Character home – Porthill Gardens – with prospects

A 4 bedroom home in Shrewsbury’s desirable Porthill Gardens has been launched to the market by Balfours. Number 14 is less than a mile from the town centre, the Quarry Park and River walks.

This 1930s-character property, has many period features; it also has great potential for future modernisation within an excellent sized plot. The accommodation currently comprises a porch and reception hall with staircase. Off the hallway are the principal reception rooms, namely a lounge with bay windows and dining room with engineered Herringbone floor and glazing to the rear garden. Each has a characterful corner fireplace.

To the rear of the hallway is the kitchen with gas Aga and granite worktops, onwards is a generous sized utility with shower room off. A rear lobby leads to the garden. On the first floor are 3 bedrooms, 2 with fitted wardrobes and the principal bedroom with bay window, plus there is a family bathroom. Ascending to the second floor is a double bedroom, plus attic room, ideal for storage.

Alistair Hilton, head of sales at Balfours, comments: “This is a charming property in one of Shrewsbury’s most popular residential areas, not only with the county town centre in walking distance, but quick access to the main road links. There is also a vast range of excellent schools, both in the private and state sectors. Add to this the future potential and this is a superb prospect for someone who is seeking a character home, where ultimately, they can create their own design.”

Externally the property has mature gardens to the front and rear, incorporating side access. Balfours are marketing Number 14 with a guide price of £625,000.