4 bed Flat For Sale £695,000
Wilderhope House, Pountney Gardens, Belle Vue Road, Shrewsbury

The property: 3 Wilderhope House is a characterful duplex apartment arranged over the ground and lower ground floors of a sympathetically converted Grade II listed building, in the much sought after residential area of Belle Vue. The well-balanced accommodation has an array of period features including high ceilings, pitch pine hung doors, deep dash windows with original shutters and decorative cornicing.

From the spacious split level entrance hall, stairs rise to the sophisticated reception spaces. To one end of the walkway is a large study with bay window which could serve as a snug or playroom. To the other end, at the “hub” of this welcoming home, is a superb open plan kitchen/dining room laid with solid oak flooring and flooded with light from two full height sash windows providing an excellent space for both everyday living and larger scale entertaining. The kitchen is fitted with traditional Kenton Jones hand crafted cabinetry under quartz work surfaces featuring an electric AGA, in-built dishwasher and large breakfast island. Approached through double doors from the kitchen is a 22ft immensely elegant drawing room, framed by a striking canted bay window overlooking the grounds with steps leading down and complemented by a feature log burning stove set into a classic marble surround.

The lower ground floor benefits from underfloor heating and where four bedrooms are found, three with built in wardrobes, which are served by an en suite and family bathroom both with a shower and roll top bath. Most notable is the charming and light filled principal bedroom with steps leading up to the enclosed front garden.

Completing the internal accommodation is a W.C at entrance level and laundry rooms to the lower ground floor; from here is also access to a small south facing enclosed courtyard.

Agents note: We are advised that the current owners are in the legal process of extending the lease 125 years.
Permission for large vehicles is to be sought through the freeholder. Pets are not permitted.
Tenure: Leasehold. 125 years from 1996. Ground rent £30 per annum. Service charge approximately £473 for period 2022. This will be confirmed through pre contract enquiries.

Outside
The private gardens at 3 Wilderhope House are located at the front and rear of the property, with direct access from both sides. They offer a wonderful blend of formal classical designed space with large lawned areas and comfortable alfresco entertaining spaces, enhanced by fabulous tropical planting and a number of terraces from where to enjoy the south facing aspect. There is a brick built garden store adjoining the main building.

Two allocated parking spaces are included at the entrance to the garden, accessed from within a private forecourt.

Location
3 Wilderhope House is close to the excellent amenities available within Shrewsbury town centre, including bespoke shops and restaurants nearby. The property 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, including the prestigious Shrewsbury School, while both St Winifred’s Convent and Shrewsbury High School are within easy reach.

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.