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Trench Bridge Farm, The Trench, Ellesmere

Land size
2.93 acres
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • DETACHED FAMILY HOUSE
  • APPROXIMATELY 2.93 ACRE PLOT
  • OUTBUILDING AND BARN
  • EDGE OF VILLAGE LOCATION
  • NO ONWARD CHAIN
  • EPC RATING D

Description

An attractive detached country home with lovely gardens, a versatile outbuilding and workshop with adjoining grazing land, located in a peaceful rural location within easy reach of the popular town of Ellesmere.

The house which does offer scope for modernisation, currently comprises, on the ground floor, a entrance hall, living room, kitchen/breakfast room, dining room, utility/boot Room, and shower room. To the first floor are three double bedrooms and family bathroom.

The gardens are an attractive feature of the property and comprise a lawned front garden together with an orchard garden to the rear, all flanked by a former railway cutting which is now a haven for wildlife, flora and fauna. The gardens are complimented by the pasture paddock which is ideal for the grazing of all kinds of livestock, if required, particularly horses.

Entrance - 1.21 x 1.38 (3'11" x 4'6") - A front entrance door with glazed side panel opening in to an enclosed hall.

Hallway - Spacious hallway, carpeted floor, wall and celling light, radiators, stairs to first floor and uPVC window to front. Door into;

Kitchen - 3.54 x 3.23 (11'7" x 10'7") - Fitted kitchen comprising wall and base units with work surfaces over. One and half bowl sink unit with mixer tap and drainer, an extensive range of roll topped onyx style work surfaces to either side with base units and cupboards and drawers below, an integrated four ring hob unit with fitted extractor hood over and drawers below, an integrated single oven and microwave above. Wall tiling, ceiling downlighters, tv aerial point, double panelled radiator, double glazed windows overlooking the front and rear gardens.

Dining Room - 3.58 x 3.47 (11'8" x 11'4") - Carpeted floor, radiators, ceiling light and uPVC windows to the front and side.

Living Room - 3.72 x 6.84 (12'2" x 22'5") - With attractive exposed ceiling timbers, spotlighting, a feature open brick fireplace with a raised slate hearth and wooden mantle over, raised display areas to either side with brick bases and timber mantle, TV aerial point, double panelled radiator, double glazed sliding patio doors opening out to the rear gardens and orchard, telephone extension point, and windows to front and rear elevations.

Utility - 2.81 x 2.05 (9'2" x 6'8") - Fitted with base units and work top over, a stainless steel single drainer sink unit with mixer tap and cupboards and drawers below, space and plumbing below for a washing machine. Oil fired boiler which heats the domestic hot water and central heating radiators with 'Honeywell' programmer to one side, double panelled radiator, strip lighting, inspection hatch to the roof space, partly glazed door to rear and double glazed window overlooking the rear gardens. Door into;

Shower Room - 0.80 x 2.09 (2'7" x 6'10") - Fitted with enclosed shower cubicle with a 'Triton' T80 shower unit and tiled surrounding walls, corner vanity hand basin, radiator, low flush WC, double glazed window to rear elevation and tiled flooring.

First Floor - With a fitted carpet as laid, a radiator, double glazed window to side elevation with lovely views over surrounding countryside and door in to a Linen Cupboard,

Bedroom One - 3.86 x 3.51 (12'7" x 11'6") - Double room with double glazed window to rear elevation overlooking the orchard, ceiling light and radiator. Door into;

Walk-in dressing room 12'8 x 9'7
With sloping ceilings and restricted head room on either side, ceiling light and radiator. This room is ideal for a variety of usages, such as an ensuite/office etc.

Bedroom Two - 3.58 x 3.46 (11'8" x 11'4") - Double room with window to the front and side elevations with beautiful views, ceiling light and radiator.

Bedroom Three - 3.54 x 3.25 (11'7" x 10'7") - Double room with window to the side elevation overlooking the garden, radiator and ceiling light.

Bathroom - 2.56 x 2.10 (8'4" x 6'10") - With a suite comprising a panelled bath with shower attachment and tiled surrounding, low flush WC, radiator, heated towel rail, inspection hatch to the roof space, bidet, pedestal hand basin with tiled splash back, mirror and shaving light and socket over, double glazed window to front elevation.

