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Rack Lane, Whixall.

Land size
2.85 acres
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Detached Four-Bedroom Home (Agriculturally-Tied)
  • Over 2,100 sq ft
  • Set in approx. 2.85ac
  • Three Productive Chicken Sheds and other Outbuildings
  • Established Income

Description

An attractive four-bedroom detached agriculturally tied family home boasting over 2,100 sq ft of generously proportioned living accommodation, along well maintained gardens and land which extend to circa 2.85ac and feature a detached double garage and three substantial chicken sheds which produce an established income; peacefully situated within the rural village of Whixall.

Description - Halls are delighted with instructions to offer Oakwell House in Whixall for sale by private treaty.

Oakwell House is an agriculturally-tied four-bedroom detached family home providing over 2,100 sq ft of well presented and generously proportioned living accommodation.

The property is complemented by land and gardens which extend, in all, to around 2.85ac, these including ample parking, a detached double garage, and attractively maintained gardens. Notably, the property is further accompanied by three chicken sheds which are presently producing a significant income; thus offering scope for a continuation of the business or, potentially, for conversion (STPP).

Situation - The property occupies a delightfully peaceful position within the rural village of Whixall, which offers immediate access to a network of quiet county lanes, public footpaths, and bridleways, as well Whixall Moss and the surrounding canal network, making it ideal for those with rambling, cycling, or equestrian interests. Despite its rural setting, the property retains a convenient proximity to the lakeland town of Ellesmere and the market town of Wem, which provide a respectable range of day to day amenities, with the larger town of Whitchurch located around 7 miles to the north. The county centres of Wrexham and Shrewsbury lie to the north and south respectively and offer a comprehensive suite of facilities to include transport links and cultural attractions.

Schooling - The property is conveniently situated for access to a number of well regarded state and private schools, including Whixall C of E Primary, Newtown C of E Primary (outstanding), Welshampton C of E Primary, The Thomas Adams School, Lakelands Academy, Ellesmere College, Moreton Hall, Oswestry School, Packwood Haugh, and Adcote School for Girls.

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Directions - Leave Ellesmere via the A495 and proceed to the village of Welshampton, taking a right hand turn just after the Sun Inn in the direction of Wem. After around 2 miles, in the village of Northwood, turn left and continue for a further 2.4 miles, where the property will be positioned on the right.

The Property - The ground floor plays host to a range of versatile Reception Rooms presently utilised as a Sitting Room with bay-window onto the front, Dining Room, and Study/Boot Room, these centred around a spacious and well appointed Kitchen/Dining Room with patio doors which lead out to a spacious Garden Room with views across the gardens. The ground floor accommodation is completed by a useful Utility Room accessed via the Kitchen and a Cloakroom inset within the Entrance Hall.

Stairs rise from the Entrance Hall to a first floor landing with recessed storage cupboard, from where access is provided into four well-proportioned Bedrooms ideally suited to the needs of contemporary family living.

Bedrooms One and Two boast integrated storage whilst Bedroom One further benefits from an adjoining En-Suite, with the remaining Bedrooms served by a Family Bathroom.

Gardens - The property is accessed via a gated entrance which leads on to a sweeping driveway culminating at parking situated before a detached double garage. The gardens have been attractively landscaped to now feature expanses of lawn interspersed with mature trees and established planting, alongside patio and seating areas.

Land & Buildings - Contained within the south-eastern element of the plot, and accessed via a dedicated road entrance, are three substantial chicken sheds and an associated store/workshop.

Shed One: approx. 10,000 sq ft

Shed Two: approx. 10,000 sq ft

Shed Three: Approx. 4,500 sq ft

Workshop/Store: approx. 750 sq ft

The sheds are presently utilised in conjunction with the vendors' broiler business and provide a provable and justified income stream which could be continued or increased by a purchaser.

For those looking for alternative usages, the building could readily serve a variety of interests and may offer potential for conversion (STPP).

The Sheds have been fitted with a bank of PV panels and are served by a useful Workshop/Store.

N.B. - Accounts substantiating the business earnings can be provided upon request.

Services - We understand that the property has the benefit of mains water and electric. Drainage is provided to a private system. The sheds host an array of PV panels.

Tenure - The property is said to be of Freehold tenure. Vacant possession will be granted upon completion.

Local Authority - Shropshire Council, The Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire.

Council Tax - The property is shown as being within council tax band 'F' on the local authority register.

Anti-Money Laundering (Aml) Checks - We are legally obligated to undertake anti-money laundering checks on all property purchasers. Whilst we are responsible for ensuring that these checks, and any ongoing monitoring, are conducted properly; the initial checks will be handled on our behalf by a specialist company, Movebutler, who will reach out to you once your offer has been accepted.

The charge for these checks is £30 (including VAT) per purchaser, which covers the necessary data collection and any manual checks or monitoring that may be required. This cost must be paid in advance, directly to Movebutler, before a memorandum of sale can be issued, and is non-refundable. We thank you for your cooperation.

Viewings - By appointment through Halls, The Square, Ellesmere, Shropshire, SY12 0AW. TEL: .

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
F
Date Posted
2026-06-12

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,044 Homes with Land listings in West Midlands (1+ acres).

This Property£250,877 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £184,068 / 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
61 D
68 D

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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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
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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

60 Mbps

Superfast

Suitable for

  • HD streaming
  • Video calls
  • Web & social

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

  • Whixall CofE Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    152
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Newtown CofE Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    86
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • St Peter's CofE Primary School3.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    404
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Tilstock CofE Primary and Nursery3.7 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    123
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Prees CofE Primary School3.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    194
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • The Thomas Adams School3.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,214
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Sir John Talbot's School4.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    861
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Lakelands Academy6.3 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    590
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Bishop Heber High School8.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,293
    Type
    Foundation school
  • The Corbet School8.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    691
    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 Wem Food, Wem3.7 miles
Asda Wrexham Road Express Petrol, Whitchurch, Shropshire4.7 miles
Aldi Wrexham Road Whitchurch, Whitchurch, Shropshire4.8 miles

GP surgery

Wem And Prees Medical Practice3.4 miles

Pharmacy

Rowlands Pharmacy3.4 miles

Hospital

Whitchurch Hospital5.6 miles

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

Nearest station

Prees Rail Station2.6 miles

Nearest bus stop

Moss Lane Jct518 metres

Typical drive times

Wem9 min · 5.3 miles
Ellesmere16 min · 7.8 miles
Whitchurch16 min · 7.8 miles
Market Drayton24 min · 15 miles
Wrexham (city)38 min · 19 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 30 or greater chance each yearHigher risk

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

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

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