The Poppy House, 20 Market Square, Bishops Castle, Shropshire, SY9 5BN

Located at 'The top end of the Town' this substantial Grade II Listed historically interesting commercial and residential property with a wealth of exposed timbers throughout comprises:

Café and Restaurant Rooms.
Fully equipped commercial kitchen and store.
4 En Suite luxury letting rooms.
Lovely 2-bedroom flat with Living/kitchen, Parking for one and private rear garden.


Remarks and Stipulations:


Tenure:

Freehold with vacant possession on completion which is Friday 5th June 2026


Solicitors:

Messrs. Gilbert Davies, 18 Severn Street, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7AD. Mr. Arwel Jones, acting.


Auction Pack and Conditions of Sale:

These will be available for inspection 7 days prior to auction at the offices of the Auctioneers between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday. And at the solicitor's office, by appointment. It is deemed that those interested will be familiar with same.


Auction Information:

The successful bidder will be required to sign a Contract of Sale and pay a 10% DEPOSIT of the purchase price, on the fall of the hammer and the 1% (plus VAT) BUYERS PREMIUM to the auctioneers at the same time.

The balance of purchase money will be due on completion which is expected on Friday 5th June 2026.

We recommend you seek the advice of your solicitor on Contract and other legal matters.

Please bid commensurate with the conditions of sale.


Services:

Mains water, electricity, Oil for central heating and hot water and drainage.


Note:

The services have not been inspected or examined by the selling agents.


Measurements:

The measurements contained in these particulars are approximate and for guidance only.


Local Authority:

Shropshire County Council, Guildhall, Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8HQ.


Outgoings:


Rateable Value: £8,400

Flat:

Property Band 'D' online enquire only.


Viewing:

Strictly by appointment with the Selling Agents.


Location:

Market Street is near the top of the town just to the left of the entrance to The Castle Hotel.


PLEASE NOTE:

The comprehensive and valuable Fixtures and Fittings can be purchased at the attractive price of £5,000 (VAT may be payable)


Particulars of Sale:

The vendors are taking a pragmatic and realistic approach in respect of the sale due to a combination of ill health issues and retirement, hence the substantial reduction in price to secure a sale.


Bishops Castle is a typical border town steeped in history and in an area of outstanding natural beauty. The town offers excellent amenities including fine eating houses and pubs


This historic property, most probably dating back to the C16, has a wealth of exposed timbers throughout adding to it's great character.


It Comprises:


Double fronted shop front opening into the


Café Room:

15'3" x 15'9" with exposed timber and joist ceiling, oak floor and servery.


Up a couple of steps to a


Dining Area:

21'6" x 16'3" with exposed timber ceiling, oak floor and feature fireplace.


Kitchen:

17'9" x 15' Fully fitted and appointed with modern cooker and stainless-steel fittings throughout and with a useful Store Room off.


There is a front entrance door to hall off which is the stairs to the first floor, a door to a


Cellar:

15' x 9' and


Snug/Office:

14'6" x 14'6" with exposed timber features, oak floor and attractive fireplace.


Upstairs to the first floor landing with cupboards to the 4 ensuite letting bedrooms all of which are well appointed and have attractive exposed timber features.


Bedroom 1:

14'9" x 13'9"


Bedroom 2:

14'6" x 10'6"


Bedroom 3:

15'9" x 13'9"


Bedroom 4:

16'6" x 10'


Stairs to second floor landing, again with a wealth of exposed timber features, giving access to:


Living Room:

11'9" x 10'4" through to the


Kitchen:

11'9" x 11' nicely fitted Gossiping doors onto a walkway to the enclosed private rear garden, which is backed by part of the original Castle walls which is Grade I Listed.


2 Bedrooms:

14'3" x 8'6" and 14' x 7'


Play Room/Additional Bedroom:

13'3" x 11'


Outside:

Vehicular access off Market Street to a single parking space and under cover seating area with toilet and store room off.

The access is shared with next door neighbour as is the steps leading up to the garden.

This is a property well worth inspecting at the reserve declared, which has great possibilities and would provide one excellent residence with a potential income from letting the ground floor commercial premises.


FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION ON FRIDAY 8TH MAY 2026 IN THE TOWN HALL, WELSHPOOL AT 12:00 NOON PROMPT.