Castle Gates, Shrewsbury

Castle Gates House occupies an enviable position within the much-coveted “Loop” of the River Severn, overlooking Shrewsbury’s Grade I listed Library. This Grade II* listed mansion house offers the best of both worlds, being on the doorstep of an excellent array of amenities yet with the tranquillity offered within the 1.13 acre grounds and views towards the Shrewsbury Castle. While the bespoke shops, restaurants and other amenities are all nearby, the house enjoys nearby access to the quiet walks along the riverbank to both the Weir and Quarry Park.

Shrewsbury mainline station is less than 200 meters away, offering services to Birmingham New Street and London. The A5 is within easy reach, providing access to the M54 and the M6.

The rent includes regular maintenance of the grounds and gardens, so you can enjoy them without having to worry about maintaining them.

An impressive studded oak front door opens under a carved Gothic arch into the spacious L shaped reception hallway off which there are two formal reception rooms; a library to the front and a dining room overlooking the gardens at the rear. The exquisite 38ft kitchen, dining and family room with an inspired triple-sided stone fireplace at its centre and two sets of bi-fold doors onto the terrace offers contemporary family living. A comprehensive utility/boot room and a cloakroom complete the ground floor accommodation.

An early C17th staircase with ornate carved balusters and moulded rail winds rises to the upper two floors. Located on the first floor are the beautifully proportioned double aspect drawing room and principal bedroom suite with two dressing rooms and doors to a balcony. There are two further bedrooms, two bathrooms and a WC to this floor. The second floor comprises three bedrooms, one with dressing room/study, serviced by a large family bathroom. There is a substantial cellarage divided into three primary chambers with additional storerooms. Leading from the utility/boot room is an external service door to a workshop/garage.

Designed by Percy Thrower the exceptional sunken gardens at Castle Gates House are a noteworthy feature of the property and comprise of 1.13 acres of secluded and tranquil grounds. From the substantial slate terrace offering al fresco dining, steps lead down to the formal garden where a gravelled pathway sweeps around an expanse of lawn past mature specimen trees and fully stocked boarders with herbaceous flowering perennials.

There is secure parking for multiple vehicles at either side of the property with potential to install an electric car charging point in front of the workshop. State of the art new gas central heating system. EPC D