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Grade II listed period home next to the Welsh Bridge in Shrewsbury town centre is listed for sale

A historic Grade II listed townhouse in Shrewsbury with 'numerous' period features has been listed for sale.

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Shropshire and Shrewsbury residents may be familiar with Welsh Bridge House on Frankwell Quay, and it has recently hit the market with Halls Estate Agents for offers in the region of £495,000.

The town centre period property is situated right next to the historic Welsh Bridge and provides an abundance of charm and character inside. 

Accommodation is set out across three storeys, and the house has been described as 'deceptively spacious'.

Inside Welsh Bridge House in Shrewsbury that is for sale. Picture: Rightmove and Halls Estate Agents.
Inside Welsh Bridge House in Shrewsbury that is for sale. Picture: Rightmove and Halls Estate Agents

The townhouse boasts three bedrooms and three bathrooms, a first-floor reception hall with a beamed ceiling and staircase rising to the second floor. 

The kitchen and dining/living area have a "wealth of attractive exposed beams", and there are also doors that open onto a Juliet balcony.

Inside Welsh Bridge House in Shrewsbury that is for sale. Picture: Rightmove and Halls Estate Agents.
Inside Welsh Bridge House in Shrewsbury that is for sale. Picture: Rightmove and Halls Estate Agents

The lounge features a vaulted ceiling and provides "delightful period original exposed beams", while the principal bedroom is described as a "truly impressive room" with yet more charming exposed timbers.

Inside Welsh Bridge House in Shrewsbury that is for sale. Picture: Rightmove and Halls Estate Agents.
Inside Welsh Bridge House in Shrewsbury that is for sale. Picture: Rightmove and Halls Estate Agents

Outside, the property is approached off the street to the front, whilst twin timber entrance doors lead to the integral tandem garaging.

The listing describes the property as: "A most impressive Grade II listed historic townhouse, providing a wealth of charm and character, with numerous period features and beautifully proportioned accommodation, set with an integral tandem garage, positioned on the edge of this historic and sought after town centre. 

Welsh Bridge House boasts a large garage. Picture: Rightmove and Halls Estate Agents.
Welsh Bridge House boasts a large garage. Picture: Rightmove and Halls Estate Agents

"The property is most delightfully and conveniently positioned in a sough-after location, within a short distance of the excellent range of town centre amenities, which include a wide variety of shops, restaurants and social facilities. The property is located within close walking distance of the Quarry park, which offers some stunning walks along the banks of the River Severn. Shrewsbury town centre also offers a rail service.

The home in Shrewsbury is situated next to the Welsh Bridge and River Severn. Picture: Rightmove and Halls Estate Agents.
The home in Shrewsbury is situated next to the Welsh Bridge and River Severn. Picture: Rightmove and Halls Estate Agents

"Welsh Bridge House is a beautiful townhouse, which contains an abundance of both charm and characterful features. The ground floor reception hall gives access to a tandem garage, with laundry, work shop and sauna room beyond. The first floor accommodation comprises a feature open plan living dining kitchen, bathroom and central reception hall with staircase rising to the second floor. 

Welsh Bridge House in Shrewsbury that is for sale. Picture: Rightmove and Halls Estate Agents.
Welsh Bridge House in Shrewsbury that is for sale. Picture: Rightmove and Halls Estate Agents

"Located on the second floor is a beautiful lounge and a most impressive principal bedroom suite, which has an en-suite bathroom. The two remaining bedrooms are then served by a shower room."

Further information on Welsh Bridge House can be found on Rightmove