Clunton, Craven Arms, Shropshire

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The charming village of Clunton, offering the popular country inn The Crown Inn, and the St Marys Church. The village is surrounded by unspoilt countryside offering outdoor pursuits including nearby Bury Ditches Iron Age Hill Fort, a registered monument loved by walkers for its summit views! The closest amenities can be found in Clun or in Aston on Clun where there is a village shop and garage.

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The market town of Craven Arms is located on the A49 carriageway between Shrewsbury and Hereford. The town lies in the valley of the River Onny on the edge of the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The town benefits from a railway station linking north to Shrewsbury, Crewe and Manchester, and south to Ludlow, Hereford, Cardiff and Swansea as well as local bus links. Local amenities include, a Post Office, Nursery and Primary Schools, a Doctors Surgery and Dental Practice, two Public Houses, a large Supermarket and many convenience stores amongst other light commercial businesses.

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The town is also a visitor destination being nearby to a number of attractions including the Secret Hills Discovery Centre, the fortified manor house of Stokesay Castle and the picturesque Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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The property offers a rare opportunity to acquire a country small holding enjoying a spectacular position with uninterrupted views across the unspoilt Shropshire countryside, ideally situated for those looking to enjoy the amenity found within this rural aspect. It offers fantastic agricultural use as well as diversification potential, subject to the necessary consents.

LOT 2: APPROXIMATELY 27.02 ACRES (10.94 HA) OF PRODUCTIVE PERMANENT PASTURELAND

Situated to the top side of the B4368, council-maintained highway, this land is laid to permanent pasture, in four enclosures, having a mains water supply, extending in total to approximately 27.02 acres (10.94 hectares), as shown delineated blue on the attached plan. It offers a productive block of gently sloping permanent grassland bound by mature hedgerows and trees providing shelter and biodiversity.

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The land benefits from direct access from the B4368 council-maintained highway, as well as a shared access track. The land has been currently used for grazing livestock and 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. It also enjoys with an elevated view across Clun Valley. The purchaser of Lot 2 will be required to erect a stockproof fence along the western boundary of the top left paddock, within one month of completion.

SPORTING & MINERAL RIGHTS

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

TIMBER

All standing timber is included in the sale.

RURAL PAYMENT AGENCY & POLICY

The land is registered with the Rural Payments Agency. There is an Entry Level & Higher-Level Stewardship Agreement in place expiring on 20th April 2028, which will be transferred upon completion.

SERVICES

The property is connected to mains electricity and water supply, private septic tank drainage. Oil fired central heating. Council Tax Band ‘C’.

TENURE

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

AUTHORITIES

Shropshire Council: / RPA:

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.

VIEWINGS

Strictly by appointment through the selling agents.

METHOD OF SALE

The property is offered for sale as a whole, or in two lots, by Informal Tender (unless previously sold). The tender forms will be available from the Vendor’s agent Tenders close Friday 22nd November 2024 at 12 noon. Tenders are to be delivered to; McCartneys LLP, Corvedale Road, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 9NE marked “Tender – Meadow Head”. 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.

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.