House For Sale £600,000
High Street, Bishops Castle, Shropshire

This handsome period house offer about 3000 sqft of excellent accommodation, enjoying good flow and ease of use, with generous room dimensions and high ceilings making the most of large sash windows and lots of natural light. There is plenty of character and original detailing which marries well to the stylish finish, and there are fabulous views of town and country from every window.

The ground floor has a lovely sitting room with wooden panelling, huge bay window overlooking the rear garden and a fireplace with a woodburning stove. The ceiling heights here and throughout are generous. The open plan dining and kitchen area is spacious and welcoming. This is the heart of the home, and a wonderful space for everyday modern life. Bespoke cabinets, wooden worktops, a butler sink and a stainless steel range cooker are on offer. The large dining area has a Clearview woodburning stove and space for a family dining table. There is also an incredibly useful boot room/cloakroom for washing/drying machines, coats and wellies.

There are three double bedrooms on the first floor, all with large sash windows, including the generous principal bedroom, while the second floor provides a further three double bedrooms. Both the first and second floors have family bathrooms with free standing baths.
The property includes a large cellar with plenty of space for appliances and home storage, this could be converted into living space/studio/den/gym with any necessary consent.

General
Local Authority: Shropshire Council
Services: Mains electricity, water and drainage. Gas central heating.Council Tax: Band E
Fixtures and Fittings: Only items known as fixtures and fittings are included in the sale. Certain items such as garden ornaments, carpets and curtains may be available by separate negotiation.
Wayleaves, rights of way and easements: the
property will be sold subject to and with the
benefit of all wayleaves, easements and rights
of way, whether mentioned in these particulars
or not
Tenure: Freehold
Guide Price: £600,000

At the front, there is a small garden enclosed by a brick wall and wrought-iron fencing. With the house being slightly elevated it offers privacy from the High Street yet floods the house with light. Parking is available on-street along the High Street, previous planning permission had been granted for off-street private parking. The rear garden enjoys privacy and features paved and gravel terracing, lawn, borders of shrubs, hedgerow and mature apple trees. The beautiful brick wall is also a lovely feature.

The colourful market town of Bishops Castle is situated within The Shropshire Hills; an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) offering excellent cycling and walking. The town boasts an eclectic range of independent shops, artisan breweries, health centres and facilities such as leisure centre, library, arts cinema and theatre. Shrewsbury and Ludlow are within comfortable driving distance. The nearest train station (11 miles) is on the main line Cardiff to Manchester with connection to London. Regular bus services to Shrewsbury, Foodie Ludlow and Knighton give further flexibility. Bishops Castle itself offers a state primary and secondary education. Private schools Lucton and Moor Park are well regarded.