6 bed detached house for sale

Culmington, Ludlow SY8

Country living at its very best.

Stud Farm Cottage is a wonderfully spacious country gem nestling in the quiet hamlet of Culmington on the edge of historical Ludlow offering an exclusive country living experience with breath-taking uninterrupted views over the Corvedale Valley.

Set in private gated surroundings of around half an acre, this six-bedroom, five-bathroom home boasts traditional beams and vaulted ceilings and has been totally refurbished to the highest standards offering a move-in-ready opportunity.

Stud Farm Cottage’s unique layout also has the added advantage of being ideal for multi-generational living for teenagers or elderly relatives; or being used as an income-generating holiday let having separate kitchens, boilers, electricity and water supplies.

All this outstanding privacy, plus courtyard parking for around 20 cars, on the doorstep of some of Shropshire’s finest food, countryside walks, golfing and sporting activities.

Property description

The electronic gates open to a gravel courtyard and attractive detached L-shaped cottage with stone and black and white beam façade.

Formerly the stud farm for the Culmington estate, the converted cottage has a lovely history and many of the period 13th century and Victorian features remain from the grooms’ cottages and stable blocks, which have been sympathetically renovated to provide stylish country living and entertaining.

The front door opens onto mellow cream flagstone hallway which to the left runs the whole length of the stop and stare, open-plan beamed magazine-worthy kitchen/ diner warmed by a 4 oven Aga and Norwegian log burner, with sage green bespoke kitchen cabinets, entertaining TV-style centre island and integrated appliances (fridge freezer, microwave, freezer) and Quooker tap.

From here an ancient period oak door leads to the fifty pence-piece shaped summer/ hobby room with separate courtyard access, perfect for relaxing with a book or hobby.

A handcrafted oak staircase gives access to the first floor, housing the opulent vaulted ceiling master bedroom suite, comprising of bedroom, two dressing rooms and ensuite bathroom with separate walk-in shower and free-standing roll top bath. A further double bedroom and bathroom with walk-in shower completes this area.

Back on the ground floor, from the front door turn right to discover the quirky stone walled cloakroom, the utility room with Nest controlled oil-fired central heating and an olde-world charm dual aspect sitting room with log burner, beamed ceiling and French doors to the courtyard. Continue past an understairs storeroom and into the former stable block.

On the left is a spacious double bedroom/ office with countryside views and a further cloakroom. From here the 2nd staircase in the property gives access to three further double vaulted beam ceiling bedrooms two with ensuite shower rooms and the family bathroom with over-bath shower.

Venture back downstairs and discover charming vaulted ceiling spaces oozing with light and character from dual aspect windows with patio doors opening onto the flagged garden patio showing private country-life views as far as the eye can see of the Shropshire hills and beyond.

This is where the spacious open plan second newly refurbished French grey kitchen with integrated appliances can be found (hob, oven extractor fan, dishwasher, washer dryer, larder fridge and oil-fired central heating boiler). Through the double glass doors, you’ll find an unexpected gem of a sitting room/ play room with feature period stone wall, vaulted ceiling and inglenook fireplace complete with Norwegian log burner to complete this cosy country-living scene.

The garden & courtyard

Outside the lawned garden with post and rail fencing offers so many wonderful entertaining opportunities from the multiple patio areas and outdoor-living buildings. Here you can relax and watch the sunset over the hills from the comfort of a comfy sofa or from the hot-tub entertaining space, complete with enclosed French-door dining area. Or why not sit and relax a while in the charming summer house positioned perfectly to watch the country wildlife play and thrive.

Further outbuildings include: A practical large storage shed and log store.

Parking

The courtyards to the front and rear provide extensive private off-road parking for visitors and can park at least 20 cars.

Location

This remarkable spacious home is perfectly located to provide the best of all worlds from the privacy of hamlet-life surrounded by beautiful country walks, to being 3 minutes’ drive from Ludlow Golf Club, Ludlow Racecourse, Ludlow Food Centre and a short drive into the magical Ludlow whirl of entertainment, culinary sophistication; outdoor concerts and artisan shops, all in the stunning shadow of Ludlow Castle. Great places to explore and relax on romantic evenings, making memories with family and friends.

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