Port Hill Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire
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- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
4
- BATHROOMS
3
- SIZE
3,399 sq ft
316 sq m
- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- Prestigious address
- Remarkably tranquil town setting
- Superbly presented
- Nearby to river walks and town centre
- Four bedrooms, three bathrooms
- Four reception rooms
- 35 “ft kitchen/breakfast room
- Landscaped gardens
- Off street parking
- Garaging
Description
Approached under a recessed brick arched portico, the wide glazed front door opens into a gracious central hallway off which radiates a formal dining room and a versatile family room both with feature fireplaces and bay windows.
At the heart of the house is an impressive 35” kitchen/breakfast room with glazed roof lantern. Extensively fitted with timeless David Orton hand painted cabinetry and central island set under contrasting stone work surfaces appliances include a Lacanche range cooker, double fridge freezer and dishwasher creating a cooks paradise opening to the rear garden. Freely flowing from the kitchen through double doors is a sophisticated drawing room with stylish gas fire set into an ornate surround and three sets of French doors looking out to the attractive rear gardens. A study, utility room and WC complete the ground floor accommodation.
A notable carved wooden staircase with decorated treads rises to the spacious first-floor landing with window overlooking the front garden. The wonderfully proportioned principal bedroom has a range of in-built wardrobes and a luxurious en suite comprising large shower cubicle and bath. Three further bedrooms, one with en-suite, all feature in-built wardrobes and are serviced by a family shower room. A sizeable loft offers ample storage or subject to the relevant permissions, accommodation.
The Gables benefits from front and rear access and driveways from both Porthill Road and Porthill Gardens offering a plethora of parking options with the double garage located at the Porthill Gardens entrance.
With a marvellous parkland feel the large gardens to both front and rear feature immaculate lawns and well-tended borders creatively planted with mature shrubs, specimen trees and annuals offering interest throughout the seasons resulting in a horticultural oasis.
Of note, at the front of the property there is an impressive, hedged boundary to Porthill Road a gravel driveway and steps leading to the front lawn. To the rear the wide terrace, with glazed canopy, offers a superb and private al fresco area for both dining and sitting throughout the seasons.
Agents note: In 2024 there is a fee of £150 payable to the Porthill Gardens Residents Association to contribute to the maintenance of the private road.
The vendor of this property is a relative of an employee of Strutt & Parker.
The Gables stands in the highly sought after residential area of Porthill with its charming local convenience store and well-regarded schooling. Shrewsbury offers an extensive range of amenities with shopping, leisure and social facilities including Theatre Severn. The nearby picturesque Quarry Park plays host to a number of festivals and events including the famous annual Flower Show.
Schooling in the area is excellent within both the state and private sector. Local schools include Woodfield Infant School Ofsted rating excellent and the neighbouring St George’s Junior School, along with the Prestfeld Preparatory, Shrewsbury School, Shrewsbury High School, Adcote, Moreton Hall and Wrekin Hall.
Road links are good with the A5 linking to the North West via Oswestry and to the east via Telford to Birmingham. A rail service is available in Shrewsbury with direct trains to London, Birmingham and Chester. Airports are available at Liverpool, Manchester and Birmingham.
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- Band: G
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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Port Hill Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Shrewsbury Station0.9 miles
About the agent
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