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£200,000Bagshaws, Ashbourne

Land off Searchlight Lane, Chebsey, Chebsey Stafford, ST21

Land size
11.28 acres

Key Features

  • Approximately 11.28 Acres of Pastureland
  • Benefits from Roadside Access and an Established Hardstanding
  • All Enquiries to Ashbourne

Description

An excellent opportunity to purchase approximately 11.28 acres of permanent pastureland, with mature hedgerows and secure stock proof fencing. The land benefits from roadside access of Searchlight Lane, a substantial mobile field shelter, 2 metal storage containers and an established hardstanding area.

Description
The land extends to approximately 11.28 acres of well-maintained pasture, enjoying stunning views across the Staffordshire countryside. Having been reseeded, it offers excellent grazing potential and is enclosed by established hedgerows and secure fencing. Access is provided via two gateways from Searchlight Lane.
The property also benefits from 490 m2 of hardstanding, two metal storage containers and a mobile field shelter (approximately 225.91m by 8.23m) with transparent plastic roof sheets and insulated side boards (to part) providing flexibility for a variety of agricultural, equestrian or recreational uses subject to any necessary planning consents.

Directions
From Stone, travel south on the A34 towards Stafford. After approximately 3 miles, filter right onto Whitgreave Lane, continuing straight into Great Bridgeford. Turn right onto Eccleshall Road, then take the next right onto Worston Lane. Continue for approximately 1.3 miles into Shallowford, before bearing left onto Searchlight Lane. Proceed for a further 0.6 miles, where the land will be found on the left-hand side, clearly identified by our For Sale board.

Services
The land has mains water supply with a separate meter. We are not aware of any other services connected.
Prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves as to the availability and suitability of any services.

Planning
There is planning consent for the gateway to the hardstanding area to be widened.
Planning consent: 21/34769/FUL.
There is no planning consent for the field shelter or the storage containers. Please enquire for more details.

Tenure and Possession
The land is sold freehold with vacant possession upon completion. No overage has been put in place by the current owner

Sporting and Timber Rights
It is understood that these are included in the sale as far as they exist.

Location
The land is situated in an attractive rural setting at Shallowford, Staffordshire, surrounded by open countryside. The plot is conveniently located approximately 3.5 miles away from the nearby market town of Eccleshall, as well as being approximately 5 miles from Stone and approximately 7 miles from Stafford.

Vendor Solicitor
Jim Hickey - Bowcock and Pursaill
54 St Edward Street, Leek, ST13 5DJ

Mobile Network Coverage
Owing to the land's location, mobile network coverage may be limited. Prospective purchasers are advised to consult the website of Ofcom (https://www.ofcom.org.uk) to obtain an estimate of the signal strength for this area.

Broadband Connectivity
Broadband connectivity is not presently available at the land. We recommend that prospective purchasers consult the website https://www.ofcom.org.uk to obtain an estimate of the broadband speed for this location.

Countryside Stewardship
The grassland (herbal ley) and hedges are managed in a Countryside Stewardship Scheme due to end on 31/12/2027. Please enquire for more details.

Method of Sale
The land is offered for sale by Private Treaty.

Local Authority
Stafford Borough Council
http://www.staffordbc.gov.uk

Viewings
Strictly by appointment through the Ashbourne Office of Bagshaws as sole agents on 01335 342201 or e-mail: ashbourne@bagshaws.com.

Rights of Way, Easements and Wayleaves
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether or not they are described in these particulars.

Agents Notes
Bagshaws LLP have made every reasonable effort to ensure these details offer an accurate and fair description of the property. The particulars are produced in good faith, for guidance only and do not constitute or form an offer or part of the contract for sale. Bagshaws LLP and their employees are not authorised to give any warranties or representations in relation to the sale and give notice that all plans, measurements, distances, areas and any other details referred to are approximate and based on information available at the time of printing.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
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Date Posted
2026-10-30

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 106 Farmland & Pasture listings in West Midlands (10+ acres).

This Property£17,730 / acre
Farmland & Pasture Average (10+ acres) £11,758 / acre
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Property Brochure

Seen the details? The full report adds the independent checks: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Water
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Heating
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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
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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 89% of premises

Suitable for

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

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Limited NoneO2 Good NoneThree Good NoneVodafone Good None

Predicted 4G and 5G signal; 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

  • Springfields First School2.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 9
    Pupils
    138
    Type
    Community school
  • Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary Academy2.4 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    287
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Cooper Perry Primary School2.8 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    206
    Type
    Community school
  • All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery3.1 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    72
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Manor Hill First School3.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 9
    Pupils
    260
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • Walton Priory Middle School3.1 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    9 to 13
    Pupils
    542
    Type
    Community school
  • Sir Graham Balfour High School3.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,003
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Christ Church Academy4.1 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
    Ages
    9 to 13
    Pupils
    540
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Alleyne's Academy4.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    13 to 18
    Pupils
    846
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Blessed William Howard Catholic School5.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    950
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic

* 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

Asda Stafford South Express Petrol, Stone1.8 miles
Co-op Eccleshall, Eccleshall2.1 miles
M&S Stafford M6 North Moto SF, Stone2.1 miles

GP surgery

Crown Surgery2.2 miles

Pharmacy

Eccleshall Pharmacy2.2 miles

Hospital

St George'S Hospital5.1 miles

Green space

Play Space891 metres

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

Norton Bridge Rail Station0.7 miles

Nearest bus stop

St Luke's Close945 metres

Typical drive times

Stone12 min · 5.2 miles
Newport22 min · 12 miles
Stafford18 min · 6.3 miles
Eccleshall8 min · 2.4 miles
Stoke-on-Trent (city)28 min · 15 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

Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Very low risk

Planning map: Flood Zone 1.

Surface water

High risk (1 in 30)

Not at the pin: mapped about 30 metres away.

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.

Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.

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