3 Bedroom House - Overlooking River - Shrewsbury Town Centre 3 Bedroom House - Overlooking River - Town Centre

A bit more about Watergate House.....

Steeped in impressive character inside and out, this property won a RIBA award. Generous-sized bedrooms and large living spaces are connected on three levels by a feature 'spiral' staircase. Architect-converted into two units in the mid '70s, Watergate House has now been lovingly refurbished and refitted by the owners, the two sons of the architects.

The unique semi-detached home, 2 minute's walk from the town centre shops, pubs and cafés, includes a spacious mature walled garden, terraces (perfect for BBQs!), full-width river-facing veranda and balcony and to the rear of the garden, a private forecourt with parking for 3 vehicles. Additional free parking is possible outside the front door: handy for luggage.

Inside you will find a warm welcome with wooden ceilings, ambient lighting, comfy sofas and a fully fitted kitchen featuring a Corian worktop with a waterfall end. Every room has a magnificent view of the river. 5G WiFi allows for simultaneous 4k streaming and even remote working/conferencing if necessary (ample average upload speeds).

Adjoining the National Cycle Route 81 (Aberystwyth - Wolverhampton) and with a little-used landing stage on the River Severn just outside, the property offers fantastic opportunities for cyclists, ramblers and water-sport enthusiasts alike. Paddle-board, kayak, canoe and cycle hire are available from several operators in town. Drummond Outdoor also do canoe history tours of the town, encircled as it is by the River Severn. Space to store/charge such equipment, if you bring your own, can be found on the ground floor of the house and in its secure garden.

Immediately accessible, Shrewsbury hosts a wide variety of shows and events throughout the summer months (the Quarry Park being just a short walk along the river) and boasts a castle, many restaurants, museums and plenty of other indoor activities. The surrounding countryside offers many exciting adventures and Shrewsbury's a great base to explore deep into Wales.

The house stands within the precincts of the old Blackfriars (Dominican) monastery and next to the 'Traitor's Gate', one of the original gates through the medieval town walls and the only one remaining. It was through this gate that on the night of February 22nd 1644, the Parliamentarians were famously let in to gain the town from the Royalists by a traitor, hence the name.

Parts of the brick facades remain from the warehouse built around 1823 as the 'Union Wharf'. It was one of Shrewsbury's principal goods depots when the river Severn was navigable all the way down to Bristol. This was on the site of a 'Blockhouse' next to the gate, part of the old town walls, which was later used as a commercial warehouse, possibly for Shrewsbury's booming wool trade. Since then, it has had several incarnations, becoming a bargees' tavern and, in the early 1900s and after that, an antique restoration workshop and emporium. Since it was converted from a ruin it became the premises of the private architectural practice as well as our childhood home.

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Cancellation Policy: Ninety-five percent (95.00%) of the total booking charges will be refunded if the cancellation is made more than 7 days prior to the arrival date of the reservation. For cancellations made within 7 days prior to the arrival date, no refund will be issued. Grace period with free cancellation (no cancellation fees or partial refunds possible) for 1 hour after booking if arrival is at least 2 hours away at time of booking.

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Shrewsbury, UNITED KINGDOM

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