If you have a long cherished dream to build your own home, this could be the opportunity you are seeking. While we all know the challenges that come with own build, the perk is an exemption from the payment of CIL (Community Infrastructure Levy) for those that build their own home.

Plots In Charming Hamlet Offer Self-build Opportunity

Two plots are on the market in an exclusive three plot development, north of Shrewsbury in the charming rural hamlet of Knockin Heath, near Oswestry. Plot One and Three, adjacent to Chestnut Cottage, in Chapel Lane, each come with full planning permission.

On the market with Balfours, Plot One is to be a four bedroom home, including two en-suites and a double garage, sitting in a third of an acre. Plot Three has full planning for a three bedroom home, with one en-suite and with single garage, set within a quarter of an acre.

While Oswestry and Shrewsbury are eight and 11 miles respectively, local amenities are available in the village of Kinnerley including a primary school, local shop and post office, as well as a Doctors surgery in Knockin. Guide prices: Plot One £130,000 and Plot Three £105,000. Call Balfours estate agents, Shrewsbury on 01743 353511.

Plot 1 Front Elevation

Plot 1 Plan

Plot 3 Front Elevation

Plot 3 Plan

Nine acres of productive land, currently down to two orchards, plus woodland has been launched to the market in three lots. The land is located on Broxwood Court Estate, ten miles west of Leominster. Hereford and Ludlow are 16 and 22 miles respectively.

The first field, Red Barn Orchard extends 4.63 acres and in the 2016 and 2017 seasons yielded 70 and 98 tonnes of apples respectively. Brickyard Orchard accounts for 4.22 acres and achieved yields of 30 and 60 tonnes. The third lot is Harry’s Woodland which runs to 1.12 acres and sits between the two orchards.

Land And Orchards Present Rare Opportunity

Balfours Ludlow sales manager, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. comments: “This is an opportunity to buy highly productive land, currently run as orchards. Lot one, Red Barn Orchard is offered with a guide price of £58,000, while Brickyard Orchard has a guide price of £53,000. The acre and a bit of amenity woodland are marketed at £4,600. Of course we would also be happy sell as one lot.” Call Scott Kemsley on 01584 707100.

A generously spacious bungalow has been launched to the market in the popular village of Dorrington, six miles south of Shrewsbury.

Inspirational Design Of Generous Proportions

Balfours are joint agent for 6 Limes Paddock, a three bedroom home with inspirational layout on an “L” shape, opened to 120 degrees. Head of sales at Balfours, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., reflects: “This is a very well designed and proportioned property offering wonderfully spacious living and privacy between the reception rooms and bedrooms.

Beyond the large reception hall double doors lead in two directions: To the living room which is a well-balanced six metres by nearly seven metres with feature wood-burning stove. Bi-fold doors open to a near mirror image space – the dining room, which in turn has direct access to the kitchen and conservatory.  A study is found off the hall and a utility, linked to the kitchen complete the living quarters.

The second pair of double doors gives access to an inner hall off which are a master suite, two double bedrooms, a bathroom and separate cloakroom. The master suite incorporates a dressing room, en-suite and additional fitted wardrobes.

Alistair adds: “Limes Paddock is a delightful area with mature trees and outlooks to the countryside and highly accessible to good walking. There is a vibrant community with a new village hall attracting many groups and activities; a doctors’ surgery, public house, restaurant and shops, parish church.” Number 6 Limes Paddock is jointly marketed with Holland and Broadbridge, with a guide price of £525,000. Call Balfours Estate Agents Shrewsbury on 01743 353511.

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Woodgate Farm is set within 25 acres of its own land, overlooking a lake and nestled within the South Shropshire Hills area of outstanding natural beauty - AONB.

Flexible Steading Offering Opportunities

This flexible steading offers a four bedroom home with a two bedroom annex, plus an assortment of outbuildings including agricultural barn and Dutch barn. It is situated on the edge of the village of Hope Bowdler, just off the Church Stretton to Much Wenlock road.

“This is a wonderful property which offers a plethora of opportunities,” says Balfours sales manager, Ludlow, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. The farmhouse has four reception rooms, plus a large kitchen, pantry, boot and shower rooms. There are four bedrooms and a family bathroom on the first floor. Meanwhile the annex benefits from a generous kitchen leading into the dining room, this opens to a large living room with woodburner. The first floor provides two en-suite bedrooms.

Scott adds: “Woodgate will answer many wish lists, the flexible living offering opportunities from extended family and guests, to bed and breakfast, while outbuildings provide an open canvas for all manner of home working. While the 25 acres currently incorporates a caravan park and grazing it is flexible to equestrian or horticulture too.”

Church Stretton is just three miles away, with primary and secondary schools, train station, leisure centre, independent shops and restaurants; Much Wenlock has similar facilities while Ludlow, Shrewsbury and Telford are all easy commutes. Superb walks, excellent riding and cycling – are on the doorstep in this AONB. Marketed with a guide price of £750,000, call Balfours Estate Agents Ludlow on 01584 707100.

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Oak Barn combines the wow factor with location, convenience and land. It provides four en-suite bedrooms at Stanwardine Park Farm, two miles from Baschurch and with Shrewsbury and Oswestry equidistance, each some ten miles.

The Ultimate Wow Factor

Head of sales at Balfours, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., says: “The former Jinney ring provides the ultimate wow factor, in this wonderfully proportioned home. It is now part of the living room incorporating a raised woodburner. The Jinney Ring area was where once a horse powered the mill, hence an octagonal footprint; today with floor to ceiling glazing.

Returning through double doors into the main house is the spacious eight metre, by nearly five metre kitchen breakfast room, incorporating substantial granite topped island, bespoke oak cabinets plus an array of top range integrated electronics. The library is fitted with floor to ceiling classic shelving; while similar to the dining room dual aspect floor to ceiling glazing ensure ample natural light.

A utility and cloakroom complete ground floor accommodation, while stairs ascend to a long landing, leading to the master and guest bedroom with generous ensuites, together with two additional bedrooms with ensuite shower rooms.

Baschurch provides excellent facilities, from primary and secondary schools to supermarket, farmshop and much more. Several private schools are within a short commute too.

Outdoor features include private driveway, walled, well stocked gardens and a courtyard which runs the length of the property. There are two paddocks extending to 3.2 acres and a number of outdoor storage sheds. Alistair adds: “For anyone seeking something rather special, viewing is a must.” Oak Barn is marketed with a guide price of £595,000. Call Balfours on 01743 353511.

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An opportunity to shape your own home, from a derelict barn with planning permission is on the market with Balfours Estate Agents in Ludlow.

Idyllic stone barn with planning and land

This stone barn is in an idyllic location and comes with 58 acres, including 1.4 acres of woodland. Crabtree Barn is situated near Lower Broxwood, 11 miles west of Leominster, Hereford and Ludlow are 16 and 22 miles respectively.

Balfours property sales manager, Ludlow, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. comments: “This is an opportunity to acquire an utterly charming stone shell – a blank canvas for a single dwelling, situated within its own land, with roadside access to the land and mains water to the barn.

He adds: “The land is relatively flat and comprises of some six fields, with a stream.” Crabtree Barn and land is marketed with a guide price of £625,000. Call Scott Kemsley on 01584 707100.

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