Lavender Cottage, Clun

Lavender Cottage is a charming Grade II Listed cottage enjoying an enviable edge of town position within historic Clun, nestled in the picturesque Clun Valley. Surrounded by some of the most beautiful countryside Shropshire has to offer, Clun is a welcoming and close-knit community located close to the Welsh border, where the pace of life is refreshingly relaxed and the great outdoors is never more than a few steps away.
Lavender Cottage presents a rare opportunity to acquire a well maintained period home combining character, practicality and an exceptional lifestyle setting. Boasting 2 double bedrooms, private off-road parking, attractive front and side gardens, beautiful distant countryside views and a useful workshop, this delightful cottage is perfectly suited to those searching for the best of both town and country living. Whether you're seeking a permanent home, countryside retreat or lock-up-and-leave second residence, Lavender Cottage is certain to appeal to a wide variety of purchasers.
Situated just a short stroll from Clun's excellent everyday amenities, including the local shop and post office, café, church, primary school, hairdressers and two traditional public houses, The White Horse and The Sun Inn, the property also enjoys easy access to a network of scenic footpaths leading directly into the surrounding countryside. From leisurely riverside walks at the foot of Clun Castle to longer adventures through the rolling Shropshire Hills, the location is a paradise for walkers, cyclists and nature lovers alike.
Approached through entrance porch, the accommodation is full of charm and character from the moment you step inside. The welcoming kitchen/breakfast room forms the heart of the home, featuring exposed ceiling timbers and a wonderful original cast iron range, providing a striking focal point and a wonderful reminder of the property's rich history. There is ample space for a family dining table, while the fitted kitchen offers a range of base and wall units with space for everyday appliances. Stairs rise to the first floor, whilst an opening leads through into the spacious living room.
The living room is a wonderfully comfortable reception space, centred around a feature fireplace housing a wood-burning stove set. Exposed ceiling beams continue the cottage theme, while a window allows plenty of natural light to flood the room, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere throughout the seasons. A door from within the living room could potentially provide direct access into the useful adjoining workshop, if a buyer wanted to convert this space into a study/studio, subject to all necessary permissions.
On the first floor, a generous landing provides access to the bathroom, airing cupboard and both double bedrooms. The principal bedroom is particularly impressive, enjoying a spacious dual-aspect layout with delightful views stretching across Clun and towards the surrounding hills beyond. Bedroom two is another comfortable double room, again benefiting from a pleasant outlook over the village rooftops and surrounding countryside. Completing the accommodation is the family bathroom, fitted with both a bath and separate shower cubicle.
Outside, Lavender Cottage enjoys attractive gardens extending to both the front and side of the property. Approached via a gated stepped pathway, the front garden is predominantly paved along with mature shrubs, planting and established borders creating an attractive first impression. Continuing around to the left side of the cottage, the garden provides a lawned area, ideal for sitting out and enjoying the peaceful surroundings, as well as flowered beds, the oil tank and access into the useful workshop. From the garden and first-floor windows, beautiful distant views can be appreciated across Clun and the rolling countryside beyond, further enhancing the property's enviable setting. Adding further appeal is the private off-road parking area.
Overall, Lavender Cottage successfully blends period charm with practical modern living, whilst occupying an outstanding position where everyday conveniences and breathtaking countryside sit hand in hand. Rarely do properties offer such an appealing combination of character, gardens, parking, wonderful views and immediate access to some of the finest walking countryside in Shropshire.