Lowe Farm

**NO UPWARD CHAIN** A genuine and attractively situated smallholding comprising a handsome period five bedroom country house offering potential for refurbishment with two traditional single storey farm buildings and a modern multi-purpose outbuilding, set within around 6.5 acres of land.
Further land up to 38.5 acres available by separate negotiation, if required.

Description - Halls are delighted to offer Lowe Farm, nr Wem for sale by private treaty.

The farmhouse provides spacious and versatile five bedroom internal accommodation of great charm and character which offers huge potential to refurbish and/or extend (subject to PP), according to ones individual tastes and preferences.

The main farmyard is immediately adjacent to the house and includes two single storey traditional outbuildings which have potential for conversion to a residential usage or possibly as holiday lets/Air BnB/ Offices etc. (subject to PP). There is also second yard in which there is an excellent multi-purpose modern agricultural building adjacent to which is a dutch barn.

The land lies to the rear and side of the Homestead, comprising a single enclosure of pasture ideal for the grazing of a variety of animals, particularly horses. The property extends, in all, to around 6.5 acres, however, there is a further 38.5 acres immediately adjacent which is available by separate negotiation as a whole or part of, to suit a purchasers requirements.

It is very unusual for such a well situated country house with buildings and land to become available for purchase in this area and Halls, the sole selling agents, strongly recommend an immediate inspection to fully appreciate the possibilities that it has to offer.

Nb. - There is further land available immediately adjacent to the property extending, in all, to around 38.5 acres. The plan attached to these sale particulars shows the 6.5 acre package available with a guide price of £650,000 delineated in red and the further land available by separate negotiation delineated in blue.

Situation - Lowe Farm is situated in the heart of scenic North Shropshire countryside within easy motoring distance of Wem (1.5 miles) and Shrewsbury (14 miles), both of which, have a comprehensive range of local shopping, recreational and educational facilities. Wem, Whitchurch (9 miles) and Shrewsbury have main railway stations linked to Crewe, Manchester, Birmingham, North and South Wales. There are excellent road links providing easy access to Birmingham, Manchester, Chester and Liverpool.

Schooling - Within a short drive are a number of highly rated state and private schools including Newtown C of E Primary school, The Thomas Adams School, Shrewsbury School, Shrewsbury High School, The Priory, Prestefelde Prep., Packwood Haugh, Adcote School for Girls, Ellesmere College and Wrekin College.

Directions - From the centre of Wem take Lowe Hill Road signposted 'Whixall and Northwood Mill' and continue for approximately 1 mile to a staggered cross roads. Turn left signposted 'Loppington and Whixall' then immediately right signposted 'Whixall' and continue for approximately 0.4 of a mile and Lowe Farm will be found on the right hand side, identified by Halls 'For Sale' boards.

The Accommodation Comprises -

Ground Floor - Reception Hall
Living Room 5.01m x 3.4m (16'5" x 11'2")
Siting Room 4.7m x 3.5m (15'5" x 11'6")
Family Room 5.4m x 3.7m (17'9" x 12'2")
Dining Room 5.1m x 3.5m (16'9" x 11'6")
Rear Lobby
Kitchen 4m x 2.3m (13'1" x 7'7")
Utility Room 2.8m x 2m (9'2"x 6'7")
Shower Room
Cellar 3.6m x 2.1m (11'10" x 6'11")

First Floor - Landing
Bedroom One 5m x 3.5m (16'5" x 11'6")
Bedroom Two 4.5m x 3.9m (14'9" x 12'10")
Bedroom Three 4.10m x 3.5m (13'5" x 11'6")
Bedroom Four 4.1m x 4m (13'5" x 13'1")
Bedroom Five 4.4m x 3.8m (14'5" x 12'6")
Family Bathroom

Second Floor - Attic Room 5.2m x 4.4m (17'1" x 14'5")
Attic Room 5.1m x 4.6m (16'9" x 15'1")
Attic Room 4.4m x 4m (14'5" x 13'1")

Outside - The property is approached off a council maintained country road through double timber gates leading to a concreted yard to one side of the property providing ample parking and manoeuvring space, fronted by the two traditional brick and slate roofed outbuildings.

Gardens - The gardens are predominantly to the side and rear, and comprise extensive lawns providing an ideal opportunity for landscaping according to ones individual tastes and preferences.

Outbuildings - The main yard is concreted and fronted by:

L-Shaped Former Shippon No 1 - Of brick and slate roofed construction, with a brick and corrugated iron stores and workshop attached to one end. To the rear of this is a corrugated iron log store.

L-Shaped Former Shippon No 2 - Of traditional brick and slate roofed construction with an adjacent former dairy and garage to one end.

The traditional buildings extend to around 2200 sq ft and offer considerable potential for conversion into dependant relative accommodation, holiday lets, offices etc (subject to the necessary planning consent).

The main yard leads through to a second yard which is predominantly concreted, has double gated vehicular access on to the council maintained road, and a:

Multi-Purpose Outbuilding - 18.5m x 14m (60'8" x 45'11") - Portal framed, four bay, block and Yorkshire boarded with ideal for a variety of usages.

Adjacent to the building is a two-bay dutch barn with lean-to to one side.

The Land - The land is predominantly to the rear of the Homestead and is down to predominantly level grassland ideal for the grazing of all kinds of livestock, particularly horses.

Additional Land - A further up to 38.5 acres of adjacent land is available for purchase by separate negotiation.

Services - We understand that the property has the benefit of mains water and electricity. Drainage, we understand, is to a private system.

Tenure - The property is said to be of freehold tenure and vacant possession will be given on completion of the purchase.

Local Authority & Council Tax - Shropshire Council, Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 6ND. The property is in Council Tax Band 'E'.

Viewings - By appointment through Halls, The Square, Ellesmere, Shropshire. Tel: .

Halls Holdings Ltd and any joint agents for themselves, and for the Vendor of the property whose Agents they are, give notice that: (i) These particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract (ii) No person in the employment of or any agent of or consultant to Halls Holdings has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property (iii) Measurements, areas and distances are approximate, Floor plans and photographs are for guidance purposes only (photographs are taken with a wide angled / zoom lenses) and dimensions shapes and precise locations may differ (iv) It must not be assumed that the property has all the required planning or building regulation consents. Halls Holdings Ltd, Halls Holdings House, Bowmen Way, Battlefield, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY4 3DR. Registered in England 06597073.



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