Detached house for sale in Coreley, Ludlow SY8

A grand country estate...

Description

This property embodies timeless charm and elegance in a serene countryside setting, perfect for those seeking a classic rural lifestyle.

With extensive land spanning 12 acres, along with five stables and spacious paddocks, this property caters to equestrian enthusiasts or those desiring vast outdoor space.

Situated in a captivating village, this property boasts panoramic views, providing a visually stunning and tranquil environment.

Offering four generously sized double bedrooms, two en-suite bathrooms and a family bathroom, this property ensures ample space for comfortable living or guest accommodation.

The versatile attic space offers flexibility, whether utilized for additional living space or ample storage, catering to various needs.

Featuring multiple outbuildings, such as carports, log stores, a garage workshop, and storage, providing practical and versatile spaces for storage or hobbies.

The property’s courtyard design ensures an abundance of parking
space, providing convenience and ample room for multiple vehicles.

Strategically positioned and brimming with potential, this property, though needing modernisation, offers an exceptional opportunity to create an extraordinary family home. With outbuildings ripe for conversion into additional living spaces (subject to planning regulations/permission) and expansive fields totalling approximately 12 acres, this country home is an exciting prospect.

The main residence features four bedrooms, two en-suites and a family bathroom. The attic space holds conversion potential for extra accommodation. On the ground floor there are versatile living spaces include a spacious drawing and sitting room, a large farmhouse kitchen, a generously sized utility room, a workshop and a useful cloakroom WC.

Outside is a charming, enclosed courtyard, surrounded by various outbuildings framing a central lawn island, all accessible via a 360-degree gravel driveway. The outbuildings offer extensive stabling, workshops and open-fronted carports, presenting substantial development opportunities.

Courtyard
Corley Farm is approached via the village lane and through substantial timber gates accessing a charming courtyard driveway. The focal point is the main character farmhouse positioned to the left, with a spacious lawned turning circle island facilitating 360-degree access around the courtyard. Forming a distinct L shape, the outbuildings include multiple stables, workshops and open carports/log stores.

Stables
Included with the property are five distinct stables, easily accessible from the courtyard, providing direct entry to the paddocks.

Entrance
Upon entering the farmhouse through a brick entrance porch boasting a tiled roof and quarry tiled floor, you step into the main hallway with continuation of the quarry tile flooring. There is an array of character features, including exposed beams and original timber frames. The hallway is also host to a cloakroom/WC, a staircase ascending to the first floor and doors to the kitchen and the open plan living room and drawing room.

Living Room
The spacious living room and drawing room are open plan, yet have their own distinct areas nicely separated by the exposed timber frame at the centre of the room. The living area features an expansive Inglenook open fireplace at its focal point. Furthermore, a trapdoor within the living room grants access to a cellar (uninspected). The cellar can also be conveniently accessed from the outside.

Drawing Room
The drawing room elegantly connects with the living room, showcasing charming oak beams, joists and exposed timber frame details, radiating character.

Conservatory
Flowing seamlessly from the drawing room is the south-facing conservatory, providing captivating views of the garden and surrounding fields.

Kitchen
A large farmhouse-style kitchen features wall and base units with worktops over, incorporating a sink with drainer and mixer tap. The quarry tiled flooring and beams add character. Additionally, there is ample space for a large table and chairs. At the rear of the kitchen, there is an inner hallway with flagstone flooring, a door conveniently providing access to the rear garden and further doors leading to the utility room and workshop.

Utility Room
The generously sized utility room is equipped with wall and base units, featuring worktops that incorporate a double sink unit with drainer and mixer tap. Space under the counter is available to house a washing machine. Adjacent to the utility room, a small, yet convenient workshop completes the ground floor accommodation.

First Floor
As you ascend the staircase from the main hallway, you will discover a landing providing access to the bedrooms and bathroom facilities.

Master Bedroom
To the right-hand side of the property, you will find the master suite which exudes charm with its wealth of period features, including exposed beams and timber frame elements. The dual-aspect windows offer stunning views of the expansive fields owned by the property and the courtyard area.

En-Suite Bathroom
The spacious en-suite bathroom seamlessly connects the master bedroom to the landing. The en-suite is equipped with a shower, vanity washbasin and Jacuzzi bath.

