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£140,000
Flat · 1 bed · 1 bath · 298 sq ft
Upper Blackfriars Crescent, Shrewsbury, SY1
0.05 miles away
Share of freehold
1/20
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5 bed property for sale Castle Street, Shrewsbury, SY1
Guide Price
£1,400,000
Added on 21/09/2026
Added on 21/09/2026
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Size
- £338 per sq ft
- Tenure
- Freehold
Council tax Band F £3,652 a year
Key features
- A historically significant residence
- Garage and parking
- Gardens totalling 0.78 acres
- 4 reception rooms
- 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- River views
- Reputable schools
- Close to the town centre amenities
- Nearby access to river walks
- No upward chain
About this property
A rare and historically significant residence, occupying an elevated position within Shrewsbury's iconic river loop
The property
An outstanding and historically significant residence, The Council House dates back to the 15th Century, originally constructed for the Council of the Marches. Converted to a private dwelling in the 19th Century, it has since been home to notable figures including a former Mayor of Shrewsbury and a Catholic Bishop. The house is also believed to have hosted monarchs such as King Charles I and King James I and II. Today, the property showcases a wealth of remarkable period features and significant architectural elements, including intricate carved detailing, frieze work and fine stained-glass windows, all carefully preserved to reflect its rich history and heritage.
Floorplan
Council tax
Band F £3,652 a year
Per year
- Band A£1,685
- Band B£1,966
- Band C£2,247
- Band D£2,528
- Band E£3,090
- Band FThis home: £3,652
- Band G£4,214
- Band H£5,056
This home is in band F, which costs £3,652 a year in Shropshire for 2026/27.
Figures from MHCLG (Open Government Licence v3): the average bill for each band across Shropshire, including the typical parish precept, so a parish's own bill can differ a little. Discounts lower the bill, such as 25% off for an adult living alone. Check a home's band on GOV.UK.
Price guide
This home
£338 / sq ft
Area average (sold)
£274 / sq ft
Price per area, sold homes nearby
£196 / sq ft
£338 / sq ft
£342 / sq ft
Lowest
This home
Highest
£338 per sq ft, above the middle of recent sales in SY1 (£196–£342, 10th–90th percentile, 672 sales over 24 months).
Lowest and highest are the 10th and 90th percentiles of 672 homes sold in SY1 over the last 24 months. This home's figure uses its asking price. All sold £/sq ft in SY1 →
Location
Castle Street, Shrewsbury, SY1
Mortgage and stamp duty
Property price £1,400,000
£700k £2.1m
Deposit10% £140,000
£0 £1.4m
Interest rate 4.5%
0.5% 15%
Repayment period 25 years
5 years 40 years
A £1,260,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £280,000 to support it.
A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
Properties sold nearby
HM Land Registry sales nearby. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.
| Address | Type | Sold | Size | Size | £/sq ft | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Library House, Council House Court Detached | Detached | Oct 2024 | n/a | n/a | n/a | £320,000 |
| 1, Council House Court Terraced | Terraced | Apr 2022 | n/a | n/a | n/a | £885,000 |
| Library House, Council House Court Detached | Detached | Feb 2022 | n/a | n/a | n/a | £315,000 |
| 2, Council House Court Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Jun 2020 | n/a | n/a | n/a | £917,000 |
| Nuns House, Council House Court Detached | Detached | Nov 2017 | n/a | n/a | n/a | £540,000 |
| Nuns House, Council House Court Detached | Detached | Mar 2002 | n/a | n/a | n/a | £282,500 |
| Courtyard Cottage, Council House Court Terraced | Terraced | Oct 2000 | n/a | n/a | n/a | £187,700 |
| 1, Council House Court Terraced | Terraced | Feb 1995 | n/a | n/a | n/a | £265,000 |
All sales on Council House Court → All sold prices in Shrewsbury →
Area insights
The neighbourhood around this property.
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