4 bed terraced house for sale

New Street, Wem, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY4

For sale by public auction – guide price £140,000–£160,000
Offered for sale by Public Auction in conjunction with Halls on Friday 25 September 2026 at 2.00pm at Halls Holdings House, Bowmen Way, Battlefield, Shrewsbury, SY4 3DR.
Cash buyers only

The property is affected by an existing flying freehold/title arrangement. Prospective purchasers should review the auction legal pack and take their own legal advice regarding the title before bidding.
The property will be sold subject to the auction contract, Special Conditions of Sale and the contents of the legal pack.
Buyer’s premium
In addition to the purchase price, the successful purchaser will be required to pay a Buyer’s Premium of 3.5% plus VAT of the hammer price, subject to a minimum fee of £4,000 plus VAT.

Elegant Four-Bedroom Period Townhouse in the Heart of Wem – Substantial Family Home Offering Excellent Potential

A rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully proportioned period townhouse offering exceptionally generous and versatile accommodation arranged over three floors. Boasting far more living space than many comparable properties in this price range, this characterful home is an excellent opportunity to create a substantial family home, ideally suited to those seeking room to grow, work from home, or extend their living arrangements.

Occupying a desirable and central position within the popular market town of Wem, the property is just a short walk from an excellent range of amenities including supermarkets, schools, doctors' surgery, public houses, churches, the vibrant Town Hall and the railway station with direct connections to Shrewsbury, Crewe and London.

The property retains a wealth of original period features including sash windows, cast iron fireplaces, decorative cornicing, and high ceilings, all complemented by gas-fired central heating. Outside, it enjoys a generous walled rear garden, ideal for entertaining or family use.

Please note this property requires a degree of updating and modernisation throughout and is priced to reflect the work required. This presents a genuine opportunity for buyers to put their own stamp on a home of this size and character, at a price point that reflects the updating needed.

Accommodation Summary

• Entrance Hall with access to small cellar
• Elegant Living Room with sash window and feature fireplace
• Dining Room with log-burning stove and tiled floor
• Well-fitted Kitchen with gloss units, range cooker and integrated appliances
• Utility Room with garden access
• Attic Room/Home Office (accessed via Utility) – further adding to the impressive scale of accommodation on offer
• Principal Bedroom with Juliet balcony and feature fireplace
• Spacious Family Bathroom with roll-top bath
• Three further generously proportioned Double Bedrooms (two with open front aspect)
• Additional Shower Room on the second floor

Spread across three floors, the sheer scale of this home is one of its standout qualities, offering significantly more space than typically found at this price point-a real opportunity for buyers seeking a substantial family home with room to configure as they wish, once modernised to their own taste.

Outside

The rear garden is walled and enjoys excellent sunlight throughout the day, with paved terracing and lawn for low-maintenance use. A brick-built outbuilding and adjoining greenhouse offer further versatility, whether as a workshop, potting shed, or storage. A side gate beneath a flying freehold archway provides convenient access to the front of the property.

On-street parking is available along New Street.

Key Property Details

• Tenure: Freehold
• EPC Rating: D
• Council Tax Band: D (Shropshire Council)
• Onward Chain: No onward chain

Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the generous proportions, charm and superb location this home has to offer-an excellent opportunity to create a substantial family home in the heart of Wem.

Welch Estate Agents Disclaimer

These particulars are intended to give a fair and accurate general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute an offer or contract. All descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact and must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them. All measurements are approximate.