High Collybrook, Caynham Road, Clee Hill, Ludlow, SY8 3JQ
A beautiful country home with the most exceptional far-reaching views offering superb accommodation and idyllic gardens.
Clee Hill 0.5 of a mile, Ludlow 5 miles, Tenbury Wells 5.5 miles, Hereford 26 miles
Guide Price £825,000
Entrance hall | Sitting room | Dining room | Kitchen/breakfast room | Conservatory | Utility room | Boot room | Two cloakrooms
Master bedroom with en-suite | Further three bedrooms (one en-suite) | Family bathroom
Gardens | Kitchen garden | Double garage with room above | Workshop | Greenhouse | Summerhouse | Garden stores | Pond | Stream Around 0.84 of an acre in total | EPC: TBC
The Property
The Property
High Collybrook offers the most remarkable position in South Shropshire, situated on the rolling Shropshire Hills. The property benefits from breath-taking panoramic views reaching as far as Pen Y Fan. The property sits centrally within a glorious plot extending to around an acre, that is surrounded by peaceful countryside.
The property is approached by a long private driveway that leads to a horseshoe driveaway allowing ample parking for numerous vehicles. High Collybrook is a stone-built property that has been sympathetically extended by the current vendors to create a beautifully light and airy home throughout offering exceptional accommodation. The ground floor is comprised of the entrance hall, a sitting room, a kitchen/breakfast room, a dining room, a utility room, a boot room, a conservatory and a cloakroom. From the spacious entrance hall, the sitting room offers great proportions and benefits from large windows triple aspect which overlook the tremendous far reaching views and the beautiful gardens. There is a wood burning stove housed in an inglenook fireplace with a beautiful solid oak surround. The dining room provides perfect space for entertaining or could be a useful study room with ample dining in the kitchen. The kitchen/breakfast room offers tremendous proportions and provides ample space for dining. There are integrated solid oak units and integrated appliances including an electric AGA, NEFF fridge/freezer and oven and an induction hob. There is a stainless steel wash basin that sits beneath large windows also admiring the exceptional views. The room benefits from numerous windows and a skylight creating light and airy accommodation throughout. From the kitchen, the conservatory can be accessed, a beautiful space allowing for a peaceful environment which leads to the rear patio, ideal for seasonal al-fresco dining and entertaining, the patio is north-east facing and captures the morning sun. The kitchen also leads to the utility room which also has integrated units and appliances, including a Miele washing machine and tumble dryer. The boot room follows on from here which provides superb storage and has a door accessing the gardens. There are two cloakroom WC's that service the ground floor.
The first floor comprises four superb bedrooms, there are two large spacious bedroom that both benefit from en-suite shower rooms and two further guest bedrooms, one of which could provide space for a study room. A family bathroom services the first floor.
Situation
High Collybrook is situated on the southern edge of the Shropshire Hills, an Area of Oustanding Natural Beauty. The property is situated between the rural villages of Knowbury and Clee Hill. Surrounded by glorious Shropshire countryside, the property enjoys the best of country living yet with amenities within easy reach. The village of Clee Hill offers a village shop and bakery. Further afield, the market towns of Ludlow and Tenbury Wells can be reached at a short drive away. Both of which offer all of the day-to-day amenities, including supermarkets, doctors, pubs, restaurants and much more. There are numerous schools within the area with a highly regarded primary school at Clee Hill and also at Ashford Carbonel, with secondary schools at Tenbury Wells, Ludlow and Cleobury Mortimer. For the private sector, Moor Park, Lucton School and Bedstone College are all highly noted. Connections in the area are superb with the A49 reached at around 10 minutes away and the motorway around 45 minutes away. The nearest train station is at Ludlow.
Outside
The gardens and grounds at High Collybrook are particularly exceptional. Extending to around 0.84 of an acre in total, the gardens are immaculately kept by the vendors and are mainly laid to lawn, with well stocked herbaceous border interspersed throughout. There are patio areas to the front and rear providing perfect space for seating and al-fresco dining at all times of the day. The gardens wrap around the property allowing for sun at each points of the day. The front gardens enjoy a south west position and the exceptional far reaching views beyond. The views extend to as far as Pen Y Fan, Brecon Beacons. The Black Mountains and Mortimers Forest can also be seen and much more. There is a superb summer house that enjoys a peaceful position within the grounds. The gardens also benefit from a wild flower meadow, a wildlife pond, numerous wooden compost bins, a garden store and much more. A gate way leads access down to a beautiful tranquil wooded area where a low-lying stream can be found surrounded by spring flowers. There is a superb double garage that provides parking for two vehicles or storage. Adjacent is the workshop and there is also a greenhouse to the rear. Stairs lead to a room above which provides further storage or could be converted into a bedsit (subject to the necessary consents). There are four hose points within the gardens and numerous electric points.
Directions
From Ludlow, head East on the A4117 for around 4.4 miles. Turn right signposted for Caynham and Knowbury. Continue down here for around 0.3 of a mile and find the gateway to High Collybrook on your left hand side.
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General information
Local Authority: ShropshireCouncil
Services: Mains water and electricity. Gas fired central heating. Private drainage. Airband high speed internet.
Council Tax: Band G
Wayleaves, easements and rights of way: This property will be sold subject to and with the benefit of all wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether mentioned in these sales particulars or not.
Viewings: Strictly by appointment via Mark Wiggin Estate Agents.
Agents notes: There is a small area of public footpath over the grounds, please refer to the agent for further information.