House For Sale £295,000
Dracups Cottage, 30 Railway Street, Bridgnorth

Dracups Cottage can only be described as a 'museum', in homage to the former owner, the eccentric artist Antony Dracup who lived here between 1980 and 2000. Located on Railway Street just a short stroll from the bustling High Street and currently used as a high end holiday let attracting people from all over the world.
Much Wenlock - 8.2 miles, Ludlow - 19.3 miles, Telford 13.2 miles, Kidderminster - 15 miles, Shrewsbury - 21.2 miles, Wolverhampton - 14.7, Birmingham - 27.4 miles.
(All distances are approximate).

Location - Railway Street is set within the towns conservation area lined with pretty character cottages. Having the convenience to participate on foot the towns excellent range of facilities that include a large selection of shops, pubs/bars, cafés and restaurants. Along with a selection of primary and secondary schooling, healthcare and sports facilities. There are also many historical attractions such as the Severn Valley Railway, Northgate museum, funicular cliff railway, castle gardens and River Severn walks.

Overview - This cherished and preserved cottage has recently undergone a comprehensive modernisation programme with underfloor heating to the ground floor and cave area, re-wiring, heating (both with certificates), re-plumbed and re-roofed amongst some of the items.

Antony Dracup was a well known 20th Century artist and visionary. Whilst living in the cottage he created what can only be described as a 'film set', themed around Alice In Wonderland, not only using his art, but also years of carving into the sandstone cellars to create a medieval themed banqueting hall with pillars.

Our clients are looking for new owners who will enjoy this unique living experience that is now modernised to today's standards for a full enjoyment of what feels like stepping back in time.

Accommodation - It's hard to do justice to the description with the quirky interior, but the principle rooms include a lounge, fitted breakfast kitchen, catacombic carved caves, (all with underfloor heating), bathroom, two bedrooms and access from the landing to the garden (currently inaccessible). Accessed from the main bedroom is a good sized loft room with sky light and fitted cupboards which was formally the artists studio.

Holiday Let - The cottage is presently run as a successful holiday let.

Outside - There are steep terraced gardens to the rear which were originally landscaped by Dracup, but have fallen into disrepair. Parking is available on a first come first served basis in Railways Street, with the nearest car parks at the Severn Valley Railway and Listley Street. Innage Lane Car Park provides a season ticket currently £32pa, where as Listley Street has free parking between 6pm and 8am.

Services: - We are advised by our client that all main services are connected to the property. Verification should be obtained by your Surveyor.

Tenure: - We are advised by our client that the property is FREEHOLD. Verification should be obtained by your Solicitors.

Council Tax: - Shropshire Council.
Currently business rates. Was previously tax band: C.

Fixtures And Fittings: - By separate negotiation.

Viewing Arrangements: - Strictly by appointment. Contact the BRIDGNORTH OFFICE.