5 Upper Linney, Ludlow, SY8 1EF

*** AUCTION GUIDE PRICE £200,000 - £225,000 ***
A lovely Grade II Listed townhouse with generous accommodation, requiring renovation and improvement throughout, set with delightful gardens and far reaching views in this most sought after position.

Directions - From Shrewsbury head south along the A49 until reaching the town of Ludlow.  Proceed along the Bromfield road (B4361), then along Coronation Avenue passing the garage on the left hand side.  Take the right turn onto Linney and Upper Linney will be found a short distance ahead on the left hand side.

Situation - 5 Upper Linney enjoys a prime position in the heart of the historic market town of Ludlow, set along a quiet street just outside the town’s medieval walls and close to the landmark St Laurence's Church.  The street rises towards the historic site of the former Linney Gate and lies only a short walk from Ludlow’s vibrant town centre.

The town is renowned for its attractive surroundings, being encircled by beautiful South Shropshire countryside that provides excellent opportunities for walking, riding and other outdoor pursuits. Ludlow itself offers a wide range of amenities including a variety of independent shops, cafés, bars and highly regarded restaurants, together with both well-respected state and independent schools.  The town also hosts a lively cultural scene with numerous festivals, fairs and community events throughout the year, alongside leisure facilities including a golf course and National Hunt racing at nearby Ludlow Racecourse.

Ludlow is conveniently located just off the A49, positioned between Hereford to the south and Shrewsbury to the north, providing straightforward road connections to the wider region.

The town also benefits from a railway station on the Manchester to Cardiff line, with regular services to Shrewsbury and Hereford.

Description - A Grade II listed townhouse arranged over four floors, situated in an elevated position within the historic market town of Ludlow.  Requiring extensive renovation and improvement throughout, the property presents a fantastic opportunity for buyers to sympathetically restore and design a distinctive period home, taking full advantage of its generous proportions, character features and outstanding views.

At ground floor level  the property features a large living room enjoying superb views across over the gardens and  beautiful south Shropshire countryside, together with a snug and a shower room/WC.

To the lower ground floor there is a rear dining room and an open-plan kitchen/breakfast room with access out to the garden. The washroom can also be accessed from this floor (see agents note).

The first floor provides two bedrooms and a shower room/WC, while the second floor offers two further bedrooms.  The rear bedrooms on both the first and second floors are especially generous in size.  In addition, there is a loft space, ideal for storage or offering further potential for conversion, again subject to the appropriate permissions.

The property’s layout creates a wonderful sense of space, complemented by period character and some of the finest views to be found in the locality.

Externally, the house benefits from a large private garden incorporating neat lawns, established shrubbery beds, and a variety of seating and terrace areas, providing excellent outdoor space in this desirable town setting.  There is a pedestrian access gate at the bottom of the garden leading down to the Linney.

Overall, 5 Upper Linney represents a rare opportunity to acquire and restore an impressive listed townhouse in one of Ludlow’s most sought-after locations.

General Remarks -

Agents Note - No. 4 Upper Linney retains the benefit of a right to use the Old Wash Room on the lower ground floor within the ownership of No. 5 Upper Linney. No. 4 Upper Linney can only access this area directly from its own garden. For further information, please speak to the agent.

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Method Of Sale - The property will be offered for sale by PUBLIC AUCTION ON 1ST MAY 2026 AT 3PM AT HALLS HOLDINGS HOUSE, BOWMEN WAY, BATTLEFIELD, SHREWSBURY, SY4 3DR. The Auctioneers, as agents, on behalf of the vendors, reserve the right to alter, divide, amalgamate or withdraw any of the property for sale at any time. The Auctioneers, further, reserve the right to sell the property privately, prior to auction without prior notice or explanation and no liability will be accepted to any intending purchaser in consequence of such a decision.

Boundaries, Roads & Fences - The Purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of the boundaries and neither the Vendors nor their Agents will be responsible for defining any ownership of boundaries, hedges or fences. They will however provide whatever assistance they can to ascertain the ownership of the same.

Contract Of Special Conditions Of Sale - The property will be sold subject to the Special Conditions of sale, which are not to be read at the time of sale, but will be available for inspection at the offices of the VENDORS SOLICITORS: MR ANDREW WHITTLE, GREENS SOLICITORS, 9/10 KING STREET, LUDLOW, SY8 1AQ - , approximately 14 days prior to the date of the auction. The purchasers will be deemed to bid on those terms and conditions and shall be deemed to purchase with full knowledge thereof, whether he/she has read the Special Conditions of sale or not.

Buyers Premium - In addition to the contract deposit required, buyers should note when bidding, that on the fall of the gavel, they will be responsible for paying a Buyer's Premium as noted on individual lots. This is additional to the purchase price and set at 2.5% plus VAT, i.e. (3%) of the "hammer price", subject to a minimum fee of £3,000 plus VAT (£3,600).

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Guide Price/Reserve - *Guides are provided as an indication of each sellers minimum expectation. They are not necessarily figures which a property will sell for and may change at any time prior to the auction. Each property will be offered subject to a RESERVE (a figure below which the Auctioneer cannot sell the property during the auction) which we expect will be set within the Guide Range or no more than 10% above a single figure Guide.

Fixtures And Fittings - Only those items described in these particulars are included in the sale.

Tenure - Freehold. Purchasers must confirm via their solicitor.

Services - Mains water, electricity and drainage are understood to be connected. Mains gas is connected to the property however there us currently no central heating in place. None of these services have been tested.

Council Tax - The property is in Council Tax band 'D' on the Shropshire Council Register.

Viewings - By appointment through Halls, 2 Barker Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 1QJ.