External -

Gardens - The gardens are an attractive feature of the property and briefly comprise a good sized shaped lawn to the front of the house flanked on two sides by high hedging and a rose border.
To the rear of the house is a good sized orchard in which there are apple, pear and damson trees again all flanked by floral borders.
There is a natural wooded area which was formerly the cutting for the old railway line, which provides a super natural area for wildlife.

Paddock - The grounds are a major feature of the property and include a small enclosed part concreted and part grassed compound to the rear of the stables which leads on to a former orchard which, in turn, leads on to the paddock which is down to permanent pasture, at present, contained within a single enclosure with separate vehicular access on to the council maintained roadway. The land is in an area noted for its heavy stocking capabilities and is ideal for the grazing of all kinds of livestock, if required, particularly horses. The property extends, in all, to over 2.5 acres, or thereabouts.

Outbuilding - 13.22 x 5.76 (43'4" x 18'10") - Principally of brick with timber upper elevations under a pitched corrugated roof being the former shippons now divided in to a good sized store rooms, tack room and stable with power and lighting.

Barn & Workshop - 54.1 (177'5") - The workshop has double doors opening from a hard standing with a water supply, and adjoining barn is open fronted.

Location - Trench Bridge Farm is situated in an attractive rural location in the heart of the noted North Shropshire countryside, yet only approximately 2.5 miles from the well known and popular North Shropshire Lakeland town of Ellesmere. Ellesmere has excellent local shopping, recreational and educational facilities and is, also, within easy motoring distance of the nearby centres of Oswestry (8 miles) and the county town of Shrewsbury (16 miles), both of which, have a more comprehensive range of amenities of all kinds. The well known village of Overton-On-Dee is also only 2.5 miles away which has excellent day to day amenities for a village of its size.

General Notes - TENURE
We understand the tenure is Freehold. We would recommend this is verified during pre-contract enquiries.

SERVICES
We are advised that mains electric and water services are connected. With oil fired central heating and septic tank. We understand the Broadband Download Speed is: Basic 3 Mbps & Superfast 900 Mbps. Mobile Service: Good Outdoor. We understand the Flood risk is: Very Low. We would recommend this is verified during pre-contract enquiries.

COUNCIL TAX BANDING
We understand the council tax band is F. We would recommend this is confirmed during pre-contact enquires.

SURVEYS
Roger Parry and Partners offer residential surveys via their surveying department. Please telephone and speak to one of our surveying team, to find out more.

REFERRAL SERVICES AND FEE DISCLAIMER
Roger Parry and Partners routinely refers vendors and purchasers to carefully selected local service companies, as we believe you may benefit from using their services. You are under no obligation to use the services of any of the recommended companies, though if you accept our recommendation the provider is expected to pay us a referral fee.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
E
Date Posted
2026-02-26

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,010 Homes with Land listings in West Midlands (1+ acres).

This Property£196,246 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £190,921 / 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
62 D
70 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

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Oil Heating
Broadband
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Sewerage
Septic Tank / Private

Rights & Restrictions

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

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
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Garden
Garden

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

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

900 Mbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.

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

  • Criftins CofE Primary School and Nursery1.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    96
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Ellesmere Primary School2.1 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    378
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Welshampton CofE Primary School3.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    71
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community)4.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 16
    Pupils
    703
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Whittington CofE (VA) Primary School5.9 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    239
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Lakelands Academy2.4 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    590
    Type
    Academy converter
  • St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community)4.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 16
    Pupils
    703
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • The Marches School8.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,346
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Bishop Heber High School9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,293
    Type
    Foundation school
  • The Thomas Adams School9.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,214
    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 Ellesmere, Ellesmere2.2 miles
Tesco Ellesmere Superstore, Ellesmere2.4 miles
Co-op Wrexham, Cross Lanes, Clywd5.5 miles

GP surgery

Churchmere Medical Group2.2 miles

Pharmacy

Ellesmere Pharmacy2.2 miles

Hospital

Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic & District Hospital6.2 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

Gobowen Rail Station6 miles

Nearest bus stop

Trench Farm0.7 miles

Typical drive times

Wem19 min · 12 miles
Y Waun18 min · 8.2 miles
Ellesmere5 min · 2.6 miles
Croesoswallt19 min · 10 miles
Wrexham (city)20 min · 10 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

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

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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