Bowdon, Altrincham, Greater Manchester

For sale as a whole or in two Lots - An opportunity to acquire a derelict farmhouse, brick barn with residential permission for 3 dwellings over 5005.sq.ft, Dutch barn and farm outbuildings.


INFORMAL TENDER BY 12 NOON 10TH SEPTEMBER


For sale as a whole or in two Lots, an opportunity to acquire a farmhouse requiring modernisaiton, brick barn with residential permission for 3 dwellings over 5005.sq.ft, dutch barn and farm outbuildings in a desirable location.

LOT 1: XS £975,000
A detached Grade II listed four-bedroom farmhouse, associated Grade II listed traditional brick barn with full residential planning for 3 dwellings over 5005sq.ft and dutch barn.

LOT 2: TBA
Farm outbuildings, storage bays, slurry lagoon and silage clamps.

Lot 1 - The Farmhouse
• The detached property is constructed of brick under a slate roof and requires a full scheme of modernisations. The accommodation offers good sized and well-proportioned space over 2 floors. On the ground floor are three reception rooms, a kitchen, shower room, and boiler/utility room. Upstairs there are four bedrooms and a bathroom.

The Barns
• A Planning Application has been approved under Section 19 of the Planning (Listed Building and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 to amend the approved proposals for the conversion of a traditional agricultural building into three residential dwellings (Ref: 106995/LBC/22).
• The original scheme, which was granted with Listed Building Consent, includes the sensitive restoration and conversion of the building into three characterful homes (Use Class C3), along with associated external works, private amenity space, and parking provision. The project also involves the removal of more modern structures on the site, including a steel-framed agricultural building, a shed, and a car port, relocating two of the approved parking spaces to better integrate with the site layout and heritage context, enhancing the landscaping scheme, with additional planting to further soften the development and support local biodiversity

Lot 2 - The Farm Buildings
• Complementing the traditional features of the property is a range of modern agricultural buildings positioned alongside a slurry lagoon and well-constructed silage clamps. These facilities are currently in use by a farming tenant under a Farm Business Tenancy, which is set to conclude in September 2025. These are available by separate negotiation.

Situation
Bow Green Farm is situated in Bowdon, a leafy suburb of Altrincham within the borough of Trafford. While in a rural setting, it is within a 5-7 minute drive of Hale Village and Altrincham town centre, both of which offer a good range of independent shops, bars and restaurants, as well as several supermarkets.
Bowdon’s close proximity to the M56 motorway makes it an ideal location for commuting to Manchester, while the tram connection into Manchester is only 10 minutes away, offering a less stressful route to the city centre.
Bowdon village is host to many sporting/leisure activities including cricket, tennis and squash, all based at the nearby sports club. Dunham Golf Club is within a five-minute drive. For those looking for a more leisurely stroll, Dunham Massey estate, with its impressive gardens and deer park, is just 10 minutes away.
On the educational front, there are three primary schools in Bowdon, and the highly rated Altrincham Grammar Schools for Girls and Boys provide outstanding secondary education.

Fixtures and fittings
All fixtures, fittings and furniture such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments and statuary are excluded from the sale. Some may be available by separate negotiation.

Services
Mains water and electricity. None of the services or appliances, heating installations, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested by the selling agents.

We understand that the current broadband download speed available at the property is Ultrafast 1800Mbps connection; however, please note that results will vary depending on the time a speed test is carried out (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 25/06/25). Actual service availability at the property or speeds received may be different.

We understand that the property is likely to have current mobile coverage (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 25/06/25). Please note that actual services available may be different depending on the particular circumstances, precise location and network outages.

Tenure
The property is to be sold freehold with vacant possession.

Method of sale
The property is offered for sale by private treaty method however the vendor reserves the right to conclude the sale by an alternative method if required.

Conditions of sale
Any purchaser will need to follow the planning application submitted by the Commissioners and any amendment will need to be approved by the Commissioners with any deviation unlikely to be acceptable.

The Commissioners will grant a right to improve the access point and grant a right of access, however, ownership will remain with the
Commissioners.

The buildings to the rear have no planning permission and any plan to convert them will require approval by the Commissioners and we are unlikely to allow a deviation from their current use.

Overage
Lot 2 will be subject to a non-agricultural, forestry or equine development overage set at 30% of any uplift in value as the result of the grant of any planning consent, for a period of 50 years from the date of completion of the sale.

Status of Seller
The Church Commissioners is a registered charity (charity no: 1140097), subject to charity law and regulated by the Charity Commission.

As a charity, we are bound to comply with the law and our governance arrangements when dealing with our land.

This means that we owe a legal duty to secure the best terms that can be reasonably obtained on disposal. During Area shown outlined in red is the area of Planning Permission the sale process, we therefore reserve our right to continue to consider all offers received, in our discretion, up until contracts are legally exchanged.

Local Authority
Trafford Council
Council Tax Band G

Public rights of way, wayleaves and easements
The property is sold subject to all rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether or not they are defined in this brochure.

Plans and boundaries
The plans within these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey data and provided for reference only. They are believed to be correct but accuracy is not guaranteed. The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and the extent of ownership. Neither the vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof.

Viewings
Strictly by appointment through Fisher German LLP.

Directions
Postcode – WA14 3BX
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