Seven Wells, Banks Head, Bishops Castle, Shropshire

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Nestled in a sheltered position, close to the Welsh border, on the edge of the Shropshire Hills AONB, enjoying open views, with access to open countryside and woodlands the property is ideally situated for those looking to enjoy the amenity found within this rural aspect. Ivy House offers a rare opportunity to acquire a country small holding enjoying a spectacular position with uninterrupted views over the South Shropshire countryside. The property is approached off a shared lane with four other properties. It lies within a ring fence and offers fantastic development potential, with a dwellinghouse requiring complete modernisation or replacement, and outbuildings with potential, all subject to the necessary consents.

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The property also sits close to the renown Offa’s Dyke footpath, together with many other public footpaths and bridleways. Bishops Castle itself is situated approximately 25 miles south west from Shropshire’s county town of Shrewsbury, and approximately 20 miles from Ludlow. Shropshire lies between the Welsh border and the West Midlands and is equally well placed for visits to the Welsh coast or Birmingham and beyond.

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Bishops Castle is an ancient town, which dates back to 792 AD and is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, 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, public houses (two of which brew their own beer) and, individual shops and businesses. There is a good bus link to Shrewsbury every day, with local rail links at Broome, and Craven Arms.

LOT 1 – DWELLINGHOUSE, OUTBUILDINGS AND 2.432 ACRES

Approached via a private driveway entering the courtyard and to the dwellinghouse, the accommodation comprises:

Entrance Porch

with concrete flooring and windows to side. Door to:

Kitchen

with solid fuel Rayburn, vinyl flooring, sink and drainer, fitted base units and tiled splashbacks and window to front. Doors to:

Hallway

with tiled flooring, and doors to:

Pantry

with concrete flooring and shelving.

Shower Room

with tiled flooring, WC, walk-in shower, and window to rear.

Lean-Too Utility Room

with concrete flooring, doors to front and rear, power and lighting and sink

Living Room

with stone fireplace with working chimney, paraquet flooring, door to Conservatory, exposed beams, access to stairs, window to rear, and door to:

Dining Room

with feature fireplace, carpeted flooring, and French doors to:

Conservatory

with tiled flooring, domed glass to all elevations, sliding door to garden. Sliding door to:

Wet Room

with tiled flooring, WC, electric shower, and window to side.

Carpeted stairs ascending to:

Landing

with carpeted flooring and doors to:

Airing Cupboard

with shelving.

Bedroom One

with carpeted flooring and window to rear.

Bedroom Two

with carpeted flooring, fitted wardrobe and window to rear.

Bedroom Three

with carpeted flooring and window to rear.

Bathroom

with timber flooring, cast iron bath, WC, wash basin and window to front

Outside & Gardens

The property provides a blank canvas for the prospective purchaser to create their own haven, the dwellinghouse sits on edge of the boundary with grounds on three sides. There is superb potential to create a fabulous formal garden and take full advantage of the far-reaching views in front of the property.

OUTBUILDINGS

Positioned around the dwellinghouse is a selection of farm buildings, more particularly described as:

Nissan Hut **NO INTERNAL ACCESS**

with hardcore flooring, and access to both sides.

Timber Pole Lean-Too

with hardcore flooring and Perspex roof.

Timber Cladded Log Store

Timber Pole and Corrugated Iron Barn

in a dilapidated condition.

Two-Storey Timber Pole General Purpose Barn

with lean-too on both sides.

Timber Pole and Corrugated Iron Machinery Store

with hardcore flooring

Corrugated Iron Lean Too

with hardcore flooring

Single Garage

with timber pole frame, and up and over door.

THE LAND

The land lies to the north and south of the homestead creating a very private and accessible unit and is laid to permanent pasture. It lies within conveniently sized enclosures, suitable for livestock, amenity, and equestrian purposes, extending in total to approximately 2.432 acres (0.984 hectares) in a ring fence. It offers a productive block of gently sloping unimproved permanent grassland bound by mature hedgerows and trees providing shelter and biodiversity. There is a timber framed chicken coop in one of the paddocks. The land benefits from direct access from the shared lane and the private driveway. 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.

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.

BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME

The land is not registered with the Rural Payments Agency.

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP

There is no environmental or countryside stewardship agreements upon the land.

INGOINGS

None.

SERVICES

The property is connected to mains electricity and water, with private septic tank drainage.

COUNCIL TAX

Band B.

TENURE

We have been informed that the property is freehold. Vacant possession will be 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.

METHOD OF SALE

The property is offered for sale as a whole, or in three lots, by Informal Tender (unless previously sold). The tender forms will be available from the Vendor’s agents Tenders close Friday 15th September 2023 at 12 noon. Tenders are to be delivered to; McCartneys LLP, Corvedale Road, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 9NE marked “Tender – Ivy House, Bishops Castle”. 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

Caroline Denham Wace Morgan Solicitors / caroline.

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.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

The agents advise all prospective purchasers when viewing the property to take due care. Do not enter the outbuildings and the septic tank is located at the bottom of the yard.

VIEWING

Strictly by appointment through the selling agents.

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.