Doddington, Hopton Wafers, Kidderminster

To be offered for sale by Public Auction, subject to prior sale, special conditions and reserve at The Salwey Arms, Woofferton, Ludlow SY8 4AL, Tuesday, 16th September 2025 at 6pm.

LOT 6 – Approximately 116 acres of common land subject to all rights and charges.
GUIDE PRICE - £60,000

NO UPWARD CHAIN
All enquiries to CRAVEN ARMS OFFICE with VIEWINGS STRICTLY VIA PRIOR APPOINTMENT ONLY.

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* 10% deposit payment by CHEQUE or BANKERS DRAFT ONLY in the Sale Room * No Buyers Premium * You MUST REGISTER to bid prior to the Auction

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SALE METHOD – Ni-San-Hi and associated land is to be sold by Public Auction, subject to prior sale, special conditions and reserve, on Tuesday 16th September 2025 at THE SALWEY ARMS, WOOFFERTON, LUDLOW, SY8 4AL at 6pm prompt. The sale is being handled by the Craven Arms office of McCartneys LLP on or

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The property, Ni-San-Hi, is a detached bungalow constructed of brick and tile. It offers potential for modernisation and features a spacious lawned garden. The bungalow includes two double bedrooms and a variety of outbuildings. Situated on approximately one acre of land, it also provides stunning, far-reaching views of the Malvern Hills and the surrounding landscape.

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Nestled in the picturesque rural village of Doddington, on the edge of Clee Hill, this property offers a tranquil retreat set back from the main road along a track off the common. The charming village provides convenient access to nearby towns, with Ludlow just 8.2 miles away, Cleobury Mortimer only 4.1 miles, and Kidderminster approximately 16 miles via the A4117. Doddington boasts essential amenities including a petrol station, garage, small village shop, as well as a village hall and church. A regular bus service connects Ludlow to Kidderminster, enhancing accessibility. The area is renowned for its scenic footpaths and bridleways along Clee Hill common, making it a popular destination for picnics, walking, and outdoor recreation.

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Additional services are available in the nearby village of Clee Hill, located approximately 1.9 miles away. Clee Hill offers a well-stocked village shop, a village hall, a public house, as well as a primary school and a rugby club. The closest hospital, train station, and supermarket are situated in Ludlow, approximately 8.2 miles from the property. Ludlow also features a variety of independent and high-street shops, along with numerous restaurants, providing convenient access to essential services and leisure options.

LOT 1 – ‘Ni-San-Hi’ Bungalow

Entrance Porch leading to: Double Bedroom Double Bedroom Bathroom Dining Room Kitchen Living room Loft Outside: There is a large lawned garden alongside parking, 2 stables and a steel portal frame and corrugated shed with a gated front.

SERVICES

Mains services connected to the property include water, electricity and private septic tank drainage. Oil fired central heating. The selling agents wish to remind prospective purchasers that the services, service installations, heating & electrical appliances have NOT been tested. For mobile phone coverage, Broadband and mobile signal - We recommend that all buyers visit the Ofcom checker for an indication on speed and/or supply.

LOT 2 – 6 – Associated Land

A unique opportunity to purchase productive upland pastureland in several lots situated in an elevated position overlooking the magnificent rolling Shropshire Hills and beyond. Ideal for agricultural, equestrian, amenity, recreational and environmental purposes, subject to the necessary consents and restrictions.

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The land is gently sloping to level, well fenced with natural water supplies. It has been currently used for grazing livestock and lends itself to having excellent stocking capabilities and lends itself to a variety of uses. It also offers future opportunities for investment in natural capital, carbon sequestration and biodiversity. All growing timber is included in the sale of the property.

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The land is located on the Clee Hill which is renowned for their breath-taking views and being a part of the Shropshire Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The land is not registered with the Rural Payments Agency. There are no agri-environmental schemes upon the land. The land is sold subject to any development plan, tree preservation order, town planning schedule, resolution or notice which may be or become to be in force, and subject to any road widening or improvement schemes, land charges and statutory provisions or bylaws without any obligation on the vendors to specify them.

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The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and neither the vendor nor the vendor's agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or ownership thereof. These are based on the OS Map and are for reference only. They have been checked and computed by the agents and the purchaser shall be deemed to have satisfied himself as to the description of the property and any error or misstatement shall not annul the sale, nor entitle either party to compensation. The plan is for the purposes of identification only.

LOT 2 – ‘Top Patch’

Approximately 0.5 acres of amenity land, with potential development opportunities, subject to the necessary consents. This lot is being offered for sale subject to an uplift clause stating that if within 25 years from the purchase date the buyer develops the land or obtains planning permission for such, 50% of any increase in value is payable to the current seller.

LOT 3 – ‘Jim’s Field and Marsh Down’

Approximately 7.82 acres of pastureland with a right of access via Gorst Farm and a timber pole and corrugated iron field shelter.

LOT 4 – ‘Hint’s Green Field’

Approximately a 0.92-acre paddock with access over the common.

LOT 5 – ‘Bottom Field’

Approximately 3.47 acres of pastureland with access over the common and a timber pole and corrugated iron field shelter.

LOT 6 - Common

Approximately 116 acres of common subject to all rights and charges.

TENURE

Freehold. We have not verified details of tenure. The Solicitor acting for any purchaser should be asked to confirm full details.

WAYLEAVES, EASEMENTS & RIGHTS OF WAY

The property is sold subject to, and with the benefit of, all easements and quasi-easements and rights of way, declared and undeclared and whether mentioned in these particulars or not. See Agents Note Two.

LOCAL AUTHORITY

Shropshire Council, The Guildhall Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury SY3 8HQ, .

SOLICITORS CONCERNED

Susan Morrissy, MFG Solicitors, 9 Corve Street, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1DE Tel:

AGENTS NOTE ONE

These particulars are prepared in good faith, but prospective purchasers should make their own detailed enquiries in respect of all Planning / Access / Services / Legal / Valuation /Survey matters, etc. We, as Agents, give no guarantee, or warranty, whatsoever.

AGENTS NOTE TWO

As is usual with auction sales the buyer will be responsible for reimbursing the seller for the cost of the searches. The vendor’s Solicitor has prepared an auction contract pack and prospective purchasers are advised to read this and consult their own independent advisor before bidding.

BUYERS PREMIUM

There is not one from us, therefore meaning that the purchase will be at purely face value and something which, these days, is extremely rare when compared with the vast majority of our competitors!

CONDITIONS OF SALE

The property will, unless previously withdrawn, be sold subject to Specific and General Conditions of Sale which have been settled by the Vendors Solicitors. These Conditions may be inspected during the 5 days inclusive and exclusive of the day of Sale. The Conditions may also be inspected in the Sale Room at the time of Sale but WILL NOT then be read. The Purchaser shall be deemed to have notice of such Conditions and all the terms thereof and shall bid on these terms whether he shall have inspected the Conditions or not.

CURRENT COUNCIL TAX BAND

Ni-San-Hi – D

FIXTURES & FITTINGS

Any fixtures and fittings not mentioned in these Sale Particulars are excluded from the sale. Certain fixtures and fittings may be available by separate negotiation with the vendors

VIEWING

By appointment through selling agents – McCartneys LLP: Opening Hours: Mon–Fri: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

DIRECTIONS

From our Craven Arms office head south down the A49 for 8 miles until you reach the rocks green roundabout with Sainsburys on your left, take the first exit. Stay on the A4117 for 6.3 miles until you reach the village of Doddington, before the cattle grid take the lane on your right, at the first fork take the left-hand track and follow it down to the end, where the bungalow can be found down on your right-hand side.