- 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.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- Ask Agent
- Date Posted
- 2026-10-30
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 106 Farmland & Pasture listings in West Midlands (10+ acres).
Property Brochure
Seen the details? The full report adds the independent checks: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground.
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- Ask Agent
- Water
- Ask Agent
- Heating
- Ask Agent
- Broadband
- Ask Agent
- Sewerage
- Ask Agent
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
- Ask Agent
- Private Rights of Way
- Ask Agent
- Listed Property
- Ask Agent
- Restrictions
- Ask Agent
Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
- Ask Agent
- Parking
- Ask Agent
- Garden
- Ask Agent
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
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
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
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
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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
Planning map: Flood Zone 1.
Surface water
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.
LandSale full disclaimer
Marketing information only - not formal particulars. The details on this website are provided for general guidance and do not constitute an offer or contract. Neither LandSale nor the advertising estate/land agent accepts responsibility for any inaccuracy.
1. Source of information
- Listing content: Core description, asking price, tenure, measurements, photographs and planning history originate from the marketing materials of the advertising estate or land agent. LandSale does not author this content and cannot guarantee its accuracy.
- Automated tags & categorisation: Property type, land-use class, acreage bands and similar labels may be applied by machine-learning models. They are intended as a helpful guide only and may not reflect the property's legal status or permitted use.
- Third-party & enriched data layers: Maps, boundary outlines, planning designations, soil reports, broadband coverage and other environmental or location-based insights are licensed from external suppliers. Such data are supplied “as is", may be incomplete or out of date and are subject to change without notice.
2. Verification required
Prospective purchasers must verify critical matters, including but not limited to planning permission, title boundaries, public rights of way, environmental constraints, acreage, services, access and VAT status, through their own inspections, specialist surveys, legal advisers and the selling agent before relying on the information or entering into any contract.
3. No warranty or liability
LandSale gives no warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness or fitness for any particular purpose of the information displayed. LandSale shall not be liable for any loss, damage, cost or expense arising directly or indirectly from any use of or reliance on such information, save where liability may not be excluded by law.
4. Updates & feedback
If you believe any detail on this listing is inaccurate, please let us know. We will investigate and, where appropriate, update the listing or notify the agent.
© LandSale | Version 1.3 - August 2026










