* Freehold
* Accomodation across six floors
* Period features
* Large south facing gardens
* Parking
* Georgian staircase
* Games room with original period range
* Exquisite plasterwork
* David Orton bespoke kitchen
* Garage with workshop available by seperate negotiation
* No onward chain
The property: An icon of Shrewsbury, 23 The Crescent is a elegant Grade II
listed Georgian terraced house in a prominent town centre location with
extensive views over the River Severn, landscaped south facing walled gardens
and ample parking. Built on the original 13th Century town walls, The Crescent
was designed by the renowned architect Joseph Bromfield.
The spacious house is notable for its sophisticated and light south facing
accommodation, across six floors, which is ideal for both comfortable
contemporary living and larger scale formal entertaining. The wide front door
with arched fan light over opens to the welcoming entrance hall, with an
elegant staircase and coved ceiling, off which leads the library and the two
principal reception rooms.
Overlooking the rear gardens with two sash windows, the formal drawing room
features a marble fireplace with log burner, deep skirting boards, chair rail
and a spectacular plasterwork ceiling in a Wedgewood style depicting Baccus.
The dining room is ideal for entertaining with marble fireplace and Coalbrooke
grate, decorative ceiling cornice and ceiling rose. The library faces the
front and benefits from bespoke cabinetry, 18th Century painted fireplace and
plasterwork coving.
There are two staircases at 23 The Crescent, the formal staircase is across
the ground and first floor, with the secondary (previous servants) staircase,
leading to all floors.
The charming kitchen/breakfast room has been comprehensively designed and
fitted by David Orton and features an extensive range of hand painted
cabinetry under granite work surfaces. A family snug leads off this room with
a useful utility and WC completing this floor.
On the floor below the kitchen is a spectacular games room, that was
previously the Georgian kitchen. With a double height vaulted ceiling and
original range, this is a fun entertaining room with stairs straight up to the
kitchen. The playroom, wine cellar, practical store rooms and gardeners room
with door to outside complete the lower ground floor.
On the first, second and top floors are bedroom and ancillary accommodation
suitable for a variety of uses. The principal bedroom suite comprises of
entrance foyer with doors radiating to the comprehensively fitted dressing
room and recently re fitted contemporary en - suite bathroom. The principal
bedroom with river views and decorative fireplace offers a luxurious room to
sleep within. The study with town views, faces the front with feature bespoke
cabinetry with decorative pediment.
On the second floor are three double bedrooms and a family bathroom, as well
as a hobby/crafts room with peaceful views across the garden. To the top
floor, is a bedroom suite with a large double room and refitted shower room,
ideal for a guest/teenage/nanny suite.
Complementing the internal accommodation, is loft storage to the top floor and
two store rooms accessed from the lower ground street level. Under the
terrace, there are two stone stores, potting shed and gardener’s WC.
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An outstanding and special feature of 23 The Crescent are the delightful south
facing gardens that are split into three distinct areas and bordered by walls
on all sides offering a horticultural oasis within the heart of town. The
formal garden with sweeping lawns has well stocked mature borders with a
variety of delightful flowering plants including David Austin roses. Steps
lead to the Alfresco entertaining area with paved terrace, gravel terrace and
feature planting. Stone steps lead to the upper terrace with useful access to
the kitchen and views overlooking the river.
At the end of the garden, is large paved parking area with space for three
vehicles, accessed via electric gates.
Available by separate negotiation: A garage with double workshop over is
located to the rear of private Crescent Lane. Speak to agent for details. />
Location
A town house with country ambience, 23 The Crescent is situated in an elevated
position within the much coveted “Loop” of the River Severn close to the
excellent amenities of Shrewsbury town centre, but with the peace offered by
its views over the river.
While the bespoke shops, restaurants and other amenities are all nearby, the
house enjoys access to the quiet walks along the river path and to the
beautiful Quarry Park. The town also enjoys year round events including the
popular Shrewsbury Flower Show and Regattas.
In addition to the wonderful lifestyle opportunities within the town,
Shrewsbury has a wide range of highly regarded schools, both within the
private and state sectors. These include the prestigious Shrewsbury School,
Shrewsbury High School for Girls and Preparatory School, St Winifred’s
Convent, Prestfelde, St Georges Primary School and Woodfield Infant School.
Road connections are excellent with the A5 M54 linking through to Telford, the
West Midlands and the national motorway network beyond. There is a train
station in Shrewsbury with a regular service to the Midlands and London.
International airports are available at Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool and
East Midlands.

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