- Land size
- 5.75 acres
Key Features
- Approximately 5.75 acres (2.33 hectares)
- Permanent grassland, suitable for grazing
- Agricultural, equestrian or diversified uses
- Roadside access
- Private location, close to the A49
- For sale by Private Treaty
Description
Approximately 5.75 acres (2.33 ha) of productive and versatile grassland located in a private position near the village of Dorrington, in close proximity to the A49. For sale by Private Treaty.
Location And Situation - The land is located a short distance from the village of Dorrington, beside a council-maintained road which links directly to the A49.
The nearest town of Church Stretton lies approximately 7.8 miles away, whilst the county town of Shrewsbury is just 10.3 miles away, both of which have a wide range of services, including shops, schools, public houses and public transport links.
Description - **INITIAL OFFERS INVITED BY TUESDAY 7TH JULY AT 12 NOON**
The land extends to approximately 5.75 acres (2.33 hectares) of gently undulating pastureland, which is located beside the Shrewsbury/Hereford mainline railway. Historically used for grazing purposes, the land is in good condition and has potential for agricultural and equestrian uses, or diversified uses (subject to planning consent if required). It has good access via a single gateway off the council-maintained Gonsal Cross Road to the A49 trunk road.
The land is bounded to the west by the railway line, with the boundary constituting metal railway fencing, and to the east by a tributary of the Cound Brook.
The land is classified as Grade 3 according to the Provisional Agricultural Land Classification.
Services - We understand the land does not benefit from any mains services. Prospective buyers should verify the availability of services themselves.
Environmental Stewardship - We understand that the land is not currently subject to any environmental stewardship or grant schemes.
Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (Nvz) - The land is not located within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone.
Local Authority - Shropshire Council, Guildhall, Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8HQ
Viewing - Viewings can be carried out at any time during daylight hours, with a set of these particulars in hand.
Rights Of Way, Wayleaves And Easements - The property will be sold subject to any wayleaves, public or private rights of way, easements and covenants and all outgoings whether mentioned in these sales particulars or not.
Boundaries, Fences And Roads - The Purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of the boundaries and neither the Vendors nor their Agents will be responsible for defining any ownership of boundaries, hedges or fences. They will however provide whatever assistance they can to ascertain the ownership of the same.
Planning - The property will be sold subject to any development plan, tree preservation order, town planning schedule, resolution or notice which may be or come to be in force, subject to any road or widening or improvement schemes, land charges and statutory or provisional by-laws, without any obligation on the Vendors to specify them.
Sporting And Timber Rights - Insofar as we are aware, the sporting and timber rights are included with the purchase, though the purchaser is advised to verify this for themselves.
Mines And Mineral Rights - The mines and mineral rights are not included in the sale, having been previously excepted, though the purchaser is advised to verify this for themselves.
Tenure - We understand the land is of freehold tenure and vacant possession will be given upon completion.
Method Of Sale - **INITIAL OFFERS INVITED BY TUESDAY 7TH JULY AT 12 NOON**
The land is for sale by Private Treaty.
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.
Agents - Kate Oakes BSc (Hons) MRICS FAAV - k.
Louise Preece BSc (Hons) MRICS FAAV -
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Property details
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- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-06-18
Market Value Analysis
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Connectivity
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Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 Gbps
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Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
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Nearest Schools
Primary
- St Edward's CofE Primary School0.9 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 31
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Church of England
- Condover CofE Primary School1.6 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 129
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Longnor CofE Primary School2.5 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 116
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Longden CofE Primary School2.6 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 140
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School2.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 472
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Meole Brace School4 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,316
- Type
- Academy converter
- The Priory School4.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 852
- Type
- Academy converter
- Mary Webb School and Science College4.6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 632
- Type
- Academy converter
- Belvidere School5.7 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 830
- Type
- Academy converter
- Church Stretton School6.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 539
- 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.
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Getting Around
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Halls Estate Agents, Property Auctions & Rural Sales
Halls Holdings House Bowmen Way Battlefield Shrewsbury SY4 3DR
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