5 bedroom detached house for sale

An incredibly impressive and highly unique modern substantial family home, positioned on the banks of The River Severn offering superb accommodation located a short walk to Shrewsbury town centre and Quarry Park.

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Situation - Anchorage occupies an elevated position on the western bank of the River Severn, making it particularly convenient for both Shrewsbury town centre and many of the area’s most highly regarded schools.

The historic county town of Shrewsbury offers an extensive range of shopping, leisure and social facilities and lies only a short distance away. The town is well known for its attractive architecture and vibrant cultural scene, including Theatre Severn, the beautiful Quarry Park, along with sporting facilities such as the Pengwern Rowing Club.

The property is ideally situated for a number of excellent schools including Shrewsbury School, Shrewsbury High School for Girls, and preparatory schools such as Kingsland School, St. Winifred's, and Prestfelde.

There are a range of sporting facilities nearby such as the Pengwern Rowing Club, local tennis and cricket clubs, golf at Shrewsbury and Condover, horse racing at Chester & Ludlow.

The nearby A5 provides convenient road links towards Oswestry, Telford and onward to Birmingham, while Shrewsbury railway station offers direct rail services to London, Birmingham and Chester. Airports are available at Birmingham, Manchester and Liverpool.

Description - Anchorage is an imposing modern detached family home, built in the mid-1990s and occupying a superb elevated position within the sought-after Kingland area of Shrewsbury, close to the historic toll bridge and enjoying beautiful views across the River Severn. The house offers extensive and versatile accommodation arranged over several levels, thoughtfully designed to maximise both the plot and the surrounding outlook.

The property is entered via a welcoming entrance hall with access to a cloakroom/WC and the integral double garage currently used as a games room. From here, steps lead down to the heart of the home where there is a well-appointed kitchen/breakfast fitted with an excellent range of cupboards and units together with integrated appliances. A separate utility room provides additional practicality.

To the rear of the property are the interconnecting dining room and sitting room, offering flexible living and entertaining space. The sitting room/snug benefits from a modern fire and direct access onto the rear terrace, creating a lovely connection between the house and gardens.

From the entrance hall, steps rise to the first floor where double doors lead to a magnificent drawing room forms a wonderful focal point of the house. This elegant room features high ceilings with decorative cornicing and an impressive ceiling rose, with proportions inspired by classic Georgian design. A gas-fired contemporary wood effect fireplace, while a window seat provides delightful views across the gardens towards the River Severn and towards Kingsland Bridge. Across the landing there is also a generous size study.

The bedroom accommodation is arranged over two floors and is particularly generous. The principal bedroom is on the first floor and benefits from built-in wardrobes and dressing area together with en-suite bathroom and shower room. A guest bedroom with fitted wardrobe is served by a separate shower room.

On the second floor there are three further bedrooms, each with built-in wardrobes, along with a large family bathroom featuring twin wash basins, a generous bath and a separate shower cubicle.

Outside - The property is approached from Kingsland Bridge Road onto a brick-paved driveway which sweeps down to a private parking area serving the house. This lies opposite to the integral double garage, fitted with twin electric doors for convenience.

The Gardens - Access to the rear gardens can be obtained via the side of the property, where an extensive terrace extends across the rear elevation, serving the sitting room/snug and providing an ideal space for outdoor entertaining.

The terrace is enclosed by attractive brick pillars with wrought iron railings, with steps leading down to the main body of the garden.

The lawned gardens extend towards the river. A gate provides access to the riverside pathway, allowing direct enjoyment of the surrounding natural setting.

General Remarks -

Anti-Money Laundering (Aml) Checks - We are legally obligated to undertake anti-money laundering checks on all property purchasers. Whilst we are responsible for ensuring that these checks, and any ongoing monitoring, are conducted properly; the initial checks will be handled on our behalf by a specialist company, Movebutler, who will reach out to you once your offer has been accepted. The charge for these checks is £30 (including VAT) per purchaser, which covers the necessary data collection and any manual checks or monitoring that may be required. This cost must be paid in advance, directly to Movebutler, before a memorandum of sale can be issued, and is non-refundable. We thank you for your cooperation.

Fixtures And Fittings - Only those items described in these particulars are included in the sale.

Tenure - Freehold. Purchasers must confirm via their solicitor.

Services - Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage are understood to be connected. None of these services have been tested.

Council Tax - The property is in Council Tax band 'G' on the Shropshire Council Register.

Viewings - By appointment through Halls, 2 Barker Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 1QJ.