Vauxhall Farm

Vauxhall Farm is a well-known agricultural holding situated on the western outskirts of the market town of Newport, affording a rare opportunity to acquire a ringed fence farm comprising a detached 4 bedroomed farmhouse together with useful range of farm buildings and versatile land extending in all to 32.51 acres or thereabouts.

Newport is a popular market town located on the Shropshire / Staffordshire border about half a mile from the A41, giving easy access to the M54 and Wolverhampton with the larger towns of Stafford, Telford and Shrewsbury within easy distance. Newport town offers a wealth of local amenities including a range of supermarkets, High Street shops and excellent scholastic facilities.

Having an extensive frontage to Longford Road, Vauxhall Farm has been in the ownership of the Passey family for around 40 years and is well known as an equestrian holding throughout the counties of Shropshire, Staffordshire and the West Midlands. The property benefits from four separate gateways from Longford Road providing easy access to the farmhouse, farm buildings and the land, comprising an attractive double fronted Farmhouse with grounds, a comprehensive range of Farm Buildings and farmland.

Registered Holding No. 35/124/0028 - The farm is a Registered Holding and has the benefit of an annual Rural Payment from the Rural Payments Agency.

The homestead is a period sandstone / brick/ tile-built farmhouse providing the following well-proportioned living accommodation, entered from the front via a PVC panelled front door into;

Lounge - 7.27 x 3.83 (23'10" x 12'6") - With double glazed windows having front aspect. Electric wall heater and raised hearth with oil fired stove. Door into...

Sitting Room - 3.80 x 3.78 (12'5" x 12'4") - having brick built fireplace incorporating cast iron log burner. Front aspect double glazed window. Ceiling beams as a feature.

Kitchen - 3.80 x 3.66 (12'5" x 12'0") - with a range of white fronted cabinets comprising base and wall mounted cupboards and drawers having inset stainless steel sink and drawer unit. Side aspect window overlooking the yard. Oil fired Rayburn stove. Space for cooker. Ceiling beams as a feature.

Glazed link lobby area with stairs rising to the first floor. Step down into:

Utility/Cloak Room - 3.88 x 1.91 (12'8" x 6'3") - with close coupled W.C. and wash basin. Plumbing provision for washing machine and double glazed window.

Double Glazed Conservatory - 4.20 x 2.70 (13'9" x 8'10") - with cavity brick walls and uPVC double glazed windows and doors opening out to the formal gardens having views of the farmland beyond. Radiator.

From the lobby area, a turned staircase with double glazed window rises to the first floor Landing.

Bedroom One - 3.88 x 3.14 (12'8" x 10'3") - having double glazed front aspect window and built-in full height wardrobes with hanging rail and shelving.

Bedroom Two - 3.75 x 2.86 (12'3" x 9'4") - with double glazed front aspect window.

At the end of the landing under a low opening into

Bedroom Three - 3.88 x 3.43 (12'8" x 11'3") - having double glazed window and front aspect.

Step down into

Bedroom Four - 3.69 x 3.75 (12'1" x 12'3") - with side aspect double glazed window. Built in airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder.

Family Bathroom - accessed off a half landing, comprising a complete suite of panelled bath, wash hand basin and low level flush W.C. Double glazed window.

Outside - The property is approached off Longford Lane over a sweeping driveway with shaped lawns and well stocked side borders leading to a parking area offering ample space for several vehicles. Further formal lawns are set the other side of the driveway, enclosed by post and rail fencing with views and access to the ring-fenced land beyond.

THE FARM BUILDINGS which front along the Longford Road have potential for development subject to the necessary approvals and as they stand comprise 9 Looseboxes and a Tack room/Workshop fronting a courtyard. There is a separate access to a two bay Implement Shed and a three bay Dutch barn. Adjacent is a large open fronted Storage Area and to the rear is a brick-built building adjoining the land which provides a further 12 Looseboxes and an adjoining Storeroom.

THE LAND lies in a ringed fence behind the Farmhouse and buildings, as shown on the Rural Land Register Map (as shown). There is a mains water supply to the land, which comprises four fields of level permanent pasture, bounded to the north by the Strine Brook, extending in all to 32.5 acres or thereabouts.

Additional Information - COUNCIL TAX: We are advised by the Local Authority, Telford & Wrekin Council, that the property is in Band D.

EPC RATING: G

TENURE: We are advised by the Vendors, that the property is held Freehold and vacant possession will be given upon completion.

SERVICES: We understand that mains water and electricity are connected. The property has septic tank drainage.

RIGHTS OF WAY: There are no public footpaths affecting the property.

WAYLEAVE PAYMENTS: These are received from Western Power Distribution in respect of overhead wires and poles situated on the land.

EASEMENTS: Relating to a rising main crossing the land, details of which can be made available to interested parties.

VIEWING: Strictly by prior appointment with the Agents. Tel: Email:

DIRECTIONS: From Newport Town centre proceed north through the High Street, at the second mini-island turn left onto Salters Lane, continue down this road into Vauxhall on Longford Road. The property can be found on the right hand side after a short distance.

Agents Notes - 1. Whilst we endeavour to make our sales details accurate and reliable, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, if you wish to ask a specific question about this property, please speak to the sales advisor who has inspected the property and we will try to check the information for you.

The information in these property details is believed to be accurate but Tempertons does not give, nor does any Partner or employee have authority to give, any warranty as to the accuracy of any statement, written, verbal or visual. You should not rely on any information contained herein.

2. Please note that we have not tested the equipment/appliances and services in the property. Interested applicants are advised to commission their own appropriate investigations before formulating their offer to purchase.

3. Our room sizes are quoted in metres on a wall-to-wall basis to the nearest one tenth of a metre. The imperial equivalent is only intended as an approximate guide for those not yet conversant with metric measurements. Measurements should not be used for ordering fitments, new carpets or furniture etc.

4.The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and potential purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.

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