Rosecroft enjoys a central position in the popular village of Orleton which is surrounded by glorious countryside. Orleton has a thriving community and offers many sporting and recreational facilities. Within the village itself is a village hall with playing fields, a doctor’s surgery, a church, two established public houses, a village post office and store, and an excellent primary school which is considered a leading school within the area. The popular market town of Ludlow is a thriving market town and an architectural gem with a lively community feel, busy with events and festivals throughout the year. It has an international reputation for food and drink with many excellent restaurants and cafes, enhanced by the area’s abundance of good quality producers. The county town of Shrewsbury lies to the north and Hereford is to the south. Birmingham and the West Midlands are an approximate one-hour commute with many convenient rail links. There are excellent state and independent schools in the area including Moor Park, Ludlow and Shrewsbury School. Ludlow Golf Club and Ludlow National Hunt racecourse are within a fifteen-minute drive.
The downstairs accommodation comprises of a spacious entrance hall with parquet flooring. The kitchen / breakfast room is fitted with a range of cupboards and drawers with integrated dishwasher, double oven, hob and freezer. The kitchen leads into the laundry / utility room and a further door leading to the herb garden. The drawing room with an open fire place and double doors that open into the dining room which in turn has a door opening onto the terrace. The study overlooks the herb garden and has an open fire, and a door leading into the sitting room, with a Clearview stove fitted and doors to a pretty courtyard to the rear. On the first floor there are four double bedrooms all with fitted wardrobes including two with en-suite facilities and a family bathroom. A garden walkway provides an attractive link to the barn located to the rear forming a courtyard.
The barn is a very flexible space to suit multi-generational family living or as a home generating a rental yield with a home office / studio. It was constructed to be able to be used either in conjunction with the main house or independently accessed. It comprises of a main open plan reception room with a double height ceiling that has a fitted kitchen and a wood burning stove with a door to a further room that has been used as an art studio.
On the first floor there is a large galleried landing bedroom with an adjacent bathroom and the home office / second bedroom with independent access from the ground floor outside. Integrated as part of the barn development there is a double garage incorporated within the courtyard with two sets of double doors with workshop and garden store.
The property is accessed through double gates onto the gravelled driveway which provides plenty of parking. There is a traditional walled courtyard ideal for outdoor entertaining. The gardens which are principally lawned comprise of many varieties of climbing roses and clematis. This leads to an attractive water feature with bridge leading over to a paved area and an elegant brick-built summer house.
Rosecroft has been home to the current vendors for approximately 50 years in which time they have created the wonderful family home it is today. The original house is understood to have origins from the 17th Century but has been sympathetically extended to create a home that provides flexible accommodation.
Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired heating.
Postcode: SY8 4HN
Council Tax: Band F
Local Authority: Shropshire Council 0345 678 9000
Mobile Signal: EE X three X O2 Y (Limited) Vodafone Y (Limited)
Broadband Speed: Our research has indicated that Super Fast Broadband is not available at this property. Please conduct your own research to ensure the speeds meet your requirements.
Flood Risk: Surface water, rivers and the sea: Very Low Risk.
Fixtures and Fittings: Whilst all attempts have been made to accurately describe the property in regard to fixtures and fittings, a comprehensive list will be made available by the seller’s solicitors.
Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way: The property will be sold subject to and with the benefit of all wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether mentioned in these particulars or not.
Please Note: Underground mains electrical cable passes through land and on to neighbours property.
Please Note: The property is located within a Conservation Area.
