Richards Castle, Ludlow

This beautiful barn conversion with accommodation full of charm and character but also having all the modern creature comforts extends to approximately 2700 sq ft with rooms of extremely spacious proportions. The location of the home is stunning adjoining open farmland but under 5 miles into historic Ludlow. The property enjoys well maintained grounds extending to 0.6 of an acre to include a detached double garage with workshop and hobby space above. A wonderful country home not to be missed.

Location - The property sits in an elevated and rural location well away from main roads and offers easy access onto Hanway common and this in turn leads directly into Mortimer Forest for those wanting to enjoy countryside walks. Richards Castle is a popular village with It's centre being under a mile away offering a public house, church, village hall and an active community. The property sits adjacent to the Grade I old church and castle ruins. Historic Ludlow is under 5 miles away and is renowned for its architecture culture and festivals and offers an array of independent shops along with the mainline railway station.

Accommodation - The property oozes character with timbered features throughout and is approached into an impressive entrance hall with a cloakroom which then leads into the living room an exceptional sized room with a woodburning stove sitting in an attractive fireplace. Large kitchen/ breakfast room with a beautiful range of modern units with quartz work surfaces to include a six seater breakfast bar, a range of fitted appliances and an oil fired aga, off here is a good sized utility room and equally a very generous and oversized dining room.

On the first floor, there are 5 good sized bedrooms, two of which have en-suite shower rooms and a house bathroom. One of these bedrooms has a separate staircase from the dining room making this ideal as a guest suite.

Outside - The property is approached through a five bar gate onto a gravelled driveway which leads to a detached double garage including a large workshop and a hobby space above. The garage has potential for an annexe and planning permission was obtained via a certificate of lawful use. LInk:

Well maintained gardens and grounds extending to 0.6 of an acre that includes a wonderful outside entertaining space on its south facing terrace. There are then sweeping lawned gardens, the first section interspersed with a selection of trees and then a lower lawned area sitting behind the garage which provides great space for families. What is lovely with this property is that the backdrop to the gardens is the view of the Grade I listed old church and the castle remains which is an ancient monument.

Agents Note - Parts of the garden falls under the area within the scheduled monument of the motte and bailey ref 1011020

Services - Mains electricity, shared private water and shared private drainage. oil fired heating to radiators, oil fired aga in kitchen and large woodburning stove in the living room.

Broadband speeds are Basic 16 and Superfast 80 Mbps
Flood Risk - Very Low
The property is Freehold

Local Authority: Herefordshire Council - Tax Band F

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