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An exciting opportunity to acquire a mill house, windmill and pasture land in a rural village near to Shrewsbury

* A smallholding of 21.85 acres in total, comprising of the Mill House, pasture, woodland and a windmill
* 3.88 acres surrounding the house, windmill and buildings, plus 17.97 acres of pasture divided into two parcels
* Four/five-bedroom house requiring some modernisation and renovation
* A range of outbuildings and windmill

For Sale by Private Treaty and to be sold in Lots or as a whole

Lot 1 - The Mill House, windmill and 3.88 acres of Land and Woodland
Guide Price - £450,000

Lot 2 - 17.97 acres of Pasture Land in two parcels
Guide Price - £225,000

INTRODUCTION
Mill House provides a unique and remarkable opportunity to acquire a historic property - a Grade II listed windmill accompanied by a 4/5 bedroomed mill house and approximately 21.85 acres of land situated in the rural setting of Asterley, Shropshire. For sale in two lots or as a whole.

HISTORICAL NOTE
Originally a corn mill, Asterley Windmill was constructed in 1809. It is of brick and stone built structure and is one of the few surviving windmills in the country. The mill was extensively rebuilt and restored in the 1980s.

LOCATION
The property is situated just under 10 miles south of Shrewsbury. It is two miles from the neighbouring villages of Pontesbury and Minsterley which provide an excellent range of facilities including supermarkets, schools, restaurants, village pubs and health care amenities. The property is therefore very well placed for commuting within Shropshire while still achieving that country lifestyle.

DESCRIPTION
The Mill House is constructed of stone under slate. It has partial double glazing, mains electricity and water. The house does not have oil or gas central heating however there are two wood burners, one of which provides hot water from a back boiler, additional hot water is provided by an electric immersion heater.

The ground floor provides a kitchen, two reception rooms, access steps down to an excellent cellar, and an office. The first floor contains four/five bedrooms and provides three bathrooms, one being an en-suite to the principal bedroom. The house is in need of renovation so a perfect opportunity to put your own stamp on the property.

There are a number of small buildings in a varying array of disrepair, which provide an opportunity for storage or development subject to obtaining the relevant planning permission.

THE WINDMILL
Traditional stone windmill, complete with internal oak floor landings and stairs, with a timber roof and the sails largely intact, having been rebuilt and renovated with new oak. While the exterior of the mill is near completion the interior is still a work in progress.

THE LAND
The property is divided into two principal parcels of productive farmland, complemented by a cluster of charming paddocks surrounding the picturesque Mill House and historic Windmill. The main fields are regular in shape with a gentle slope, offering excellent accessibility and workability, while the surrounding paddocks feature a more undulating topography-believed to be shaped by historic mining activity-adding unique character to the landscape.

The soil is predominantly a medium to heavy clay loam, well-suited to a variety of arable and pasture-based enterprises across the two main parcels. The smaller paddocks, meanwhile, offer ideal grazing opportunities and provide flexibility for livestock use.

Overall, the land appears in good heart, with boundaries defined by traditional hedgerows and well-maintained post-and-wire fencing. Each parcel benefits from independent access to the public highway, enhancing operational convenience and potential for future diversification.

Lot 1
Mill House, windmill, outbuildings and land, plus 3.88 acres (1.57 hectares) grazing and woodland

Lot 2
Pasture divided into two parcels total of 17.97 acres (7.27 hectares)
There is an overage on this Lot, see below.

SERVICES
The property benefits from mains water and electricity connections while foul drainage is to a septic tank.

COUNCIL TAX
Shropshire County Council Local Authority
Council Tax Band: E

TENURE & POSSESSION
We are advised that the property is freehold and that vacant possession will be available on completion.

EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES & RIGHTS OF WAY
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing rights of way whether public or private, light support drainage water and electricity supplies together with all the rights of way obligations easements and wayleaves whether referred to in these particulars or not.

MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS
Within the terms of the Money Laundering Regulations (MLR2017) all potential purchasers making an offer will be required to produce two forms of identity, acceptable examples are a recent utility bill and photographic ID (passport or photographic driving licence).

VIEWING
STRICTLY by prior appointment with the Selling Agents. Viewing days will be arranged as marketing progresses.

METHOD OF SALE
The property is offered for sale by private treaty in lots or as a whole.

OVERAGE
Lot 2 of the property will be sold subject to an overage agreement in the event of any non-agricultural or non-equine development, whereby the owner will be required to pay an uplift based on the difference between agricultural/equine value and the value of the land subject to planning permission on commencement of development or sale whichever is sooner. The uplift to be 40% with a period of 50 years.