5 bedroom detached house for sale

Foxgloves is an impressive family home offering a wealth of stylishly appointed accommodation arranged over three light filled floors. The property enjoys a wonderful setting, backing onto woodland and the slopes of Ragleth Hill, while to the front aspect there are far-reaching views across the rolling hills of The Longmynd. Inside, the accommodation is elegant with modern dcor and bespoke fittings throughout. The ground floor includes a versatile games room/gym or guest bedroom with adjacent cloakroom, while a central staircase rises to an airy first-floor dining area, where full-height windows and doors open onto a balcony enjoying breathtaking views. Double doors from the dining area lead to the kitchen and sitting room respectively, both of which benefit from tri-fold doors opening onto the balcony. The sitting room also features a striking brick-built fireplace fitted with a log burner, while the kitchen is well appointed with low-level lighting, generous work surfaces and shaker-style cabinetry, a central island and integrated appliances, together with space for a breakfast table. Also on the first floor is a useful utility room, cloakroom and study, ideal for home working. Stairs continue to a similarly open second-floor landing, leading to four well-presented double bedrooms. These include a luxurious principal bedroom with a dressing room and en suite bathroom, while the three further bedrooms all benefit from built-in wardrobes and fully tiled en suite bath or shower rooms. Services: Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage. Under floor heating in kitchen and two bathrooms. Agents note: Foxgloves is situated on Clive Avenue which is a private road. Therefore all residents are responsible for maintenance of the road surface and drains. To this end Clive Avenue Residents’ Association (CARA) collects an annual subscription which is currently 200. Outside, the driveway provides access to ample parking and the integrated double garage. The gardens to both the front and rear are a particular feature, with well-tended rolling lawns bordered and enclosed by woodland, creating a peaceful and secluded setting. The first-floor balcony and rear patio provide excellent space for al fresco dining, while the grounds also include a timber framed summer house, all within an elevated, generous plot totalling 0.63 acres. The property sits in a secluded and picturesque rural setting on the edge of the historic spa town of Church Stretton. The town is an attractive, small settlement in the heart of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape. This sought-after location offers a good range of everyday amenities, including local shops, restaurants and pubs, and a selection of excellent schools including the outstanding-rated Rushbury C of E Primary School. The town has its own mainline station, on the line between Manchester and Cardiff, while the county town of Shrewsbury, and the historic market town of Ludlow, with their wide range of shops, leisure and entertainment facilities, are both within easy reach. The town is surrounded by stunning countryside, providing great walking and cycling routes, while there is also the Church Stretton Golf Club and numerous other sports clubs in the local area.