Property description
A PROPERTY WITH A VIEW! A beautiful Grade II listed apartment situated in the heart of Ironbridge offering more than meets the eye.
Not only does it boast a superb view of the Ironbridge but also has a garden and parking.Hallway, Large Living Room with view of the Iron Bridge.
Kitchen, Shower Room/WC, Double Bedroom, Outbuilding, Garden and Parking, No Upward Chain, Energy Rating: Listed Building Exemption.
Situation
Ironbridge is a renowned and historic area nestling in The Severn Gorge which forms one of the most striking and distinctive landscapes in England, with a charming town centre adjoining the River Severn and the slopes of The Gorge combining a delightful mix of imposing, detached period residences mingling with charming cottages up the hillside. This remarkable area was at the heart of the Industrial Revolution and became world famous in 1779 when the world’s first iron bridge was constructed over the River Severn and from which the town derives its name. It is steeped in the industrial heritage of the area with local museums forming part of the World Heritage Site and is now recognised as a premier tourist area.
The property
Forms part of an imposing Grade II listed building understood to date from the early 19th century, previously the old market buildings and now housing a variety of distinctive shops and living accommodation above with the apartment being situated on the first floor in the middle of the building with the main window being the central one. The accommodation comprises an entrance hallway accessed via the rear which has a useful store cupboard and gives access to the bedroom, shower room/wc and kitchen. The shower room/wc has a modern white suite. The kitchen has a range of modern fitted base and wall units, integrated oven and hob and useful cupboard currently used as a utility cupboard. Double doors off the kitchen leads to the living room which has a sash window with enviable views of the Iron Bridge.
Outside
There is a large store with pitched roof and the benefit of power and lighting. The garden and parking is accessed off Church Hill which can be found just after The Forge property on the left hand side – the parking is immediately on the right hand side and a gate leads to the garden where there is a grassed area and patio area with rooftop views over The Ironbridge Gorge.
N.B. There is a Right of Way over the garden to neighbouring plots.
How to get there – from Ironbridge office proceed on foot towards the village centre and just before the former KHI Coffee shop proceed up the steps and pass through the gates to the former Old Post Office Cottage – the property is on the left.
Alternatively in the village centre proceed up the steps located in between the Severn Hospice and Teddy Bear Shop – the property is on the right.
Tenure – we are advised the property is Leasehold.
Services – we are advised mains electricity, water and drainage services are connected.
Council Tax – Band A (Buyers should be aware that improvements carried out by the seller may affect the property’s council tax banding following a sale).
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