£475,000 /Sale price

Located in the heart of Shrewsbury town centre, 'Newport Place' was redeveloped in 2006. A sympathetic conversion and redevelopment of the land and buildings associated with Newport House. 'Newport Place' is cited on the former home of Lord Newport (17th Century), followed by the Earl of Bradford and later in the 18th Century the Earls of Darlington. Access to this exclusive gated development, is via two automated vehicular gates from St Mary's Place or secure pedestrian access from Dogpole. You enter directly from the town centre, which boasts many independent boutiques, bars, restaurants and the award winning indoor Market Hall.1 Newport Place is a beautifully presented two bedroom double fronted courtyard cottage, with courtyard garden. The property also has its own private secure parking space, off-road within the gated development. Externally, the property is accessed from the private courtyard garden, which leads to a sympathetically restored entrance. Entering the property you are immediately welcomed into a hallway with boot room space, leading to the principle living and entertaining spaces. The generous sized sitting room acts a space to both relax or entertain. It has engineered oak flooring, a modern feature fireplace, recessed LED lighting, understairs storage and two windows welcoming plenty of natural light.There is off the entrance hall with a WC and a washbasin, while the kitchen features modern wooden cabinetry to base and wall level, providing plenty of storage space. There is space for a 4-person breakfast table, while the kitchen also features integrated appliances by AEG, including a double oven, a gas hob with a stainless steel splashback and an extractor hood, plus a dishwasher, a washing machine and a fridge/freezer.The turned staircase leads to the first floor accommodation which includes the two bright, well presented double bedrooms. Both bedrooms have neutral decor, which is both calming, relaxing. There is space in both the principal and second bedroom for wardrobes and additional furniture.Services: Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage.Further access to green space is within easy reach, including the towpath beside River Severn and the beautiful town gardens of The Dingle and The Quarry within half a mile.The property sits in a sought-after position in the heart of historic Shrewsbury and just moments from the town's shops, cafes and restaurants. The town centre offers a superb choice of shopping and leisure facilities, while there is also easy access to several large supermarkets. Shrewsbury train station is a short walk away from the house, providing direct services to Birmingham New Street and London Euston. The A5/M54 connects through Telford to the West Midlands and the national motorway network beyond.Distances Shrewsbury town centre 0.1 miles Telford 14 miles Oswestry 17 miles Chester 45 miles Birmingham 50 miles Nearby Stations Shrewsbury Train Station 0.2 miles Nearby Schools Shrewsbury School Shrewsbury High School GDST St Winefride's School Severndale Academy Shrewsbury College Meole Brace School The Priory School Coleham Primary School Mereside Primary School Saint Giles' Churh of England Primary School Prestfelde Preparatory School