All Stretton, Church Stretton, Shropshire

An exciting opportunity to acquire productive upland pasture situated within the stunning surroundings of the Shropshire Hills AONB and Long Mynd SSSI, amounting to approximately 8.69 acres (3.52 hectares) of exclusive grazing ideal for livestock and equestrian use, whilst offering amenity, lifestyle and environmental purposes. Benefiting from panoramic views across the surrounding unspoilt Shropshire landscape, small open-fronted shelter, natural water supplies, and simply an idyllic retreat for any to relish, whilst being accessible to the neighbouring popular market town of Church Stretton and its amenities. Development & Diversification Opportunities (subject to the necessary consents).

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The land is situated in a secluded corner of the upland area of All Stretton, amidst the renowned and stunning area of common land within the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (ANOB), having direct access to 20 square miles of National Trust owned land known as the Long Mynd with valleys and moorland offering a haven for walkers, horse riders and country lovers generally. It presents an ideal refuge for sheep, horses or humans alike, who are wishing to invest in ‘country life’, whilst having the potential of diversification opportunities, if desired.

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The land is laid to permanent pasture, in one enclosure, having a small coppice on the southern boundary, natural water supplies, and an open fronted corrugated iron field shelter, extending in total to approximately 8.67 acres (3.51 hectares) in a ring fence, as shown delineated red on the attached plan. It offers a productive block of sloping unimproved permanent grassland bound by stock fencing and trees providing shelter and biodiversity.

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The land benefits from good, gated access off Castle Hill Road, with stunning 360-degree views of the surrounding area with sites of The Wrekin and the Lawley. The land has been currently used for grazing livestock and horses, having potential for other uses, but could offer future opportunities for investment in natural capital, carbon sequestration and biodiversity.

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Set amidst the stunning common land just off the A49, Ludlow to Shrewsbury thoroughfare, approximately 9.4 miles from Craven Arms and 14 miles from Bishops Castle, with the county town of Shrewsbury approximately 13 miles north. Shropshire lies between the Welsh border and the West Midlands and is equally well placed for visits to the Welsh coast or Birmingham and beyond.

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All Stretton is a delightful and convenient village, which dates to the early 16th century. The scenic market town of Church Stretton often referred to as Little Switzerland is ideally placed midway between the county town of Shrewsbury and the renowned historic town of Ludlow. The town offers a comprehensive range of everyday and specialist shops with a full range of facilities. There is a mainline railway station with connections to London and a dual carriageway link at Shrewsbury to the national motorway system.

SPORTING & MINERAL RIGHTS

These are in hand and will pass with the sale of the freehold.

TIMBER

All sanding timber is included in the sale.

RURAL PAYMENT AGENCY & POLICY

The land is registered with the Rural Payments Agency. The land is not entered into any Environmental or Countryside Stewardship agreements.

TENURE

We have been informed that the property is freehold, with vacant possession given on completion.

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS

Those items mentioned in the sale particulars are included in the freehold sale. All other fixtures and fittings and furnishings are expressly excluded.

EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES AND RIGHTS OF WAY

The property is offered subject to, and with the benefit of, any rights-of-way both public and private, all wayleaves, easements and other rights whether or not specifically referred to.

AUTHORITIES

Shropshire Council: RPA:

UPLIFT CLAUSE

The land is being offered for sale subject to an uplift clause (excluding agricultural and equestrian) stating that if within 25 years from the purchase date the buyer develops the land or obtains planning permission for such, 25% of any increase in value is payable to the current seller.

SOLICITORS

METHOD OF SALE

The property is offered for sale as a whole, by Informal Tender (unless previously sold). The tender forms will be available from the Vendor’s agents Tenders close Thursday 12th June 2025 at 12 noon. Tenders are to be delivered to; McCartneys LLP, Corvedale Road, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 9NE marked “Tender – Land at Lady Lye, Castle Hill”. The Vendor reserves the right not to accept the highest, or indeed, any offer. The Vendor reserves the right to accept offers prior to the tender date.

TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING

The property is offered subject to any development plans, tree preservation orders, ancient orders, public rights-of-way, town planning schedules, or resolutions which may be or may come into force. The purchaser(s) will be deemed to have full knowledge of these and have satisfied themselves as to the effects such matters have on the property.

PLANS, AREAS AND SCHEDULES

These are based on Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. They have been checked and compiled by the vendor’s agents and the purchaser(s) shall be deemed to have satisfied themselves as to the description of the property. Any error or misstatement shall not annul a sale or entitle any party to compensation in respect thereof.

BOUNDARIES, ROADS AND FENCES

The purchaser(s) shall be deemed to have full knowledge of the boundaries and neither the Vendor nor the Vendors agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries of ownership thereof.

VIEWINGS & WHAT3WORDS

Strictly by appointment through the selling agents. ///interlude.wide.crusaders

HEALTH AND SAFETY

The agents advise all prospective purchasers when viewing the property to take due care

ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING

The successful purchaser should please provide a photographic form of ID such as driver’s licence or passport, and a utility bill or bank statement confirming their home address.