56 Church Hill, Ironbridge, Telford, Shropshire, TF8

56 Church Hill is a truly charming three-bedroom character cottage, lovingly improved and extended by the current owner to create a warm, stylish, and functional home. Nestled in a picturesque elevated position, the property blends period charm with thoughtful modern enhancements.

Approached via a gated fore garden, the main entrance leads you straight into the heart of the home: a welcoming open-plan space that has been reconfigured to enhance flow and light. The dining area, with its quarry-tiled floor and gas fire stove offers a cosy and atmospheric space for everyday living or relaxed entertaining.

This opens seamlessly into a beautifully appointed contemporary kitchen, fitted by the current owners and enhanced by a stunning flagstone floor that adds depth and character.

At one end of the kitchen, sliding barn-style doors lead into a practical utility and pantry, while a small rear extension at the other end creates a light-filled space with access to the driveway. This area also connects to a dedicated home office and a guest WC, both accessible through additional barn-style doors, deal for modern living.

Completing the first floor is an additional reception room, currently used as a snug or secondary sitting room.

Upstairs, the property continues to delight with two double bedrooms at the front, each offering lovely views over the Ironbridge Gorge. A third bedroom is currently used as a home office, providing versatility for family or remote working needs.

The highlight of the upper floor is undoubtedly the luxurious family bathroom, beautifully styled with checkerboard flooring and a dual-aspect layout that fills the room with natural light. A freestanding bath and a separate walk-in shower complete this elegant and serene space.

The exterior of 56 Church Hill is every bit as impressive as the interior. From the driveway, steps lead up to the main landscaped garden, which has been thoughtfully designed and carefully planted by the current owner. The garden unfolds into a series of distinct areas, each with its own charm.

Above the detached garage, a covered terrace offers a fantastic vantage point for relaxing and enjoying the garden after a day’s work, or gardening.

To the rear of the property, a gated driveway off Hodge Bower offers additional parking, including space suitable for a motorhome or multiple vehicles.

Ironbridge is a renowned, historic former industrial town nestling in The Severn Gorge, the River Severn cutting its way through the steep, wooded slopes of The Gorge forms one of the most striking and distinctive landscapes in England - worthy of its world heritage site designation.

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.

Ironbridge is surrounded by lovely Shropshire countryside, dominated by the nearby Wrekin, Shropshire's highest hill. From its summit there are views over much of the county and to the North the contrasting landscape of the Shropshire plain.