Rowe Farm

Foreword

Rowe Farm is located mid way between the popular market towns of Craven Arms, Much Wenlock and Bridgnorth in rural South Shropshire.

The Farmhouse is constructed of stone under a tile roof, with an attached block and tiled Cowhouse, which lends itself to conversion, subject to necessary consents, either to extend the main residence or as ancillary accommodation to provide an income stream, alternatively it is versatile to adapt to many uses. Opposite the farmhouse is also a block and corrugated iron outbuilding, which also lends itself to conversion, subject to consent.

The holding is located within the popular Corvedale, which is the broadest valley in Shropshire, providing a tranquil and idyllic family residence with the added benefit of an additional income, if required. The property also sits close to the renown Shropshire Way footpath, together with many other public footpaths and bridleways.

Local Area

The market town of Craven Arms is a rural market town and parish situated amongst the South Shropshire countryside close to the Welsh borders and the Marches and is located on the A49 carriageway between Shrewsbury and Hereford and the heart of Wales railway line. The town lies in the valley of the River Onny on the edge of the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The town benefits from a railway station linking north to Shrewsbury, Crewe and Manchester, and south to Ludlow, Hereford, Cardiff and Swansea as well as local bus links. Local amenities include, a Post Office, Nursery and Primary Schools, a Doctors Surgery and Dental Practice, two Public Houses, a large Supermarket and many convenience stores amongst other light commercial businesses.

The town is also a visitor destination being nearby to a number of attractions including the Secret Hills Discovery Centre, the famous Land of Lost Content Museum of Popular Culture, the fortified manor house of (truncated)

Rowe Farm House

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Utility Room

with tiled flooring, window to rear, sink and drainer with fitted base units, plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, heating controls, Cloaks Cupboard, and doors to:

Shower Room

with tiled flooring, radiator, window to rear, WC, wash basin, shower cubicle, and wall mounted heater.

Steps to:

Kitchen / Dining Room

with tiled flooring, solid fuel Rayburn (chimney needs lining), exposed beams, spotlights, fitted wall and base units with laminate worksurfaces over, sink and drainer, space for electric cooker, extractor fan, windows to rear and side, strip light, plumbing for dishwasher, radiator, space for American fridge freezer, and doors to:

Pantry

with tiled flooring, window to side, oil fired boiler, and fitted shelving.

Living / Dining Room

with carpeted flooring, brick fireplace with Oak mantle housing woodburning stove, double glazed Oak windows and door to front, radiator, wall lights, exposed beams, BT point, heating thermostat, and access to stairs.

Oak stairs ascending to:

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Landing

with carpeted flooring, Airing Cupboard with hot water tank and slatted shelving, and doors to:

Bedroom One

with carpeted flooring, window to front and radiator.

Bedroom Two

with carpeted flooring, window to front, and radiator.

Bathroom

with carpeted flooring, windows to side, radiator, WC, wash basin, and panelled bath.

Bedroom Three / Study

with window to rear, and radiator.

Gardens

The property has two access driveways, one providing parking to the farmhouse and the other providing access to traditional barns and yard. The formal garden lies predominately to the rear of the property and is laid to lawn incorporating mature bushes and shrubs bound by floral borders and mature hedgerows. There is also a paved patio to the side of the property. Beyond the gardens is a well-established orchard with an array of fruit trees to include cherry, plum, pear, apple, walnut, and damsons as well as several areas left for wildlife grasses.

Annexe / Studio

Situated close to the farmhouse adjacent to the patio and garden is a timber framed and cladded annexe, which could be utilised as ancillary accommodation for a dependant relative or as a work from home office or studio. It has uPVC double glazed windows and doors, and a storage/garden shed attached.

Garage

A block and corrugated roof with double fronted doors and an inspection pit. Conversion and alternative uses may be desirable, subject to necessary consents.

Rowe Farm Outbuildings

Adjoining the farmhouse is a block and tile traditional two storey Cowhouse and attached single storey dairy with concrete flooring. Both lends themselves to conversion to extend existing farmhouse or independent alternative uses, subject to necessary consents.

There is also and a block and box profile traditional barn, which again lends itself to conversion with a variety of uses.

The concrete yard to the front of the house is accessed off Rowe Lane and leads to the Garage and land.

Rowe Farm Buildings

The farm buildings and land benefit from a separate access from the main farmstead.

Located down the access track off Rowe Lane is a useful four bay steel portal framed open fronted general purpose building, which would ve suitable for livestock, if desired. It has half height concrete mass walls with space boarding over, hardcore flooring and fibre cement roof.

There is also an old-fashioned timber framed and panelled Pigshed with an aluminium roof.

A timber pole and corrugated iron open fronted storage shed with hardcore flooring.

There buildings sit on the edge of field number SO5589 1889.

Rowe Farm Land

The land amounts to approximately 16.01 acres (6.48 ha) in six enclosures. It surrounds the property to the eastern and southern boundaries, and it is in a ring fence laid to permanently pasture, ideal for agricultural, equestrian, or recreational purposes. The field are bound by mature hedgerows and fences are in a reasonable condition, with a mains water connection to each field.

There is a seasonal pool and a small area of broadleaf woodland within the land.

Possession

Vacant possession available upon completion.

Sporting Rights

These are in hand and will pass with the sale of the freehold.

Timber

All growing timber is included in the sale of the property.

Basic Payment Scheme (BPS)

The land is registered with the RPA. No BPS entitlements are included in the sale, however, they will be available by separate negotiation, The land lies in the SDA region of England, Further information can be sought from the Rural Payments Agency, PO Box 69, Reading RG1 3YD Tel.

Agri-Environment Schemes

The land is currently subject to a Countryside Stewardship scheme, which is terminating in December 2022.

Local Authority

Shropshire Council, Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury
SY2 6ND Tel.

Plans, Areas & Schedules

These are based on the Rural Payments Agency Map and are for reference only. They have been checked and computed by the agents and the purchaser shall be deemed to have satisfied himself as to the description of the property and any error or mis-statement shall not annul the sale, nor entitle either party to compensation.

The plan is for the purposes of identification only and is based on the Ordnance Survey Sheets.

Planning

The land is sold subject to any development plan, tree preservation order, town planning schedule, resolution or notice which may be or become to be in force, and subject to any road widening or improvement schemes, land charges and statutory provisions or bylaws without any obligation on the vendors to specify them.

Boundaries

The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and neither the vendor nor the vendor's agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or ownership thereof.

Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way

The property is sold subject to, and with the benefit of, all
easements and quasi-easements and rights of way,
declared and undeclared.
There is a public footpath that traverses the property.

Access

Direct access off the council-maintained public highway.

Water

The land benefits from mains water supplies.

Anti-Money Laundering Regulations

The successful purchaser should please provide a photographic form of ID such as driver’s licence or passport, and a utility bill or bank statement confirming their home address.

Health & Safety

The Agent advises all prospective purchasers when viewing the property to take due care.