Lowe Farm

Wem, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 5UE

Guide Price

£1,000,000

  • Status: FOR SALE SOLD UNDER OFFER
  • First Marketed: Jan 2022
  • Removed: Date Not Available
  • 45 acres
  • 5 beds

Residential Tags: Farmhouse

Property Tags: Holiday Cottage, Traditional Buildings

Land Tags: Pasture Land

Summary Details

  • First Marketed: Jan 2022
  • Removed: Date Not Available
  • Residential Tags: Farmhouse
  • Property Tags: Holiday Cottage, Traditional Buildings
  • Land Tags: Pasture Land
  • LOWE HALL FARM, 2 THE BARNS, THE LOWE, WEM, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE, 750000, 24/06/2022
**NO UPWARD CHAIN** A genuine and attractively situated small farm comprising a handsome period five bedroom farmhouse offering potential for refurbishment together with two traditional single storey farm buildings and a modern multi-purpose agricultural building, all set within around 45 acres of first class surrounding farmland.

Description - Halls are delighted to offer Lowe Farm, nr Wem, for sale by private treaty, as a whole or in lots.

The farmhouse offers spacious and versatile five bedroom internal accommodation of great charm and character which has 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 is a major feature of the property and lies within a ring fence predominantly to the side and rear of the Homestead comprising convenient sized enclosures of well farmed good quality grassland extending, in all, to around 45 acres, or thereabouts.

It is very unusual for such a well situated small farm to become available in this area and Halls, the sole selling agents, strongly recommend an immediate inspection to fully appreciate the possibilities that this property has to offer.

Nb. - Please note, Lowe Farm is available for purchase as a whole or in lots. There is a smaller package including the Homestead and around 6.5 acres available (Guide Price £650,000) and the Vendors are willing to consider offers for any acreage with or without the Homestead.

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 one side and the rear, comprising 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, of four bay block and Yorkshire boarded construction which is 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 side and rear of the Homestead and is retained in convenient sized enclosures of predominantly level and fertile grassland, ideal for the grazing of all kinds of livestock, including horses.

Lowe Farm extends, in all, to approximately 45 acres.

Services - We understand that the property has benefit of mains water and electricity. Drainage 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.



Marketed by: Halls, Ellesmere

Land Registry Data

  • LOWE HALL FARM, 2 THE BARNS, THE LOWE, WEM, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE, 750000, 24/06/2022
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