Longville, Much Wenlock, Shropshire, TF13
Offers in the region of £850,000 | 4 bedrooms | 11.0 acres

Larchwood Farm offers a unique opportunity to purchase an approximately 11 acre smallholding, with a substantial modern detached residence, requiring completion, fine-tuning and finishing touches, a range of traditional and modern farm building, (with potential for alternative uses, subject to the necessary planning consents), situated within the Shropshire Hills AONB, adjacent to the Wenlock Edge, presenting an accessible yet secluded rural location, far reaching views and huge potential for a diverse range of buyers. Ideal for agricultural, equestrian, lifestyle and environmental purposes. EPC 'D'.

Built in circa 1960s, constructed of brick and rendered walls under a pitched tiled roof, and originally a pig farm, Larchwood Farm is now providing a fabulous smallholding ideal for agricultural, equestrian and amenity purposes. The current owners have extended and upgraded the residence; however, it requires completion in terms of second fix electrics and plumbing, together with plastering and cosmetic decorations and touches. It provides a wonderful opportunity to design ones' dream home without having to undertake the entire overhaul and renovations, principally the ''hard work' has been done.

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It is situated in an accessible location to the road networks, whilst enjoying rural Shropshire, in a sheltered position between the Long Mynd and Stretton Hills, and the Wenlock Edge, on the northern edge of the Shropshire Hills AONB, enjoying open views, with access to open countryside and woodlands the property is ideally situated for those looking to enjoy the rural way of life.

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The property lies a stones' throw from the village of Longville in the Dale, which sits approximately halfway between Much Wenlock and Church Stretton. The village lies within the catchment areas for a range of primary and secondary schools with the added benefit of being on the bus route. Local villages of Cardington 2 miles; Church Stretton 7 miles; Much Wenlock 7 miles; Ludlow 13 miles.

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The rural hamlet of Longville in the Dale is near to the pretty village of Cardington, which lies at the foot of Caradoc and Lawley Hills, amongst the rolling hills of the South Shropshire countryside. Cardington boasts the oldest pub in Shropshire - The Royal Oak, mentioned in the Domesday Book. Its rural situation is ideal for sightseeing, with miles of country walks in all directions, not to mention the beautiful Shropshire Hills - a draw for walkers, riders and nature lovers alike! A wealth of birdlife (including buzzards, woodpeckers and ravens) has its home here. Severn Valley Steam Railway, Stokesay Castle, Shrewsbury, Ludlow and the Ironbridge Gorge, with its 10 museums, are each less than 15 miles away. The delightful market towns of Church Stretton (known as "Little Switzerland" by the Victorians) and Much Wenlock are both close by and offer a variety of shops, pubs and restaurants.

THE FARMHOUSE
The property is approached off the minor district council lane leading from Longville via a stone private driveway leading to the farmstead, and the accommodation comprises:

Utility Room
with concrete flooring, underfloor heating, space for washing machine and tumble dryer with worksurface space over. Doors to:

Shower Room
with tiled flooring, walk in in shower cubicle, WC, wash basin, fully tiled walls, and underfloor heating.

Cloakroom
with underfloor heating pipework and storage space.

Garden Room
with concrete flooring, underfloor heating, windows to front side and rear, two sets of double French doors to side and rear.

Kitchen / Breakfast Room
with concrete flooring, underfloor heating, French doors to rear, windows to rear, bespoke freestanding base units with Belfast sink. Doors to:

Pantry
with concrete flooring.

Entrance Hall
with concrete flooring and doors to:

Living Room
with tiled flooring, large bay window to front, inset woodburning stove, (no underfloor heating) and bi-folding doors to Garden Room.

Dining Room
with concrete flooring, underfloor heating, and large bay window to front.

Staircase ascending to First Floor


Landing
with timber flooring, picture window, open plan Study area with window to rear, and access to second floor. Doors to:

Bedroom One
with timber flooring and window to front.

Bedroom Two
with timber flooring, window to rear, and door to:

Dressing Room & Ensuite
with plumbing for a bath, shower, WC, and wash basin.

Bedroom Three
with timber flooring, window to front, and door to:

Dressing Room & Ensuite
with plumbing for a shower, WC, and wash basin.

Airing Cupboard


Family Bathroom
with timber flooring, window to rear and plumbing for a bath, shower, WC, and wash basin.

Second Floor


Master Bedroom Suite
with Velux balcony and windows, and door to:

Dressing Room & Ensuite
with plumbing for a double jacuzzi bath, WC, bidet, and double wash

Sauna
with plumbing in situ.

Bedroom 5
Above the Garden Room, there is potential for a fifth bedroom, if so desired, subject to the necessary consents and alterations. N.B. Building regulations have been signed off to date, however, the successful purchaser will need to continue and complete the works requires to get final approval.

