A development opportunity to refurbish a farmhouse and range of traditional buildings, modern set of farm buildings and 62 acres

Description

Colemere Woods Farm is set along a private drive and extends
to 62 acres and comprises a period farmhouse, extensive range of farm buildings, 16 acres of pasture and 35 acres of arable.

Farmhouse

An attractive detached period brick farmhouse set in an elevated position with panoramic views across rolling farmland. The farmhouse is in disrepair and requires full renovation, remodelling and refurbishment throughout. The accommodation is spread over two floors and a cellar below. The farmhouse has not been occupied for many years, some of the windows are boarded and it is not possible to gain internal access. We understand the first-floor accommodation has historically included 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, whilst the ground floor has an entrance hall, two kitchens, three reception rooms and a WC.

Land

The land at Colemere Woods Farm is Grade 3 according to the
Agricultural Land Classification and the soil is described as being freely draining slightly acid loamy soils.

The land forms a convenient block surrounding the house and
buildings and is a mixture of arable and pasture land which is
well served for access from the main farm track. The fields are
generally of a size and layout that lend themselves to modern
farming practices whilst also creating an attractive setting for
the farmhouse.

The holding has been farmed under a tenancy for a number
of years and cropping is understood to have included winter
wheat, barley, oilseed rape and maize as well as permanent
pasture.

Further land and property available.

Location

The county of Shropshire is rich in agricultural diversity, with 22 market towns across the county. The Kenwick Estate lies to the north of the county and sits in a prime rural location, with good access and transport links.

The Estate lies between the villages of Kenwick and Cockshutt, whilst the historic market town of Ellesmere lies 4.2 miles to the north.

The popular market town of Shrewsbury is approximately 13.5 miles to the south.

The town of Ellesmere dates back to the Norman conquest and is steeped in history, it provides a sense of community whilst retaining its rural charm. It offers a welcoming mix of independent shops including a traditional butcher, baker, weekly market and a supermarket together with a variety of café’s, pubs and restaurants. It also hosts a number of festivals throughout the year which include local artists and crafters.

The wider area is known as the ‘Shropshire Lake District’ with the local landscape having a series of nine meres which were formed by the retreat of glaciers during the last ice age. The largest mere sits beside Ellesmere’s town and has a Green Flag award for being one of the best green spaces in the country, surrounded by walks, gardens and historic parkland.

The area boasts a wide range of leisure opportunities including, sailing, boating on the Shropshire Union Canal, horse-racing at Bangor-on-Dee and Chester racecourse, along with a number of renowned golf courses nearby.

The county town of Shrewsbury provides a wide range of social, leisure and educational facilities. Offering a direct rail link to London Euston with a journey time from 2 hours and 30 minutes.

There are a number of well-regarded schools within the area in both the state and independent sector, including; Ellesmere College, Lakeland Academy, Packwood Haugh, Oswestry school, Moreton Hall along with renowned schools in Shrewsbury and Chester.

Square Footage: 3,656 sq ft


Acreage: 62 Acres

Additional Info

Lot 1 | Kenwick Farm - A large ring-fence mixed farm including farmhouse, modern and traditional buildings and land extending to 827 acres.

Lot 1a | 2 Lawn Cottages - A three-bedroom semi-detached cottage located opposite Kenwick Farm.

Lot 2 | Crosemere Farm - A ring-fenced arable farm with two houses, modern farm buildings and land extending to 379 acres.

Lot 3 | Land at Springs Farm - A parcel of mostly arable land extending to 209 acres.

Lot 4 | Colemere Woods Farmhouse - A development opportunity to refurbish a farmhouse and large range of traditional buildings, modern set of farm buildings and 62 acres.

Lot 5 | Springs Farm - A development opportunity to renovate a farmhouse and range of traditional buildings sat in 12 acres.