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"A recently refurbished and extended home, idyllically situated on the edge of a small town, offering tranquillity and a sought after lifestyle with views of the Shropshire Hills.

Description

Stretton Heights is situated in an enviable position with far reaching views towards Caer Caradoc and Iron Age hill fort, Willstone Hill, Hope Bowdler Hill and the Gaer Stone within the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The National trust area with miles of footpaths is reached by a path just a few metres up the road. It is an important place for wildlife, geology and archaeology. There are paths for walking, cycling and horse riding, bird hides, pretty streams and a visitor centre including a tea room and parking.

The driveway of the property comfortably accommodates two cars and leads to a large garage that was built to house a motorhome. A local architect designed the improvements that include low maintenance, self coloured, wood effect, cement cladding to some elements of the house. The main entrance leads into a utility boot room with plenty of hanging space and conceals the gas fired boiler in the cupboard. A door leads into an inner hallway with a shower room that includes a WC and sink, with storage underneath and a heated towel rail. Electric underfloor heating can boost the comfort if wished. A large water cistern in a hall cupboard ensures ample hot water to all the showers and baths. The spacious fourth bedroom with fitted wardrobes is adjacent to the shower room.

This home is filled with natural light from the generous windows and interior glass panelled oak doors . Down a hallway, is the stunning open plan kitchen with the most breath taking views over the hills beyond. It is a modern, contemporary kitchen with fitted wall and base units and granite worktops. There is a breakfast bar, integrated dishwasher, two integrated slide and glide NEFF ovens, an integrated NEVE microwave and a Zanussi induction hob. There is space for a dining table below the large window looking out towards the hills, along with a seating area to admire the gardens. There are bi fold doors, and French doors out to the balcony and patio area. Part of the floor has underfloor heating.

Across the hallway, past a full length window, is the living room. There is a WHAM eco wood burner between two large windows. The L shaped room leads through to a snug office area which has Strachan fitted units and a desk area, and would be ideal as an office space to work whilst being surrounded by open countryside.

An open tread oak staircase leads to the first floor, where a Velux window gives a perfect view of the Gaer Stone. To the right, is the spacious principal bedroom which has the most spectacular views over the hills, and countryside through two large windows. There are ample fitted cupboards, drawers and wardrobes. The en suite has a walk in shower with touch pad heating controls, a vanity sink unit with storage underneath, a bidet and WC. There is an airing cupboard with electric or gas fired heating options. There is another double bedroom and a twin bedroom. The family bathroom has a bath with a shower over, and a sink with storage units. There are roller blinds in all bathrooms, and the utility.

Outside
The outside, balcony, garden and view is really magnificent. French doors lead out from the kitchen to a patio BBQ area, with seating. There is also access to the front drive from here, and a further gate leading down to the garden. Bi fold doors in the kitchen lead to a spacious balcony with composite decking and glass panelling. This has wonderful views to many of the Stretton Hills. Steps lead down to the garden, which is laid to lawn with a further patio and two log stores.

The garden is two tiered and filled with birdsong. Sheep and wild ponies are often visible across the Carding Mill Valley. there is a large, locked, undercroft beneath the house for garden equipment etc and wine.

Location

Stretton Heights occupies a prime position in the desirable town of Church Stretton enjoying fine views of the Long Mynd and towards Caer Caradoc, Gaer Stone and the Stretton Hills. The town is often affectionally referred to as Little Switzerland due to its enviable views. The house is located metres from The Burway with easy access into town and Carding Mill Valley which leads onto the Long Mynd offering excellent walking and cycling opportunities.

Church Stretton provides a range of local amenities including a wide selection of shops, post office, a fabulous delicatessen and organic food shop and a weekly market with fresh produce, a bakery which bakes on the premises, a butchers, cafes, independent clothes shops, a Co op and antique shops. The town has a number of public houses, bars and restaurants which are ideal for visitors, walkers, cyclists and riders who visit the Shropshire Hills and provides a great opportunity for recreational pursuits. This charming town has a thriving social community with many clubs providing activities such as bowling, tennis and a renowned golf club. The town also hosts an annual Arts Festival.

Church Stretton is known for its highly regarded primary and secondary schools, leisure centre and swimming pool. Renowned private schools are available in Shrewsbury and Ludlow. The train station is on the main Manchester to Cardiff line, with regular services northbound via Shrewsbury and southbound via Craven Arms and Ludlow. This service provides a link for onwards fast train travel to London Euston via Crewe.

The county town of Shrewsbury is situated approximately 14 miles north and provides access to the wider motorway network via the A5 and M54.

Square Footage 1,952 sq ft



Additional Info

Council tax band E

EPC D

Mains water, electricity, gas, drainage.

Brochure prepared 2025 04 AW
Photographs E House 2025 04"