Farm in idyllic setting
Top House Farm, located at Ridge, near Ellesmere - is as its name suggests set up to enjoy an enviable location. Offers of over £1 million for the whole are sought by Balfours.
A relatively small but complete farm is a rare commodity on the property market, it comes in three alternative packages: The whole comprising of 169 acres (68.4 hectares); alternatively the farmhouse and steading can be purchased with 81 acres, leaving a further two parcels of 41 acres and 44 acres for separate negotiation.
To be found at the end of its own drive this farm is well positioned on two counts. Tim Oxborough from the selling agent's, Balfours, explains: "Top House Farm is within easy travelling distance of Shrewsbury and the market town of Oswestry, with good road links to Wrexham, Chester, the North West and the Midlands making the property very accessible. Secondly, the house and steading are conveniently positioned within the land, which is a benefit not always enjoyed by farmsteads."
"This really is a unique gem, the farmhouse itself dates back to the mid 19th century, thus inheriting a wealth of beams and character features."
The accommodation comprises of three reception rooms, plus kitchen, utility, boot room and cellar and there are four first floor bedrooms. The additional potential of Top House Farm can be found in the top of the house where four attic rooms with staircase provide opportunity for an exciting project.
The range of traditional brick farm buildings also offer visible development potential, being set a comfortable distance from the farmhouse, subject to the grant of the appropriate permissions.
Ticking all the boxes, the vast majority of land is down to permanent pasture and includes the Single Payment Scheme Entitlements, which generated an estimated payment of £13,000 for 2007. Says Mr Oxborough: "Whether the farm is purchased for agricultural purposes or otherwise, the Single Payment represents a not insignificant contribution to financing payment, which could well help the figures stack up."
Offers of over £1 million for the whole are sought by Balfours. For more information call Tim Oxborough at the Oswestry office on 01691 655334 or visit www.balfours.co.uk.
