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Guide Price£215,000

Adforton, Herefordshire, SY7

Land size
0.24 acres

Description

Barn Conversion Development Plot

• Opportunity to create bespoke home
• Edge of village location with countryside views
• The site extends to 0.24 acres (0.10 hectares)

Location and Situation

The property is located near to the village of Adforton, a small rural settlement situated between Leintwardine and Wigmore within the picturesque North Herefordshire countryside. Adforton benefits from a peaceful rural setting while remaining conveniently accessible to nearby amenities. The popular village of Leintwardine lies approximately 2 miles to the north and offers a range of local facilities including a village shop, public houses, primary school, and a doctors’ surgery. The historic market town of Ludlow is approximately 9 miles to the east, providing a wider selection of shops, restaurants, and leisure facilities, as well as a train station with direct services to Shrewsbury, Hereford, and beyond.

Description

Outline planning approval has been granted by Herefordshire Council in a decision dated 13th August 2025 for the conversion of the building into a residential dwelling. The planning reference number is P231072/O. A copy of the planning Decision Notice, application documents and plans are available on request. The site extends to 0.24 acres (0.10 hectares). The site enjoys an attractive rural outlook, surrounded by open countryside and far-reaching views, while benefiting from convenient access to the surrounding villages and towns, making it an ideal location for a high-quality residential development in a sought after rural area. The visual images shown are based on an indicative scheme and are subject to a detailed design. They are for illustrative purposes only.

Services

There are currently no mains services connected to the property. We are advised that there are mains services within close proximity to the property. Prospective Purchasers should make their own enquiries as to the location and availability of services. The relevant drainage system will either be included within the sale or form part of an easement. Details to be agreed.

Method of Sale

The property is offered for sale by Private Treaty. The vendors reserve the right to conclude the sale by any means available.

Local Authority

Herefordshire Council.

Money Laundering

Prospective purchasers will be required to show proof of ID (photo ID such as passport or driving licence and Residential ID such as a utility bill to be no older than 3 months).

Health and Safety Notice

Prospective purchasers should exercise due care when inspecting the property and are advised to wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Viewings are undertaken entirely at the viewer’s own risk, and neither the Agent nor the property owners accept any responsibility for injury or accident, however caused.

Directions

Heading north out of Hereford on the A4110, continue through Mortimer’s Cross and Aymestrey, staying on the A4110 as you pass through Wigmore. As you approach Adforton, take the first left onto Orchard Close, which leads onto Letton Lane and follow it for approximately 0.3 miles. The plot will be on your right, where you will see the Berrys For Sale sign. Post Code: SY7 0NF What3words: Insist.lighters.breakfast

Viewings

The property may be viewed at any reasonable hour with a copy of the particulars to hand having first registered their interest with the selling agent, Sarah Meredith.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
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Council Tax Band
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Date Posted
2026-01-29

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Heating
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Broadband
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Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions

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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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Garden
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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

Suitable for

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

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; 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

  • Wigmore Primary School1.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    169
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Leintwardine Endowed CE Primary School2.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    75
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • St Mary's CofE Primary School3.1 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    55
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Shobdon Primary School5.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    74
    Type
    Community school
  • Clunbury CofE Primary School6.1 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    55
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Wigmore School1.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    467
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Ludlow Church of England School7.4 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    626
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Earl Mortimer College9.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    502
    Type
    Community school
  • Lady Hawkins' School11 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    281
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Community College, Bishop's Castle12 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    507
    Type
    Foundation school

* 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

Spar - Griffiths Garage, Leintwardine1.9 miles
Spar - Presteigne, Presteigne6.6 miles
Co-op Bridge Street Knighton, Knighton, Powys6.8 miles

GP surgery

Presteigne Medical Practice6.5 miles

Pharmacy

Presteigne Pharmacy6.6 miles

Hospital

Knighton Community Hospital6.9 miles

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

Bucknell Rail Station3.1 miles

Nearest bus stop

Church482 metres

Typical drive times

Ludlow16 min · 10 miles
Llanandras21 min · 9.2 miles
Craven Arms17 min · 9.6 miles
Tref-y-Clawdd15 min · 8.2 miles
Hereford (city)40 min · 24 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

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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