Summary - 5 OLIVE COTTAGES SHREWSBURY SY3 8QW
1 bed 1 bath Terraced
Compact freehold cottage minutes from Shrewsbury town centre — ideal for first-time buyers or investors..
One-bedroom Victorian terrace in prime central Shrewsbury location
Freehold property with no upward chain and resident off-road parking scheme
Approx. 454 sq ft; small rooms and very small front/rear plots
Potential to convert upstairs into two bedrooms and a bathroom (subject to planning)
Courtyard gardens easy to maintain but limited outdoor space
Above-average local crime recorded — check neighbourhood suitability
New EPC to follow; property may need refurbishment and modernisation
This one-bedroom Victorian terrace in Olive Cottages sits moments from Shrewsbury town centre, the River Severn and Quarry Park — a compact freehold with clear local convenience. The house is arranged over two floors with a cosy lounge, fitted kitchen, lean-to utility, double bedroom and a large bathroom. An easily maintained courtyard garden and access to a residents’ off-road parking scheme add practicality to the central location.
The property offers clear scope for change: the upstairs space could be reconfigured into two bedrooms plus a bathroom, subject to planning and building control. That potential makes the house suitable for a first-time buyer seeking future growth or an investor aiming to increase rental income after conversion and renovation. The accommodation is modest in footprint at around 454 sq ft, so internal space is best suited to single occupants or couples.
Buyers should be aware of material facts: rooms are small and the plot is very small, so outdoor space and storage are limited. Local recorded crime levels are above average for the area, and any bedroom reconfiguration will require planning consent and building regulation compliance. The property is offered chain-free and will require a new EPC. Viewing is recommended to assess layout and renovation potential in person.
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