6 bed farm for sale

Bockleton Road, Oldwood, Tenbury Wells WR15

Birchley Barn Farm offers a unique and exciting opportunity to acquire around 178.22 acres of predominantly arable farm near Tenbury Wells. The land is primarily Grade 2 and Grade 3 arable, with some grassland and woodland blocks providing sporting opportunities.

Introduction

The Land at Birchley Barn Farm offers a unique and exciting opportunity to acquire a predominantly arable farm near Tenbury Wells. The ring fenced farm comprises farm building and land in total extending to around 189.56 acres. The land is primarily Grade 2 and Grade 3 arable, with some grassland and woodland blocks providing sporting opportunities.

Situation

Birchley Barn Farm occupies a secluded yet highly accessible position at the end of a sweeping 700-metre farm drive. Nestled in the picturesque northwest corner of Worcestershire, the farm is conveniently located near the historic market town of Tenbury Wells. Its strategic setting between the B4212 (Bromyard Road) and the A4112 provides excellent connectivity, with easy access to major routes including the A456, A44, and A49. A location plan is provided within these particulars for reference.

Land

The land is in a ring fence extending in total to around 178.22 acres of predominantly arable Grade 2 and 3 according to the Provisional Land Classification Maps of England and Wales. Soilscapes describes the soil type as being freely draining slight acid but base-rich and loamy soils with moderate to high fertility.

The land is currently farmed in-hand and is sown to Winter Wheat, Winter Barley and one grass ley with red clover. A 5-year cropping schedule is available upon request. We understand the land has benefitted from regular farmyard manure applications and appears in good heart.

Residential Properties

Birchley Barn and Upper Birchley Cottage, located nearby, may be available by separate negotiation. For further details, please contact the selling agent.

Buildings

There is a single modern 4 bay steel portal framed building with concrete floor and sheet sides. The barn is situated immediately off Bockleton Road at the entrance to the farm drive. The barn is currently used for agricultural purposes with potential for conversion to other uses subject to planning permission.

Epc

Birchley Barn has an Energy Performance Rating of E
Upper Birchley Cottage has an Energy Performance Rating of D

Council Tax Bands

The Barn is Band F
The Cottage is Band E

Sporting

The landscape of Birchley Barn Farm offers a stunning natural setting for a variety of recreational and conservation activities. The woodlands consist of a blend of native and coniferous trees, offering ideal cover for game birds and shelter for livestock. Historically, the farm has hosted a successful syndicate shoot, with the diverse terrain providing exceptional drives. There are also a number of small natural pools.

Services

We understand Birchley Barn benefits from Ground Source Heat Pump underfloor heating, double glazed wood effect pvc windows, mains water, mains electricity and a shared septic tank with Upper Birchley Cottage. The services have not been tested. We understand Upper Birchley Cottage benefits from oil fired underfloor heating, double glazed timber windows, mains water, mains electricity and a shared septic tank with Birchley Barn. The services have not been tested.

The land to the east is entitled to a free water supply for the trough in field 6647. This right is subject to the use not substantially reducing, or interfering with, the neighbour’s supply.

The Cadmore Brook runs along the southern boundary.

Access

The access track is included to the sale and provides access to the fields.

Tenure & Hold Over

Birchley Barn, buildings and land is sold freehold with vacant possession. Upper Birchley Cottage is sold subject to an existing Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST).

The Vendor reserves the right to harvest the 2025 crop, bale and remove the straw.

Wayleaves, Easements & Right Of Way

The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all easements, quasi easements, wayleaves, and rights of way both declared. There are public bridleways and a single public footpath crossing the land. Further information available via the Malvern Council website and from the selling agent.

Basic Payment Scheme & Stewardship Schemes

The delinked bps payments are reserved by the Vendor.

The land is not currently entered into any environmental schemes as far as we are aware.

Sporting, Timber & Mineral Rights

All standing timber, mineral rights or any sporting rights, if owned, are included in the sale. Full information available in the legal pack.

Important Notice

These particulars are set out as a guide only. They are intended to give a fair description of the property but may not be relied upon as a statement or representation of facts. These particulars are produced in good faith but are inevitably subjective and do not form part of any Contract. No persons within Sunderlands have any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to the property.

Planning

Full details of the planning history can be found on the Malvern Hills District Council website.

Local Authority & Public Utilities

Malvern Hills District Council, The Council House, Malvern WR14 3AF
Severn Trent Water, Coventry. CV1 2LZ
National Grid ed (West Midlands), Bristol, BS2 0TB

Agents Note

Any plans used in the preparation of these details may have been reduced in scale and any interested parties should check the Title Plan before proceeding to purchase.

Viewing

Viewing strictly by appointment with the selling agent only.
Katie Bufton on Option 3)

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Directions

From Leominster, follow the A49 towards Ludlow. After approximately 0.5 miles take a right turning onto the A4112 signposted Leysters & Kimbolton. Follow the road for approximately 7.5 miles proceeding through the village of St Michaels on to Oldwood Common. Take the right hand turning signposted to Bockleton and proceed for just over 1 mile. The farm drive is located on the left as per the agents For Sale board.