The Readers House – a Happy Ending

23rd May 2008

T. Wyn Jones

The Readers House, one of Ludlow’s most important buildings has recently been sold again by McCartneys, Grade I Listed (a similar listing to Buckingham Palace) due to its significant architectural and historic importance. Put up for auction in 2003 by a rival Agent and sold for £230,000 - far below what most people were expecting it to achieve, the property was mothballed for 12 months and then McCartneys were instructed to sell and subsequently achieved a sale price of £375,000 – a good result for their clients!

In 2008 The Readers House came to the open market again at a Guide Price of £450,000. It generated a huge amount of local and national interest and the sale completed in April to a young family who will be renovating the property and living in it as their family home. McCartneys are delighted to have achieved yet another successful sale on one of Ludlow’s most important houses.

With the consent of the former owners, earlier this year the Ludlow Historical Research Group organised guided tours of the house. These proved very successful and in collaboration with the new owners the house will be open for further guided tours during this year's Ludlow Festival. This will provide a rare opportunity to view the interior of one of Ludlow's iconic buildings. A small admission fee for adults will be charged and the proceeds used to fund historical and archaeological research on the house in advance of restoration."