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See how verdicts work3-bedroom house · SY3 8RT
Listing removedReduced £50k (−11.1%) on 14 JulListed 129 days
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About
**for sale with no onward chain** **Some houses have good bones. Others have heart.
This home has both.** Set back from the road amidst a colourful frontage of shrubs and plants, this truly charming three-bedroom 1930s detached home in one of Shrewsbury’s most sought-after locations - a house that has been **deeply loved, cared for, and cherished by one family for nearly 30 years.
** There is an immediate warmth to this home from the moment you arrive.
Step through the vestibule and into the welcoming entrance hall, where **period Minton tiled flooring and stained glass detailing** offer an elegant nod to the home’s character and heritage - features lovingly preserved and still every bit as special today.
Throughout the house, **high ceilings, character internal doors, and thoughtful little period details** add to that unmistakable sense of charm that only homes of this era seem to possess.
The accommodation is well-balanced and comfortable, with **two generous reception rooms, ** each centred around its own fireplace, creating inviting spaces for everyday living.
To the rear, patio doors open out onto what is undoubtedly one of the home’s loveliest features - **a wonderfully established west-facing garden.** The layout of the **galley kitchen makes excellent use of the space available, ** with sleek storage units arranged to either side alongside space for white goods.
Original **quarry tiled flooring adds further character underfoot** and continues the home’s warm and inviting feel.
To the rear, a glazed door leads through to the useful utility / pantry area and **ground floor cloakroom.** And what a garden it is.
A colourful, richly planted space with mature shrubs, specimen trees, and raised beds that have been lovingly tended over many years - a garden that has clearly brought enormous joy, while also providing space to grow vegetables and enjoy colour through every season.
It is peaceful, private, and full of life.
Upstairs, there are three bedrooms and a spacious family bathroom, while outside there is driveway parking, a detached garage (unlikely to be suitable for a car due to narrow access), and useful additional garden storage / outbuilding beyond.
While the property would now benefit from a degree of updating, that is very much part of the opportunity here.
**This is a home with soul - ready for its next chapter - offering someone the chance to sympathetically modernise and create something truly special.** And then there is the setting.
**Porthill remains one of Shrewsbury’s most desirable addresses** - loved for its leafy feel, strong sense of community, and exceptional convenience.
**Quarry Park is just a short stroll away, ** the historic town centre is easily reached on foot, and the beauty of the Shropshire Hills sits wonderfully close by for those who love the outdoors.
From riverside walks and independent shops to **concerts at St Chad’s Church** and Shrewsbury’s beautiful Tudor streets and hidden shuts, this is a location that offers not just convenience - but genuine lifestyle.
**A much-loved home. A beautiful garden. A wonderful address.
Now ready to begin its next story.** **solar panels** The vendors inform us that the solar panels are owned outright and have delivered an income of approximately £1000 over the last year.
________________________________________ *Please be sure to review the floor plans (incl.
Dimensions) and photos and then get in touch with Greg Sloane to discuss further or to arrange a viewing (strictly by appointment).* ___________________________ **Please note:** *Greg Sloane Residential takes care to ensure the accuracy of all marketing details, but they are intended as a general guide and are not legally binding.
Measurements, features, and descriptions should be independently verified.
While we also rely on vendors to disclose all material information and to confirm accuracy of particulars, we cannot guarantee the functionality of fixtures, fittings, or services mentioned.
Buyers should confirm all details through personal checks or consult their surveyor, solicitor, or other relevant professionals.* *Legal matters including Rights of Way, Covenants, Easements, Wayleaves and Planning matters have not been verified and you should take advice from your legal representatives and Surveyor.* **Important Information:** *Anti-Money Laundering Checks* *In line with legal requirements under the Anti-Money Laundering and Proceeds of Crime Acts, we are required by hmrc to verify the identity of all individuals involved in the sale and purchase of a property - buyers and sellers.
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