FOR SALE by PRIVATE TREATY Pastureland and Arable Land with General Purpose Storage Barn Extending to Approx

Lot 2 Lot 1 Lot 2

Lot 1

FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY Pastureland and arable land with general purpose storage barn extending to approx. 54.34 acres available as a whole or in two lots at Frodesely, Shropshire

Pasture and arable land with general purpose storage barn extending to approximately 54.344 acres, available as a whole or in two lots at Frodesley, Shropshire GUIDE PRICE £540,000.00 AS A WHOLE LOT 1 £315,000.00 LOT 2 £225,000.00

INTRODUCTION Madeleys Chartered Surveyors are delighted to be instructed to sell by Private Treaty approximately 55.344 acres of productive arable land and amenity/grazing land situated south of the village of Frodesley.

The sale offers an opportunity to purchase a block of productive arable land with road frontage and the unique opportunity to purchase a block of picturesque pastureland with small spring fed pool, historic former quarry, general purpose agricultural barn all with elevated views across to Shrewsbury and the Shropshire Hills and overlooked by the 17th century Frodesley Lodge castle.

Historically, the land formed part of the Acton Burnell deer park, and remnants of the stone wall, dating from about 1750, can be found on the eastern and northern boundaries.

The property is available in two lots or as a whole.

SITUATION The property is situated approximately 0.6 miles to the south of Frodesley and approximately 5.7 miles to the south of Shrewsbury. The larger village of Dorrington lies just 2.4 miles to the west with Church Stretton approximately 5.9 miles to the south west. The property offers fantastic access to the Shropshire Hills AONB with the Lawley and Caer Caradoc being 1.8 miles and 4.43 to the south, respectivley.

DIRECTIONS From Shrewsbury take the A49 south. After leaving Bayston Hill, turn left for Condover and once you enter the village turn left at the village hall, following this road until you reach the crossroad. At the crossroad, continue through the village of Frodesley when the road will give way to an unadopted track and the land is located approximately ½ mile on the left with access being taken via a gate onto a gravelled track.

If travelling from the south of the County take the A49 north through Church Stretton. After Leebotwood, take the right hand turn signed posted Longnor. Continue along this road, travelling through Longnor village. On leaving the village at the crossroads turn left and continue for approximately 2 miles until coming into Frodesley and turn right through the village where you will meet an upadopted road and the land is located on the left-hand side.

THE LAND Lot 1 A productive block of level arable land comprising two parcels both bordered with mature hedgerow and boundary trees. An unadopted track runs along the entire western boundary with gated access currently taken

