Bettws-y-Crwyn, Newcastle, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7

A superb Old Vicarage with excellent outbuildings and land in a wonderful rural location.

The Property
The Old Vicarage is an excellent family home, although it would benefit from modernisation and offers flexible accommodation, with various outbuildings, three paddocks, mature garden, large barn and wooded area.

A stone porch opens into an arched front door into a grand reception hall with stairs leading to the first floor.

To the left is a large dining room with high ceilings and a stone fireplace with Efel woodburning stove. The sitting room has dual aspect windows and a Fireplace with open fire.

To the rear of the house is the large kitchen with a range of wooden base and wall units. There are French doors opening to the garden. There is ample room for a large dining table. There is also an inset double oven. The light Blue oil-fired Aga is a cosy focal point.

The utility room has space for a fridge freezer, large storage cupboards and Belfast sink and plumbing for the washer and dryer.

Off the utility room is a boot area with shelving and coat hooks with a back door to the courtyard. The rear hallway has a large bookshelf and a door leads to the cellar. There is a large cloakroom with WC and hand wash basin.

On the first floor there is a large landing which leads to 5 bedrooms, all with high ceilings. The first double bedroom is to the left with a large window overlooking the garden and has spectacular views. To the right is a large double with built in wardrobe, beams and stairs leading to a dressing room and ensuite with WC, wash hand basin and bath.

The arched hallway opens into a family bathroom with a bath with shower over, WC and wash hand basin.

There is a smaller room which currently houses bunk beds with built in wardrobes. A fourth bedroom overlooks the rear garden.

A fifth double bedroom with window overlooking the rear garden and second family bathroom with bath, WC and wash hand basin.

Outside
There is a sweeping, tree lined drive, which opens up to mature gardens with shrubs, flower borders, lawned areas, a large parking area to the front and courtyard to the back and a range of outbuildings.

There is a large paddock to the front with a five bar gate, a lean to garage and children’s playhouse.

Outbuildings
The drive leads to the rear of the property with Rhododendrons on either side and there is a small two storey brick cottage which needs extensive renovation with double garage doors and room with staircase to a room upstairs. There are several tack rooms and workshops, ideal for additional accommodation with the necessary planning permissions.

The courtyard area has additional hard standing parking and a second workshop, next to the oil tank. The environmental agency has a small weather station with Solar panel which monitors the rain. (A small payment is made annually to the vendor).

There is a very large barn with stable with cement flooring, storage for agricultural vehicles, hay bales and wood store. There is a large paddock to the rear accessed by a five bar gate. On two sides is a wooded area with a wooden pedestrian gate. There is a very large lawned area and a former sunken grass tennis court. A second paddock to the front is accessed via a five bar gate leading to a Drovers Pond.

Location
Bettws y Crwyn is a hidden gem! Nestled in the heart of Shropshire, this picturesque village offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

The Old Vicarage occupies an idyllic setting, a short distance from Newcastle, which lies on the River Clun and is nestled in the picturesque Clun Valley, renowned for its outstanding natural beauty and is a haven for nature enthusiasts. Newcastle is a popular village found to the west of the county, close to the Welsh/English border.

Newcastle has a close knit and friendly community, which embraces the 'laid back', tranquil lifestyle and offers useful facilities for a small village including a community hall and a church. You will also be able to enjoy the various groups and activities available in the village hall, while for sports enthusiasts Newcastle has a bowls club with its own bowling green and a football team. Situated within the most stunning countryside Newcastle is close to the famous Offas Dyke trail which runs just to the west of the village and as a result presents a variety of outdoor pursuits and is popular with walkers and cyclists. Newcastle boasts having a small village primary school.

Directions: Head west from Craven Arms off A49 (towards Clun/Newtown), through Clun and then Newcastle-on-Clun, about a mile out of Newcastle turn left, almost immediately take a sharp bend to the right, and keep going all the way up the hill until you can go no further. The church is on your left, gateway/drive is straight ahead.

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Local Authority: Shropshire Council.

Services: Mains electricity. Private water and drainage. Please note that the septic tank is not compliant. Oil central heating.

Council Tax: Band E

Wayleaves, easements and rights of way: The property will be sold subject to and with the benefits of all wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether mentioned in these sales particulars or not.

Viewings: Strictly by appointment via Mark Wiggin Estate Agents.