House For Sale £1,200,000
Clive Hall
A timber framed Elizabethan house standing centrally within the ever popular village of Clive, and benefitting from outstanding views. Clive Hall has a potted history with several well known names having been custodians over the last four centuries including William Wycherley who was a playwright in King Charles II's Court.
Now in need of significant renovation works, Clive Hall has been previously split into six apartments and work has already commenced to transform the Hall back into one large dwelling. Entered via a pair of double doors, a wood panelled hall offers an exceptional entrance to Clive Hall, with the majority of ground floor accommodation being accessible from the hallway. To the left re two large reception rooms, whilst to the right is a conservatory and further reception room. The far end of the ground floor remains configured as a flat, and offers two bedrooms, sitting room, kitchen and study. Once converted back into one large dwelling, this area offers scope for independent [living spaces. Accessible off the entrance hall are stairs to the vast cellars which offer further scope, as required.
A wide original staircase rises to the first floor landing. A significant level of work has already been undertaken to reconfigure the first floor which currently offers six bedrooms, a large landing area, guest WC and bathroom. A further staircase rises to the second floor which offers another three rooms and a bathroom.
Garden and Grounds
With outstanding views over surrounding countryside, Clive Hall occupies a prime position on Clive High Street.
An opening from the road leads to a large driveway with parking for several vehicles. Steps lead to a formal front garden with box hedging and herbaceous borders. A pathway leads to the side of the Hall, with steps rising to the former bowling green which is now laid to lawn. A pretty rose garden, complete with box hedging, is found off the bowling green whilst a large expanse of woodland wraps around the rear gardens of the property to create an enviable, secluded setting. All in all the plot extends to approx. 3.09 acres.
A timber framed Elizabethan house standing centrally within the ever popular village of Clive, and benefitting from outstanding views. Clive Hall has a potted history with several well known names having been custodians over the last four centuries including William Wycherley who was a playwright in King Charles II's Court.
Now in need of significant renovation works, Clive Hall has been previously split into six apartments and work has already commenced to transform the Hall back into one large dwelling. Entered via a pair of double doors, a wood panelled hall offers an exceptional entrance to Clive Hall, with the majority of ground floor accommodation being accessible from the hallway. To the left re two large reception rooms, whilst to the right is a conservatory and further reception room. The far end of the ground floor remains configured as a flat, and offers two bedrooms, sitting room, kitchen and study. Once converted back into one large dwelling, this area offers scope for independent [living spaces. Accessible off the entrance hall are stairs to the vast cellars which offer further scope, as required.
A wide original staircase rises to the first floor landing. A significant level of work has already been undertaken to reconfigure the first floor which currently offers six bedrooms, a large landing area, guest WC and bathroom. A further staircase rises to the second floor which offers another three rooms and a bathroom.
Garden and Grounds
With outstanding views over surrounding countryside, Clive Hall occupies a prime position on Clive High Street.
An opening from the road leads to a large driveway with parking for several vehicles. Steps lead to a formal front garden with box hedging and herbaceous borders. A pathway leads to the side of the Hall, with steps rising to the former bowling green which is now laid to lawn. A pretty rose garden, complete with box hedging, is found off the bowling green whilst a large expanse of woodland wraps around the rear gardens of the property to create an enviable, secluded setting. All in all the plot extends to approx. 3.09 acres.
Location
Clive stands to one side of beautiful Grinshill Hill from where panoramic views across Shropshire which is renowed for its wonderful walks, riding and abundance of wildlife. The village is considered to be one of the most exclusive villages in North Shropshire and is very popular due to its amenities which include a post office/shop, medical centre, church and primary school.
Situated just off the A49, the village is served by a regular bus service to nearby market towns including Wem, Whitchurch and the historic county town of Shrewsbury. The latter offers a wide range of independent and high street shops, restaurants and leisure facilities. Shrewsbury also has a number of highly regarded schools, both within the state and private sectors, including Shrewsbury School, Shrewsbury High School for Girls, The Priory and Prestfelde Preparatory School. Packwood Haugh and Ellesmere College are around 10 miles away.
