The Ashes Farm
Breaden Heath, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 2LG
Guide Price
£1,150,000
Residential Tags: Farmhouse, Grade II*
Property Tags: Livestock Farm, Traditional Buildings
Land Tags: Pasture Land, Permanent Pasture
Summary Details
- First Marketed: Aug 2022
- Removed: Sep 2022
- Residential Tags: Farmhouse, Grade II*
- Property Tags: Livestock Farm, Traditional Buildings
- Land Tags: Pasture Land, Permanent Pasture
A superbly situated small farm in a super unspoilt setting comprising a handsome Grade II* listed farmhouse of great character which has huge potential to modernise, together with an extensive range of traditional and modern versatile farm buildings set in approx 54 acres of first class surrounding farmland.
Description - Halls are delighted with instructions to offer The Ashes Farm at Breaden Heath, Near Ellesmere for sale by private treaty.
The Ashes Farm, which has been in the Holland family for over 60 years, is a most individual superbly situated small farm, comprising a handsome Grade II * listed period farmhouse residence of great charm and character with great potential to modernise together with an extensive range of traditional and more modern farm buildings, all set in approx 54 acres of first class surrounding agricultural farmland.
The handsome farmhouse offers spacious and versatile internal accommodation of great charm and character which retains many original features and offers great potential for modernisation and refurbishment into a superb residence of great style.
Outside, there are good sized surrounding gardens predominantly down to lawns together with a tarmacadam forecourt area with room for parking and manoeuvring vehicles which also leads to the detached double garage.
The farm buildings are a major feature of the property and situated a short distance from the farm house set around concreted yards. The more traditional buildings have great potential for alternative usages, including residential (subject to obtaining the necessary Local Authority planning consent). The more modern farm buildings are ideal for continuation of their most recent usage of livestock housing.
The land is particularly worthy of note and lies within a ring fence principally surrounding the Homestead, retained in convenient sized enclosures of grass, ideal for the grazing of all kinds of livestock, especially horses.
The farm extends, in all, to approximately 54 acres or thereabouts.
It is unusual for such a well situated and well appointed small farm, to become available for purchase in this area and Halls, the sole selling agents, strongly recommend an immediate inspection to appreciate its unique nature, location and the huge potential that it has to offer.
Situation - The Ashes Farm is situated in a peaceful and private rural location in an area known as Breaden Heath which is approx 2 miles from the village of Welshampton. It is situated in a super unspoilt rural location, yet is still convenient to the nearby North Shropshire towns of Ellesmere (5 miles), Whitchurch (8 miles) and Wem (8 miles), all of which, have an excellent range of local shopping, recreeational and educational facilities. The property is also within easy motoring distance of the County towns of Shrewsbury (19 miles) and Chester (27 miles), both of which, have a more comprehensive range of amenities of all kinds.
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Recreation - There are a wide range of recreational activities available in the area to include Golf Courses at Oswestry, Mile End, Hill Valley and Hawkstone Park. Regular Horse Race meetings are held at Bangor on Dee and Chester. The area also boasts a wide range of excellent dining pubs and restaurants.
Schools - There is an excellent range of local state schools together with the well known private senior schools to include Shrewsbury School, Ellesmere College, Moreton Hall, Oswestry School and the Kings and Queens Schools in Chester.
The Accommodation Comprises -
Ground Floor - 6.49m x 5.8m (21'4" x 19'0") - Entrance Porch
Dining Room 6.49m x 5.8m
Lounge 5.21m x 5.2m
Inner Hall
Kitchen Breakfast Room 4.9m x 3.5m
Utility Room
Shower Room
First Floor - Bedroom One 6.5m x 5.1m
Dressing Room
Bedroom Two 3.5m x 2.8m
En Suite
Bedroom Three 5.4m x 2.5m
Bedroom Four 4.3m x 2.6m
Outside - The property is approached by a private drive leading to a tarmacadam parking and manoeuvring area to the front of the Farmhouse which leads to the Detached Double Garage (6m x 6m).
Gardens - The gardens are an attractive feature of the Farmhouse and include lawns to the front and side of the house with well stocked floral and herbaceous borders to the front and a paved patio area to the rear which makes a super outdoor entertaining space. Adjacent to the rear gardens is:
General Purpose Outbuilding - Approx 9m x 2.5m (Appro x 29'6" x 8'2") - Currently used as an office, WC, fuel store and workshop. To the front of which is a:
Brick General Storage Shed - 7m x 2.2m (23'0" x 7'3") -
Garage/Workshop - 5m x 5m (16'5" x 16'5") - With a concrete floor, roller shutter type front entrance door, side pedestrian access door and power laid on.
A separate vehicular access branches off from the main access drive in to the farmyard, the majority of which is concreted, and fronted by an:
L-Shaped Former Shippon - Of brick construction, part of which is two storey (approx. 26m x 5m) and part of which is single storey (approx. 14m x 5m) offering immense potential for a number of alternative usages including possible conversion into residential accommodation (subject to the necessary LA consents). Attached to the rear is a:
Cubicle Shed - 27m x 10m (88'7" x 32'10") - Portal framed and concrete block construction.
