Great Hagley Hopton Castle, Shropshire

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1 Great Hagley Hopton Castle, Shropshire

2 Great Hagley Hopton Castle, Shropshire SY7 0QF An outstandingly situated 120 acre country estate with far reaching views and extensive field sport opportunities Leintwardine 6 miles, Knighton 10 miles, Ludlow 15.5 miles, Shrewsbury 29.5 miles Main House: Hall Drawing room Kitchen Breakfast room Dining room Study Utility room Boot room Cloakroom Store room Garden room Cellar Four double bedrooms Family bathroom Shower room Two Staircases Loggia Cottage: Sitting room Kitchen/breakfast room Two bedrooms Cloakroom Bathroom Excellent outbuildings including a three bay garage, stables, workshop and modern agricultural barns. Pasture land, woodland and amenity land. EPC rating: Great Hagley F, The Cottage G About 120 acres in all Location Great Hagley is located in an outstanding rural position, rising up to some 1200ft above sea level and boast wonderful vistas from all corners of the property. To reach the property you drive through Hopton Wood, part of the Forestry Commission. The tarmac drive, which leads to this secluded and private property, has an avenue of Ash trees with elevated views over the surrounding countryside; it is truly a magical way to arrive at this great house. Hopton Castle is a small village which nestles at the heart of the Marches near the Clun Valley and is surrounded by glorious countryside. The village is within easy striking distance of the market towns of Craven Arms, Ludlow and Knighton. The everyday facilities are provided by the pretty villages of Bucknell, Leintwardine and Clun. Nearby Ludlow is most famed for its many summer festivals and gastronomic reputation. The South Shropshire countryside offers many sporting opportunities including fine walking, Shooting and outriding. Great Hagley itself is connected to three well supported Hunts and boasts fine Roe Stalking on the estate along with the potential for a pheasant shoot. The county town of Shrewsbury, situated to the north, is reached by the A49 trunk road which can be picked up at Craven Arms. Craven Arms also has a train station on the Manchester to Cardiff line. Hopton Castle is on the Heart of Wales Line which is purported to be the prettiest in the country. There are both primary and secondary state schools in Ludlow, with the independent sector catered for at Bedstone College and Moor Park Preparatory School near Ludlow.

3 The Property Great Hagley, designed in a position from which to enjoy the outstanding views to the South and West and is predominately built of stone, offers spacious accommodation and is extremely well appointed throughout. The large windows not only frame the views but allow an abundance of natural light to flood the rooms. The current owners have greatly enhanced the house over nearly 23 years to create a truly delightful home offering flexible accommodation arranged over two floors. The entrance hall boasts a double height ceiling. The drawing room has extensive entertaining space with a log burner in a stone surround and a large window offering views of the woodland, pools and in to the distance Offa s Dyke and the camp once held by Caractacus. The delightful country kitchen is dual aspect, with a good variety of fitted storage units and a two oven Aga. Off the hall there is the breakfast room along with a larder, boot room, utility room, terrace and access to the cellar. The well-proportioned dining room is a wonderful formal room with west facing views, high ceilings and dual aspect windows. The study with built in storage is an ideal place from which to work from home in complete tranquillity. Accessed to the side of house is a Loggia, a covered spacious and impressive pillared dining area, with Italian influences from which to enjoy all-year-round entertaining. On the first floor, the master suite includes an en-suite bathroom. There are three further double bedrooms and a separate large shower room. The Cottage The stone cottage could be used for a variety of purposes such as for staff or guests and is separate to the main house. It comprises two double bedrooms, bathroom, WC, kitchen/ breakfast room and a sitting room.

