Description

An exciting opportunity to purchase a residential farm comprising of a substantial 4 bedroom farmhouse together with a range of traditional and more modern farm buildings and pasture land extending in all to around 22.25 acres (9.11 ha). Situated in an elevated position overlooking open countryside just outside the hamlet of Dudleston on the Shropshire/Wales border, the property offers spacious accommodation which is in need of a scheme of modernisation and improvement but has the potential to create a truly stunning country residence.

Location

Pant Farm is situated in the parish of Dudleston being approximately 6 miles north-west of the popular market town of Ellesmere and 9 miles north-east of Oswestry. The property itself stands in open countryside with superb views over its own land and offering all the benefits of a rural location alongside proximity to local facilities and transport links. The villages of Overton, St Martins and Gobowen contain a range of shops, a supermarket, Public Houses and amenities including Primary and Secondary Schools. Ellesmere and Oswestry provide additional amenities while easy access onto the A5 and A483 provides links to the County town of Shrewsbury, the cities of Wrexham and Chester and the motorway network beyond. Gobowen has a train station providing rail links to Birmingham and Chester.

Farmhouse

The property itself is accessed off its own private driveway which splits to provide separate access to the more modern farm buildings and yards to the rear and the main courtyard which is enclosed by the substantial range of traditional brick built farm buildings and the farmhouse itself. A separate access off this yard leads to the front gardens, garage and the front access to the farmhouse:

Accommodation

The farmhouse itself is constructed of brick under a slate roof and benefits from timber framed double glazed windows throughout. The main front entrance door leads into a Porch and into the:

Entrance Hall

With stairs to first floor and doors into:

Dining Room

13′ 10” x 12′ 2” (4.22m x 3.72m)Former open fire which has been blocked off, although could be re-opened.

Lounge

13′ 11” x 12′ 2” (4.25m x 3.71m)Tiled fireplace and hearth having Aga wood burning stove set on it.

Bathroom

8′ 9” x 6′ 2” (2.66m x 1.89m)With panel bath and pedestal wash hand basin.

Pantry/Cold Room

8′ 3” x 9′ 3” (2.52m x 2.83m)With original tiled shelves.

Kitchen

12′ 0” x 12′ 1” (3.65m x 3.68m)Fitted kitchen with base units and matching eye level wall cupboards with worktop over and inset stainless steel sink and drainer. Solid fuel fired Rayburn which serves the domestic hot water system. Space and plumbing for a washing machine. Door to outside and walkway into:

Cloakroom

9′ 0” x 6′ 1” (2.74m x 1.85m)With low level flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin and having a tiled floor.

Stairs from porch leading to:

First Floor Landing

With doors to:

Bedroom 1

14′ 1” x 12′ 3” (4.28m x 3.74m)Having a fitted cupboard.

Bedroom 2

14′ 1” x 12′ 3” (4.28m x 3.74m)

Bedroom 3

12′ 3” x 8′ 11” (3.73m x 2.72m)Leading into:

Bedroom 4

12′ 1” x 9′ 1” (3.69m x 2.76m)With airing cupboard.

Gardens

To the front of the house is a good sized garden containing a host of mature shrubs and trees.

Double Garage

Adjoining the main house

Traditional Farm Buildings (marked 1 on aerial photo)

Immediately adjacent to the rear and side of the house is an ‘L’ shaped range of traditional brick building farm buildings with a ground floor (measuring 16m x 4.5m & 14.5m x 3.75 approximately) comprising of former Cow Sheds and Stables on the ground floor with a hay loft above. These buildings offer a host of potential future uses subject to any necessary planning consents.

Adjoining the buildings are a Dutch Barn and a brick and block built farm building connected by a metal sheeted lean to (marked 2 on aerial photo)

Workshop (Marked 3 on aerial photo)

68′ 11” x 23′ 0” (21m x 7m)Constructed of brick with concrete floor, having electric and power points throughout.

Surrounding this building are a number of concrete yards with provide access to a more modern range of farm buildings comprising of:

Building 1 (Marked 4 on aerial photo)

73′ 10” x 27′ 11” (22.5m x 8.5m)Fully enclosed by timber cladding with concrete floor.

Building 2 (Marked 5 on aerial photo)

73′ 10” x 27′ 1” (22.5m x 8.25m)Timber clad on 3 sides with open front to allow vehicular access. Concrete base.

Building 3 (Marked 6 on aerial photo)

77′ 1” x 30′ 4” (23.5m x 9.25m)

Land

The land totally surrounds the main farmstead and is all laid to permanent pasture and is split into separate fields by mature hedgerows and stock proof fencing. There is a pond to the lower area of the field immediately to the East of the farmhouse. The land borders onto a wooded area and stream. Two of the fields have gates leading onto the main driveway and there is a small building constructed of timber posts under a metal sheeted roof close to the driveway entrance.

Services

We are informed that the property is connected to mains water and electricity, with a private septic tank drainage system. A solid fuel fired Rayburn in the kitchen provides the domestic hot water supply. The property benefits from 300 Mbps fibre. The original brick built well is still situated in the main courtyard.

Council Tax

Council Tax Band ‘D’

Local Authority

Shropshire Council, The Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, SY2 6ND.
Tel: 0345 6789000

EPC Rating

EPC Rating: G (14)

Tenure

We understand that the property is Freehold subject to Vacant Possession on completion.

Directions

From the A5/A483 take the B5070 towards St Martins. Continue through the village on the B5069 before taking the 1st left at the roundabout next to Stans Superstore onto Overton Road. Continue for approximately 3 miles before taking the right turn just before the bridge on the Welsh border. Proceed along Pant Lane for approximately 1/4 mile where the property will be found on the left identified by the agents board.

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