Winnington, Halfway House, Shrewsbury, SY5
Guide price £425,000 | 3 bedrooms

For sale by Modern Auction: Starting Bid Price £425,000 + reservation fee. A three bedroom barn conversion with a Grade II* listed derelict former farmhouse, set in just under four acres of grounds, in a rural location between Welshpool and Shrewsbury. This property provides a great opportunity for a buyer to aquire a project with a vast amount of potential. The converted barn provides flexible accommodation with plenty of character and charm and within the grounds, also included in the sale, is Hargreaves Farmhouse, a Grade II* listed early 17th century farmhouse which is in need of total restoration. The location is exceptionally rural with only one neighbouring farm with the two buildings being set within just under four acres of grounds and there are fantastic views of the surrounding countryside. Located about 2.5 miles from the village of Halfway House, being 12 miles west of Shrewsbury and 9.5 miles east of Welshpool. This property is for sale by McCartneys powered by iam-sold Ltd.

Auctioneer's Comments
This property is for sale by the Modern Method of Auction. Should you view, offer or bid on the property, your information will be shared with the Auctioneer, iamsold Limited. This method of auction requires both parties to complete the transaction within 56 days of the draft contract for sale being received by the buyer's solicitor. This additional time allows buyers to proceed with mortgage finance. The buyer is required to sign a reservation agreement and make payment of a non-refundable Reservation Fee. This being 4.2% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,000.00 including VAT. The Reservation Fee is paid in addition to purchase price and will be considered as part of the chargeable consideration for the property in the calculation for stamp duty liability. Buyers will be required to go through an identification verification process with iamsold and provide proof of how the purchase would be funded. This property has a Buyer Information Pack which is a collection of documents in relation to the property. The documents may not tell you everything you need to know about the property, so you are required to complete your own due diligence before bidding. A sample copy of the Reservation Agreement and terms and conditions are also contained within this pack. The buyer will also make payment of £300 including VAT towards the preparation cost of the pack, where it has been provided by iamsold. The property is subject to an undisclosed Reserve Price with both the Reserve Price and Starting Bid being subject to change. Referral Arrangements The Partner Agent and Auctioneer may recommend the services of third parties to you. Whilst these services are recommended as it is believed they will be of benefit; you are under no obligation to use any of these services and you should always consider your options before services are accepted. Where services are accepted the Auctioneer or Partner Agent may receive payment for the recommendation and you will be informed of any referral arrangement and payment prior to any services being taken by you.

Hall
Wood floor, countryside views.

WC
WC, wash basin, wooden floor.

Living Room
5.99m x 5.14m (19'8" x 16'10")
Feature fireplace with stove, patio doors, countryside views.

Kitchen/Dining Room
7.60m x 5.14m (24'11" x 16'10")
A range of wall and base units, built in dishwasher, built in double oven, space for fridge freezer, sink and drainer, built in hob, extractor, exposed beams, wooden floor.

Bedroom One
5.80m x 4.22m (19'0" x 13'10")
Wood floor, feature fireplace, countryside views.

Lobby
2.70m x 1.72m (8'10" x 5'8")
Wood floor, wood surfaces, storage cupboards.

Bathroom One
2.65m x 2.40m (8'8" x 7'10")
Tiled floor, WC, bath, shower cubicle, wash basin.

Bedroom Two
5.13m x 3.12m (16'10" x 10'3")
Countryside views.

Bedroom Three
5.88m x 4.22m (19'3" x 13'10")
Tiled floor, countryside views.

Utility Room
2.67m x 1.70m (8'9" x 5'7")
Tiled floor, work surface, space and plumbing for dishwasher, countryside views.

Bathroom
2.65m x 2.39m (8'8" x 7'10")
Tiled floor, wash basin, bath, WC, heated towel rail.

Outside
The property is approached over a long driveway which leads through a gate and up to a parking area to the front of The Barns. To the left of this building is a large former mill pond and the grounds extend to the rear, side and front and are mostly laid to grass with many mature trees, shrubs and areas of woodland. Hargreaves Farmhouse faces the barn and set to one side is an extensive range of timber sheds and former cattery pens which have a kitchen area, water and power.

Note
Please note the property is situated next to agricultural farm buildings.

Grade II* Listed Entry Description
Hargreaves Farmhouse - DetailsSJ 31 SW WOLLASTON C.P. - SJ 3192 1032Hargreaves Farmhouse at NGR SJ 3192 1032Farmhouse. Probably early C17 with mid-to late C19 alterations and additions. Rendered timber frame on coursed sandstone rubble plinth with plastered and red brick infill; coursed sandstone rubble C19 addition; slate roofs. Hall range of 11 framed bays with projecting gabled cross-wing of 3 framed bays to north-west and 2-storey gabled porch to south-west; C19 kitchen wing at rear to north-east. 2 storeys. Framing: closely spaced uprights with middle rail and long straight tension braces. Hall range jettied on 3 sides, probably under-built in brick to south-west; cross-wing probably has under-built jetty to front too. Central brick ridge stack (lower part with section of triangular projection but top part rebuilt) and integral brick end stack to rear wing. South-west front: ground-floor C19 three-light wooden casement to right; 2-storey gabled porch off-centre to right has jettied first floor with moulded bressumer, first-floor C19 two-light wooden casement, and entrance with 6-panelled door within (lower 2 panels flush and top panels glazed); short catslide roof over staircase outshut to left of porch in angle of cross-wing with C19 two-light wooden landing window and small basement window; cross-wing to left with C19 two-light- wooden casement on each floor. First-floor C19 two-light wooden casement in right-hand gable end and to rear of cross-wing. Interior: ground- floor room to right has chamfered cross-beamed ceiling with ogee stops, chamfered dragon beams, and large plain joists; large open fireplace with early C19 surround and cast iron range; chamfered beams in cross- wing. It-has been suggested (V.C.H.) that this house was probably built for Richard Bagot shortly after 1623 when he purchased this part of the Williams estate. V.C.H., Vol. VIII, pp. 193-4 (Source - English Heritage).Heritage At Risk Register - Priority Category - A. Full details available from English Heritage.

Services
Mains electricity and telephone. Private water supply from a nearby source with access rights. Drainage by private septic tanks, one for each property.

Tenure
Freehold

Council Tax
Band C

Directions
Using the app ''what3words' type in: chitchat.stutter.procuresAlternatively, leave Shrewsbury via The Mount and follow Welshpool signposts onto Welshpool Road. At the A5 junction continue ahead onto the A458. Pass through Ford and Rowton and continue into Halfway House, pass through the village then turn left signposted Winnington, cross the railway line then pass a red painted barn on your left, shortly after turn left opposite a small Post Office box into into Hallmill Farmyard. Pass through the yard and cross the ford, follow the track to it's end passing a bungalow and some farm buildings until the last property is reached. This is the subject property. Please note the approach to this property can be rough especially in winter, a vehicle with less than normal ground clearance may be unsuitable.

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