5 bedroom detached house for sale

An idyllic Grade II listed country property sat within 4.10 acres, offering the most exceptional views, a beautifully landscaped garden and superb outbuildings.

The Lynches is a truly beautiful countryside property that occupies the most idyllic peaceful position with exceptional views and glorious landscaped gardens and grounds extending to 4.10 acres. The property boasts a wealth of character throughout, with an abundance of exposed beams, and original features. TThe property originally dates back to 1671, and in 1986 underwent total restoration and renovation incorporating a 17th century barn from Wenlock Edge reconstructed to create the drawing room. In 2012 a Ground Source central heating system was installed, and recently a garden room extension, built in sympathy with the original construction, creates exceptional living space. Upon entering the property you are welcomed by a beautiful original wooden front door leading to the reception hall which has a cloakroom WC and the utility room adjacent. The utility has fitted units and a wash basin, there is also an exterior door ideal for dog walks. The drawing room is a particularly wonderful room boasting tremendous proportions, an abundance of exposed beams and a beautiful brick fireplace housing a Clearview wood burning stove. The drawing room enjoys a double aspect with views of the beautiful gardens and French doors lead to the terrace area. The dining room offers excellent space for dining and also has French doors accessing the terrace, ideal for seasonal al-fresco dining and entertaining. Adjacent is the sitting room , which has a superb large inglenook fireplace housing a further Clearview wood burning stove. From here is the kitchen/breakfast room, which is wonderfully light and spacious. The kitchen is fully fitted with integrated units and appliances including a traditional electric AGA, integrated Indesit oven and Bosch microwave and an induction hob. There are also fitted storage cupboards. The garden room is a recent addition by the current vendors and is a truly fantastic room enjoying a double aspect with some of the most exceptional far reaching views in Shropshire. There is a built in storage cupboard and an exterior door accessing the gardens.

On the first floor, the principal bedroom is accessed through a walk-in dressing room with a superb built-in cupboard. The bedroom enjoys the most wonderful views of the beautiful gardens and benefits from an en-suite bathroom with a corner bath. There are two further double bedrooms, one benefitting from an en-suite shower room. A family shower room services the first floor.

On the second floor, accessed by a beautiful wooden staircase, there are two further useful rooms which can be used as further bedrooms or ideal studio/studio rooms.

Outside
The gardens and grounds at The Lynches are tremendously beautiful and extend to 4.10 acres. The gardens have been landscaped to an exceptional standard and comprise superbly well stocked herbaceous borders and shrubbery, with some mature trees interspersed throughout. There are a number of stunning roses that sit in the flower beds and also climb the façade. There is a superb terrace area, ideal for seasonal al-fresco dining and entertaining enjoying the wonderful views of the gardens. There are beautiful stone walls and steps that have been perfectly included within the gardens. There is an enclosed paddock, ideal for keeping stock or dog walks. There is also a superb kitchen garden benefitting from garden stores.

The Lynches sits centrally within its plot and enjoys a wonderfully peaceful location. The property is accessed by double gates and leads down a tarmac drive.

There are some extremely useful garages at the property, providing three spaces and a further carport. The garages can be used for a variety of purposes including vehicle storage, workshop space, storage or could be converted in to secondary accommodation for holiday letting, multi generational living or much more (subject to the necessary consents).

Situation
The property sits on the edge of the rural village of Clungunford, surrounded by glorious countryside. The village has a church and a village hall. At just a mile away, there is the superb village of Leintwardine which offers day-to-day amenities including a village store, a butchers, modern doctors surgery, a petrol station and two public houses. Just further afield, the historic and vibrant market town of Ludlow can be found, which offers a further range of amenities. For a wider shopping experience, Shrewsbury and Hereford can be reach at around 45 minutes away.

Schooling in the area is very good with primary schooling in nearby Leintwardine and secondary schooling in Wigmore and Ludlow. For the private sector, Bedstone School, Lucton School and Hereford Cathedral are all notable and within easy reach.

Directions: From Ludlow, head north on the A49 for about 1.6 miles and turn left signposted for Knighton. Continue on this road for about 5.3 miles and turn right signposted for Clungunford. Continue to the end of the lane and turn right. Continue for about 1.3 miles and find the property on your left hand side indicated by its name plaque.

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Local Authority: Shropshire Council.

Services: Mains water, electricity. Private drainage. Ground source heating system.

Council Tax: Band G.

Wayleaves, easements and rights of way: The property will be sold subject to and with the benefits of all wayleaves,
easements and rights of way, whether mentioned in these sales particulars or not.

Viewings: Strictly by appointment via Mark Wiggin Estate Agents.