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High House Farm, Dodds Lane, Chorley

Land size
5.44 acres
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Substantial Grade II listed Farmhouse
  • Stables and Menage facilities
  • Agricultural Building
  • 5 acres
  • Situated on a quiet lane in Chorley
  • All enquiries to Ashbourne office

Description

An opportunity to acquire a Grade II listed attractive traditional farm house house in a sought after area of Chorley near Litchfield which has Land and buildings.

Summary - This is a delightful farm house situated in a well sought after area of Chorley near Lichfield and is accessed via a quite country lane.

This sale presents an opportunity to acquire a substantial house that would benefit from updating and provides for considerable spacious accommodation.

There is a useful stable block and a large modern agricultural building together with a manege and approximately 5.44 acres of pasture.

Location - The property is located on edge of Chorley in a peaceful yet convenient location not far from Lichfield and connections to major rail and road networks.

Ground Floor - From the Entrance Hall stairs lead to the first floor and to the front of the property is a Sitting Room with a window to the front of the house and a second Sitting Room also accessed off the Hall, both of gracious proportions.

From the Entrance Hall is a door to the rear of the house which contains a fitted Kitchen/Breakfast Room which again is a large spacious room and then door through to a Rear Entrance Hall, Utility Room with shower , wc and sink.

First Floor - On the first floor is two large double Bedrooms to the front of the house, both with original fireplaces and a family Bathroom with wc, basin and bath.

To the rear first floor is Bedroom Three which is an extremely large room which could perhaps be further divided together with a large En Suite Bathroom together with bath, corner bath, wc, basin and bidet.

From the main Landing there is a further staircase to Bedrooms Four and Five which are both large rooms with original fireplace and exposed beams. There is also a wc and hand basin access off the second floor landing.

Externally - The house has a lawned area to the front and sides and immediately to the rear is a red brick walled yard which then leads to an area of expansive parking and vehicle access to the buildings.
There is a brick under tiled roof double Garage with first floor loft over which would make a useful office. To the rear of the garage is a very good brick built under tile roof stables with water and electricity. There are three stables and a tack room.
To the rear of the yard is a 6 bay portal framed Agricultural Building (approx. 90’ x 40’ and 14’ to eaves) this is a substantial and useful building in good condition which would be
suitable for a variety of uses.
To the rear of the building is a menage which is currently used as a yard for parking but could easily be resurrected as it has all the necessary drainage in place.
The property benefits from road frontage to two lanes and in all extends to just over 5 acres with all the land being laid to pasture.

Services - Mains water, electricity and sewerage. Central heating is via an oil fired boiler with two accumulator tanks located in the Utility Room.

Tenure And Possession - The property is sold Freehold with vacant possession.

Sporting,Timber And Mineral Rights - It is understood that these are included in the sale as far as they exist.

Rights Of Way, Wayleaves And Easements: - The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, easements and wayleaves whether or not defined in these particulars.

Fixtures And Fittings - Only those fixtures and fittings referred to in the sale particulars are included in the purchase price. Bagshaws have not tested any equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and no guarantee is given that they are in good working order.

Local Planning Authority - Lichfield District Council—

Viewings - Strictly by appointment through the Ashbourne Office of Bagshaw's as sole agents on or e-mail: .

Council Tax Band - G

Epc - TBC

Method Of Sale - The property is for sale by private treaty.

Broadband Connectivity - It is understood that the property benefits from a satisfactory broadband service; however, due to the property's location, connection speeds may fluctuate. We recommend that prospective purchasers consult to obtain an estimated broadband speed for the area.

Mobile Network Coverage - The property is well-situated for mobile signal coverage and is expected to be served by a broad range of providers. Prospective purchasers are encouraged to consult the Ofcom website ( to obtain an estimate of the signal strength for this specific location.

Parking - Parking is currently on the Driveway.

Agents Notes - Bagshaws LLP have made every reasonable effort to ensure these details offer an accurate and fair description of the property. The particulars are produced in good faith, for guidance only and do not constitute or form an offer or part of the contract for sale. Bagshaws LLP and their employees are not authorised to give any warranties or representations in relation to the sale and give notice that all plans, measurements, distances, areas and any other details referred to are approximate and based on information available at the time of printing.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
G
Date Posted
2026-02-20

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 279 Homes with Land listings in West Midlands (5+ acres).

This Property£182,904 / acre
Homes with Land Average (5+ acres) £93,516 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
52 E
71 C

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Water
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Heating
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Broadband
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Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
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Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

48 Mbps

Superfast · available to 25% of premises

Suitable for

  • HD streaming
  • Video calls
  • Web & social

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Gentleshaw Primary Academy1.1 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    201
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Boney Hay Primary Academy1.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    220
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Fulfen Primary School1.2 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    409
    Type
    Community school
  • Highfields Primary Academy1.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    205
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Springhill Primary Academy1.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    211
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

Secondary

  • Chase Terrace Academy1.7 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,172
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Friary School2.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,255
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Erasmus Darwin Academy2.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,112
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Norton Canes High School3.1 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    400
    Type
    Community school
  • Brownhills Ormiston Academy3.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    778
    Type
    Academy converter

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Co-op Morley Road, Burntwood1.5 miles
Co-op Swan Corner Shopping Precinct Burntwood, Burntwood1.5 miles
Spar - Burntwood, Burntwood1.6 miles

GP surgery

Darwin Medical Practice1.6 miles

Pharmacy

N & J'S Chemist1.5 miles

Hospital

Friary Centre (St Michaels Hospital)3.7 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Lichfield City Rail Station3.5 miles

Nearest bus stop

Birch Terrace1.1 miles

Typical drive times

Cannock15 min · 6.5 miles
Burntwood6 min · 1.9 miles
Brownhills13 min · 4.9 miles
Lichfield (city)14 min · 4 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

A 1 in 100 to 1 in 1000 chance each yearMedium to low risk

Mapped within the area searched, not at the advertised map pin itself.

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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