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Guide Price£1,375,000

Wild Cherry Farm, Elton, Ludlow, Herefordshire

Land size
4.61 acres
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
5

Key Features

  • Stunning Countryside Views & Sought-After Location
  • Set in Approximately 4.61 Acres (1.87 Ha)
  • High Specification
  • Open Plan Kitchen / Dining / Living Room / Entertaining Space
  • Five Reception Rooms
  • Four Double Bedrooms with Two En-Suites
  • Steel Framed Outbuilding 36.90 sqm with Potential for Multiple Uses
  • Landscaped Gardens with Lake and Paddock
  • EPC: D
  • Freehold

Description

Situation: Wild Cherry Farm is a truly remarkable residence, seamlessly blending historic character with contemporary design to create an impeccably finished country home. Set in approximately 4.61 acres of immaculate gardens and grounds, this property enjoys a privileged position with breathtaking views across rolling countryside toward Mortimer Forest, offering a real sense of rural tranquillity.

Upon entry, the timber-framed hall welcomes with an impressive staircase and sets the tone for the home’s abundant character. Throughout, charming features such as exposed timber beams and quality joinery are perfectly balanced with state-of-the-art finishes and high-tech comforts.

The heart of this home is a magnificent open-plan kitchen and reception room which is a spectacular space for family life and entertaining. Flooded with natural light throughout, with generous windows and French doors, to appreciate the garden views and direct access to the outdoors. The bespoke kitchen is equipped with sleek wall and base units, premium integrated appliances including a Siemens oven, steam
oven, and warming drawer, and the option of a Falcon range cooker by separate negotiation. A cleverly concealed door reveals a useful pantry and separate utility room, enhancing the home’s practical appeal.

Further ground floor accommodation includes a welcoming sitting room with an impressive Jotul wood burning stove set within an exposed brick fireplace, while French doors open out onto an inviting terrace area. With a range of practical spaces to appreciate, including a generous boot room, shower room, additional laundry area, well-appointed gym and a ground floor study with plumbing.

The principal bedroom suite is accessed via a secondary hallway, creating a sense of privacy and exclusivity. This elegant room offers spectacular garden views, a walk-in dressing room area with extensive storage, a luxury en-suite shower room, and a delightful freestanding bath.

Upstairs, three further double bedrooms provide flexible family accommodation, including one with an en-suite shower room, and modern newly fitted family bathroom including a copper bath with his and hers sink. Finally the thoughtfully designed drawing room, with a vaulted ceiling, is a versatile space ideal for entertaining or relaxation.

Wild Cherry Farm’s beautifully landscaped gardens have been crafted for enjoyment and serenity, featuring sweeping lawns, mature trees, well-stocked herbaceous borders and a pretty rose garden. The grounds extend to a charming lake framed by lush greenery. An impressive kitchen garden is well provided with vegetable beds, a polytunnel and garden sheds.

Beyond the gardens lies a secure paddock, ideal for equestrian or hobby-farming pursuits, while a substantial steel-framed outbuilding offers approximately 3,884 sq ft of versatile space, thoughtfully segmented into various areas. These include a hobby room with electric and underfloor heating, a large barn with exceptional storage and garaging facilities, and a purpose-designed dog grooming suite complete with shower and drying area.

A private drive gently leads to ample parking, ensuring privacy and security.

Situated in a desirable rural position, Wild Cherry Farm offers seclusion without isolation. The market towns of Ludlow and Leominster are easily accessed, renowned for their historic charm, excellent independent shops, vibrant weekly markets and gastronomic delights, including Ludlow’s famous food festivals, cultural events and beautiful riverside walks. Mortimer Forest, nearby, provides extensive tracks for walking, cycling, and riding, creating the perfect environment for lovers of the outdoors. Excellent schools, both state and independent, are within easy reach, along with convenient transport links to Hereford, Shrewsbury, and wider road / rail connections.

This extraordinary home perfectly encapsulates the balance of refined country living, contemporary luxury and convenience to local amenities.

Services: Private water. Mains electricity. Private drainage, newly fitted. LPG central heating and under floor heating.

Council Tax: Band G

Postcode: SY8 2HQ

Local Authority: Herefordshire Council

Mobile Signal:
EE Y
Vodafone Y
O2 Y (Limited)
Three Y

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

Flood Risk: Surface Water, Rivers and the Sea: 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.

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.

Please note: There will be an overage clause on any future development.

Directions: From Ludlow town centre, turn left onto Whitcliff Road then stay on this road heading towards Elton for approximately 4.5 miles. Once you arrive
in Elton, the property can be found on the right hand side indicated with a Balfours for sale board.

What3Words: smelter.cool.processorAcreage: 4.61

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
TBC
Date Posted
2026-08-08

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 998 Homes with Land listings in West Midlands (1+ acres).

This Property£298,265 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £190,335 / 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
55 D
66 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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Water
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Broadband
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Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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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
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

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre · available to 44% of premises

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

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

  • Wigmore Primary School2.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    169
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Orleton CofE Primary School3.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    175
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Leintwardine Endowed CE Primary School3.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    75
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Bishop Hooper Church of England Primary School4.2 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    121
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • St Laurence CofE Primary School4.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    237
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Wigmore School2.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    467
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Ludlow Church of England School4.4 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    626
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Earl Mortimer College8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    502
    Type
    Community school
  • Tenbury High Ormiston Academy8.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    453
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Weobley High School13 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    533
    Type
    Community school

* 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

Spar - Griffiths Garage, Leintwardine3.8 miles
Spar - Ludlow, Ludlow4.2 miles
Asda Woofferton Wharf Express Petrol, Brimfield4.2 miles

GP surgery

Ludlow - Portcullis4.4 miles

Pharmacy

Boots4.3 miles

Hospital

Ludlow Hospital4.6 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

Ludlow Rail Station4.5 miles

Nearest bus stop

Church152 metres

Typical drive times

Ludlow8 min · 5.3 miles
Craven Arms20 min · 13 miles
Tenbury Wells20 min · 14 miles
Tref-y-Clawdd21 min · 13 miles
Hereford (city)40 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 30 or greater chance each yearHigher 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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