The Former Oxon Priory, Welshpool Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 8DL

Location

Shrewsbury is a historic and well-established county town in Shropshire, located approximately 40 miles west of Birmingham and around 15 miles west of Telford. The town benefits from strong regional connectivity via the A5, A49 and A458, together with regular rail services to Birmingham, Manchester, Chester and Wales. Shrewsbury serves as a key commercial, employment and residential centre for the
wider area, with a mix of established suburbs, business parks and attractive surrounding villages.
The Oxon Priory occupies a prominent roadside position fronting Welshpool Road (A458) at Shelton Corner, within the suburban area of Bicton Heath on Shrewsbury's western side. The site sits immediately to the east of Severn Trent's Shelton water treatment
plant and offices and Oxon Business Park.
The wider vicinity comprises a blend of residential neighbourhoods, local retail parades and established roadside operators. Nearby amenities include Bicton Heath Shopping Centre and a range of local services along Welshpool Road, reinforcing the area's role as a
busy suburban hub. The site is also in close proximity to the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.

Property Description

The Oxon Priory is a part two / part three-storey detached property of stone and brick construction, with later single storey additions. The property has been heavily fire damaged following a fire in October 2025.
Externally there is a trade beer garden to the side and car parking for around 65 vehicles.
The property's Gross External Area is around 6,215 square feet and it sits on a plot size amounting to circa 1.273 acres.


Tenure Comments

Freehold. The property is held under Title Number SL39458 and the Title Plan is included on page 3.

Planning and Development

Shropshire LPA have granted approval for the demolition of the building following extensive fire damage to to the property. Further details can be found on Shropshire's planning portal, planning reference 25/04054/DEM. We have made enquiries with the local authority and can
confirm the property is not listed or within a conservation area.
There is a Tree Preservation Order on the site covering a number of trees on site.


Services

We understand the property is connected to all mains services but any interested parties must rely on their own enquiries to confirm this.

Premises Licence

It is understood that the property currently possesses a Premises Licence.

VAT

VAT is applicable on the sale of the property.

EPC

An EPC is not available due to the fire damaged condition of the property. Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries regarding energy performance requirements in the event of redevelopment or reconstruction.

Viewings

Due to the condition of the property as a result of the fire damage, there will be no internal viewings. Interested parties are strictly prohibited from entering the premises and instructed to only view externally.