Town House Sells Within a Week

The Friary in Corve Street, Ludlow is an individually designed elegant Border Oak timber framed house which was built in 1999 on the site of a 14th Century former Carmelite Friary. It stands within the conservation area of the town within just a few hundred yards walk of the centre.

The selling agents Nock Deighton arranged six viewings within three days of it coming onto the market and were able to sell to a cash buyer by the end of the week.

The house was built to the specification of Julian and Rhona Watson and designed by architect the late John Greaves Smith, an expert in heritage housing projects.

The property combines all the charm and character of a Tudor residence with its exposed oak timbers, with the simplicity and natural light as well as high quality fittings of a modern 21st Century home.

The accommodation is on three main floors plus a studio above. It has gas central heating and double glazing as well as exposed oak floors and doors. The principal living room has a cast iron wood burning stove to supplement the efficient central heating system. It also has access to outside raised decking and looks out across the adjoining gardens.

Unlike many of the historic town houses in Ludlow there is ample provision for off road car parking and includes a lower ground floor double car port which adjoins the basement utility rooms. The enclosed gravel driveway has space for at least three cars and it is all bounded at the front by a high stone wall and substantial double gates.

Ludlow enjoys a reputation as one of the most desirable places to live for those seeking a better quality of life where one can walk to local shops, library, doctor’s surgery, hospital, art centre and other amenities. Michael Evans, Managing Director of Nock Deighton, says “Yet again we had buyers from London and the Home Counties who had already registered with us and were keen to travel up within twenty four hours to see this very special property.”

“Even in these more challenging times,” he said “the quick sale of this house is proof that with a realistic asking price, in this case offers in the region of £450,000, and with motivated vendors, property sales are still going through”.