Lot 1 Poughnhill Farmhouse and Land, Caynham

Poughnhill Farmhouse includes paddocks with river frontage, a block of mature woodland, an orchard and outbuildings, in all around 14 acres (5.67 hectares).

Poughnhill farmhouse blends a traditional and comfortable family home with the opportunities for the new owner to develop their own equestrian or lifestyle property, just outside the market town of Ludlow. A traditional stone under slate farmhouse, with six bedrooms across the first and second floors, providing ample and comfortable accommodation. Offering a wealth of character features and flexible space on the ground floor which could enable a new owner to create a large family kitchen and dining room.

Poughnhill Farmhouse is approached along the private drive, with parking to the front and a shared carport to the side of the property. A small private garden to the front provides a secure outdoor space within the farm for relaxing and outdoor dining. Upon entering the property you arrive in a traditional quarry tiled hall, leading to the two reception rooms and kitchen.

The living room contains a wealth of character, including a feature fireplace (equipped with a log burner) and exposed beams. The dining room is similarly appointed, with a decorative open fireplace and oak flooring. At the rear of the property is a kitchen, with a quarry tiled floor,
leading to the boot room and large store. The ground floor store provides flexible space. Finally, the ground floor also contains a WC and additional rear store, the old salting room. The first floor landing leads to four bedrooms (one en suite) and a family bathroom. The second floor
provides two generous bedrooms, second family bathroom, and access to storage space. The farmhouse is heated via oil fired central heating and we are informed that the property is connected to a mains water supply and a private septic tank. Approximately 4,141sqft (384 sqm)
excluding the carport.

The land lends itself to a variety of uses and management styles, enabling future owners to manage a grass based farming system, a focus on biodiversity or carbon objectives, or a variety of wider personal interests or diversifications such as equestrian uses or sporting potential.

Poughnhill is just south of the popular market town of Ludlow, home to a strong collection of independent businesses as well as key local services and schools. Access to the nearby towns of Shrewsbury, Worcester and Hereford provide additional facilities.

General Remarks:

Method of Sale: The property is offered for sale by private treaty as a whole, or in lots by separate negotiation. For further details please contact the selling agents.

Services: Oil Heating, Mains Electric and Water. Private Septic Tank

EPC Rating: E

Council Tax: Band G

Local Authorities: Shropshire County Council (0345 678900)

Data Room: Further information about Poughnhill Farm can be found in the data room. Please contact the joint selling agents for access.

Minerals, Sporting and Timber Rights: The minerals, sporting and timber rights, so far as they are owned are included in the sale.

Sporting Rights: The shooting rights have been let on an annual licence to a neighbouring shoot, likewise the fishing rights are similarly let to a local club whom fish for, principally, brown trout and grayling in the Ledwyche Brook. The sale will be subject to any remaining term on these licences for the current year, whereafter a new owner will be free to manage these rights as they see fit.

Grant Schemes: Poughnhill Farm is subject to a Sustainable Farming Incentive Scheme and Mid-Tier Countryside Stewardship, both commencing 1st January 2024, which will be transferred.

Basic Payment Scheme (BPS): There are no BPS entitlements included in the sale.

Postcode: SY8 4JY

VAT: In the event that the sale of the property, or part of it or any right attached to it, becomes chargeable for the purposes of VAT, such tax will be payable by the purchaser in addition to the consideration.

Fixtures and Fittings: Those items mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the freehold sale. All other fixtures, fittings and furnishings are expressly excluded.

Easements, Covenants, Rights of Way and Restrictions: Poughnhill Farm is offered for sale subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way either public or private, all easements and wayleaves, whether specifically mentioned or not. There are public rights of way across the farm. For
further information, please ask the selling agents.

Statutory Designations: Camp is a Scheduled Monument, part of the woodland is classified as Ancient Woodland, buyers should make their own enquiries regarding these and any other designations.

Viewing and your Safety: All viewings must be accompanied and arranged through the joint selling agents. In keeping with the nature of the property, we advise that all viewers bring sensible footwear and clothing to view the property.