The Old Post Office, High Street, Claverley, Wolverhampton

Full Property Description:

Location

Accessed from the B4176 or the A458, the pretty Shropshire village of Claverley lies east of the market town of Bridgnorth. The Old Post Office sits prominently central to the village with local amenities to include a Primary School, Doctors Surgery, Church, Local Pubs, Village Hall and a Tennis Club. From the village there are numerous walks and bridleways through this ancient settlement and surrounding countryside, yet remaining in easy reach of the West Midlands. Great for commuting to the West Midlands and beyond.

Having been a working Post Office serving the local community for over 80 years, the owner Ms White has now retired and is believed to be the country's oldest postmistress. In 2010, Ms White was awarded an MBE for her services to the community. This iconic cottage is now on the open market offering great potential to modernise with three double bedrooms and three reception rooms with a private driveway and a delightful cottage garden to the rear with views of All Saints Church.

On entering the rear of the cottage, an ENTRANCE HALL provides cloaks storage with doors of to; KITCHEN currently fitted with base units with work tops over, sink unit and a pantry cupboard. Leading off the kitchen is a small garden room. A GROUND FLOOR SHOWER ROOM comprising a WC, wash hand basin and a corner shower. Double doors from the kitchen open through into the DINING ROOM which gives access to a SITTING ROOM and FURTHER RECEPETION ROOM which was up until recently the original Post Office. From the sitting room there is access to a selection of CELLARS. Stairs rise to the FIRST FLOOR where there are THREE DOUBLE BEDROOMS, a separate WC and BATHROOM.

Outside

Fronting onto the High Street, a driveway is positioned to the side providing off road parking and access to an old garage. The gardens are private and well matured offering a wonderful variety of flowerings plants and shrubs, planted borders and a lawned garden. There is a summer house, coal store and Gardner's WC.

Services:

We are advised by our client that all mains water, drainage and electricity are connected. Oil central heating. Verification should be obtained from your surveyor.

Tenure:

We are advised by our client that the property is FREEHOLD. Verification should be obtained by your Solicitors.

Council tax:

Shropshire Council.
Tax Band: B.
www.gov.uk/council-tax-bands

Fixtures and fittings:

By separate negotiation.

Viewing arrangements:

Viewing strictly by appointment only. Please contact the BRIDGNORTH OFFICE.

Directions:

Leaving Bridgnorth on the A454 Bridgnorth Road. After approximately 4 miles you will enter the hamlet of Wyken, take a right turn just after the petrol station. Continue on this road into Claverley proceeding to the High Street where The Old Post Office is located on the left hand side just before The Crown public House.