Bedrooms Two and Three
The second bedroom is another generously sized double room, with extensive character enhanced by its exposed beams and timber frames. A window overlooking the courtyard provides pleasant views. There is a third bedroom also offering delightful courtyard views.

Bedroom Four
The fourth bedroom enjoys a scenic outlook over the extensive fields surrounding the property. This bedroom includes an en-suite bathroom complete with a vanity washbasin and a bathtub.

Family Bathroom
A step leads down to the family bathroom, featuring a WC, pedestal washbasin and a bathtub with a shower mixer.

Attic
Cleverly concealed behind a wardrobe door are secret stairs leading up to the attic. Within this attic space, one room has undergone partial conversion, while the other two rooms branching off from it remain unconverted, presently serving as attic storage. This area holds promising potential for conversion into additional accommodation (subject to building regulations and the usual consents being granted).

Gardens and Grounds
At the rear and right-hand side of the property resides a delightful formal lawned garden enclosed by fencing and extending seamlessly to the expansive 12 acres surrounding the residence.

Adjacent to the utility room, a separate doorway opens to an indoor sauna and shower room, while a single garage- sized brick-built workshop with a tiled roof stands nearby. Additionally, there is a well (uninspected) found within the grounds and a metal-clad outbuilding situated in the field.

There is a large pond complemented by a charming summer house. These stunning gardens and grounds afford picturesque views in every direction.

Location

Nestled in the quaint village and civil parish of Coreley, The property enjoys a picturesque setting amidst breathtaking Shropshire countryside. The surrounding area offers a diverse array of conveniences, including the charming historic market town of Tenbury Wells, a mere 4.6 miles away, boasting a delightful high street featuring independent shops, a cinema, a supermarket and a variety of restaurants.

Equally accessible is the town of Cleobury Mortimer, situated approximately 4.7 miles distant. This town has an excellent range of amenities available, with a large Co-op store, an assortment of smaller shops and cafés, numerous pubs and restaurants, a medical centre and the esteemed Lacon Childe school, currently holding a ‘good’ Ofsted report.

For a more extensive selection of facilities, the renowned town of Ludlow lies just 9 miles away. Ludlow presents a wealth of offerings, including unique shops, diverse restaurants, supermarkets and a train station. Notably, Ludlow is celebrated for its vibrant food festivals and medieval events, adding a cultural flair to the array of amenities available in the town.

Services

Mains electricity and water. Oil-fired boiler for the central heating and hot water. Septic tank. Broadband is available.

Fees

Reservation Fee - refundable on exchange

A reservation fee, refundable on exchange, is payable prior to the issue of the Memorandum of Sale and after which the property may be marked as Sold Subject to Contract. The fee will be reimbursed upon the successful Exchange of Contracts.

The fee will be retained by Andrew Grant in the event that you the buyer withdraws from the purchase or does not Exchange within 6 months of the fee being received other than for one or more of the following reasons:

1. Any significant material issues highlighted in a survey that were not evident or drawn to the attention of you the buyer prior to the Memorandum of Sale being issued.
2. Serious and material defect in the seller’s legal title.
3. Local search revealing a matter that has a material adverse effect on the market value of the property that was previously undeclared and not in the public domain.
4. The vendor withdrawing the property from sale.

The reservation fee levels are as follows:
An agreed offer under £500,000 will be £750 inclusive of vat
an agreed offer between £500,000 and £1,000,000 will be £2,000 inclusive of vat
all agreed offers over £1,000,000 will be £3,000 inclusive of vat

The reservation fee is payable upon acceptance by the vendor of an offer from a buyer and a positive completion of an assessment of the buyer’s financial status and ability to proceed.
Should a buyer’s financial position regarding the funding of the property prove to be fundamentally different from that declared by the buyer when the Memorandum of Sale was completed, then the Vendor has the right to withdraw from the sale and the reservation fee retained. For example, where the buyer declares themselves as a cash buyer but are in fact relying on an unsecured sale of their property.

Once the reservation fee has been paid, any renegotiation of the price stated in the memorandum of sale for any reason other than those covered in points 1 to 3 above will lead to the reservation fee being retained. A further fee will be levied on any subsequent reduced offer that is accepted by the vendor. This further fee will be subject to the same conditions that prevail for all reservation fees outlined above.