4 Bay Open Fronted Machinery Storage Shed - 12m x 5.5m (39'4" x 18'1") -
Dutch Barn/Covered Silage Clamp - 18m x 5.2m (59'1" x 17'1") -
Young Stock Shed - 14m x 12.5m (45'11" x 41'0") -
Covered Silage Clamp - 13m x 11m (42'8" x 36'1") - Of portal framed construction with high level front entrance doors.
There are various smaller sheds within the farmyards.
The Land - The land is a major feature of The Ashes Farm and lies within a ring fence predominantly surrounding the Homestead. The land is retained in convenient sized enclosures of permanent pasture providing excellent grazing and mowing opportunities. There is also an attractively set natural pool which is a haven for flora/fauna and wildlife. The land is predominantly fertile and versatile ideal for grazing of all kinds of livestock, if required, including horses. The farm extends, in all, to approx 54 acres or thereabouts.
Tenure & Possession - We understand that The Ashes Farm is of freehold tenure and vacant possession will be given on completion of the purchase.
Mode Of Offering - The Ashes Farm is to be offered for sale by Private Treaty as a whole, or in lots.
The selling agent Halls on behalf of the vendors, reserve the right to alter, divide, amalgamate or withdraw any of the property for sale at any time. The selling agents further reserve the right to sell the farm without prior notice or explanation and no liability will be accepted to any intending purchaser in consequence of such a decision.
Services - We understand that the Farmhouse has a mains water and electricity supply. Drainage is to a private system. There is an oil fired central heating system. There is a mains water supply to part of the land supplemented by a Borehole water supply which also serves the farm buildings.
Local Authorities - Wrexham County Borough Council, The Guildhall, Wrexham, LL11 1AY
Welsh Water, Linea, Fortran Road, St Mellons, Cardiff, CF3 0LT.
(DEFRA) Welsh Government, Catchays Park, Cardiff, CF10 3NQ.
Council Tax - The Ashes Farmhouse is in band 'F' on the Shropshire Council Register.
Holding Number - The holding number for The Ashes Farm is: 56/038/0047.
Sporting/ Mineral Rights - The sporting rights are in hand and will pass with the property.
Basic Payment Scheme - We understand the farm is registered for Basic Payment Scheme Entitlements.
Basic Payment Scheme entitlement will be transferred to the purchaser upon completion, subject to approval by Rural Payments Wales. The customer reference number for the farm is A0019119.
Boundaries, Roads & Fences - The Purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of the boundaries and neither the Vendor nor their agents will be responsible for defining ownership of the boundary fences or hedges.
Town & Country Planning - The property notwithstanding any description contained within these particulars of sale, is sold subject to any development plan, tree preservation order, town planning scheme or agreement, resolution or notice, which may or may come to be in force and also subject to any Statutory Provision or By-Law, without obligation on the part of the vendor to specify.
Viewings - Strictly 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.
Marketed by: Halls, Ellesmere
Description - Halls are delighted with instructions to offer The Ashes Farm at Breaden Heath, Near Ellesmere for sale by private treaty.
The Ashes Farm, which has been in the Holland family for over 60 years, is a most individual superbly situated small farm, comprising a handsome Grade II * listed period farmhouse residence of great charm and character with great potential to modernise together with an extensive range of traditional and more modern farm buildings, all set in approx 54 acres of first class surrounding agricultural farmland.
The handsome farmhouse offers spacious and versatile internal accommodation of great charm and character which retains many original features and offers great potential for modernisation and refurbishment into a superb residence of great style.
Outside, there are good sized surrounding gardens predominantly down to lawns together with a tarmacadam forecourt area with room for parking and manoeuvring vehicles which also leads to the detached double garage.
The farm buildings are a major feature of the property and situated a short distance from the farm house set around concreted yards. The more traditional buildings have great potential for alternative usages, including residential (subject to obtaining the necessary Local Authority planning consent). The more modern farm buildings are ideal for continuation of their most recent usage of livestock housing.
The land is particularly worthy of note and lies within a ring fence principally surrounding the Homestead, retained in convenient sized enclosures of grass, ideal for the grazing of all kinds of livestock, especially horses.
The farm extends, in all, to approximately 54 acres or thereabouts.
It is unusual for such a well situated and well appointed small farm, to become available for purchase in this area and Halls, the sole selling agents, strongly recommend an immediate inspection to appreciate its unique nature, location and the huge potential that it has to offer.
Situation - The Ashes Farm is situated in a peaceful and private rural location in an area known as Breaden Heath which is approx 2 miles from the village of Welshampton. It is situated in a super unspoilt rural location, yet is still convenient to the nearby North Shropshire towns of Ellesmere (5 miles), Whitchurch (8 miles) and Wem (8 miles), all of which, have an excellent range of local shopping, recreeational and educational facilities. The property is also within easy motoring distance of the County towns of Shrewsbury (19 miles) and Chester (27 miles), both of which, have a more comprehensive range of amenities of all kinds.
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Recreation - There are a wide range of recreational activities available in the area to include Golf Courses at Oswestry, Mile End, Hill Valley and Hawkstone Park. Regular Horse Race meetings are held at Bangor on Dee and Chester. The area also boasts a wide range of excellent dining pubs and restaurants.
