The Dovecote, Bourton, Much Wenlock

Offers Around £625,000

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Property Overview

Barn conversion
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
1 reception room

Full Property Description:

The Dovecote is outstanding detached barn conversion with a double garage and large workshop/home office. Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the quality and spacious flow with high ceilings of this rather special barn conversion with running water through the garden. A highly desirable rural village setting. Much Wenlock - 3 miles, Shrewsbury - 16.9 miles, Bridgnorth - 8.7 miles, Telford - 10.9 miles, Church Stretton - 11 miles, Ludlow - 19 miles. (All distances are approximate).

Full information

Location

Bourton is a small rural village that lies southwest of the market town of Much Wenlock. The village is home to the Holy Trinity Church and offers an excellent array of walks and riding with the Shropshire Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty located a short distance away. A good range of facilities can be found in Much Wenlock with a local butcher and baker, post office and health services to include a doctors, optician and dentist. There is also a good selection of shops and boutiques, pubs, restaurants, cafés and schooling for all ages with the highly regarded Brockton Nursery and Primary School nearby and William Brookes scondary school in Much Wenlock. Within the area are popular independent schools such as; Wrekin College, Shrewsbury School and Shrewsbury High School for Girls, Condover, and Moor Park.. The M54 can be accessed at Telford that also has a train service.

Accommodation

The Dovecote forms part of a small development of just five conversions enjoying a peaceful and rural setting just on the outskirts of the medieval market town of Much Wenlock. The interior is immaculately presented and features exposed stone and beam work, high ceilings, underfloor heating and internal oak latched doors throughout. The Grade II Listed Dovecote has been configured into an open plan dining kitchen with of course a double height view into the former dovecote itself. The design all on the ground floor is an easy flow of open spaces and good natural light.

Entering from the rear into the ENTRANCE HALL laid with flag stone flooring, there is a GUEST CLOAKROOM/WC and cloaks cupboard. Steps lead down into the DINING KITCHEN, originally the dovecote which features the original nesting holes and cupola. The kitchen is fitted with a range of bespoke units to include base and wall cupboards with granite work tops over, inset sink unit, pull out larder cupboard and a centre island. Integrated appliances include a washing machine, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, ceramic hob, double oven and microwave. Laid with a flagstone floor, there is a feature window opening out to the side. Steps up from hall lead into the large LIVING ROOM having oak flooring, feature vaulted beamed ceiling, windows and cast iron log burner. Leading off the living room there is an inner hallway which gives access to the front entrance door, airing cupboard and bedroom accommodation.

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The PRINCIPLE DOUBLE BEDROOM overlooks the rear garden with an EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM fitted with a white suite to include a WC, pedestal wash hand basin, heated towel rail and tiled shower cubicle. There are a further TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS and a HOUSE BATHROOM comprising a WC, wash hand basin and bath with shower over.

Outside

Approached over a shared gravelled courtyard, there is private parking having an EV charging point and access to the ADJOING GARAGE and WORKSHOP. The garage has double doors opening to the front with lights and power connected and also houses the oil storage tank. Adjoining the garage is the WORKSHOP/UTILITY laid with flagstones along with work tops and a sink unit. This offers great flexibility to become a hobby room or home office. There are French doors that open out to the courtyard. There is good private parking.

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The beautiful private rear garden has been creatively designed and landscaped for low maintenance around the the stream that runs through the garden creating a most idyllic setting. The stone patios are raised to either side with a footbridge over. Steps rise up to the front door and an elevated decked terrace that enjoys the afternoon and evening sun. The garden is well planted with a selection of raised planted beds hosting a variety of mature shrubs and plants with a pergola creating a wonderful seating area to enjoy this tranquil and private setting.

Services:

We are advised by our clients that mains water and electricity are connected. Oil fired central heating and private drainage. 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. Please note that there is a service charge for the upkeep of the communal areas which is currently at around £200 per annum.

Council tax:

Shropshire Council www.mycounciltax.org.uk/content/index

Fixtures and fittings:

By separate negotiation.

Viewing arrangements:

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

Directions:

Leaving Bridgnorth heading out to Much Wenlock on the A458. On entering the town of Much Wenlock passing The Gaskell Arms on your left, take the next left onto the A4378 signposted Craven Arms/Ludlow. Continue for approximately 2.8 miles where you will enter the village of Bourton, at the crossroads turn left signposted Monkhopton where The Dovecote is immediately positioned on your right hand side with parking to the rear.