Summary - UPPER BLACKFRIARS 26A ST MARYS WATER LANE SHREWSBURY SY1 2BA
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Compact, freshly refurbished one-bed with parking and long lease — ideal first step onto the ladder.
Allocated off-street parking space included
Top-floor mansard with sloped ceilings, limited headroom
Recently refurbished bathroom and new front windows
Open-plan living/dining/kitchen, compact 502 sq ft footprint
Long lease (172 years) and share of freehold; low ground rent £50
Electric storage heating (no gas central heating)
Pleasant far-reaching views over the River Severn
Local area records higher-than-average crime — check suitability
A bright top-floor one-bedroom apartment in a well-kept Georgian-style block, positioned on the fringe of Shrewsbury town centre. The open-plan living/dining/kitchen benefits from new windows, double glazing and recently fitted bathroom — ready to move into with minimal immediate works. A private allocated parking space and pleasant river views add practical value for city living.
The flat suits a first-time buyer seeking an affordable, low-maintenance entry property or an investor looking for a compact rental with a strong local track record (over 90% occupancy historically). Practical details work in its favour: a long lease (172 years), share of freehold, and low ground rent and council tax reduce ongoing costs.
Be clear on the compromises: the apartment is small (c. 502 sq ft) with sloped mansard ceilings and limited headroom in places. Heating is by electric storage heaters rather than gas, and the neighbourhood records higher-than-average crime levels. These factors affect running costs, space planning and suitability for some buyers.
Overall this is a move-in-ready, city-centre starter home or buy-to-let with minimal immediate refurbishment required. Buyers wanting larger living spaces, gas central heating, or ground-floor access should weigh those priorities against the apartment’s long lease, parking and central riverside location.
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