Town of Flowers

Town of Flowers: Shropshire

The medieval town of Shrewsbury is the truly historic heart of Shropshire, with nearly 700 listed buildings in a town of just over 70,000 people. With such a striking skyline and such fine examples of 15th-century construction techniques, it’s no surprise that your home is another architectural marvel. This terraced house has been completely refurbished in a superbly modern fashion. Our favourite spot has to be the bright and airy open-plan living space. With its wonderful bi-folding doors, this clever design essentially removes the wall between your home and your south-facing courtyard garden (perfect for the unpredictable English weather). Mid-century furniture looks stylish in the lounge, while the roll-top tub up in the master en-suite brings a vintage edge to proceedings. For more on local history, take a stroll through town to reach Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery in just eighteen minutes. Another fantastic walk is along the River Severn. Your home is just three minutes from the riverbank, from where you can follow it all the way across the border to Wales. It’s definitely one for experienced hikers with a strong pair of boots though, at just over ten miles away.

Home truths:
*As your host does not provide shampoo in the bathroom, you'll need to bring your own
*This home is on a residential street, and it's not detached, so you might hear your neighbours
*One of the neighbouring homes could do with a revamp
*Free parking is available on the premises (or on the street) if you're bringing a car along to explore the countryside
*As the drive is on an incline, the wall between homes is low to allow the car doors to open easily