Barn Conversion, Moreton Mill, Shawbury, Shrewsbury, SY4

Single storey agricultural building with Class Q planning consent,
0.35 acres with countryside views.

Description

Single storey block wall agricultural building with Class Q planning consent for the change of use to a single residential dwelling. Set in a third of an acre site with countryside views, the site benefits from an additional, 3-bay open fronted timber storage building, suitable as a hay barn or small equipment storage with potential for use as garaging or home office, subject to obtaining the necessary consents. Access is over a private drive and the building sits adjacent to an existing, gated residential barn conversion development. Direct access is available onto the public rights of way network with the local pub, at Stanton upon Hine Heath, less than a mile walk across the fields. The property is an ideal opportunity for self-builders or as a small-scale development project.

Location

Situated close to the village of Shawbury, and only a short distance off the A53 Shrewsbury to Newcastle under Lyme road, the property is ideally placed for access to local shops and services including primary school, medical centre, supermarket, fuel station, garage and several food outlets. RAF Shawbury is just over a mile away to the west, training helicopter aircrew for the Armed Forces. Shrewsbury and Telford are nearby, providing a diverse range of employment, retail and leisure opportunities as well as nationally renowned schools. Rail and motorway links are within a 20 minutes’ drive and Birmingham Airport is an hour and 15 minutes away by road or rail.

Planning consent

Prior Notification was granted on 4th March 2025 for the change of use and conversion of the agricultural building to a single residential unit ref: 25/00371/PMBPA. Details are available on Shropshire Council’s online planning register. The approval requires the development to be commenced and fully completed within 3 years of the date of the prior approval, in accordance with the General Permitted Development Order. Purchasers must satisfy themselves as to compliance with the approval and all relevant regulations.

Services

Any interested parties are expected to make their own enquiries to confirm the availability of services to the site. It is understood that mains electricity and water are available nearby together with standard broadband connection.

Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way

The property will be sold subject to and with the benefits of all wayleaves, easements and rights of way which may exist whether mentioned in these particulars or not. A public footpath passes adjacent to the western boundary.

VAT

All figures are quoted exclusive of VAT which may be payable at the prevailing rate.

Viewings

By prior appointment with the selling agents. Strictly no parking on the access drive or grass verges

Directions

From Shrewsbury, at the Battlefield island, head north-east on the A53 towards Newcastle under Lyme. Proceed through Shawbury and Edgbolton continue past the turning for Moreton Corbet and take the next left into Sowbath Farm drive. At the end of the straight, you will see a set of gates in front of you. The property will be found on the right hand side beyond the gates and identified by Berrys ‘For Sale’ Board. For Sat Nav use SY4 4ES. ///pixies.dads.carpentry