Moreton Corbet Farmhouse, Moreton Corbet

Moreton Corbet Farmhouse is located approximately a mile north of Shawbury, close to the ruins of Moreton Corbet Castle.

The property requires modernisation throughout. The accommodation is laid out in a traditional manner with reception rooms, kitchen, dining room and utility / pantry on the ground floor and bedrooms and bathrooms on the upper floor.

There is a timber built stable block and hayloft adjoining the farmhouse which could be converted into additional accommodation for the existing farmhouse. There are two further single storey traditional outbuildings which could be converted into workshops, studios, kennels or even possibly dwellings, subject to planning permission.

There is a gated access drive with ample room for various vehicles. The mature private garden is mainly laid to lawn surrounded by hedging and new stock-proof fencing.

Located near Shawbury, a village and civil parish in the English county of Shropshire, the village is 8.4 miles (13.5 km) northeast of the town of Shrewsbury. The village offers a range of amenities including a butchers, bakery, garden centre, small supermarket and pub. Shawbury has an entry in the Domesday Book of 1085. In the great book Shawbury is recorded by the name Sawesberie. The main landholder was Gerard from Earl Roger of Shrewsbury meanwhile Moreton Corbet is recorded as Mortone and was held by Turold from the same Earl Roger.

The River Roden flows through the village of Moreton Corbet.

The village straddles the A53 between Shrewsbury and Market Drayton. The nearest railway station is at Yorton on the Welsh Marches Line for Shrewsbury/ Crewe.

Services: Mains electric, water and drainage. No central heating installed. One working
fireplace.

Council Tax: Band E

Postcode: SY4 4DW

Local Authority: Shropshire Council (0345 678 9000)

Broadband Speed: Our research has indicated that superfast broadband is available at this property. Please conduct your own research to ensure the speeds meet your requirements.

Flood Risk: Rivers, sea and surface water – Very low risk

Fixtures and Fittings: Whilst all attempts have been made to accurately describe the
property in regard to fixtures and fittings, a comprehensive list will be made available
by the seller’s solicitors.

Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way: The property will be sold subject to and with the benefit of all wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether mentioned in these particulars or not.

Please Note: Currently the mains water connection serves both the farmhouse and the yard. Some of the Trustees are associates of Balfours LLP as well as the beneficiary.