The Lighteach, Prees, Whitchurch, SY13 2DR Tel: 01743 450700 FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY

Guide Price: £850,000 Region for the freehold interest with vacant possession

Whitchurch 4 miles, 12 miles, Chester 26 miles, Manchester 58 miles (approximate distances)

A very rare opportunity to acquire a substantial farmhouse dating back to 1869 This distinctive development opportunity enjoys a large number of south and a range of traditional buildings with planning consent to create 9 facing windows, generous gardens and scope for more land if required. dwellings overall in a very peaceful but convenient rural location. The Barns The farmhouse (plus former cheese making area) requires full modernization Also considered to be dating from the 1860’s the U shaped range has extends to 606sqm and has full planning consent for conversion to 3 dwellings. significant architectural interest . They enjoy substantial timbers, attractive The attractive substantial barns extending to 909m2/9784ft2 have consent to brickwork, high ceilings and provide a range of unit sizes, Unit F: A former convert to 6 dwellings. poultiggery has consent for a small 2 bedroom unit. The site extends to approximately 2.86 acres. Further adjoining land can be The planning approvals and plans provide for; available by separate negotiation. (Approx Gross Internal Area) Description Gross Internal Area The Lighteach has been owned and occupied by the same family since around 3 1915. It occupies an elevated position /4 mile north west of the village of Prees. Ground Floor First Floor Total Several towns and cities are within an hours commute. The Farmhouse Barn A: 2 storey, 3 bedrooms 78m2 65m2 143m2/1539ft2 The substantial brick residence enjoys an elevated south facing position look- ing over its original garden and tennis court with vast amounts of natural light Barn B: 2 storey, 4 bedrooms 117m2 117m2 234m2/2519ft2 from generous sized windows and high ceilings. The house boasts spacious ac- commodation. Currently with 7 bedrooms, principally over two floors the ap- Barn C: 2 storey, 3 bedrooms 84m2 84m2 168m2/1808ft2 proved plans provide; Barn D: single storey, 3 bedrooms 167m2 - 167m2/1798ft2 UNIT 1: 2 storey house with 3 bedrooms extending to 227sqm/2443ft2

2 2 UNIT 2: mainly 2 storey, 4 bedrooms 179m /1926ft Barn E: single storey, 3 bedrooms 154m2 - 154m2/1658ft2 UNIT3: including the former cheese making area: 2 2 2 mainly single storey, 4 bedrooms 200m2/2152ft2 Barn F: single storey, 2 bedrooms 43m - 43m /463ft Total Gross Internal Area approximately 606m2/6521ft2 Total 909m2/9784ft2

Design Planning The plans have been prepared to make the best use of existing openings to Full planning consent was granted on the 14th February 2020 (Ref 19/04649/ maximise natural light. A range of unit sizes has been achieved. All of the units will FUL) for “subdivision of farmhouse into 2 dwellings, conversion of the attached enjoy a private garden area and parking space. former cheese making area into one dwelling. Creation of parking spaces and a Services bin store structure” (House units 1-3 on the sale plan). 3 phase electricity is currently connected to the site. We are advised connection for the whole site is in the southern end of Barn A. The nearest transformer is on land Consent Reference 19/03425/PMBPA approved on the 27th September 2019 in the vendors ownership. approved “change of use of agricultural buildings to residential use to create 3 units” under Permitted Development. These barns are D, E & F on the sale plan. The farmyard is currently served by mains water and a well. The vendors will continue to use the supply for their retained farm land. Severn Trent have indicated in writing a budget cost to the developer of £13,400 to connect 9 new Full consent 20/00686/FUL granted on the 26th May 2020 approved “conversion supplies to the site. The house currently has a septic tank. of traditional agricultural barns into 3 no dwellings along with installation of a The Purchasers shall be responsible for installing and connecting all services package treatment plant”. Barns A, B & C on the sale plan. that they require.

The consents are subject to various conditions. Rights of Way, Easements & Wayleaves None of the buildings are listed. They are not in a conservation area. The property will be sold subject to any wayleaves, public or private rights of way, There is no S106 agreement, no Affordable Housing Contribution and no easements and covenants and all outgoings whether mentioned in these details or Community Infrastructure Levy on any part of the site. not.

Minerals We understand mineral rights are included.

Council Tax We understand Lighteach farmhouse is in council tax band ‘E’.

Solicitors Hatchers, 1 Frankwell, Shrewsbury SY3 8JY. Tel: 01743 248545

Local Authority , Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Viewing By appointment with the sole Agents, Halls, Halls Holdings House, Bowmen Way, Battlefield, Shrewsbury SY4 3DR Tel: 01743 450700

Enquiries Shaun Jones Tel: 07989 941709 Email: [email protected] Plans, Consents and other relevant information are available by email.

Directions Take the A49 to Prees. In the centre by the crossroads proceed along Mill Street 3 then into Station Road, take the right turn into Lighteach Road, continue for /4 mile and the property is on the left. Sale Conditions 1. The area being marketed is edged blue on the attached plan. A small part of this area is not within the application sites (edged red) for the planning applications. 2. The Purchaser will be responsible for dismantling and removing all buildings marked as to be demolished on the plans. The Vendor intends to remove the roof of three buildings (hatched on the sale plan) before sale completion. 3. The Purchaser will be responsible for installing the boundary fences being a post and three rail fence around the site (1.5m above ground level for the top rail) and will thereafter maintain it. 4. The Vendors will continue to farm the adjoining land. 5. The Purchasers will need to satisfy themselves in relation to ground conditions, structural condition and related issues. 6. The Vendors are willing if necessary to grant a right of drainage for a drain for treated water to flow from the north west corner of the site to a ditch circa 50m away.

FOR SALE The Lighteach, Prees, Whitchurch, Shropshire

IMPORTANT NOTICE. Halls Holdings Ltd and any joint agents for themselves, and for the Vendor of the property whose Agents they are, give notice that: (i) These particulars are produced in good 01743 450 700 faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract (ii) No person in the employment of or any agent of or consultant to Halls Holdings has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property (iii) Measurements, Head office: Halls, Halls Holdings House, areas and distances are approximate, Floor plans and photographs are for guidance purposes only Bowmen way, Battlefield, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, (photographs are taken with a wide angled / zoom lenses) and dimensions shapes and precise locations may differ (iv) It must not be assumed that the property has all the required planning or SY4 3DR. building regulation consents. Halls Holdings Ltd, Bowmen Way, Battlefield, Shrewsbury, SY4 E: [email protected] 3DR. Registered in 06597073.

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