Cities, Towns and Villages in Shropshire and the Marches

With a population of around 76,000 Shrewsbury is the county town. A medieval market town with over 660 listed buildings.  Noted for significant historical events: Site of the Battle of Shrewsbury (1403), where Henry IV defeated rebels led by Henry “Hotspur” Percy, together with the birthplace of Charles Darwin (1809).

Key attractions in the town include: Shrewsbury Castle & Regimental Museum, Shrewsbury Abbey (founded in 1083), The Quarry Park (home to the annual Shrewsbury Flower Show) and a number of timber-framed buildings (e.g. Bear Steps, Drapers’ Hall).

The restaurant scene in Shrewsbury is buzzing and there are some fabulous independent boutique shops.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shrewsbury

Located in the Ironbridge Gorge, shaped by the River Severn, Ironbridge is the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. Home to the Iron Bridge (1779), the world’s first cast-iron bridge.  It is part of the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ironbridge

Telford was officially designated a “New Town” in 1968 to accommodate population growth and industrial expansion and named after Thomas Telford, the civil engineer.  Today, Telford is a major technology and business hub, home to industries like automation, manufacturing, and digital technology.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telford

Known for Ludlow Castle, built in the 11th century to control the Welsh border.  It served as the seat of the Council of Wales and the Marches from the 15th to 17th centuries.  In addition, it played a role in the Wars of the Roses.  Today, it is famed for its well-preserved medieval and Tudor architecture.

Other significant towns in the county include, Much Wenlock, Church Stretton, Bridgnorth, Oswestry, Wem, Ellesmere, Newport, Whitchurch, Wem, Market Drayton, Bishops Castle, Clun and Montgomery.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ludlow

Cities, Towns and Villages in North Herefordshire

The largest town in North Herefordshire, a market town, founded around Leominster Priory (established in 1123).  Known for its wool and textile industry in the medieval period.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leominster

A small town near the Welsh border, historically a key Marcher settlement.  Close to Hergest Ridge, a scenic hill and ancient routeway.

A small market town on the eastern edge of North Herefordshire, known for its traditional farming heritage and orchards.

Other small towns and village include: Pembridge, Weobley, Eardisland (The “Black and White Villages”) – famous for their timber-framed medieval buildings and part of the Black and White Village Trail.

What will a Stacks buying agent in Shropshire and the Marches do for you?

Professional Expertise

We’ll talk with you about how you want to live, the demands of your work, and your plans. We’ll establish what you need from your next home… and why.

Finding a Property

We’ll scour the market, bend the ears of our contacts, and hound the estate agents. We’ll leave no stone unturned to find the right home for you.

Saving you Money

We’ll haggle hard and bring all that we’ve discovered to bear to agree the best terms on your behalf. Our clients enjoy preferred bidder status with estate agents. 

Trouble Free Completion

We’ll problem-bust, tackle obstacles, arrange surveys, and liaise with planners. A myriad of issues can raise their head at this point… we’ll deal with them all for you.

Call Victoria to discuss what you are looking for.
Tel: 07546 255428

How We Do It

“You showed fantastic attention to detail, anticipated all eventualities, and provided timely and practical help and guidance every step of the way.  Above all, you supported me in making my own considered decisions, and I am so grateful to you for all your help in getting me to where I am now!”

“We firmly believe that without Rachel and her skilled negotiation we would not have secured the property.”

“We felt they genuinely wanted to help.”

“Stacks’ performance on this assignment has been absolutely outstanding and more than met my expectations. Her understanding of the brief and the ‘after-find’ service set a standard of professionalism that I have not met before.”

“It is not often that one is pleased to part with money but I can truthfully say that I am on this occasion. You have earned every penny of this cheque and what is more, you have done it with great courtesy and good humour. It has been very pleasant working with you. You really did take most of the stress out of our house hunting.”

“Encouraging me to think creatively about what could work for me.”

“Finding a plot not yet on the market and persuading the developer to enter into an exclusive contract with me to build to my specification.

“I was impressed by the efficient, kind and courteous service provided by Stacks”

“Stacks were a tremendous help and we would never have found our home without them. She is a lovely person with a great sense of humour which was essential during some of our tricky negotiations

“You gave a much-valued ‘younger’ perspective on our situation, which was a real asset”

“We found the service extremely helpful and professional at all times”

“I have been delighted with the service I have received from Stacks and will not hesitate to recommend Stacks in the future.”

Subscribe to our newsletter

Receive updates about the world of property, straight to your inbox.

* indicates required