Summary - 8 LADYWOOD IRONBRIDGE TELFORD TF8 7JR
4 bed 2 bath Detached
Turnkey holiday income with historic character and direct river access.
Grade II-listed 1850 cottage with period features and riverside views
Includes self-contained boathouse holiday let with bookings (~£20,000)
Canoe-hire business included: vessels, trailers, equipment and moorings
Small overall size (≈992 sq ft) and compact plot; limited living space
Medium flood risk — important for insurance and management
Listed status will restrict alterations and may increase costs/delays
Very slow broadband speeds; poor for remote working or streaming
Planned septic-to-mains sewage upgrade (subject to Severn Trent delivery)
Set on the banks of the River Severn in historic Ironbridge, this unusual property package combines a Grade II-listed 1850 cottage with a purpose-built boathouse holiday let and an established canoe-hire business. The cottage retains period character—exposed brickwork, open fireplaces and riverside views—while the boathouse provides fully furnished, ready-to-let accommodation with confirmed bookings. The location within a UNESCO World Heritage Site is a strong tourism draw and offers immediate rental potential.
Important practical points are clear and factual: the main cottage’s listed status will impose constraints and may cause delays or extra costs when making changes; the site has a medium flood risk; and broadband speeds are very slow. The plot and overall property footprint are small, and the layout is multi-storey with under 1,000 sq ft of accommodation, so this is not a large family estate but rather a character-rich, mixed-use opportunity.
For an investor or buyer seeking lifestyle income, the boathouse comes with equipment, mooring and around £20,000 of bookings, plus canoe-hire stock and trailers—turnkey for holiday trade. The cottage is offered freehold and benefits from a garden, off-street parking (permit car park nearby), and a planned switch from septic tank to mains sewage (subject to Severn Trent provision). Buyers should budget for listed-building maintenance and factor flood risk and slow broadband into plans.
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