Property, Houses and Flats for Sale in Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Shrewsbury, Shropshire’s county town is near to the Welsh border, offers its residents an altogether gentler way of life. Gentle yes, but not dull – for Shrewsbury’s medieval heritage is matched only by its independent shopping, fine food and the vibrancy of its culture. Shrewsbury has been called ‘England’s finest Tudor town’ with good reason, black and white properties are everywhere and the town has over 660 listed buildings, and it is surrounded by “typical English countryside at its best”. There is a wide selection of different styles of houses for sale in Shrewsbury, both modern and old. There are spacious detached dormer bungalows, traditional mature detached family houses, Grade II listed cottages - and on the outskirts of town there are country residences and equestrian properties, all benefiting from extensive views of the local countryside.

Amenities for properties in Shrewsbury

If you are considering Shrewsbury property and pop into town for a bit of shopping, you will discover High Street names, as well as plenty of independent shops. The pedestrianised Pride Hill, as well as the indoor malls of Pride Hill and the Darwin Shopping Centre are home to national name stores, and you'll find antique centres at Frankwell and on Princess Street. There is a selection of fresh local and regional speciality foods at Shrewsbury's indoor market on Shoplatch. Once you’ve visited the estate agents in Shrewsbury, take a break in one of the many restaurants and cafés. Each year a number of major festivals and special events are held, including the world famous Shrewsbury Flower Show. The town has recently started to honour its most famous "son" by organising an annual Darwin Festival. The major Arts Festival Shrewbury Summer Season runs each year from June to August with a series of music, visual arts and theatre events.

Transport for Shrewsbury

By road Shrewsbury connects to the M6 and motorway network via the M54. Shrewsbury is served by the new Virgin trains from London Euston (direct or by changing at Birmingham New Street or Wolverhampton), and by regular services from Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Oxford, Cardiff and Bristol.

Surrounding areas While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Shrewsbury, you may like to extend your search and explore neighbouring areas to search for property for sale in Telford, Market Drayton and Oswestry.