House For Sale £16,500,000
Significant commercial farming estate within a ring fence
Description
The Kenwick Estate is situated in picturesque and rural Shropshire with far reaching views towards the Welsh Hills. This substantial farming estate extends to 1,491 acres and includes two principal farm holdings, each with an attractive farmhouse and substantial range of farm buildings. The surrounding farmland is gently undulating with 1,070 acres of commercial arable land, 253 acres of pasture and 136 acres of woodland. The varied topography interspersed with woodland and water offers sporting potential. There are two further farm holdings each with detached brick farmhouses in need of renovation, extensive traditional farm buildings with development potential (subject to planning). The Estate has been let for a number of years and is now offered for sale with vacant possession available on the majority by 29th September 2023 and the balance by 24th March 2024.
The Estate is being offered for sale as a whole or in lots.
For more details please see the brochure, to arrange a viewing, please contact Rhydian Scurlock Jones or Louise Harrison.
Location
The county of Shropshire is rich in agricultural diversity, with 22 market towns across the county. The Kenwick Estate lies to the north of the county and sits in a prime rural location, with good access and transport links.
The Estate lies between the villages of Kenwick and Cockshutt, whilst the historic market town of Ellesmere lies 4.2 miles to the north.
The popular market town of Shrewsbury is approximately 13.5 miles to the south.
The town of Ellesmere dates back to the Norman conquest and is steeped in history, it provides a sense of community whilst retaining its rural charm. It offers a welcoming mix of independent shops including a traditional butcher, baker, weekly market and a supermarket together with a variety of café’s, pubs and restaurants. It also hosts a number of festivals throughout the year which include local artists and crafters.
The wider area is known as the ‘Shropshire Lake District’ with the local landscape having a series of nine meres which were formed by the retreat of glaciers during the last ice age. The largest mere sits beside Ellesmere’s town and has a Green Flag award for being one of the best green spaces in the country, surrounded by walks, gardens and historic parkland.
The area boasts a wide range of leisure opportunities including, sailing, boating on the Shropshire Union Canal, horse-racing at Bangor-on-Dee and Chester racecourse, along with a number of renowned golf courses nearby.
The county town of Shrewsbury provides a wide range of social, leisure and educational facilities. Offering a direct rail link to London Euston with a journey time from 2 hours and 30 minutes.
There are a number of well-regarded schools within the area in both the state and independent sector, including; Ellesmere College, Lakeland Academy, Packwood Haugh, Oswestry school, Moreton Hall along with renowned schools in Shrewsbury and Chester.
Acreage: 1491 Acres
Additional Info
Lot 1 | Kenwick Farm - A large ring-fence mixed farm including farmhouse, modern and traditional buildings and land extending to 827 acres.
Lot 1a | 2 Lawn Cottages - A three-bedroom semi-detached cottage located opposite Kenwick Farm.
Lot 2 | Crosemere Farm - A ring-fenced arable farm with two houses, modern farm buildings and land extending to 379 acres.
Lot 3 | Land at Springs Farm - A parcel of mostly arable land extending to 209 acres.
Lot 4 | Colemere Woods Farmhouse - A development opportunity to refurbish a farmhouse and large range of traditional buildings, modern set of farm buildings and 62 acres.
Lot 5 | Springs Farm - A development opportunity to renovate a farmhouse and range of traditional buildings sat in 12 acres.
Description
The Kenwick Estate is situated in picturesque and rural Shropshire with far reaching views towards the Welsh Hills. This substantial farming estate extends to 1,491 acres and includes two principal farm holdings, each with an attractive farmhouse and substantial range of farm buildings. The surrounding farmland is gently undulating with 1,070 acres of commercial arable land, 253 acres of pasture and 136 acres of woodland. The varied topography interspersed with woodland and water offers sporting potential. There are two further farm holdings each with detached brick farmhouses in need of renovation, extensive traditional farm buildings with development potential (subject to planning). The Estate has been let for a number of years and is now offered for sale with vacant possession available on the majority by 29th September 2023 and the balance by 24th March 2024.
The Estate is being offered for sale as a whole or in lots.
For more details please see the brochure, to arrange a viewing, please contact Rhydian Scurlock Jones or Louise Harrison.
Location
The county of Shropshire is rich in agricultural diversity, with 22 market towns across the county. The Kenwick Estate lies to the north of the county and sits in a prime rural location, with good access and transport links.
The Estate lies between the villages of Kenwick and Cockshutt, whilst the historic market town of Ellesmere lies 4.2 miles to the north.
The popular market town of Shrewsbury is approximately 13.5 miles to the south.
The town of Ellesmere dates back to the Norman conquest and is steeped in history, it provides a sense of community whilst retaining its rural charm. It offers a welcoming mix of independent shops including a traditional butcher, baker, weekly market and a supermarket together with a variety of café’s, pubs and restaurants. It also hosts a number of festivals throughout the year which include local artists and crafters.
The wider area is known as the ‘Shropshire Lake District’ with the local landscape having a series of nine meres which were formed by the retreat of glaciers during the last ice age. The largest mere sits beside Ellesmere’s town and has a Green Flag award for being one of the best green spaces in the country, surrounded by walks, gardens and historic parkland.
The area boasts a wide range of leisure opportunities including, sailing, boating on the Shropshire Union Canal, horse-racing at Bangor-on-Dee and Chester racecourse, along with a number of renowned golf courses nearby.
The county town of Shrewsbury provides a wide range of social, leisure and educational facilities. Offering a direct rail link to London Euston with a journey time from 2 hours and 30 minutes.
There are a number of well-regarded schools within the area in both the state and independent sector, including; Ellesmere College, Lakeland Academy, Packwood Haugh, Oswestry school, Moreton Hall along with renowned schools in Shrewsbury and Chester.
Acreage: 1491 Acres
Additional Info
Lot 1 | Kenwick Farm - A large ring-fence mixed farm including farmhouse, modern and traditional buildings and land extending to 827 acres.
Lot 1a | 2 Lawn Cottages - A three-bedroom semi-detached cottage located opposite Kenwick Farm.
Lot 2 | Crosemere Farm - A ring-fenced arable farm with two houses, modern farm buildings and land extending to 379 acres.
Lot 3 | Land at Springs Farm - A parcel of mostly arable land extending to 209 acres.
Lot 4 | Colemere Woods Farmhouse - A development opportunity to refurbish a farmhouse and large range of traditional buildings, modern set of farm buildings and 62 acres.
Lot 5 | Springs Farm - A development opportunity to renovate a farmhouse and range of traditional buildings sat in 12 acres.
