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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

Compared with 1,547 listings of all property types in West Midlands (1+ acres).

This Property£138,568 / acre
Regional Average (1+ acres) £83,108 / acre
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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

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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

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

  • 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

Tesco Ellesmere Superstore, Ellesmere1.7 miles
Co-op Ellesmere, Ellesmere1.8 miles
Co-op Wem Food, Wem6.4 miles

GP surgery

Churchmere Medical Group1.9 miles

Pharmacy

Ellesmere Pharmacy1.8 miles

Hospital

Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic & District Hospital7 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

Wem Rail Station6.5 miles

Nearest bus stop

Country Car Park0.9 miles

Typical drive times

Wem15 min · 9.5 miles
Ellesmere4 min · 2.3 miles
Whitchurch19 min · 12 miles
Croesoswallt19 min · 10 miles
Wrexham (city)28 min · 14 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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