Property description
WITH MANY CHARACTER FEATURES: A charming late 17th/Early 18th century Grade II listed cottage situated on the upper banks of The Gorge.
Living Room, Kitchen, Double Bedroom (with spectacular view over The Gorge), Full Sized Bathroom, Front & Rear Garden, Out House, Resident Parking Permit Available From Telford and Wrekin Council, Energy Rating: Exempt.
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
Is a beautiful late 17th/early 18th century cottage with many period features throughout including timber doors, exposed beams and floor boards, stained glass windows, period style radiators and a large inglenook fireplace The accommodation comprises a lounge which has quarry tiled flooring, large inglenook fireplace with inset wood burner effect gas fire and oak beam. The quarry tiled flooring continues through to the kitchen which has bespoke units, integrated oven and hob with extractor hood over and stable door leading to the rear garden.
On the first floor there are exposed floorboards and beams and timber doors leading to the double bedroom and bathroom/wc. The double bedroom has lovely views towards the Iron Bridge. The bathroom/wc has a cupboard housing the property’s combination boiler and a white suite comprising the usual facilities with the benefit of having a shower over the bath.
Outside
The front garden is tiered and has two lawn areas, garden shed and steps leading to the front door. The rear garden has a paved patio, gravelled area with flower beds and steps leading to a further garden area where there is a brick outhouse, steps and gate leading to the main access road.
N.B. Pedestrian access runs through the front garden allowing access to neighbouring properties.
How to get there - from the agents' office proceed up Church Hill to the top and turn sharp left onto Lincoln Hill and then left into Severn Terrace.
Viewings – by appointment only, please access via the rear pedestrian gate from the rear lane.
Tenure – we are advised the property is Freehold.
Services – we are advised all mains services are connected.
Council Tax – Band B (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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