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Richards Castle, Nr Ludlow, Shropshire.

Land size
1.3 acres
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1

Key Features

  • Grade II Listed 2 Bedroom Cottage.
  • Planning permission for third bedroom.
  • Former `Parish Reading Room` with adjoining barn with planning potential.
  • Further Tractor and Wood Store
  • Enjoying Village Location.
  • Gardens & Grounds to about 1.3 acres

Description

Grade II Listed Period House Enjoying Village Location, set in about 1.3 acres of land. The property includes the former "Parish Reading Room" which offers scope for annexe, office or studio (subject to planning)

SITUATION
Ludlow 6 miles, Leominster 7.5 miles, Tenbury Wells 8 miles. Bromyard 18.5 miles, Hereford 20.5 miles, Kidderminster 25 miles Worcester 29.5 miles, Shrewsbury 34 miles.
Road Links: M5 30 miles.
Trains: Ludlow & Leominster.
International Airports: Birmingham 57.5 miles

POOL HOUSE
is situated in a semi- rural location on the edge of village with far reaching views over open countryside. Richards Castle itself has a very well attended Village Hall, plus local pub and church. The property is located along a country road being well placed for both Leominster and Ludlow, communications to main roads are within short drive which provides good access to the motorway network.

EDUCATION
There is an excellent range of both public and private schools in the area with Primary School Education at Ludlow, Leominster & Tenbury Wells, secondary school education at Ludlow or Tenbury Wells. There is a significant range of independent schools including: Moor Park, Hereford Cathedral School, Lucton School, Malvern St James, and The Elms. For Independents see and for state school information see

LOCAL, SPORTING & RECREATIONAL
The Historic town of Ludlow offers Castle, garages, public houses, restaurants, schools, supermarkets, leisure centre, good range of independent shops and churches. Further amenities including theatres, restaurants and shopping are available at Leominster, Kidderminster, Shrewsbury, Hereford or Worcester.

The surrounding area provides a wealth of sporting and recreational opportunities, with the Clee Hills, Mortimer Forest, Queenswoods, Brockhampton Estate, and the Malvern Hills all accessible. Excellent walking and cycling opportunities abound from the property with good horse riding. Horse Racing is at Ludlow, Hereford, Worcester, and Cheltenham.

POOL HOUSE
HOUSE is a well-presented period cottage, which offers spacious family living over 2 floors. Entrance is via a porch which leads into the hall and living room with exposed beams, large inglenook fireplace with wood-burning stove set on flagstone floor. Archway leads through to the dining room with exposed beams, oak floor, oak door leading out onto the garden with stairs to first floor. The kitchen was extensively refurbished 2 years ago and is fitted with modern floor and wall units with Range style cooker, with door to the outside and steps leading down into the utility area with separate wc.

On the first floor there are two double bedrooms with the Master Bedroom having original fireplace, vaulted ceiling and exposed beams with views across open countryside, the second bedroom has exposed beams and views across the garden. Family bathroom and spacious landing. There is planning in place for third bedroom.

OUTSIDE
The property is approached via country lane which turns into a gravel drive with parking for several vehicles, which is all enclosed by mature hedging. The garden is mainly laid to lawn with mature shrubs and trees, vegetable plot and orchard area. To the side of the house is useful former `Parish Reading Rooms` of brick construction, with adjoining barn/stable which are ripe for conversion to annexe/studio/holiday let.

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AGENT`S NOTES
Fox Grant and their clients give notice that: 1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. 2. These particulars have been prepared in good faith to give a fair overall view of the property, do not form any part of an offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 3. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Fox Grant has not tested any services, equipment, or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Shropshire Council

COUNCIL TAX
BAND E

TENURE
Freehold with vacant possession

FIXTURES & FITTINGS
Unless mentioned specifically by separate negotiation.

SERVICES
Mains electricity, water & drainage, broadband & oil-fired central heating

DIRECTIONS
From Ludlow proceed south on the A49 for Leominster, after 2 miles take the first right turning for Richards Castle (B4361), proceed along, taking a very sharp left to stay on the B4361. Stay on this road for approximately 4 miles and after passing Village Hall on left take next left turning and the property is immediately on right handside, as denoted by the agent`s for sale board.

POSTCODE
SY8 4EQ

VIEWINGS
Strictly by appointment or email

WHAT3WORDS
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CODES
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Directions
From Ludlow proceed south on the A49 for Leominster, after 2 miles take the first right turning for Richards Castle (B4361), proceed along, taking a very sharp left to stay on the B4361. Stay on this road for approximately 4 miles and after passing Village Hall on left take next left turning and the property is immediately on right handside, as denoted by the agent`s for sale board.

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Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
E
Date Posted
2026-08-27

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 999 Homes with Land listings in West Midlands (1+ acres).

This Property£384,615 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £190,331 / acre
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Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
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Broadband
Cable Internet
Sewerage
Septic Tank / Private

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Listed Property
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Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Garage, Off-Street Parking
Garden
Private Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Orleton CofE Primary School1.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    175
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Bishop Hooper Church of England Primary School1.9 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    121
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • St Laurence CofE Primary School3.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    237
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Ludlow Primary School3.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    397
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Luston Primary School4.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    94
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • Ludlow Church of England School3.8 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    626
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Wigmore School5 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    467
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Tenbury High Ormiston Academy6.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    453
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Earl Mortimer College7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    502
    Type
    Community school
  • The Lacon Childe School12 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    563
    Type
    Academy converter

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Asda Woofferton Wharf Express Petrol, Brimfield1.6 miles
Spar - Ludlow, Ludlow3.2 miles
Co-op Ludlow - Foldgate Lane, Ludlow3.4 miles

GP surgery

Ludlow - Portcullis3.3 miles

Pharmacy

Lunts Pharmacy3.3 miles

Hospital

Ludlow Hospital3.7 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Ludlow Rail Station3.5 miles

Nearest bus stop

Castle Inn153 metres

Typical drive times

Ludlow7 min · 3.9 miles
Leominster13 min · 7.3 miles
Craven Arms19 min · 12 miles
Tenbury Wells14 min · 8.7 miles
Hereford (city)33 min · 20 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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