Listed for £179,950
September 1, 2025
Sold for £42,250
1998
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The Location - Described as the 'Gateway to the Marches', Craven Arms is located on the A49 and is found within the encompassing Shropshire Hills, historic manor houses, fortified castles and beautiful countryside. Offering a good range of facilities including a large supermarket, doctor's surgery, business park, library, post office, petrol station, butchers and its own array of independent shops, Craven Arms offers everything you will need for day to day living. The town also benefits from the Welsh marches railway line and station to Llanelli via Cardiff and North to Manchester. Slightly further afield along the A49 is the county town and birth place of Charles Darwin, Shrewsbury, which is lies 21 miles north, whilst the historic and popular town of Ludlow is just 9 miles south.
The tourist town of Ludlow is an architectural gem with a stunning array of Tudor, Georgian and Victorian properties. A gastronomic centre, Ludlow plays host to the annual food festival which attracts 20,000 visitors to the town. It is also home to a wonderful array of eating establishments as well as the famous Ludlow Food Festival. Shrewsbury, the birth place of Charles Darwin, is a vibrant and lively town with a very cosmopolitan yet traditional atmosphere. The town’s 660 listed buildings are complimented by a host of trendy and sophisticated bars and restaurants, the medieval streets do however still retain many classic public houses and dining establishments. Built on the River Severn the town hosts the annual Shrewsbury Flower Show which is one of the largest and oldest horticultural shows in the country attracting over 100,000 visitors. Home to shopping centres, 2 significant retail parks and countless independent retailers the town is an excellent place to enjoy some retail therapy.
For lovers of the outdoors, Craven Arms is a haven for nature enthusiasts and those of an active disposition. Surrounded by stunning scenic countryside with rolling hill tops as far as the eye can see the town and nearby surroundings are popular with walkers and cyclists with a variety of recreational and activity centres within the area. A little further afield you will find Church Stretton, also known as 'little Switzerland' this neighbouring town is nestled at the foot of Shropshire Hills and enjoys direct access to over 20 square miles of National Trust land known as the Long Mynd.
Tenure - We are informed the property is of freehold tenure.
Services - We are informed the property is connected to all mains services.
Heating - The property has the benefit of gas fired central heating.
Council Tax - Shropshire Council - Band B.
Broadband - Enquiries indicate the property has an estimated fibre broadband speed of 36MB. Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries.
Nearest Towns/Cities - Ludlow - 9 miles
Church Stretton - 8 miles
Clun - 9 miles
Shrewsbury - 21 miles
Much Wenlock - 17 miles
Bridgnorth - 20 miles
Telford - 25 miles
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Wayleaves, Easements And Rights Of Way - The property will be sold subject to and with the benefits of all wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether mentioned in these sales particulars or not.
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