4 bedroom terraced house

The property: Historically 12 College Hill was home to Shrewsbury’s apothecary making this property a unique and important element of the historic fabric of Shrewsbury town. Available for the first time in over 20 years this is an exciting opportunity to purchase an elegant townhouse with a superb private rear garden. There are a wealth of characterful and original features which immediately commence with the majestic front door. These delightful features include tiled floors, original wide wooden floorboards, period fireplaces and a superb oak staircase. In recent times the property has been sympathetically modernised with the addition of two bathrooms, two W.C's and a shower room.

The wide panelled original front door opens to the spacious reception hallway which features a magnificent original 17th century staircase rising to the two further floors above. All the principal rooms overlook the rear garden and create a unique feeling of peace and tranquillity within the heart of town. To the ground floor is the dining room which is an elegant space to entertain with French windows leading to the terrace and a charming fireplace with inset log burning stove. Expertly designed and crafted by David Orton the bespoke breakfast kitchen comprises of handcrafted units in a traditional shaker cabinet style under granite worktops and French windows opening to the rear terrace. To the first floor the accommodation is very versatile with the the gracious drawing room having a beautiful period fireplace with inset log burner and a large window taking advantage not only of the garden views but also across the Old Town of Shrewsbury.

Bedrooms two and three are located on the first floor creating a flexible layout. Bedroom two has a feature fireplace, walk in cupboard, views to the garden and benefits from an en suite bathroom. A spacious landing and W.C. complete this floor.

To the second floor is the charming principal bedroom. This light filled room comprises of a double bedroom with feature fireplace, useful dressing room and en suite shower room offering a very contemporary living arrangement within a period house which is unusual to see.

A study/bedroom four, family bathroom and large cellarage complete the accommodation.

An incredible feature of 12 College Hill is the fantastic private walled garden offering al fresco living in the heart of Shrewsbury. Carefully designed to maximise on the vista, you are encouraged to wander to the very bottom then turn and look back at the handsome façade of this exceptional townhouse. A large terrace extends from both the dining room and kitchen out to the lawn. Deep borders are filled with herbaceous plants and attractive mature shrubs which weave towards the end of the garden. The mature wisteria framing the back of the house is a noted feature.

One years parking permit at the nursing home is included (valid from September 2022)

12 College Hill is situated within the much coveted “Loop” of the River Severn close to the excellent amenities within Shrewsbury town centre, including bespoke shops and restaurants nearby. The house enjoys access to quiet walks along the riverbank and to the beautiful Quarry Park.

Shrewsbury is noted for its excellent schools both within the state and private sectors. These include the prestigious Shrewsbury School, with both St Winifred’s Convent and Shrewsbury High School can be found just along the road.

Road communications are excellent with the A5 M54 linking through to Telford, the West Midlands and the national motorway network beyond.There is a train station in Shrewsbury with a regular service to the Midlands and London. International airports are available at Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool and East Midlands.