3 Bed Detached House For Sale

A characterful detached cottage in rural setting with beautiful country views and set on the English/Welsh border. The property boasts a wealth of charming original features with its accommodation comprising 3 bedrooms (with scope to increase), bathroom, lounge, kitchen, office, utility and cloaks/WC. To the outside are extensive gardens with private patios and an orchard with a variety of fruit trees, summer house and double length garage with parking to the front and at the rear. Must be viewed to be fully appreciated

Location - The Old Forge is situated on the English/Welsh border between the historic towns of Ludlow and Newtown with access to all that the countryside can offer with great walking and views. It has immediate access to the A489 with the centres of Bishops Castle and Churchstoke just 3 miles distant.

The Property - Characterful homes such as this variety rarely come onto the market and must be viewed to be fully appreciated. From the front door, you come into the Entrance Lobby which leads into the Kitchen, through a bespoke oak door onto a tiled floor with exposed beams above and a dividing wall. It has a traditional kitchen which compliments the house. Forward from the Lobby is the Living Room which has a good ceiling height showcasing the exposed beams in keeping with the fireplace inset with a wood stove. An oak door from the kitchen leads to the Second Hall of the house with a Utility and the Family Bathroom and Second Shower Room. This leads to the old blacksmiths forge which is now used as an Office but could provide a further bedroom.

A staircase rises from the living room to the first floor with two larger Double Bedrooms and a smaller third Bedroom. Throughout are the charming original beams and individually crafted doors with picturesque views. There is potential for commercial use or expanding the accommodation using the space currently used as an office outside.

The property boasts extensive gardens and private patios which take full advantage of the views with no residential neighbours to the rear visible. The gardens are laid predominantly with lawns, blessed with orchard trees of apple, plum, walnut, damson and cherry, together with a grape vine over the patio sitting area, offering shade on sunny days.

To the side of the house is a double length Garage with parking to the front and at the rear is a Summer House with French door opening out to the gardens.

Directions - From Bishops Castle proceed north on the A488 through the village of Lydham and then turn left onto the A489 for Church stoke and Newtown. Proceed on this road for about a mile through a number of bends and as you enter a straight piece of road, the property is found on the left , just before the sign for 'Snead'. What3Words - fools.starlight.lakes

PLEASE NOTE: The property sits adjacent to a modern, well run poultry unit which the owners confirm, does not adversely affect the property.

Services - Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Wood burner and night storage heating.

NOTE; None of the services or installations have been tested by the Agents.

Council Tax - Powys County Council - Band F.

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