Severnside, Ironbridge, Telford, Shropshire, TF8

Ironbridge is a renowned and historic former industrial town nestling in The Severn Gorge, the River Severn cutting its way through the steep and wooded slopes of The Gorge forms one of the most striking and distinctive landscapes in England - worthy of its world heritage site designation. The local architecture varies from the elegant houses of the former Ironmasters to the charming rows of artisan's cottages stepping purposefully down the Northern slopes - a contrast to the wooded slopes to the South. This remarkable area was at the heart of the Industrial Revolution in the late 18th and early 19th centuries and became world famous in 1779 when the world's first Iron Bridge was cast at nearby Coalbrookdale. Steeped in industrial heritage with local museums including the renowned Blists Hill Victorian Town Open Air Village at nearby Madeley and the world famous China works at Coalport. Adjoining Ironbridge is the former New Town of Telford Town which offers an excellent range of shopping and recreational facilities. Access to both the rail and motorway national networks is available here to The property is hidden in a quite Riverside spot a short distance from Ironbridge High Street and enjoys views of the Ironbridge. A short distance from the property lies to the important historic wooden workshop used by the Roberts family to create Coracles that plied their trade on the River Severn. The workshop has preserved as part of the important history of the area. The approach to the property is via a gated fore garden where you can sit and enjoy the riverside views. The accommodation comprises briefly of an entrance area leading into the living room with original feature fireplace and views of the river. A modern kitchen with contemporary touches, clever under stair storage leads out to the rear courtyard and sun terrace via an attractive stable door. Upstairs comprises of two double bedrooms, one of which has a built in wardrobe, the other enjoying views across the river. Finally, we have a modern shower room offering a touch of luxury. Whilst the property has no parking, residents can apply to the local authority for two parking permits. The vendors have confirmed the property has not flooded in the last five years, it does have flood defences to protect it in the future.