Batchcott, Richards Castle, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 4EB

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The Area

Richards Castle is a picturesque rural village located on the Shropshire/Herefordshire borders, just a short distance from the popular medieval market town of Ludlow. The village offers fantastic walking and equestrian opportunities with the Mortimer Forest & Haye Park on its doorstep and a well served village Public House.

Ludlow offers a wealth of amenities and facilities including Primary and Secondary schooling, leisure and sporting opportunities, supermarkets, public transport links and delightful medieval markets, antiques shops and cafés. The prestigious Moor Park private school is less than one mile away.

The Property

Hanway Lodge is a commanding period residence with a wealth of character and history, idyllically located on the fringes of the popular village of Richards Castle, and just a stones throw from Moor Park and the medieval market town of Ludlow which is renowned for its culture, food and boutiques.

The property is situated in a semi-rural position, affording fine views over the nearby rolling South Shropshire countryside and is accessed via private drive to the parking area. The property has long local history and was acquired by Major Foster in the late 1800s from the Salway Family to become part of the Greater Moor Park Estate.

The new All Saints Church in Richards Castle was erected in memory of Major Fosters passing and there are indeed many local plaques and artworks linking the families. Lord Lucius William OBrien Inchiquin would later marry Major Fosters daughter to bring the property in to the current family ownership whereby it is on the market for the first time in memory.

Phaedrig Inchiquin would inherit the Estate in modern times and Hanway Lodge has mainly been tenanted by Estate Workers until Lord and Lady Inchiquin took full time residence in the 1950's. Hanway Lodge offers the opportunity for a new era of history and the local area offers many opportunities such as equestrian pursuits, walking, mountain biking and the prestigious Moor Park Private School is less than one mile away.

The property itself occupies a private location and offers large family-oriented rooms and is of traditional construction for the area, with the benefit of an unconverted annexe and detached former stable block for working horses. The property requires some modernisation yet retains the wealth of character features which have held the property in such historic stead.

The property is approached via an entrance door into:

Entrance Hall 3.30m x 2.14m 10'10" x 7'0"

With small window to front aspect and further shuttered window to the side aspect, stable effect front door and canopy above, oak flooring, panelled radiator and door to:

Sitting Room 6.52m (Max) 4.89m (Min) x 4.82m 21'5" (Max) 16'1" (Min) x 15'10"

Having bay window and seating to front aspect, double glazed windows overlooking the garden and fields beyond, parquet flooring, substantial stone fireplace with open fire, feature light and a pair of internal glazed French doors leading to:

Drawing Room 7.63m x 5.46m (Min) 25'0" x 17'11" (Min)

With double glazed large bay window and seating area, fully shuttered windows with radiators below (not connected), further double glazed bay window to side aspect with seating and shutters, superb stone fireplace and hearth with open fire, exposed beams, parquet flooring, feature alcove adjacent to the fireplace, fitted centre light and door to back yard area,



A door from the Sitting Room leads to:

Dining Room

Having window to front aspect with shutters and radiator below, brick herringbone fireplace and alcove around the side, feature cabinet and French doors to:

Secondary Hallway 3.97m x 3.78m (Min) 13'0" x 12'5" (Min)

With exposed original floorboards.



A further door from the Sitting Room to:

Downstairs Cloakroom

With shuttered window to rear aspect, low flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin and door through to:

Kitchen Area 3.64m x 4.05m 11'11" x 13'3"

The kitchen area consists of two sections:

Having original oil fired Aga, quarry tiled floor and door to cellar.


Kitchen 3.50m x 2.56m 11'6" x 8'5"

The second part of the kitchen has fitted stainless steel sink and drainer, a range of low level and eye level cabinets



A door from the main Kitchen to:

Utility Area 2.74m x 1.33m 9'0" x 4'4"

With shelving.



A door from the Kitchen to the Inner Hallway with door to:

Boot Room





With further door to:

Snug 6.38m x 3.95m 20'11" x 13'0"

With shuttered window to front and side aspect, door linking back to the inner hallway, brick fireplace and open fire, part quarry tiles and part original floorboards and radiator.



Steps from the Kitchen lead down to:

Cellar

Substantial and in two useful rooms with full height housing the oil fired central heating boiler together with pressure vessel.



