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Guide Price£525,000

The Old Oast House, Burford

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Beautifully Restored Former Oast House
  • Showcasing Unique Architecture and Heritage Charm
  • Spacious and Versatile Accommodation Ideal for Family Living and Entertaining
  • Retained Character Features Throughout, Blended Seamlessly with High-Quality Modern Fittings
  • Generous Gardens with Scope for Landscaping and Outdoor Living
  • Private Driveway and Ample Parking with Double Carport
  • Peaceful Rural Setting Within Easy Reach of Tenbury Wells, Ludlow, and Worcester
  • No Onward Chain
  • Viewing Highly Recommended

Description

A rare opportunity to purchase a distinctive country home in a highly sought-after setting, with renovation works now nearing completion.

The Old Oast House is a charming and characterful property, thoughtfully restored to combine its original period features with the comfort and practicality of modern living. Sitting within the pretty village of Burford, just outside the thriving market town of Tenbury Wells, this home offers the best of rural tranquillity with convenient access to local amenities.

Introduction - The Old Oast House is a beautifully converted old hop kiln, offering well-proportioned and thoughtfully designed accommodation throughout. Blending character features with stylish modern finishes, the home includes a spacious open-plan living area, a contemporary kitchen / breakfast room dining space, and a separate utility room and cloak room.

Upstairs, there are four generously sized bedrooms, including a stunning principal suite with countryside views and a mezzanine en-suite shower room, while the high-spec family bathroom completes the layout. This unique property is Ideal for modern family living, the accommodation combines comfort, style, and practicality in a charming rural setting.

Property Description - The accommodation is arranged to maximise light and space, with a welcoming entrance and versatile spaces. A beautifully appointed contemporary kitchen, recently fitted as part of the renovation works, with a stylish range of shaker-style units in a soft grey finish complemented by sleek work surfaces. The kitchen is equipped with integrated appliances including AEG double oven, induction hob, integrated under-counter fridge and dishwasher, along with a classic ceramic farmhouse sink positioned beneath a window overlooking the garden. A built-in wine rack, soft-close cabinetry, and attractive wood-effect flooring complete the look, creating a bright, practical, and elegant heart of the home.

The adjacent utility area is styled in keeping with the kitchen and features built-in fridge/freezer and discreet under-cabinet lighting, providing both practical task illumination and an attractive ambient glow.

A stunning reception room is brimming with character, showcasing exposed timber beams and pillars that highlight the property’s heritage. An attractive exposed brick feature wall forms the focal point, where a wood-burning stove is to be installed, creating a cosy and inviting atmosphere. French doors open directly onto the gardens, allowing natural light to flood the room and providing a seamless indoor–outdoor flow. Stairs rise to the first floor, enhancing the sense of space and charm in this beautifully crafted living area.

Arranged around a central open landing, the bedrooms are spacious, with the principal suite offering scenic views of the surrounding countryside. It also benefits from a convenient mezzanine en-suite shower room, featuring a vanity unit with an inset wash basin, a large corner shower enclosure, and a W.C. The bathrooms are finished to an excellent standard, with modern fixtures throughout. The family bathroom includes a sleek white suite with a bath, shower enclosure, vanity unit with inset wash basin, and W.C.

Outside & Grounds - This generous outdoor space offers a private, gravelled area, ideal for a range of uses. The landscaping is almost complete, with a freshly laid pathway leading from the property and a large, enclosed garden that provides both space and privacy.

The boundary is secured by a newly installed wooden fence, enhancing the sense of seclusion. To the side, a charming timber-framed double carport offers further storage and parking. The space is versatile, offering plenty of room for future enhancement or leisure activities, all with a beautiful backdrop of mature trees and open sky.

Location - The Old Oast House is situated in the peaceful village of Burford, just a short distance from the market town of Tenbury Wells. The town offers a range of local amenities, including schools, local independent shops, a supermarket, several public houses, cafes, bistro's and essential services.

The property is ideally located for those who enjoy outdoor pursuits, with numerous walking and cycling routes in the surrounding countryside. The larger towns of Ludlow and Leominster are within easy reach, offering further amenities, as well as excellent transport links, including train services from Leominster and Ludlow.

Services - We understand LPG gas, mains electricity, mains water and private drainage (shared x5) are all connected to the property. Windows and doors are double glazed.

Broadband Speeds - Estimated Broadband Speeds - Basic 13 Mbps | Superfast 150 Mbps

Flood Risk - Rivers and the sea: Very Low.

Local Authority - Shropshire Council
Council Tax: Band TBC

Tenure - We understand the property is Freehold.

Agents Note - In accordance with The Money Laundering Regulations 2007, Cobb Amos are required to carry out customer due diligence checks by identifying the customer and verifying the customer’s identity on the basis of documents, data or information obtained from a reliable and independent source. At the point of your offer being verbally accepted, you agree to paying a non-refundable fee of £24 Inc. VAT per purchaser, in order for us to carry out our due diligence.

Viewing Arrangements - The Old Oast House offers an opportunity to own a characterful home in one of Shropshire's most desirable locations. Brimming with character and timeless charm, its prime location makes it an ideal choice for buyers seeking both heritage and convenience in the heart of the countryside.

Viewings arranged by appointment, please contact Cobb Amos Ludlow on: - Tel: Email:

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
TBC
Date Posted
2026-01-29

Utilities & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
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Garden
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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 · available to 72% of premises

Suitable for

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

Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.

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

  • Tenbury CofE Primary School1.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    224
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Burford CofE Primary School1.4 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    141
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Bishop Hooper Church of England Primary School3.6 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    121
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Clee Hill Community Academy4.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    158
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Orleton CofE Primary School4.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    175
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Tenbury High Ormiston Academy1.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    453
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Ludlow Church of England School6.3 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    626
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • The Lacon Childe School7.6 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    563
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Earl Mortimer College7.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    502
    Type
    Community school
  • Wigmore School9.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    467
    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

Spar - Tenbury Wells, Tenbury Wells1.3 miles
Tesco Tenbury Wells Superstore, Tenbury Wells1.3 miles
Co-op Tenbury Wells, Tenbury Wells1.3 miles

GP surgery

Tenbury Surgery1.3 miles

Pharmacy

Rowlands Pharmacy1.3 miles

Hospital

Tenbury Community Hospital1.5 miles

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

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Ludlow Rail Station5.6 miles

Nearest bus stop

Gardens Jct722 metres

Typical drive times

Ludlow12 min · 8 miles
Leominster15 min · 10 miles
Tenbury Wells3 min · 1.6 miles
Hereford (city)33 min · 22 miles
Cleobury Mortimer19 min · 11 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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