5 bedroom semi-detached house

Derwent House combines traditional Victorian features with a contemporary extension, providing spacious and light family living space. Stone steps lead to a decorative Grinshill stone pillared canopy over a glazed wooden entrance door giving access to a split-level entrance hall with original Victorian tiling, deep moulded skirting and high corniced ceilings, found throughout, into well- proportioned family rooms to either side. The stripped wooden floored sitting room to the right, centres around the original marble fireplace fitted with a good sized log burner and with natural light from the tall bay sash window. To the left of the hallway is another fantastic family living space which can be used as a more informal snug / office / media or playroom. Seamlessly blending Victorian style into a spacious contemporary area, and stretching the full width of the property, a mezzanine balcony with steps down, looks out towards the wrap around terrace and large, private garden.

From here, this well-proportioned home opens up into a magnificent contemporary living area providing an excellent mix of family and entertaining areas including a snug corner with inbuilt painted cupboards housing TV and media, a vast breakfast / dining area with relaxation area to the left and flooded with natural light from the full length, sliding doors to the outside. To the right of this vast space, and walking past the 10-12 seated table and back towards the entrance hall, a large kitchen unfolds, with continuing ceramic tiled floor, stable door and windows looking out towards the side terrace area. The modern kitchen has a range of base units, tiled walls and oak shelving, a Range cooker, inset Belfast sink, integrated dishwasher, fridge-freezer and a cloakroom / pantry room. Steps leading down towards the basement open into a large Utility / Laundry Room with continuing ceramic tiled floor, flanked by plenty of base kitchen cabinets, plumbing for washing machine, tumble dryer, shelving, laminated work surfaces, sink and a cupboard off, housing the Worcester boiler and further storage area. The current vendors currently use this well-lit, open room as a gym. Winding upwards towards the entrance hall, a cloakroom and W.C. can be found before continuing upstairs into the original tiled hallway and up again onto the first floor where there are two good sized bedrooms, a bathroom with shower and W.C. and a walk-in cupboard with hanging rails and storage space.

A further staircase ascends to the second floor where the large principal bedroom with stripped wooden floor, decorative Victorian fireplace, as found in most bedrooms, looks out towards the front of the house. A fourth and bright bedroom with two large windows and a modern family bathroom complete this level and a further staircase leads towards a fifth bedroom currently used as a dressing room.

Gardens and grounds
The property is approached by a paved pathway which has steps leading to a decorative pillared storm porch entrance. To the side of the paved pathway there are two separate lawn areas with mature flower borders with inset specimen plants, shrubs and bushes. The rear of the property benefits from a large and beautifully well-presented walled garden which is a particularly attractive feature enjoying larger than average size grounds.

The main garden area is laid to lawns, with a large paved patio area providing a wonderful entertaining outdoor kitchen style space for table and chairs, with a further seating and relaxation area and with a double shed, one of two storage areas, screened to the very rear of the garden.

Derwent House is situated within the prestigious Belle Vue area of Shrewsbury. There is an excellent selection local shops, pubs and schools within walking distance. Shrewsbury Town centre is approximately 1 mile away, a picturesque walk over Greyfriars Bridge, where there is an excellent range of amenities including a large variety of boutique and specialist shops, art galleries, artisan foods and drinks, a superb choice of cafes, bars and restaurants, cinemas and theatres. The nearby Quarry Park offers 29 acres of flower gardens, parkland and riverside walks.

Shrewsbury Train Station is just under over mile away, providing direct services to Birmingham New Street and London Euston.

Distances
Shrewsbury town centre 1 mile, Telford (M54 Motorway) 15 miles, Chester 41 miles, Birmingham 48 miles (Distances and time approximate).

Directions (Postcode SY3 7JZ)
Follow Belle Vue Road South, away from the town centre. Towards the end of Belle Vue Road and, before passing over the railway bridge, take the right- hand turn onto Oakley Street. Derwent House is on the left hand side with on street parking.