From the Kitchen is a door to:

Utility Room

With window to side aspect, space for washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, fridge, radiator and door through to:

Shower Room

Having corner shower, low flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin and door through to:

Rear Hallway

With Cloakroom and stable style door to the rear yard.



From the Inner Hallway a staircase rises to:

First Floor Landing



Master Bedroom 5.47m x 5.03m 17'11" x 16'6"

With shuttered windows to front, side and rear aspects, exposed parquet floorboards, exposed fireplace, door back through to the large inner landing and side door to:

Study / Nursery 2.97m x 2.38m 9'9" x 7'10"

With double French doors and fine views across the valley.

Inner Landing

Having fitted wardrobes and door to:

Family Bathroom 2.49m x 2.59m 8'2" x 8'6"

With panelled bath, low flush WC and wash hand basin.



This area can be treated as an Ensuite Wing. With door back to the main landing area of which are:

Bedroom Two 4.06m x 4.05m 13'4" x 13'3"

With window overlooking the front garden and further views, brick fireplace and built in wardrobe.

Bedroom Three 5.07m x 3.70m 16'8" x 12'2"

With windows to front and side aspect, built in wardrobe, exposed timber floor and door to:

Bedroom Four 3.74m x 2.56m 12'3" x 8'5"

Having built in wardrobe and cupboard and wash hand basin.

Bathroom Two 3.15m x 2.45m 10'4" x 8'0"

With low flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin, panelled bath, airing cupboard housing an immersion heater.

Outside

The property has been built in two parts and is constructed of stone under tiled roof and is approached from the road along a stone drive and stone parking area. Attached to the house is an open fronted mono pitched garage with part brick / part stone construction which is open fronted. To the rear is a fuel store and door into the annexe which also has a door connecting to the house and downstairs rooms currently used as:

Potential Annexe

Attached to the property, but currently not converted is excellent potential to create a self-contained or linked two bedroom accommodation, currently comprising:

Ground Floor Room 8.80m x 4.06m (Max) 28'10" x 13'4" (Max)

This area has been plastered out with concrete floor and ready for final refurbishment.



Stairs lead to:

First Floor



Potential Bedroom One 2.87m x 3.56m 9'5" x 11'8"



Potential Bedroom Two 3.99m x 3.06m 13'1" x 10'0"



Gardens

The gardens are fairly expansive and sit within mature trees including Oak and Holly together with a large Lime tree and Horse chestnut tree with ornamental seeder and Rhododendron bushes. Much of the garden is down to lawned and grass area and a small paddock to the rear. A further stone outbuilding has a tiled roof and front stable style door housing the original pair of stables with an attached Tack Room.

Stables 4.18m x 4.86 13'9" x 15'11"



Tack Room 4.13m x 4.73m 13'7" x 15'6"

Currently housing a work bench and vice.



Above is a first floor into the roof. To each side is an extension on the one side is a block lined and brick skinned open front lean to parking, garage areas and below a timber built log store, open fronted.

To the rear is a further lean to with separate door with tiled roof. The property has been in possession of the family since the late 1800's when the 15th Lord Inchquin married into the foster family for Moor Park.

Services

Mains electricity, private water (an easement is available to connect to the mains on the B4361 Leominster to Ludlow road), private drainage shared with another house on the Estate and oil fired heating.

Agent's Note

The vendor has had a full structural survey commissioned (11th July 2013) and is available for inspection by prospective purchasers in the Agent's office.

Viewing Arrangements

To arrange a viewing please contact our Leominster Office on 01568 610310.

This historic and commanding residence offers the opportunity for a secluded and private family home in an extremely popular location within three miles of Ludlow town. The property has been in the same family ownership since the late 1800's, and is on the market for the first time since that date. (EPC - F)

* Historic Residence
* Four Reception Rooms & Four Bedrooms
* Generous Gardens
* Annexe Potential
* Detached Outbuilding
* Private Location

Mains electricity, private water (an easement is available to connect to the mains on the B4361 Leominster to Ludlow road), private drainage shared with another house on the Estate and oil fired heating.

From Leominster, head North on the B4361 for approximately 5 miles, passing The Maidenhead Inn near to Orleton and on towards Richards Castle. Pass the Castle Inn Public House, and after approximately one mile, turn left signed "Batchcott" (no through road), continue up the lane, taking a left in to a set of wooden gates where the property is located.


John Amos & Co - Leominster 01568 610310 - Knighton 01547 529907

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