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'Oldest postmistress' to sell former Post Office

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Kay White retired at the age of 93 after working at the Post Office in Claverley for nearly 80 years

A former post office once run by a woman believed to be the country's oldest postmistress is up for sale.

Kay White retired in December 2020 at the age of 93 after almost 80 years working for the Post Office in her home village of Claverley, Shropshire.

She started working at the branch when she was 14 and became the postmistress in 1960.

Up until its closure, Ms White ran the Post Office with her niece.

In 2010, Ms White was awarded an MBE for her services to the community.

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The property is on High Street, and centrally located in the village of Claverley

A listing on property website Rightmove states: “Having been a working Post Office, serving the local community for over 80 years, the owner Ms White, now retired, is believed to be the country's oldest postmistress.”

The asking price for the property is for offers in the region of £450,000.

Rightmove A living room with a brick fireplace and two armchairs, as well as a sideboard with shelves to display numerous items of crockeryRightmove
The Rightmove listing says the is potential to modernise the cottage, which it says has three bedrooms and three reception rooms

The listing adds: “This iconic cottage is now on the open market offering great potential to modernise with three double bedrooms and three reception rooms, with a private driveway and a delightful cottage garden to the rear with views of All Saints Church."

Rightmove A red post box can be seen set in a wall which is covered by a bush and there is a garden and neighbouring buildings in the background.Rightmove
A red box on the side of the property bears the initials of Queen Victoria – VR – which stands for Victoria Regina

It states that The Old Post Office is central to the village, with local amenities nearby.

It adds: “This quintessential detached cottage benefits from good off road parking and beautiful mature gardens located in the heart of the village.”

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