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via a gravelled track that runs along the southern boundary providing ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP Vacant possession will be granted upon completion, but if completion access to Lot 2. If Lot 1 is sold separately, it is proposed that a new The property is not entered into any agri-environment schemes but takes place prior to 15th September 2021, there will be a hold-over access track will be installed within lot 1 along the western boundary does fall within a number of Countryside Stewardship targeting and period to allow the tenant to harvest the current crop. through an additional existing gateway. scoring designations and so could lend itself to being entered into such a scheme. SERVICES The land is classified on the Natural England Land Classification maps as It is understood that no services are presently connected to the land being Grade 3 and is described as being slowly permeable, seasonally INGOING VALUATION but that services are available neaby. wet and slightly acidic but base-rich loamy and clayey soils. The property will be sold free of any ingoing valuation and no The whole of Lot 1 extends to 30.868 acres (12.491 hectares). allowance will be permitted to the purchaser for any dilapidations or TIMBER RIGHTS any other matter. All standing timber is included in the sale. Lot 2 A unique block of pasture and arable land offering the opportunity for VIEWING alternative amenity uses subject to the neccessery permissions. The Viewing is strictly by appointment only and must be accompanied by SPORTING RIGHTS pasture land sits within an elevated position and offers fantastic views of a member of the Madeleys team. Interested parties are asked to All sporting rights over the property are included in the sale. the surrounding countryside incuding the Long Mynd, the Lawley and note that the wooden footbridge crossing the southern tip of the Caer Caradoc as well as Shrewsbury in the distance. pool is currently in a state of disrepair and must not be used. RESTRICTIONS, EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF The land contains a general-purpose agricultural barn, a small-scale AREAS, PLANS AND SCHEDULES WAY quarry which the current owner has mined to create the access track and These are based on the most recent Ordnance Survey Promap series The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all restrictions, a small spring fed pool which attracts a variety of waterfoul including and also the Rural Land Register. The purchaser shall be deemed to wayleaves, easements and rights of way whether public or private and several species of geese, duck and dabchick. The agricultural building is have satisfied himself as to the boundaries of the property together disclosed or otherwise. of steel portal framed construction under corrugated sheet roof and walls. with its area. Any errors or mis- statements shall not entitle any The owner has also planted specimen parkland trees including holly, purchaser to annul the sale or receive any compensation thereof. There is an existing public right of way (bridleway) which crosses past western hemlock, spruce, walnut (which fruit) and most interestingly, of the land in Lot 2. Damascenes, which are a cross between damson and plum. VENDORS SOLICITORS CROPPING SCHEDULE Within the arable parcel is a bridleway than runs from east to west and Clarkes Solicitors connects with the wider bridleway network and offers an additional 7 Landau Court diversification opportunity subject to the necessary permissions. The Tan Bank Year Lot 1 Lot 2 arable parcel is fenced with a mature hedgerow along the northern, Wellington eastern and western boundaries. The grass parcel is also stock fenced. Telford TF1 1HE 2021 Winter Wheat Winter Wheat The land is also classified on the Natural England Land Classification maps as being Grade 3 and is described as being slowly permeable, GENERAL REMARKS & STIPULATIONS seasonally wet and slightly acidic but base-rich loamy and clayey soils. 2020 Winter Wheat Winter Wheat

The whole of Lot 2 extends to 23.476 acres (9.50 hectares). METHOD OF SALE The property is offered for sale by private Treaty as a whole or in two 2019 OSR OSR BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME lots. The Vendor and his agents reserve the right to sell the property as they see fit. If you would like to make an offer or discuss The land is registered and has been used to support claims for the Basic purchasing a different area, please contact Aidan Greenway MRICS Payment Scheme. The land is currently let out on a Farm Business of Madeleys Chartered Surveyors, 64 High Street, Much Wenlock, Tenancy and the tenant has claimed the Basic Payment Scheme and will TF13 76AE on 01952 727007. retain the 2021 payment in full.

The purchaser will indemnify the claimant against any losses to the 2021 POSSESSION Basic Payment Scheme payments which are due to the purchaser’s The property is currently let on a yearly periodic Farm Business failings to comply with the Scheme rules for the remainder of the scheme Tenancy with notice being served to formally bring it to an end on 15 year. September 2022. However, the tenant has agreed to vacate the property early after the 2021 harvest and a Deed of Surrender has been signed to end the Farm Business Tenancy on 15th September 2021.

Property Misdescriptions Act 1991: 1. Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good structural condition or otherwise nor that any of the services, appliances, equipment or facilities are in good working order. Interested parties should satisfy themselves of this prior to purchasing. 2. Any areas, measurements, aspects or distances referred to are given as a guide only and are not precise. If such details are fundamental to a purchase/tender, purchasers must rely on their own enquiries. 3. Descriptions of the property are used in good faith as an opinion and or as a statement of fact. Please make further enquiries to ensure that our description is likely to match any expectations you may have. 4. Where any references are made to planning permission or potential uses such information is given by Madeleys Chartered Surveyors in good faith. Interested parties should make their own enquiries into such matters prior to the purchase/let. 5. The photograph(s) depict only certain parts of the property. It should not be assumed that any contents/furniture/fixtures and fittings etc. photographed are included in the sale. It should not be assumed that the property remains as displayed in photograph(s). No assumptions should be made with regard to parts of the property that have not been photographed. 6. These particulars have been prepared in all good faith to give a fair overall view of the property. If any points are particularly relevant to your interest in the property, please ask for further information.