Ashford Bowdler

The property A wonderful Grade ll listed country house in an idyllic village only 4 miles from the centre of Ludlow. Church House consists of an old timber framed farmhouse (now described as the Cottage), to which was added the main Georgian House about 1785 with early 19th century additions. The current custodians have been in the house for over 40 years, it has been a much loved and happy family home. Whilst it would benefit from modernisation, it is a prominent house in the area, occupying a lovely position overlooking its own grounds, and would lend itself to modern life extremely well. The accommodation offers some superb reception rooms, with generous dimensions, high ceilings and large windows allowing for lots of natural light, and views. The flow through the main house is good, and there are some lovely period details running throughout. The Cottage can be occupied separately and was let by the previous owners as holiday accommodation.

A central entrance hall leads into the drawing room with the original fireplace and French doors leading onto the main garden enjoying open views over the garden and ha-ha to fields beyond. The generous dining room with fireplace and views to the front is on the opposite side of the hall. A smaller double aspect sitting room with fireplace has French doors to the south facing terrace, as does the kitchen, which also boasts a large larder room. An adjacent music room is a good size, with stone fireplace and French doors to the terrace, and would make for an excellent kitchen (existing kitchen then being used as a back kitchen/utility - subject to any necessary consents). The Cottage consists of a further sitting room/snug/family room leading off the existing music room and giving access to a rear hall, back stairs, and a secondary kitchen/utility. On the first floor there are 3 bedrooms and family bathroom in the main house and a further 2 bedrooms and bathroom in the Cottage. On the second floor of the main house there are a further 3 double bedrooms and family bathroom, plus a spacious box room and access to a large loft/attic. Both upper floors have bright, spacious landings with picture sash windows making the most of the extensive views.

Studio Flat There is a fantastic one bedroom flat. It has a superb open plan living area full of oak beamwork and plenty of space and character. Forming part of the original stable and coach house block, it is situated above the double garage, workshop and stables/storage area with its own staircase entrance. Access is by the separate driveway to the rear of the property, which is also shared with two adjoining properties. The flat can either be used (subject to any necessary consents) as an annexe to the main house, a holiday let or a long term tenancy for additional income.

Local Authority: Shropshire Council Services: Mains electricity and water, The Cottage and Flat have their own electricity supply with separate meters. Oil fired central heating in the main house, storage heaters in the Cottage and LPG heating in the Flat. Fibre optic broadband in the house and Flat. Private drainage for all. We understand that this may not comply with current regulations. Council Tax: Main house - Band G, Flat - Band B Fixtures and Fittings: Only those items known as fixtures and fittings will be included in the sale. Other items may be available by separate negotiation. Wayleaves, easements and rights of way: The property is being sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights including; rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights and obligations, easements and quasi-easements and restrictive covenants and all existing and proposed wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains, water and gas and other pipes whether referred to in these particulars or not. Guide Price: £995,000

This property has 10 acres of land.