6 bed detached house for sale London Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY2

Having provided a much-loved family home for the current owners, the property is a beautifully appointed and handsome early Victorian residence standing within an acre of private grounds within a prestigious residential area. The property retains an impressive amount of period features throughout, including tiled floors, ornate cornice and freeze work and handsome fire surrounds. The layout is indicative of its era and lends itself to comfortable family living and larger scale entertaining.The accommodation flows from an impressive central hallway, with four principal reception rooms. The drawing room and dining room have delightful views to the south over the gardens. The living room looks towards the front gardens via an impressive bay window and the snug provides an excellent hideaway close to the kitchen. The fitted kitchen has an aga range, with a large utility/boot room, pantry and W.C. Nearby. The generous cellars are accessed from an inner staircase.On the first floor is a striking dual aspect principal bedroom overlooking the gardens, with a generous en suite bathroom. A guest bedroom, also with en suite facilities, is found across the hall. Three further bedrooms are served by a large family bathroom and a W.C. On the second floor is a further double bedroom.Gardens and groundsTotalling approximately one acre, the property is surrounded by beautiful, mature grounds and enjoys complete seclusion. A driveway sweeps to the front of the house, with the grounds opening to the south. Great care has been taken to preserve a number of established trees which provide a protected boundary. A large formal, level lawn is found to the south of the house, with a flower and kitchen garden to the rear.Agents NoteShared DrivewayWhilst the driveway is owned by Beckbury House, two neighbouring properties have a right of way along it. These two properties contribute proportionally to maintenance costs.Mains waterThe mains water supply passes over the property owned by the "Shrewsbury College Group". The water is metered and charged to the owners of Beckbury House by scg.ServicesMains water, electricity, gas and drainage.Situated on London Road, a popular and prestigious residential area close to the historic town centre of Shrewsbury, yet with easy access to the beautiful Shropshire countryside. There are an excellent range of bespoke shops, restaurants, and leisure amenities nearby, including the Theatre Severn and the beautiful 29-acre Quarry Park bordering the river.Shrewsbury has several highly regarded schools both in the state and private sectors, including Shrewsbury School and Shrewsbury High School for Girls. Prestfelde Preparatory School is a short walk from the property. Mainline rail services are available from Shrewsbury Station whilst the A5 links through to the M54 and national motorway network beyond. International airports are available at Birmingham, Liverpool and Manchester.Distances: Shrewsbury town centre 1 mile, Oswestry 22 miles, Chester 42 miles, Birmingham 45 miles, Liverpool 67 miles. (Distances and timeapproximate).