Whitemere, Ellesmere
- Land size
- 4.33 acres
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
Key Features
- Det 4 bed country property on the outskirts of Ellesmere
- Standing in grounds of 4.33 acres (1.75 ha) or thereabouts
- Range of useful outbuildings
- Requires full scheme of modernisation
- Close proximity to Whitemere & the sailing club with waterside frontage
- Council Tax Band 'F' EPC Rating 25|F
Description
A unique opportunity to purchase a detached country property with a range of useful outbuildings with development potential subject to necessary planning consents. Standing in gardens and grounds extending to 4.33 acres (1.75 ha) or thereabouts. Situated on the outskirts of the popular lakeside market town of Ellesmere. Close proximity and views over Whitemere one of nine Meres in the area which also has a sailing club. The property is in need of a full scheme of modernisation but has the potential to create an excellent country home.
Location
'Wood Lane Farmhouse' is situated in the area of Whitemere approximately 2 miles south of the popular market town of Ellesmere in the heart of what is known as the 'Shropshire Lakelands' due to its Meres. The property is within walking distance of Whitemere and the sailing club and also benefits from lovely waterside frontage of Whitemere.. Ellesmere, provides a comprehensive range of amenities, recreational facilities, larger stores and supermarkets. There are excellent primary and secondary schools in the town as well as the renowned Ellesmere College. The larger towns of Whitchurch, Oswestry, Shrewsbury as well as the city of Chester are all within easy commuting distance. There are easy road links to the motorway networks while the nearby market towns of Wem & Whitchurch provide train stations.
Partly Glazed Entrance Door
Entrance Hall
Quarry tile floor. Radiator, 'Satchwell' thermostat control switch.
Sitting/Dining Room
Open fireplace set on a tile hearth with tile surround and timber mantel. Picture rail and radiator.
Lounge
Dual aspect windows. Exposed ceiling beams & picture rail. Open fireplace set in brick type surround and mantle with raised hearth.
Main Hallway
Quarry tile floor, exposed timber ceiling beams, understairs store cupboard and radiator.
Breakfast Kitchen
Tiled floor, exposed timber ceiling beams, radiator. Range of matching wall and base units with worktop surface, stainless steel sink unit and drainer. Built-in electric double oven, four-ring electric hob with extractor hood above.
Lean-To Conservatory
Tile floor, wall lights, half glazed door and additional side door to outside.
Utility Area
Quarry tile floor. Belfast sink with tile splash back, radiator.
Shower Room
Quarry tile floor. Fully tiled shower cubicle with electric shower, low level flush wc, pedestal wash hand basin with tile splashback. Radiator.
Boiler Room
Spindle Staircase to First Floor Landing
Radiator.
Bedroom One
Dual aspect windows. Two radiators.
Bedroom Two
Dual aspect windows, built-in walk-in wardrobes with hanging rail and shelf, radiator.
Bedroom Three
Radiator.
Bedroom Four
Radiator.
Bathroom
Tile effect vinyl flooring. Matching suite comprising panel bath with shower attachment, low level flush wc, bidet, pedestal wash hand basin with tile splashback. Airing cupboard with lagged cylinder and slatted shelves.
Outside
The gardens to the property lie predominately to the rear and are mainly down to grass with numerous mature trees and shrubs in places further pasture land beyond with views over Whitemere.
Outbuildings
Useful range of outbuildings with potential for a variety of other usages (ie) granny annexe, holiday lets, offices. Subject to the necessary planning consents.
Workshop stairs to first floor
Stable
Stable
Tack Room/Former Garage
Rear Storage Building
Derelict Former Pig Sty
Plan
For Identification Purposes Only.
Tenure
We are informed that the property is freehold subject to vacant possession upon completion.
Services
We are informed that mains water and electricity are connected. A private septic tank drainage system is provided and the property is warmed via oil central heating.
Local Authority
Shropshire Council, Guildhall, Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury, SY3 8HQ
Tel:
Council Tax Band 'F' EPC Rating 25|F
Directions
From Ellesmere proceed out of the town along the A528 in the direction of Shrewsbury. After approximately 2 miles Wood Lane Farm will be identified on the right hand side by the agents for sale board.
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Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- F
- Date Posted
- 2026-05-12
Market Value Analysis
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Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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Rights & 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
- Parking Available
- 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
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
- Welshampton CofE Primary School1.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 71
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Ellesmere Primary School2.1 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 378
- Type
- Academy converter
- Cockshutt CofE Primary School and Nursery2.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 66
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Newtown CofE Primary School3.7 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 86
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Criftins CofE Primary School and Nursery3.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 96
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Lakelands Academy1.9 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 590
- Type
- Academy converter
- The Thomas Adams School6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,214
- Type
- Academy converter
- The Corbet School6.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 691
- Type
- Academy converter
- St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community)6.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 16
- Pupils
- 703
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- The Marches School8.6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,346
- 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
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
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Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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Flood Risk
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Surface water
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- 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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