Ridgway Hall, Horderley, Craven Arms

Full Property Description:

Location

At the foothills of the Long Mynd and the nearby Onny Trail which leads to walks on Wart Hill, Hopesay Hill, the Shropshire Way and the Jack Mytton Way. This is truly a walkers paradise. Ridgway Hall is only minutes away from the small Market Towns of Bishops Castle, Church Stretton and Ludlow beyond, benefiting from two West Coast mainline stations close at hand. The County Town of Shrewsbury is under 20 miles to the centre, where there is a full range of facilities including London and Birmingham railway links, hospitals and many notable Independent Schools.

The South Shropshire Hills must be one of the most picturesque places in England. Not far from the Welsh border, this rural countryside combines fertile farmland with rolling hills. Ridgway Hall encompasses the tranquillity within this setting and the landscape includes formal garden areas with mature woodland.

Broadband

Superfast broadband with fibre to the property is currently being installed (November 2021).

Construction

Built by the present owners, the design and build has given careful consideration to the future potential use of the house and site with the hospitality market in mind (subject to planning). Attention to construction includes 2ft thick insulated external walls with considerable steel works in order that in time, the internal layout could be altered if so desired by any new owners. The electrics and joinery were over specified, as were the arrangement of out-buildings that have vast loft spaces for future conversion potential. Further underground trunking we are advised is already installed.

Accommodation

With a floor area of around 3245sq.ft, the property is entered via the front door into the LARGE DINING HALL having a galleried landing and a large centre stone fireplace housing a cast iron log burner. Leading off the dining hall is the DRAWING ROOM enjoying a dual aspect and fireplace housing a cast iron log burner. The BREAKFAST KITCHEN offers a comprehensive range of units throughout. Built in appliances include a full height fridge and freezer, wine cooler, multi functional microwave oven. Oven and grill, warming draw. The centre island incorporates a gas hob and fridge. Granite work tops. Electric AGA set within a feature surround. Leading off the kitchen is a SITTING ROOM with doors opening out onto the elevated front terrace with access to a large GUEST CLOAKROOM and UTILITY ROOM which is fitted with a range units, sink unit and provision for a dishwasher, washing machine and dryer, with access to the rear. A further doors leads to a useful BOOT ROOM offering a range of units, work tops and understairs storage. A staircase from the sitting room leads to a FOURTH DOUBLE BEDROOM with skylights, two double fitted wardrobes and an EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM.

Stairs from the dining hall rise to a spacious GALLERIED LANDING with FOUR IMPRESSIVE DOUBLE BEDROOMS all having en-suite facilities. The PRINCIPAL SUITE benefits from an extensive range of fitted wardrobes with a window overlooking the front aspect and a superbly appointed BATHROOM SUITE comprising a feature inset bath, corner shower, WC, wash hand basin, heated towel and twin wash hand basins set within a vanity unit with a window overlooking the rear gardens. The further three bedrooms offer modern en-suite shower rooms, being fully tiled with a white suite to include a walk in shower , WC and wash hand basins.

Grounds

Approached via a long private driveway, a block paved parking area offers parking to the front with the driveway continuing into a walled courtyard comprising a magnificent range of newly built state of the art garaging, finished to an exceptional standard being fully alarmed and highly insulated and equipped with all services connected. The outbuildings include a DETATCHED TRIPLE GARAGE with three secure remote roller shutters doors to the front, personal door, windows, understairs storage and an adjoining OFFICE and WC. A staircase rises to the FIRST FLOOR SELF CONTAINED ANNEXE comprising an OPEN PLAN KITCHEN AND LIVING AREA, DOUBLE BEDROOM with storage and a large BATHROOM. A further detached block offers a range of SECURE STORES and WORKSHOP with an extensive 43ft STORE AREA to the first floor.

Extensive outbuildings. Secure and alarmed.
Self contained annexe
Office

Formal landscaped gardens are laid to the front with tiered lawns and well stocked shrub borders and hedging. The lawned gardens extend around the rear incorporating paved terraces enjoying a most private, idyllic rural setting screened by the mature woodland. The grounds extend to approximately 20 acres in total which border the Area of Natural Outstanding Beauty encompassing view points across to the Long Mynd.

Tenure:

We are advised the property is FREEHOLD. Verification should be sought through your Solicitor.

Council tax:

Shropshire Council www.gov.uk/council-tax-bands

Fixtures and fittings:

By separate negotiation.

Services:

We are advised there's mains electricity, private drainage and a private spring fed water supply. A PBX Hybrid telephone system is also installed through the house and outbuildings. Verification should be obtained from your surveyor/Solicitor.

Viewing arrangements:

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