Bishops Moat, Bishops Castle, Shropshire

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Reilth Mynd is a beautifully situated and productive upland livestock farm, set in the stunning Shropshire Hills National Landscape. The property includes a well-presented traditional stone and brick five/six-bedroom farmhouse, constructed in the new millennium, offering a fantastic home boasting character alongside contemporary comforts, with an adjoining space that could be tailored to become a large self-contained office space, an annexe, or an additional income stream. There is a modern livestock building situated away from the dwelling and approximately 136.60 acres (55.28 hectares) of productive pasture. The farm enjoys a peaceful rural location with far-reaching views yet remains conveniently located for the nearby market town of Bishops Castle, with Craven Arms approximately 14 miles, Ludlow 20 miles, and the county town of Shrewsbury 26 miles.

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Bishops Castle is an ancient market town, which dates back to 792 AD, but unfortunately the castle from which it derives its name is no longer in existence. Bishops Castle is a lively market town and has many facilities including a primary and secondary school, leisure centre, small cottage hospital, dentist, doctors, restaurants, an array of public houses and individual shops and businesses. There is a good bus link to Shrewsbury every day.

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Reilth Mynd has been farmed by local families for many years and is capable of producing good quality livestock. Much of the land is productive and versatile, being suitable for both grazing and harvesting. It offers an ideal opportunity for those seeking a working livestock holding or a lifestyle property in an outstanding rural setting.

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The holding offers a unique opportunity to purchase an extensive farm enjoying a spectacular position with uninterrupted views over the unspoilt Shropshire countryside. The property is approached via a sweeping private driveway, off the public highway, creating a peaceful and secluded setting. It lies within a ring fence and offers fantastic potential, with a good quality country residence, an extensive modern livestock building offering a range of uses, with further development potential, all subject to the necessary consents. The surrounding farmland stretches out across gently undulating pasture, interspersed with mature trees and bordered by well-maintained hedgerows. Available as a whole, or in the following lots:

LOT TWO:

MODERN FARMBUILDING (WITH DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL) & APPROXIMATELY 1.93 ACRES OF PASTURELAND

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Situated away from the homestead, with direct access off the unclassified highway. The building is of steel portal frame construction, with block and corrugated sheet elevations under a cement fibre roof, incorporating large, gated openings and pedestrian access doors. Internally, it provides extensive covered space suitable for livestock housing, machinery storage or fodder accommodation, with good natural ventilation and generous proportions that would lend themselves to a variety of agricultural purposes.

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In addition to its agricultural uses, the building offers significant scope for alternative development, subject to the necessary planning consents, such as storage, or recreational or equestrian use. Its size, layout and construction provide an excellent framework for a potential residential conversion, offering the opportunity to create a striking single dwelling or a collection of units, depending on requirements. The elevated position coupled with the far-reaching views over the surrounding countryside, ensures that any conversion would enjoy a fantastic rural outlook and private setting.

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Access to the building is provided via a secure gated entrance with a level yard area to the front, giving ample scope for off-road parking, garden space and landscaping if repurposed. As such, the building not only represents a valuable agricultural asset but also a unique development opportunity for purchasers seeking to maximise the potential of the site.

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The land lies to the rear of the building providing a manageable unit and is laid to permanent pasture, it is well-fenced, predominantly with mixed-species hedgerows and trees providing shelter and biodiversity, with stock-proof fencing, having well water supplies, in total extending to approximately 1.93 acres (0.78 hectares) in a ring fence, as shown delineated green on the attached plan.

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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. The land is described in the following schedule:

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

We have been informed that the property is registered with the Rural Payment Agency (RPA) and the land is not entered into any Environmental or Countryside Stewardship Scheme agreements.

SERVICES

The property is connected to mains electricity and private water and drainage. Oil fired central heating. Council Tax Band F.

TENURE

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

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. It is to be noted that the route of the high-pressure fuel pipeline crosses the land along with Cathodic Protection cables. A plan showing the route and the protection Deed of Grant, signed by the current owner, which will be passed and renewed with the successful purchaser can be viewed upon request from the Agent.

METHOD OF SALE

The property is offered for sale as a whole, or in four lots, by Informal Tender (unless previously sold). The tender forms will be available from the Vendor’s agents Tenders close Friday 10th October at 12 noon. Tenders are to be delivered to; McCartneys LLP, Corvedale Road, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 9NE marked “Tender – Reilth Mynd, Bishop’s Moat”. 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.

SOLICITORS

Susan Morrissy, MFG Solicitors, Ludlow / susan.

GUIDE PRICES

Lot 1 - £1,000,000 Lot 2 - £100,000 Lot 3 - £140,000 Lot 4 - £750,000

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.

AUTHORITIES

Shropshire Council: RPA:

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.

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VIEWINGS AND HEALTH AND SAFETY

Strictly by appointment through the selling agents. 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.