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See how verdicts work5-bedroom house · SY1 1JN
For saleListed 97 days
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An exceptional Grade II listed period townhouse, occupying one of the finest positions within Shrewsbury's historic town centre conservation area.
Directions - What3Words ///learn.audio.ideas On foot, from Halls Barker Street office, proceed along Belmont, turning right onto St Johns Hill.
Turn right at the next junction staying on St Johns Hill and Quarry Place will be seen directly ion front of you. 1 Quarry Place is located on the left hand side.
Situation - Quarry Place occupies one of the most prestigious addresses within the county town of Shrewsbury, situated within the heart of the historic conservation area and immediately adjoining The Quarry Park, widely regarded as one of the finest urban parks in the country.
The property is perfectly positioned to enjoy all that the town centre has to offer including an excellent selection of independent shops, cafés, restaurants and cultural amenities including Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery and Shrewsbury Castle.
Road - The A5/M54 provides access to Telford, Birmingham and Midland business centres with the A5/A483 connecting to Wrexham, Chester and the North West motorway network.
Rail - Shrewsbury railway station offers direct rail services to London, Birmingham and Chester.
Air - Birmingham Airport – 45–50 miles, Manchester Airport – 50–53 miles, Liverpool John Lennon Airport – 49–50 miles.
Schooling - The property is ideally situated for a number of excellent schools, including Shrewsbury School, Shrewsbury High School, and preparatory schools such as Kingsland, St Winifred’s, and Prestfelde.
Sporting - There are a range of sporting facilities nearby such as the Pengwern Rowing Club, local tennis and cricket clubs, golf at Shrewsbury and Condover, horse racing at Chester & Ludlow.
Description - 1 Quarry Place is a truly outstanding Grade II listed period residence offering more than 4,000 square feet of beautifully proportioned accommodation arranged over five floors.
Occupying an enviable position within Shrewsbury's historic conservation area and directly adjacent to The Quarry Park, the property represents one of the town's finest period homes.
The house retains a wealth of original architectural detail synonymous with properties of this calibre, including impressive ceiling heights, elegant sash windows, ornate cornicing, original fireplaces and wonderfully proportioned rooms flooded with natural light.
The ground floor accommodation is approached via an impressive reception hall which leads through to the formal dining room, an elegant room perfectly suited to both family living and entertaining.
To the rear of the property is the superb kitchen/breakfast room fitted with an attractive range of painted units centred around a substantial island together with a range cooker and ample space for informal dining.
The lower ground floor has been thoughtfully converted to provide a substantial open plan versatile space, ideally suited for home working, together with a shower room and utility room.
The first floor provides some of the property's most impressive accommodation and includes a magnificent drawing room with high ceilings, ornate cornicing, cast iron fireplace and large sash windows enjoying excellent natural light.
A further sitting room provides additional reception space whilst a further room on this floor offers flexibility as either a sixth bedroom or study.
The second and third floors provide five further double bedrooms, four of which benefit from en suite facilities.
The principal bedroom suite is particularly impressive and incorporates fitted wardrobes, a private balcony and a luxurious en suite bathroom with both bath and separate shower.
A beautifully appointed family bathroom serves the remaining accommodation.
Grounds & Gardens - The property is approached via steps rising from Quarry Place to the main entrance with the added benefit of three private parking spaces, a rare and valuable asset for a town centre property of this nature.
To the rear are beautifully maintained landscaped gardens comprising areas of lawn interspersed with mature shrubs, trees and established planting creating a peaceful and private setting.
A particular feature of the property is the direct access from Quarry Place into The Quarry Park with its celebrated riverside walks, formal gardens and open parkland.
The owners contribute £50 per annum per parking space towards the maintenance of the parking area.
General Remarks - 5 Anti-Money Laundering (Aml) Checks - We are legally obligated to undertake anti-money laundering checks on all property purchasers.
Whilst we are responsible for ensuring that these checks, and any ongoing monitoring, are conducted properly; the initial checks will be handled on our behalf by a specialist company, Movebutler, who will reach out to you once your offer has been accepted.
The charge for these checks is £30 (including VAT) per purchaser, which covers the necessary data collection and any manual checks or monitoring that may be required.
This cost must be paid in advance, directly to Movebutler, before a memorandum of sale can be issued, and is non-refundable. We thank you for your cooperation.
Fixtures And Fittings - The property will be sold with the standard fixtures, fittings, and any other items specified in the sale agreement.
Any personal items or additional furnishings not mentioned will be excluded from the sale. Please check with the agent for clarification on specific items.
Tenure - We understand that the property is of freehold tenure and vacant possession will be given on completion of the purchase.
Rights Of Way & Easements - The property will be sold subject to any wayleaves, public or private rights of way, easements and covenants and all outgoings, whether mentioned in these sale particulars or not.
Boundaries, Roads & Fences - The Purchaser/s shall be deemed to have full knowledge of the boundaries, and neither the Vendor nor the Agents will be responsible for defining ownership of the boundary fences or hedges.
Services - We understand the property has the benefit of mains water, electricity, gas and drainage are understood to be connected. None of these services have been tested.
Council Tax - The property is in Council Tax band 'G' on the Shropshire Council Register. Viewings - By appointment through Halls, 2 Barker Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 1QJ.
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