2 bedroom cottage for sale

Beautifully presented two bedroom, character property with accommodation arranged over three floors in an historic location with views to the Bylet and bridge over the River Severn from both house and delightful gardens.

9, St. Mary's Steps is an immaculately presented property located on one flight of Bridgnorth's historic steps, an ancient route from high town to the quayside. Much improved and tastefully decorated by the present owner, the property represents a turn key opportunity to live in part of Bridgnorth's rich history. The gardens are an important feature of the property, offering both secluded patio dining/entertaining areas, sheltered sitting out areas and viewing vantage points amidst the mature gardens, there is even a shallow cave, ideal as a secluded sitting out area with views.

Approached via St. Mary's Steps from Underhill Street, the property is discreetly positioned, entered an elegant front door that opens to the entrance hall the ground floor accommodation comprises a breakfast kitchen fitted with an attractive range of white Shaker style floor and wall mounted cabinetry complimented by matching coloured work surfaces with tiled splash backs and built in appliances that include a built under oven, induction hob with extractor over. Off the kitchen is the 173 sq ft living room, a bright room with natural light from two sash windows to the front elevation and featuring an electric stove set on a brick fireplace, The entrance hall has a panelled oak door to the bathroom, fitted with a white, period style suite comprising bath with shower over, vanity wash hand basin with cupboard under and low flush w,c, Stairs from the breakfast kitchen lead to the first floor landing and the principal double bedroom that has been fitted with mirrored wardrobes and a dressing table, a sash window to the front elevation provides views over rooftops towards the River Severn. Stairs from the 1st floor landing wind up to the second double bedroom where the sash window affords views of The Bylet and the bridge over the River Severn.

A superb feature of this characterful home are the gardens, approached from either a door from the breakfast kitchen or a gate from St Marys Steps, the gardens have been designed to offer various sitting out and entertaining spaces, either on the secluded patio, from a shallow cave in the sandstone or from a vantage point affording views to the river from within the mature gardens.

The aspirational 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 nearby Cliff Railway, the steepest inland railway in the country is a unique route into the town centre.

Car Parking
Car parking permits are available at £50 per annum per car for parking at the riverside, a short relatively level walk from the premises, and also in West Castle Street.

Tenure
We understand that the property is freehold

Services
All mains services are connected

Council Tax
Local authority is Shropshire. The property is in Council Tax Band D, Local Authority Reference Number[use Contact Agent Button]0000

EPC Rating D. Valid until June 2035 certificate number 3835-9223-2500-0989-2202

Viewings
All viewings are to be arranged via the vendors sole agents Nick Tart[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