Schools - There is an excellent range of local state schools together with the well known private senior schools to include Shrewsbury School, Ellesmere College, Moreton Hall, Oswestry School and the Kings and Queens Schools in Chester.
The Accommodation Comprises -
Ground Floor - 6.49m x 5.8m (21'4" x 19'0") - Entrance Porch
Dining Room 6.49m x 5.8m
Lounge 5.21m x 5.2m
Inner Hall
Kitchen Breakfast Room 4.9m x 3.5m
Utility Room
Shower Room
First Floor - Bedroom One 6.5m x 5.1m
Dressing Room
Bedroom Two 3.5m x 2.8m
En Suite
Bedroom Three 5.4m x 2.5m
Bedroom Four 4.3m x 2.6m
Outside - The property is approached by a private drive leading to a tarmacadam parking and manoeuvring area to the front of the Farmhouse which leads to the Detached Double Garage (6m x 6m).
Gardens - The gardens are an attractive feature of the Farmhouse and include lawns to the front and side of the house with well stocked floral and herbaceous borders to the front and a paved patio area to the rear which makes a super outdoor entertaining space. Adjacent to the rear gardens is:
General Purpose Outbuilding - Approx 9m x 2.5m (Appro x 29'6" x 8'2") - Currently used as an office, WC, fuel store and workshop. To the front of which is a:
Brick General Storage Shed - 7m x 2.2m (23'0" x 7'3") -
Garage/Workshop - 5m x 5m (16'5" x 16'5") - With a concrete floor, roller shutter type front entrance door, side pedestrian access door and power laid on.
A separate vehicular access branches off from the main access drive in to the farmyard, the majority of which is concreted, and fronted by an:
L-Shaped Former Shippon - Of brick construction, part of which is two storey (approx. 26m x 5m) and part of which is single storey (approx. 14m x 5m) offering immense potential for a number of alternative usages including possible conversion into residential accommodation (subject to the necessary LA consents). Attached to the rear is a:
Cubicle Shed - 27m x 10m (88'7" x 32'10") - Portal framed and concrete block construction.
4 Bay Open Fronted Machinery Storage Shed - 12m x 5.5m (39'4" x 18'1") -
Dutch Barn/Covered Silage Clamp - 18m x 5.2m (59'1" x 17'1") -
Young Stock Shed - 14m x 12.5m (45'11" x 41'0") -
Covered Silage Clamp - 13m x 11m (42'8" x 36'1") - Of portal framed construction with high level front entrance doors.
There are various smaller sheds within the farmyards.
The Land - The land is a major feature of The Ashes Farm and lies within a ring fence predominantly surrounding the Homestead. The land is retained in convenient sized enclosures of permanent pasture providing excellent grazing and mowing opportunities. There is also an attractively set natural pool which is a haven for flora/fauna and wildlife. The land is predominantly fertile and versatile ideal for grazing of all kinds of livestock, if required, including horses. The farm extends, in all, to approx 54 acres or thereabouts.
Tenure & Possession - We understand that The Ashes Farm is of freehold tenure and vacant possession will be given on completion of the purchase.
Mode Of Offering - The Ashes Farm is to be offered for sale by Private Treaty as a whole, or in lots.
The selling agent Halls on behalf of the vendors, reserve the right to alter, divide, amalgamate or withdraw any of the property for sale at any time. The selling agents further reserve the right to sell the farm without prior notice or explanation and no liability will be accepted to any intending purchaser in consequence of such a decision.
Services - We understand that the Farmhouse has a mains water and electricity supply. Drainage is to a private system. There is an oil fired central heating system. There is a mains water supply to part of the land supplemented by a Borehole water supply which also serves the farm buildings.
Local Authorities - Wrexham County Borough Council, The Guildhall, Wrexham, LL11 1AY
Welsh Water, Linea, Fortran Road, St Mellons, Cardiff, CF3 0LT.
(DEFRA) Welsh Government, Catchays Park, Cardiff, CF10 3NQ.
Council Tax - The Ashes Farmhouse is in band 'F' on the Shropshire Council Register.
Holding Number - The holding number for The Ashes Farm is: 56/038/0047.
Sporting/ Mineral Rights - The sporting rights are in hand and will pass with the property.
Basic Payment Scheme - We understand the farm is registered for Basic Payment Scheme Entitlements.
Basic Payment Scheme entitlement will be transferred to the purchaser upon completion, subject to approval by Rural Payments Wales. The customer reference number for the farm is A0019119.
Boundaries, Roads & Fences - The Purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of the boundaries and neither the Vendor nor their agents will be responsible for defining ownership of the boundary fences or hedges.
Town & Country Planning - The property notwithstanding any description contained within these particulars of sale, is sold subject to any development plan, tree preservation order, town planning scheme or agreement, resolution or notice, which may or may come to be in force and also subject to any Statutory Provision or By-Law, without obligation on the part of the vendor to specify.
Viewings - Strictly 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.
Marketed by: Halls, Ellesmere
Land Registry Data
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