Outside & Gardens
As well as the main residence, the formal gardens of the property are laid to garden and will require landscaping and levelling. This again provides a fantastic blank canvas for the new purchaser to create a garden as they wish. The garden is bound by timber pole and pig netting fencing with a strand of barbed wire. NB. There is a telegraph pole sited in the garden with two stays.

Carport
At present, the stone private driveway leads up to a concrete pad and single bay car parking area. The current owners did have planning for a swimming pool and gymnasium leading down the yard from this area, which has now lapsed. Alternative development would be available, subject to the necessary consents.

FARMBUILDING, OUTHOUSES AND STABLES
From the stone driveway a selection of farm buildings, outhouses and stables can be accessed before reaching the farmhouse, more particularly described as:

Pump House
A useful storage shed ancillary to the main residence, constructed from concrete block walls with box profile roof over housing the water pump for borehole.

General Storage Barn
Five bay steel portal framed open fronted barn with concrete block half height walls with corrugated iron over, and corrugated iron with hardcore flooring. The current owners have received consent to replace this building, which has now lapsed.

General Purpose Building
Four bay steel portal farm building with box profile sides and roof, four electric roller shutter doors to front, concrete flooring, power, and lighting. This is a very versatile building, which could be adapted to a multitude of uses.

Single Storey Barn
Four bay steel portal framed with concrete block walls, fibre cement roof, hardcore flooring, ramped access to rear, power, and lighting. This building lends itself to conversion, subject to the necessary consents.

Stable Barn
Six bay steel portal framed stable barn with half height concrete block walls with space boarding over, fibre cement roof. There are five stables and tack/feed room all with concrete block walls, concrete flooring, power, lighting, gated access to both sides, a pedestrian door and adjoining Muck Store.

THE LAND
The land lies principally to the north-west of the homestead and is mainly laid to permanent pasture. It lies within conveniently sized enclosures, suitable for livestock grazing equestrian purposes and machinery cultivations, extending in total to approximately 10.74 acres (4.347 hectares) in a ring fence. It offers a productive block of level permanent grassland. There are small areas of mature woodland along the boundaries providing shelter and biodiversity.

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The land is bound by mature hedgerows and stockproof fences boundaries with access via the private driveway. The land benefits from tanked and natural water supplies. The land has been currently used for grazing livestock with excellent stocking capabilities, as well for grass conversation practices in this renowned farming area of south Shropshire. The land leads itself to a variety of uses including agriculture, amenity, equestrian, tourism and offers future opportunities for investment in natural capital, carbon sequestration and biodiversity.

SPORTING & MINERAL RIGHTS
These are in hand and will pass with the sale of the freehold.

TIMBER
All standing timber is included in the sale.

BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME & ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
The land is not registered with the Rural Payments Agency, and there is no environmental or countryside stewardship agreements upon the land. It is situated in the non-SDA region of England.

SERVICES
The property connects to mains electricity, its own private water source via a bore hole found within the grounds and a private septic tank drainage. The property is connected to three-phrase electricity. Proposed oil-fired central heating with need finishing.

COUNCIL TAX
Band D

TENURE
We have been informed that the property is freehold. Vacant possession will be given on completion.

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
Those items mentioned in the sale particulars are included in the freehold sale. All other fixtures and fittings and furnishings are expressly excluded.

EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES AND RIGHTS OF WAY
The property is offered subject to, and with the benefit of, any rights-of-way both public and private, all wayleaves, easements and other rights whether or not specifically referred to.

TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING
The property is offered subject to any development plans, tree preservation orders, ancient orders, public rights-of-way, town planning schedules, or resolutions which may be or may come into force. The purchaser(s) will be deemed to have full knowledge of these and have satisfied themselves as to the effects such matters have on the property.

AUTHORITIES
Shropshire Council: 0345 678 9016 RPA: 03000 200 301

PLANS, AREAS AND SCHEDULES
These are based on Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. They have been checked and compiled by the vendor's agents and the purchaser(s) shall be deemed to have satisfied themselves as to the description of the property. Any error or misstatement shall not annul a sale or entitle any party to compensation in respect thereof.

BOUNDARIES, ROADS AND FENCES
The purchaser(s) shall be deemed to have full knowledge of the boundaries and neither the Vendor nor the Vendors agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries of ownership thereof.

DIRECTIONS
In Longville, turn left on the bend signposted Plaish. At the crossroads, proceed straight over, the property can be found on the left after approximately one mile.

HEALTH AND SAFETY
The agents advise all prospective purchasers when viewing the property to take due care.

VIEWING
Strictly by appointment through the selling agents.

ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING
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.