A briefing in land and property matters – titled Balfours Xtra - is to be held this month (Nov) in Hereford.

Rural professionals Balfours are inviting lawyers, accountants, bankers to attend the briefing on Tuesday, November 27, at the Castle House Hotel. Partners, William Shuttleworth and Tim Lee, who will take the chair on the evening, explains: “There are so many interlinking issues between land management and property management, relating to legal and financial matters.

“We have a line-up of five speakers who will cover:  the way forward in contract farming; values and activities in the residential sales and letting markets; compulsory purchase issues for those affected by the proposed new bypass and alternative sources of income for property owners.”

The event will commence at 4.30pm and will conclude with drinks and canapes at 6pm. If you would like to attend and for more information call Balfours on 01981 570727 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Pictured from left, Tim Lee, William Shuttleworth and Bryn Hill, who will be speaking at the briefing.

An approach through beautiful parkland sets the scene for The Garden Cottage, which is situated in the stunning grounds of Llanerchydol Hall, two miles from Welshpool.

Stunning Parkland Setting With Peppercorn Champagne

The three bedroom extended Victorian cottage is marketed with a guide price of £450,000, plus an unusual leasehold demanding a quirky peppercorn rent of a bottle of vintage Champagne per annum! Neighbouring the walled garden, Garden Cottage boasts nearly three quarters of an acre of its own lawns, flower beds and mature trees.

The design of the cottage flows perfectly - the porch to the hallway, in turn offering access to reception and service rooms. A large sitting room with French doors to the garden enjoys outlooks to three aspects; meantime the newly fitted kitchen breakfast room with oil fired Stanley Range, is equally well-proportioned; it also with French doors, this time into the garden room complete with wood-buring stove.

Ground floor accommodation also includes a pantry off the kitchen, a cloakroom and utility room. Ascend the stairs from the hall and there is a master bedroom with a hugely generous en-suite, two additional bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Agent, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. of Balfours, reflects: “This is an utterly charming and very well presented property in the most desirable setting, yet only two miles from the thriving town of Welshpool. Shrewsbury and Oswestry are 21 and 15 miles respectively.” Call Balfours Estate Agents  Shrewsbury on 01743 353511.

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Period and architectural features of merit are among the assets of 44 Mount Street. This detached Victorian town house additionally boasts a desirable location tucked away in Frankwell, yet a short distance from the town centre, Shrewsbury Quarry Park and river walks.

Number 44 Mount Street is on the market with Balfours Estate Agents Shrewsbury, briefly it provides four large bedrooms, two reception rooms each with log burning stove, a kitchen, study/dressing room and guest/play room.

Frankwell - Victorian Gem

Head of sales This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. reflects: “This is a gem; it is well laid out; an arched character side vestibule leads into the entrance hall, from which the stairs, living room and dining room are each directly accessed. The living room benefits from a bay window, while the kitchen with granite worktops and Belfast sink, also boasts French doors to a charming walled terrace – creating a highly convivial additional ‘outdoor room.’

“The house has been extensively and tastefully updated by the current owners to now provide a home of immense character including high ceilings, original fireplaces and parquet flooring to name just a few features,” Alistair adds.

The accommodation is over four floors, with a basement perfect as cinema or sports room. On the first floor are two bedrooms each with character fireplaces and two bathrooms. The second floor is laid out to a further two bedrooms, one with a stunning view to the River Severn, plus a study/dressing room. Balfours are marketing with a guide price of £485,000, call 01743 353511.

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Unparalleled views across the kingdom of Ludlow will be a source of constant joy to the next incumbents of Croft Cottage.

The beautifully presented and well –appointed accommodation offers spacious living with three/four bedrooms, one of which is en-suite. It is situated at Snitton Gate, four miles from the thriving market town of Ludlow with its eclectic mix of independent shops restaurants, festivals, plus golf and race courses.

Views To Make The Heart Sing

The ground floor comprises of a large living room with wood-burner set in an inglenook. French doors lead through to the conservatory, perfectly positioned to maximise the views. Across the entrance hall is the kitchen, breakfast room where a brick arched inglenook frames the oven. While the kitchen benefits from a box bay to those views. The adjacent dining room, with impressive ceiling open to the eaves, has French doors to the same magnificent aspect onto the terrace. A study, utility, porch and guest cloakroom completes the ground floor.

Among the 0.8 acre gardens are pond, double garage, workshop and garden store, plus ample parking.

Balfours sales manager, Ludlow, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., comments: “This is a rare opportunity to buy an individual and very well presented home in the popular hamlet of Snitton, with easy access to Ludlow and further afield the Midlands, Hereford and Worcestershire. Bitterly primary school is some two miles, while secondary and further education needs are met in Ludlow. Croft Cottage is marketed with a guide price of £550,000, call Balfours on 01584 707100.

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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.