Substantial period home on Shrewsbury’s revered Porthill Road

A classic double fronted half-timber, Arts and Crafts home in one of Shrewsbury’s finest residential area has been launched to the market by Balfours.

Hillgrove, 54 Porthill Road, provides an extensive 3,500 square foot of space, extending to 5 or 6 bedrooms. Situated behind electric gates it has parking for up to 6 cars and a double garage. Its gardens are equally generous.

The balanced entrance hall provides access to each of 3 reception rooms, together with the kitchen breakfast room, stairs and cloakroom. The living room benefits from an open fire and double doors to a conservatory, from which French doors open to the terrace and garden. The dining room lies central to the rear of the house, enjoying garden views, also with direct access to the kitchen. Parquet flooring and a working fireplace anchor period character.

Accessed both from the hall and the dining room, the kitchen is fitted with appliances, including gas Aga, peninsula island, breakfast bar and granite worktops. There is also an informal dining area, with 2 glazed aspects, incorporating French doors to the terrace. A boot room is to be found off the kitchen with access to front and rear of the house.

Head of sales at Balfours, Alistair Hilton, comments: “Hillgrove is a fine property which has been sensitively restored and extended to create an extensive family home. The first floor has 5 double rooms, the master and another of which are en-suite. There is a luxurious family bathroom, with bath and walk in shower. On the second floor there is what is currently a playroom and attic storage space. The whole has great potential to go in any direction, as a gym, second study or hobby room.”

To the rear beyond the terrace the garden is extensively laid to lawn, with floral and shrub borders, punctuated by mature trees. The property is within a 5 minute walk of Shrewsbury Schools, the Quarry Park, River walks and the Girls High School. A 10 minute walk, the town centre is renowned for its independent shops and theatre. The railway station is within walking distance, while the national road network is accessible within minutes too.

Balfours are marketing 54 Hillgrove with a guide price of £1,250,000. For more information call 01743 353511.