3 bedroom character property for sale

An iconic and photogenic Grade ii Listed black and white, timber frame, three storey Bridgnorth property, built in 1600, offering generous three bedroom, three reception room, accommodation with a large garden within a few yards of all the amenities of the high street.

This stunning three storey black and white timber frame home is steeped in history, built in 1600, it survived the fires that ravaged the high street during the 1646 siege of the town by Parliamentarian forces. Originally known as The Fleur de Lys pub, the property has a wealth of exposed ancient and tactile wall and ceiling timbers together with delightful period features that include a carved rose carpenters mark on a living room timber, stained glass, and an inglenook fire place with multi fuel stove.

The property offers generous, spacious, accommodation arranged over three floors that includes on the ground floor, a through 28 foot long reception room, a front reception room with inglenook fireplace with substantial beam over, a kitchen, and a sun room overlooking the rear garden, on the first floor is a large landing used as a reception room leading to a through bedroom of nearly 26 foot long with windows to front and rear, the large bathroom has a shower cubicle, the second floor has two more large double bedrooms, the useful cellar has a coal chute from the street and is accessed from the front reception room. The garden is delightful, part walled, it is stocked with mature shrubs, has a shaped lawn and is 'L' shaped as it partially wraps around the garden of the next door property and has garden sheds for storage.

5 St. Mary's Street is located just yards from the amenities of Bridgnorth High Street and the amenities that include local and high street shops, traditional hostelries, restaurants and cafes, all within a short level walk. The market town of Bridgnorth has a wide variety of amenities including well regarded schools for children of all ages, a doctors surgery, a selection of supermarkets, local and high street shops, pharmacies, opticians, traditional public houses, restaurants, a characterful theatre and petrol stations at vantage points. The town, subject to a siege during the English Civil War, is rich in history and features a castle ruin leaning at an angle greater than the Tower of Pisa.

Tenure
We understand that the property is freehold

Services
The property has the benefit of all mains services, heating is by gas.

EPC
As a listed property it is exempt from Energy Performance certification

Local Authority
Shropshire. The property, Local Authority Reference Number[use Contact Agent Button]000 is in Council Tax Band D

Listing
List Entry Number 1053916, first listed as a Grade ii Listed Building on 18th July 1949 and described as a Late C16 Timber frame and plaster; two storeys and attic; two early C19 sash windows plus one casement; simple wood doorcases; tiled penthouse projection to No 5, plain eaves with overhang on right-hand side; exposed timber sprockets; three restored gable dormers; tiles

Viewings
All viewings are to be arranged via the vendors sole agents, Nick Tart, Bridgnorth[use Contact Agent Button] or [use Contact Agent Button]

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Important
We take every care in preparing our sales details. They are carefully checked, however we do not guarantee appliances, alarms, electrical fittings, plumbing, showers, etc. Photographs are a guide and do not represent items included in the sale. Room sizes are approximate. Do not use them to buy carpets or furniture. Floor plans are for guidance only and not to scale. We cannot verify the tenure as we do not have access to the legal title. We cannot guarantee boundaries, rights of way or compliance with local authority planning or building regulation control. You must take advice of your legal representative. Reference to adjoining land uses, i.e. farmland, open fields, etc does not guarantee the continued use in the future. You must make local enquiries and searches.



 

Council Tax Band: D
Tenure: Freehold