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5 Grounds and Land The estate totals about 120 acres, of which about 80 acres is woodland and amenity land, including an established range of Oaks, Ash, Silver Birch, Pine and Larch. The rolling position, extensive covers and valley lend the land to a variety of field sports. Presently the owners have enjoyed many years of fine stalking, however there are a number of areas from which it would be possible to establish an outstanding pheasant shoot. There are currently many paths and ways around the woods, along with pools which have been cleared and restored. The beauty of the place is ephemeral, depending on the season, time of day and the light, giving it a magical quality. In addition there are about 40 acres of well drained pasture land. We are informed that the owners do not use Nitrogen on the land. Great Hagley offers a rare opportunity to purchase a small country estate set in a haven of tranquillity and beauty. Outbuildings At the entrance to the property is a tarmac drive, whilst the large tarmacked farm yard offers extensive parking and storage. There are a range of outbuildings including a wonderful old stable block incorporating a kennel and dovecote, cart shed, workshop, log store, two modern agricultural barns and garaging for three cars.

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7 Floorplans Main House internal area 4,899 sq ft (455 sq m) Garage internal area 695 sq ft (65 sq m) Outbuilding internal area 1,262 sq ft (117 sq m) Cottage internal area 1,346 sq ft (125 sq m) Stables internal area 232 sq ft (22 sq m) Barn internal area 1,696 sq ft (158 sq m) For identification purposes only. Loggia 6.21 x '4" x 19'5" Study 6.65 x '10" x 14'10" Kitchen/ Breakfast Room 5.36 x '7" x 16'10" Bedroom x '6" x 11'11" 3.67 x '0" x 10'2" Dining Room 6.64 x '9" x 16'3" x '11" x 30'1" Barn x '4" x 28'10" 3.11 x '2" x 10'2" Stables Laundry 3.28 x '9" x 8'6" Breakfast Room 4.13 x '7" x 8'10" Seat Garden Room 3.21 x '6" x 7'11" Sitting Room 5.37 x '7" x 17'0" (Maximum) F/P Cottage Ground Floor Master Bedroom 5.28 x '4" x 12'4" Cottage First Floor Outbuilding 5.51 x '1" x 11'9" Boot Room/ Utility Pantry 3.15 x '4" x 8'6" 3.83 x '7" x 10'9" Kitchen 7.36 x '2" x 14'2" (Maximum) Entrance Hall 6.85 x '6" x 17'1" F/P Drawing Room 6.85 x '6" x 14'9" Bedroom x '2" x 11'2" Bedroom x '2" x 11'2" First Floor Bedroom x '9" x 11'4" Lower Level Master Bedroom 5.48 x '0" x 14'10" Balcony Garage 8.28 x '2" x 25'7" 7.50 x '7" x 6'5" Cellar 6.68 x '11" x 14'2" Ground Floor General Services: Mains electricity, oil fired central heating, private water and private drainage via a septic tank. Local authority: Shropshire Council Fixtures and fittings: Only those items known as fixtures and fittings will be included in the sale. Certain items such as garden ornaments, carpets and curtains may be available by separate negotiation. The position & size of doors, windows, appliances and other features are approximate only. Denotes restricted head height The position & size of doors, windows, appliances and other features are approximate only. Denotes restricted head height ehouse. Unauthorised reproduction Directions prohibited. Drawing ref. dig/ /wff From Ludlow take the A49 north, turning left at Bromfield towards Leintwardine. Continue for approximately 5.5 miles, passing The Jolly Frog restaurant on the right. Take the next turning on the right signed Clungunford and then right again at the T-junction. At a sharp right hand bend, turn left signposted Hopton Heath, continue to the T junction and then turn right. Council tax: Band D Wayleaves, rights of way and easements: 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. Agents notes: There are two footpaths which cross the land (please see agents for further details.) Proceed into the small hamlet of Hopton Heath, bearing left over the railway bridge and then left again immediately signed Hopton Castle. Continue along the lane after leaving the village, passing through the village, after about 1 mile turn left at the green Forestry Commission sign for Hopton. Proceed along this track, keeping straight ahead and you will arrive at Great Hagley after about 1.4 miles.

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