Clunton, Craven Arms, Shropshire

An ultra-unique ‘off-grid’ property with all modern conveniences, situated within a secluded and exclusive spot, offering an attractively presented four-bedroom barn conversion, surrounded by an array of gardens extending to just over one acre, to include a stream, wildlife sanctuary, kitchen garden and polytunnel. Also featuring a private first-floor studio annexe, also picturesque rural views across of the stunning Shropshire landscape. EPC ‘D’.

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The property is nestled within the base of the stunning Clun Valley, and the larger area of the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (ANOB), renowned for the scenic unblemished countryside, it is a true haven, relishing excellent rural walks and bridleways along the nearby Shropshire Way. The property sits around 1 ½ miles out of Clunton in the valley up towards the Bury Ditches. A tastefully renovated barn conversion seamlessly blending into the landscape. The charming village of Clunton, offers the popular country inn, The Crown Inn, and the St Marys Church. The village is surrounded by unspoilt countryside offering outdoor pursuits including nearby Bury Ditches Iron Age Hill Fort, a registered monument loved by walkers for its summit views! The closest amenities can be found in Clun or in Aston on Clun where there is a village shop, as well as Clun hosting a medical practice and primary school.

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The market town of Craven Arms is a rural market town and parish situated amongst the South Shropshire countryside close to the Welsh borders and The Marches. It is located on the A49 carriageway between Shrewsbury and Hereford and the heart of Wales railway line. The town lies in the valley of the River Onny on the edge of the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The town benefits from a railway station linking north to Shrewsbury, Crewe and Manchester, and south to Ludlow, Hereford, Cardiff and Swansea as well as local bus links. Local amenities include, a Post Office, Nursery and Primary Schools, a Doctors Surgery and Dental Practice, two Public Houses, a large Supermarket and many convenience stores amongst other light commercial businesses. The town is also a visitor destination being nearby to a number of attractions including the Secret Hills Discovery Centre, the fortified manor house of Stokesay Castle and the picturesque Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Walk Inside

Accessed via a shared gravelled driveway over a third-party field, to the property and a private parking area, leading to a raised patio area with pond and shrubbed borders before meeting the front door. Through to the living area, the vast, open plan kitchen / dining area with quarry stone tile and wooden tones and accents throughout as well as the barns original peep hole windows, a reminder of this spectacular space’s humble beginnings. The kitchen, a sunken level to the room, featuring an AGA, as well as central breakfast bar, is a well-equipped space, subdivided from the dining area.

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The other end of the main living space, a dining area decorated in earthy tones, with large windows to the front and Clearview woodburning store, creates a light and welcoming space. Central to the ground floor a large oak staircase separates the two rooms, with full length French doors to the front and a second set adjacent, to the rear, illuminating the staircase in the middle. The staircase forking out to either side, with a bright and spacious office space to the left, with skylights to the front and rear, set within the alcoves of the sloping ceiling to create a cosy and tranquil space. To the other side, the main reception area with orange and terracotta tones, aligning with the ground floor, with Clearview wood burner set within a raised hearth seating area to create a private and idyllic space for relaxation.

On Through the Property

Back to the entrance of the property, with a shower room to the rear, with bespoke oak shower unit and sink set within an oak base, carries through the earthy tones and textures. The bedroom wing sits to the side, with large picture windows out to the courtyard allowing wall of light into the property. The first bedroom features a bespoke dressing room and bathroom upon its entrance, with panelled bath, WC, bidet and wash basin set within a large dressing table. A staircase within the room ascends to the bedroom area, an ample sized space elevated within the alcoves of the property, with large Velux windows to the front and rear, as well as a bespoke oak platform to the end of the room.

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A second bedroom down the hall set behind French doors allows the stream of light from the hallway to trickle in. Two further newly renovated bedrooms are situated at the end of the hall, one of which with patio doors onto the courtyard to the front. A second bathroom on the ground floor features a compact space with both a shower and bath as well as a sleek designed wash basin within a vinyl unit. Oak Stairs ascend to a private studio annexe, featuring a shower room to the side, and a spacious apartment to the other, with a large Velux window to the rear over the main bedroom area, leading through to the designated living area in the middle with Clearview wood burner and compact kitchenette to the end, off of which a private balcony enjoys views out to the valley and woodlands beyond.

Walk Outside

This picturesque property, is the epitome of rural living, set within lush greenery and tranquil countryside. With a beautifully curated courtyard to the front, featuring a gravelled drive, as well as flagstone patios with two wildlife ponds set within, all bound by stone and shrubbed borders and under timber gazebos draped in greenery. Wrapping around the rear of the property a lawn bordered by growing fruit trees and shrubs, to the rear a raised decked area is situated just off the landing on the stairs.

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The rear of the property also features a large open sided lean-too off the back door. The side of the property is a thick wooded border with steady stream, with flowers sat on its banks. Further down the side the property features two lean-toos, as well as a thick wooded area at the bottom. Hidden amongst the trees, a large high-fenced, kitchen garden, neighboured by a well sized polytunnel, perfect for any budding gardeners and horticulturalists.