Longville-In-The-Dale, Much Wenlock, Shropshire

A unique and attractive opportunity to acquire 4.528 acres (1.832ha) of level and productive accommodation pastureland in a ring fence benefiting from a private access track, tanked private water supply, stockproof fencing, and a small coppice. It is suitable for a variety of purposes to include agricultural, equestrian, and amenity uses, offering development & diversification opportunities (subject to the necessary consents), situated in private, idyllic rural setting with views across the neighbouring rolling unspoilt open countryside.

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The land provides two level to gently undulating productive paddocks extending in total to 4.528 acres (1.832 ha) in a ring fence, situated in rolling unspoilt countryside, with the potential of diversification opportunities, subject to the necessary consents, if desired.

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It lies within conveniently sized enclosures offer good quality permanent pasture, suitable for livestock grazing, equestrian purposes and machinery cultivations. The land is bound by mature hedgerows and stockproof fences boundaries with access via the private access track from the highway, which could be reverted into the one paddock, if required. It benefits from a tanked private water supply, and a small mature coppice along the boundaries providing shelter and biodiversity.

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Having been farmed by the present owners, having been currently used livestock and fodder production, within this renowned farming area. It presents an ideal opportunity for someone wanting to start a smallholding, or budding equestrians, or for someone seeking their own little patch of unspoilt, rural Shropshire for amenity purposes and invest in the ‘country life’.

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The land leads itself to a variety of uses including agriculture, amenity, equestrian, tourism and offers future opportunities for investment in natural capital, carbon sequestration and biodiversity.

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It is situated in an accessible location to the road networks, whilst enjoying rural Shropshire, in a sheltered position between the Long Mynd and Stretton Hills, and the Wenlock Edge, on the northern edge of the Shropshire Hills AONB. The land lies a stones’ throw from the village of Longville in the Dale, which sits approximately halfway between the delightful market towns of Church Stretton (known as "Little Switzerland" by the Victorians) and Much Wenlock offering a variety of shops, pubs and restaurants.

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There are no public rights of way that traverses the land, however, provides great access to the nearby footpaths and bridleways.

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.

SERVICES

The land benefits from a tanked private borehole water supply, together with natural water supplies. A fee will be payable to the borehole water provider per annum for agricultural/equestrian purposes. All other purposes will either required their own water supply or a meter being fitted at the expense of the successful purchaser.

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 / OVERAGE AGREEMENT

The land 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.

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.

DIRECTIONS

In Longville, turn left on the bend signposted Plaish. At the crossroads, proceed straight over, the property can be found on the right after approximately half a mile.

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VIEWINGS

Strictly by appointment through the selling agents.

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.