Mereside, Ellesmere

- PROPERTY TYPE
Barn Conversion
- SIZE
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- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- For sale by public auction at the Lion Quays Hotel & Spa.
- 25th September 2025 at 2.00pm
- Development Project with Full Planning Permission
- Standing in 0.18 of an acre (0.07 ha) or thereabouts
- Close proximity of The Mere & Cremorne Gardens
- Walking distance of popular market town of Ellesmere
Description
Location
The market town of Ellesmere hosts a range of local shops, a larger supermarket, post office, banks and medical practice. The area also boasts excellent primary and secondary schools along with the renowned Ellesmere College. The local Meres and Shropshire Union canal also provide a wide variety of recreational facilities. Ellesmere is well located for the nearby towns of Oswestry, Wrexham and Shrewsbury as well as the City of Chester. There is a main line train station situated at the nearby village of Gobowen some 6 miles away which provides direct links to Birmingham and Chester and beyond.
Planning Permission
Full planning permission for 'conversion of barns to dwelling, installation of a glazed link to connect two buildings, alterations to access and installation of package treatment plant' was approved on 7th September 2023.
A full copy of the application and the associated documentation can be downloaded from Shropshire Council planning portal quoting application number 23/01980/FUL.
Conservation Area
The site is located within a Conservation Area.
Boundaries Roads & Hedges
Interested parties should make their own enquiries as neither the agent or vendor will be responsible for defining the ownership of the boundary fences and hedges.
Easements & Right Of Way
The land is sold subject to all existing wayleaves of electricity, pipelines and all public rights of way whether specified or otherwise.
Services
We understand there is electric and mains water either on site or nearby. However interested parties should make their own enquiries.
Tenure
We understand the property is freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
Local Authority
Shropshire Council, The Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury SY2 6ND.
Tel: .
Method Of Sale
The property will be offered for sale by public auction at Lion Quays Hotel & Spa, Moreton, Oswestry on Thursday 25th September 2025 with commencing at 2.00pm.
Buyers Premium
Please note that the purchasers will be responsible for paying a buyer's premium on exchange of contracts in addition to the purchase price. This is set at 2.4% to include VAT subject to a minimum of £3,300 including VAT. For further details on fees payable please consult the auction legal pack.
Guide Price
Where a guide price is given that price is not to be taken as an indication of the value of the lot or of the reserve price. Pre-auction guide prices are based upon the initial anticipation of the sale price of the property at auction. Prospective purchasers should be aware that guide prices are subject to change and are advised to check any amendments with the Auctioneers prior to the auction. The reserve price for each of the lots may exceed the quoted guide price and eventual guide price.
Reservation Price
The reserve price is the seller's minimum acceptable price at auction and the figure below which the auctioneer cannot sell. The reserve price is not disclosed and remains confidential between the seller and the auctioneer. Both the guide price and the reserve price can be subject to change up to and including the day of the auction.
Directions
Proceed out of the town along the A495 sign posted Shrewsbury. After passing the Mere and Boathouse Restaurant on the left handside, take the next turning right into Sandy Lane where after a short distance Mereside Barn will be identified on the right handside.
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Viewing and Further Information
For further information or to arrange a viewing please contact the selling agent's Ellesmere Office on .
Solicitor
Nexa Law Ltd, Office 1, The Church Offices, Salop Road, Oswestry, SY11 2NR.
Tel: Contact Michael Keeling email michael.
Brochures
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- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
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- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
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