose

Dining Room

Feature decorative fireplace with electric fire. Ceiling cornice and rose

Drawing Room

A lovely room with feature decorative fireplace and log burner. French doors to patio gardens. Ceiling cornice and rose.

Breakfast Kitchen

Fitted with a matching range of base and wall units of cupboards and drawers. Ample work surfaces. Double sink and drainer with mixer tap. Integrated BOSCH hob, extractor hood, Zanussi oven and grill. Built-in fridge. Log burner. Tiled floor. Part wall tiled.

Utility Room

Large Storage cupboards. Plumbing for dishwasher and washing machine. Tiled floor. Worcester central heating boiler (newly fitted in December 2023). Fully wall tiled. Belfast sink and mixer tap.

Pantry

Shower Room

Fitted with a suite comprising shower. Low flush WC. Vanity unit with inset wash hand basin. Laminate flooring. Ceiling cornice.

Cellar Rooms

Divided into three rooms - providing super extra storage space

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From the Reception Hall a staircase rise to the

First Floor Landing

With attractive ceiling cornice.

Bedroom One

Built-in wardrobe. Ceiling cornice and rose.

Bedroom Two

Wash hand basin. Ceiling cornice and rose.

Bedroom Three

Built-in wardrobes. Ceiling cornice and rose.

Bathroom

Fitted with a suite comprising bath. Wash hand basin. Fully wall tiled.

WC

Fitted with a suite comprising low flush WC. Wash hand basin.

Bedroom Four

Ceiling cornice and rose.

Bedroom Five

Ceiling cornice and rose.

Bathroom

Fitted with a suite comprising bath with shower over. Vanity unit with inset wash hand basin. Fully wall tiled.

WC

With low flush WC. Fully wall tiled.

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A staircase rises to the

Two Attic Rooms

With further under eaves storage

Step Outside

Approached through double gates, the taramcadam driveway winds through the formal gardens to the forecourt. The grounds in all extend to approx. 4.30 acres, consisting of a fenced paddock (approx. 1.75 acres) and gardens. Of great merit is the heated diving pool, with Filtration Room (including WiFi). An extensive range of outbuildings include: a Barn, Double Garage, Log Store, Store Sheds and Summer House - all with electric. Two Greenhouses. An ornamental pool is attractively positioned on the grounds. This stormwater fed pool we are informed plays host to a variety of wildlife, including Mirror Carp, Moor Hens and Mallards, to name but a few.

Sellers Insight

We were both born in the city of Birmingham but were country lovers and keen gardeners,” say the current owners of The Old Rectory. “Having been living in a bungalow with a small garden, we were looking for somewhere with more land to pursue our horticultural and culinary interests. So this property with its extensive lawns, woodland and lake was perfect!

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The house itself appealed to us as soon as we saw it, too: built by the Church of England in the mid-19th century, this prestigious home is well constructed and beautifully maintained, with plenty of space both indoors and out. Indeed, we decided to buy the property on the very first day we looked around, and made an informal agreement with the previous owner there and then, sitting around the kitchen table. That was almost 5 decades ago, and we have been very happy here ever since!”

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As mentioned, the garden was a large part of the appeal of The Old Rectory. “At that time, our sons were aged three and five,” the owners say. “We knew that this would be a great place for children to grow up, with the freedom to run around and build dens in the garden. Since moving in, we have lovingly created and tended our own piece of paradise in which to grow things, with an extended vegetable patch, raised flowerbeds, a soft fruit cage, greenhouses, and outbuildings. There are also plenty of seating areas to relax after a day’s gardening, with sheltered spots to sit throughout the day as the sun moves from east to west.

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Indeed, the house was originally built so that it was facing in the right direction to make the most of the warmth and natural light. Further, the trees and woodland create a microclimate within the garden, so that it is wonderfully sheltered with protection from wind on all sides.”

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The house itself is ideal for everyday family life and entertaining alike. “All of the rooms are unique in their character, size and outlook,” say the owners, “making this a very versatile home. The extensive cellarage is an additional benefit, housing a fantastic workshop space, wine cellar and plenty of dry storage. The property as a whole provides plenty of space for us to welcome all of our friends for gatherings small and large, whether indoors in the winter, or outside from spring right through to autumn. Since installing the swimming pool in the grounds, we have hosted countless neighbourhood pool parties!”

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The setting of the property has much to offer, too. “Surrounded by countryside with views of the Clee Hills, this place is truly idyllic,” the owners say. “Living here, we have enjoyed being part of a friendly community in the farming hamlet of Greete. We have everything we need nearby in the historic towns of Tenbury Wells and Ludlow, both of which have a hospital and doctors surgeries, a range of restaurants and shops and a theatre. Trains from Ludlow Station include services to Shrewsbury, Manchester Piccadilly and Cardiff Central.”*

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* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.