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Guide Price£950,000

Slip Farm, Marchamley, Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Land size
5.05 acres
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3

Key Features

  • Equestrian Facilities
  • Family Home
  • Grade II Listed
  • Three Reception Rooms
  • Four Bedrooms
  • Separate Home Office
  • Solar Panels
  • Double Garage & Store
  • Set in 5.05 Acres (2.04 Ha)
  • Freehold

Description

Situation: Occupying an enviable edge of village position with far-reaching countryside views, this charming Grade II Listed residence represents a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial family home with exceptional lifestyle appeal. Rich in character and history, the property seamlessly combines the charm of period features with modern family living, set within approximately 5.05 acres (2.04 hectares) of gardens, paddocks and grounds.

The accommodation comprises three well-appointed reception rooms, one with french doors to the patio, a modern kitchen with a comprehensive range of units and integrated appliances, downstairs shower room, WC, pantry and a utility. Ample workspace and storage, together with space for informal dining, make it an ideal hub for family life and entertaining alike.
The first floor offers four well-proportioned bedrooms, each enjoying individual character and pleasant outlooks over the surrounding grounds and countryside beyond. The principal suite is serviced by its own en-suite bathroom, with the three further bedrooms served by a family bathroom, providing practical living arrangements for growing families or visiting guests.

A careful balance between historic charm and modern convenience has been successfully maintained, creating both elegance and functionality. The property presents a unique opportunity for those seeking a country lifestyle without sacrificing accessibility to village amenities, with its idyllic setting in a peaceful rural community, together with extensive grounds, outstanding equestrian facilities and fantastic local hacking routes.

Outside, a detached home office offers an ideal space for remote working, while a generous terrace complete with hot tub provides the perfect setting for relaxing and enjoying the surrounding rural views.

Equestrian enthusiasts will be particularly impressed by the extensive facilities, comprising seven stables, a 20m x 40m arena, paddocks and supporting outbuildings. Further benefits include a double garage, store, and the addition of solar panels, contributing towards improved energy efficiency.

Rarely available and offering an outstanding combination of character, countryside living and equestrian facilities, this superb freehold property presents a unique opportunity for those seeking a rural family home with excellent lifestyle credentials.

Services: Mains water and electricity. Oil fired heating, wood burner and open fires. Septic tank drainage.

Council Tax: Band: F

Postcode: SY4 5LE

Local Authority: Shropshire Council )

Mobile Signal: EE Y three Y O2 Y Vodafone Y

Broadband Speed: Our research has indicated that Standard Broadband is available at this property. Please conduct your own research to ensure the speeds meet your requirements.

Flood Risk: Rivers and Sea and Surface Water - Very Low Risk.

Fixtures and Fittings: Whilst all attempts have been made to accurately describe the property in regard to fixtures and fittings, a comprehensive list will be made available by the seller’s solicitors. Hot tub and blinds are advised to be included in the sale.

Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way: The property will be sold subject to and with the benefit of all wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether mentioned in these particulars or not.

Directions: From the Battlefield Roundabout in Shrewsbury, exit onto the A49 towards Whitchurch. Continue on the A49 for 8.6 miles, then turn right (signposted to Hodnet & Hawkstone Park Follies). Continue through the village of Weston for 2.2 miles and take a slight left. Continue throught the village of Marchamley and take a left at the end of the road. Slip Farm is found a short distance down the road on your right.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
TBC
Date Posted
2026-07-30

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 286 Homes with Land listings in West Midlands (5+ acres).

This Property£188,119 / acre
Homes with Land Average (5+ acres) £91,159 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Broadband
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Sewerage
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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

18 Mbps

Standard (10-30 Mbps)

Suitable for

  • Web & social
  • Music streaming
  • Standard video calls

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

  • Hodnet Primary School1.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    193
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Lower Heath CofE Primary School2.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    105
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Prees CofE Primary School3.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    194
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Moreton Say CofE Primary School3.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    111
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Buntingsdale Primary School and Nursery3.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    76
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • The Thomas Adams School5.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,214
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Grove School6 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    856
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Sir John Talbot's School7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    861
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Shrewsbury Academy11 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    817
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Corbet School11 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    691
    Type
    Academy converter

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

Little Waitrose Shell Ternhill, Ternhill3 miles
Co-op Wem Food, Wem5 miles
Sainsburys Market Drayton Shewsbury Road Local, Market Drayton5 miles

GP surgery

Hodnet Medical Practice1.5 miles

Pharmacy

Rowlands Pharmacy4.9 miles

Hospital

Market Drayton Cottage Hospital5.5 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 Station4.2 miles

Nearest bus stop

Marchamley Square577 metres

Typical drive times

Wem11 min · 7 miles
Newport25 min · 19 miles
Whitchurch14 min · 8.6 miles
Market Drayton16 min · 11 miles
Wrexham (city)39 min · 24 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 100 to 1 in 1000 chance each yearMedium to 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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