Amy Reed
Associate Director, Cotswolds & Central Region Estates and Farm Agency Department
Cirencester Estate AgentsOxford Estate & Letting AgentsColemere House Farm is situated to the south of the hamlet of Colemere in North Shropshire, a short distance south of the market town of Ellesmere. The property is within walking distance of Colemere Country Park and lies approximately 3 miles from Ellesmere and 7 miles north-west of Wem, both of which offer a wide range of amenities, leisure facilities and supermarkets. Road links provide convenient access to the motorway network, via the M54 at Shrewsbury (for Birmingham and the south) and the A49 at Whitchurch, connecting Ellesmere to the north (Chester, Crewe, Liverpool and Manchester). Rail services are available at Shrewsbury station (15 miles) providing national and regional rail connections, with direct mainline services to London Euston.
There are a number of well-regarded primary and secondary schools in the area including the renowned Ellesmere College as well as a range of quality institutions near Shrewsbury and Chester. Colemere House Farm benefits from good access and is a short distance off the A528, linking Ellesmere to Shrewsbury. The property is accessed via a private entrance to the house and there are two accesses serving the farmyard to the east and west.
Colemere House is a traditional detached period brick farmhouse offering spacious accommodation, together with a range of outbuildings. The farmhouse is arranged over two floors, with the main entrance on the east elevation. On the ground floor are two reception rooms, both featuring sash windows and a fireplace. The ground floor also comprises a study with access onto the garden, a dining room with AGA which leads to a former pantry and store rooms. The kitchen completes the ground floor, with a rear entrance providing direct access to the adjoining outbuildings. The first floor offers four double bedrooms and a family bathroom. There is an additional bedroom accessed from the kitchen. The second floor comprises two attic rooms with potential for further accommodation, subject to improvement and the necessary consents. Colemere Farmhouse is a characterful period property offering significant potential. The house requires modernisation throughout and, subject to the appropriate planning permissions, could be further extended on the second floor to create additional bedrooms. Gardens and grounds surround the farmhouse.
Located to the west of the farmhouse is an extensive range of traditional farm buildings, accessed directly from the road to both the east and west. The buildings offer development potential, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents.
The land at Colemere House Farm extends to approximately 13.13 acres of pasture, located to the north and south of the main farmstead. The land is classified as Grade 3 under the Agricultural Land Classification system for England and Wales, with freely draining, slightly acidic loamy soils. The land has road access along the northern boundary and can also be reached directly from the farmstead and yard. The southern paddock is also accessed from the garden south of the farmhouse.
Method of sale: Colemere House Farm is offered for sale as a whole, by private treaty. Subject to the leases, licenses and agreements outlined below. Further details are available from the vendor’s agent.
Three of the farm buildings are currently occupied subject to licence agreements which are due to expire on 31st March 2026.
Tenure: Freehold with vacant possession on completion.
Mobile coverage/broadband: Information can be found here https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb/mobile-coverage
Wayleaves, easements & rights of way: The property is being sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights including; rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights and obligations, easements and quasi-easements and restrictive covenants and all existing and proposed wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains, water and gas and other pipes whether referred to in these particulars or not.
Right of access: A right of access will be reserved to a third party to access a communal waste tank which is not included within the sale. Further details are available from the Vendor’s agent.
Designations: The land is situated within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ).
Sporting, timber & mineral rights: Sporting and timber rights are included so far as they are owned. The mineral rights are partly reserved by a third party. Further information is available from the Vendors agent.
Planning: Parties should familiarise themselves and take advice on the current planning application on the adjacent land- reference: 25/02655/EIA
Covenants and/or restrictions: There are restrictions/covenants listed on the Land Registry Title deed, details of which will be made available by the vendors solicitors on request.
Overage: There will be an overage of 30% of the uplift in value for a term of 30 years on the farm buildings. Further details are available from the Vendor’s agent.
Fixtures and fittings: All items usually regarded as tenant’s fixtures and fittings and equipment, including fitted carpets and curtains, together with garden ornaments and statuary, are specifically excluded from the sale.
Local authority: Shropshire Council (www.shropshire.gov.uk)
VAT: Any guide price quoted or discussed is exclusive of VAT. In the event that a sale of the property, or any part of it, or any right attached to it, becomes a chargeable supply for the purposes of VAT, such tax will be payable in addition.
Health & Safety: Given the potential hazards of a working farm we ask you to be as vigilant as possible when making your inspection for your own personal safety, particularly around the farm buildings and machinery.
EPC, Council Tax and Services: EPC rating F Council Tax Band F Water* Private (borehole) Heating** oil Electricity Mains Drainage *** Private (septic tank)
*Water - It is understood that the borehole is not in working order.
**Heating – It is understood the heating system is not in working order.
***Drainage - It is understood that the private drainage is via a septic tank located on third party land which is not included within the sale. It is understood that the drainage system is not in working order and does not comply with relevant regulations. The new purchaser will be required to put their own system in and disconnect from the existing within a reasonable time period.
Farm buildings: We understand a number of the farm buildings are connected to mains water and electricity.
Solicitors: Trethowans LLP, London Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 3HP.
Postcode: SY12 0QW
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Viewings: All viewings must be accompanied and arranged through the joint selling agents. All inspections are undertaken at the viewer’s own risk and appropriate care should be taken.
This property has 16.22 acres of land.
From Ellesmere proceed along the A528 in the direction of Shrewsbury. At the crossroads turn left, continue along this lane passing Wood Lane Nature Reserve. On reaching the T-junction turn right and after a short distance Colemere House Farm will be visible on the right-hand side.
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