Splendid Starter Homes
Wallets and mortgage advisors at the ready! We've put together a definitive collection of the most striking starter homes around the county, each boasting enviable locations or features and best of all, under £150,000!
Wallets and mortgage advisors at the ready! We've put together a definitive collection of the most striking starter homes around the county, each boasting enviable locations or features and best of all, under £150,000!
4 Audley House Mews in Newport is a truly stunning studio apartment, offering first time buyers a fantastic chance to get a foot on the ladder. It has a lounge/bedroom with a large floor-to-ceiling front aspect window, glazed doors to communal gardens and laminate floor, new high-gloss fitted kitchen and a re-fitted shower room. Outside there is space for a table and chair in the walled and shaped communal garden, and one parking space. Offers around £82,950 through Foden & Harris Property on (01952) 822892.nextpage
Apartment 5 at Theatre Royal, Shoplatch, Shrewsbury, is part of an imposing, newly-converted former theatre in the heart of the town's historic centre. This stylish abode has lift access, door entry phone, a high quality, contemporary German kitchen, white bathroom suite with porcelain floor, lounge, one bedroom and fitted carpets, with parking just 150 metres away. Price £115,000 through Cooper Green on (01743) 276666.
Bryntrevor in Castle Road, Builth Wells, is a charming semi-detached property in need of some modernisation, located conveniently close to the high street and local amenities. Its current accommodation comprises an entrance hall, living room, dining room, kitchen, three bedrooms and a bathroom. Outside is a walled front garden an enclosed rear garden. Offers in the region of £149,950 through John Amos & Co on (01568) 610310. nextpage
27 Watergate Mansions is ideally suited for a first time buyer. Set in Shrewsbury town centre, the property benefits from a secure door entry system and superb rooftop views. There's a communal entrance, open plan bedroom/sitting room with velux roof light, roof access and outstanding views over Haughmond Hill, a well-equipped kitchen (also with roof light) and bathroom. Price £105,000 through Miller Evans on (01743) 236800.
22b Noble Street in Wem is a recently converted town house with the extra benefit of a large integral garage. It has an open-plan lounge and kitchen area, wooden door to the garage, two bedrooms, a loft access hatch and bathroom with feature wall and pine-panelled bath. Offers in the region of £115,000 through Monks on (01939) 234369.nextpage
This smart ground floor apartment in the historic former Infirmary at The Chestnuts in Cross Houses is just a short drive from Shrewsbury in an attractive village location. The apartment has its own private entrance, a large lounge, fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, two bedrooms, a bathroom and allocated parking plus visitor spaces. Price £139,000 (no upward chain) through Homesbury on (01743) 342142.nextpage
18 Pageant Drive in Aqueduct, Telford, is a first floor Maisonette in a most interesting and unusual property. Set over two floors, the Maisonette has an entrance hallway, lounge/diner with dual-aspect windows, kitchen, inner hallway with storage, two double bedrooms and a bathroom, while there's communal parking outside. Offers in region of £89,995 through Barbers on (01952) 200007.nextpage
Apartment 2 at Ronham House, Broadway, Shifnal, is a very pleasant first-floor apartment within a period building. Sympathetic conversion has enhanced the period style and the rooms are tastefully decorated to give a light and airy feel. It has a spacious living/dining room, kitchen, two double bedrooms, bathroom, very pretty shared garden and street parking. Price £144,995 through Fields of Shifnal on (01952) 460000.
This smart and contemporary ground floor apartment in Finchale Avenue, Priorslee, comes with a range of added incentives - the stamp duty is paid at 1% of the purchase price, along with the provision of £800 towards survey and legal costs. Accommodation includes a communal entrance, hallway, lounge/dining area, two bedrooms (master with en-suite), bathroom and residential parking area. Price £137,500 (no upward chain) through Nick Tart Estate Agents on (01952) 200255.nextpage
Guests Close in Donnington, Telford, holds a pleasant position in a favoured residential area. Its deceptively spacious accommodation includes an entrance porch, hallway, dining kitchen with ceramic tiled floor, lounge with sliding patio doors to the garden, two bedrooms and a bathroom. The rear garden is attractively landscaped with wel-stocked borders. Offers in Region of £123,500 through Tempertons on (01952) 201700.nextpage
20 Housman Crescent in Ludlow is an immaculate and exceptionally well-maintained house boasting spectacular rooftop views towards Whitcliffe Common and woodland in the distance. It has a hall, kitchen/dining room, sitting room with real flame effect gas fire, rear lobby, walk-in pantry, two double bedrooms, one single bedroom and a family bathroom. Offers around £135,000 through Nock Deighton on (01584) 875555.
This modern, well-presented home in Blakenham Court, Horsehay, sits in a pleasant position on a sought-after estate. Accommodation includes a hallway, lounge with Adam-style fire surround, kitchen diner, three bedrooms, white bathroom and an attractive lawned garden with decked patio area and garden shed at the rear. Price £137,500 (no upward chain) through Weston Hare on (01952) 642900.
7 Barnfield Avenue in Wem is an attractive semi-detached bungalow in a most popular residential location near to local amenities. Along with good-sized front and rear gardens and ample parking space, the property has a ceramic tiled hallway, arched access to the kitchen, lounge with patio doors to the garden, a feature fireplace and laminate wooden floor, inner hall, two bedrooms and a bathroom. Offers in the region of £149,950 (no upward chain) through Monks on (01939) 234369.nextpage
Slightly over budget but certainly worth noting, 12a Felton Close in Ludlow is a beautifully-presented end of terrace townhouse in an exclusive cul-de-sac. Spacious and versatile accommodation includes a reception hall, cloakroom/wc, fitted kitchen, sitting room with French doors to the garden, master bedroom, two further double bedrooms and a bathroom. Along with courtyard gardens and an additional garden area, there's parking at the front. The vendor will pay stamp duty and up to £1000 toward legal fees. Price £154,950 (includes carpets) through Humberts Estate Agents on (01584) 877778.nextpage
This charming, mature cottage in Primrose Terrace, Shrewsbury, forms part of an attractive terrace that's conveniently located for the town. Features include an entrance hall, sitting room with period fireplace, living room, kitchen, two good-sized bedrooms, bathroom, gardens and parking. Price £142,500 through Zaza Johnson and Bath on (01743) 248351.
This attractively-positioned detached cottage in George Road, Knighton, Powys, is being sold by public auction on 20th March 2008 at Luctonians Sports Club in Kingsland at 6pm. It has a sitting room with stone fireplace, breakfast kitchen, three bedrooms and attractive first floor shower room, while outside there's an elevated sun terrace with lovely views, stone walled front garden and rear courtyard. Additional benefits of a riverside decked garden and detached garage/workshop are available as an extra, with a fixed price of £20,000. Guide price £120,000 through John Amos & Co on (01568) 610310.
