Lower Rockhill Farm Clun | Craven Arms | Shropshire | SY7 8LR

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Fine & Country
Tel: +44 (0)1588 672385
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Corvedale Road Craven Arms Shropshire SY7 9NE
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Lower Rockhill Farm
Clun | Craven Arms | Shropshire | SY7 8LR
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FINE & COUNTRY
LOWER ROCKHILL FARM
An opportunity to buy a lovingly improved 65 acre farm set in the stunning countryside of the
Clun Valley. It was the stunning views surrounding the property which first attracted current
owners Hannah and Steve to Lower Rockhill Farm. “It’s just beautiful” says Hannah. Purchased
by the couple in 2009 and steadily improved since then to high agricultural standards, the
emphasis is on sustainability and ease of maintenance. This is a complete lifestyle package, with
the bulk of the hard work already done. “The buildings for farming don’t need any work” says
Hannah. Compact enough for those who wish to embark on a change of direction to pursue a
rural life, whether equestrian, holiday letting, breeding or small scale farming.
Fine & Country is a global network of estate
agencies specialising in the marketing, sale and
rental of luxury residential property. With offices in
the UK, Australia, Egypt, France, Hungary, Namibia,
Portugal, Russia, South Africa, Spain, The Channel
Islands, United Arab Emirates and West Africa
we combine the widespread exposure of the
international marketplace with the local expertise
and knowledge of carefully selected independent
property professionals.
Fine & Country appreciates the most exclusive
properties require a more compelling, sophisticated
and intelligent presentation - leading to a common,
yet uniquely exercised and successful strategy
emphasising the lifestyle qualities of the property.
This unique approach to luxury homes marketing
delivers high quality, intelligent and creative
concepts for property promotion combined with
the latest technology and marketing techniques.
We understand moving home is one of the
most important decisions you make; your home
is both a financial and emotional investment.
With Fine & Country you benefit from the local
knowledge, experience, expertise and contacts of
a well trained, educated and courteous team of
professionals, working to make the sale or purchase
of your property as stress free as possible.
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An opportunity to buy a lovingly improved 65 acre farm set in the
stunning countryside of the Clun Valley.
Purchased by the current owners in 2009 and steadily upgraded since
then to high agricultural standards, with the emphasis on sustainability
and ease of maintenance. This is a complete lifestyle package, with the
bulk of the hard work already done. Compact enough for those who
wish to embark on a change of direction to pursue a rural life. We shall
go into further detail on the land and buildings later on, but as you enter
into the yard through the electric gates you will be struck immediately
by the immaculate surroundings and the beautiful views to all sides.
The yard is fully enclosed by the stone buildings providing shelter and
security for animals, guests and children alike.
At the heart of Lower Rockhill Farm is the farmhouse, an imposing stone
and slate building, improved and maintained to the same standards as
the land. All of the windows are hardwood framed double glazed in
keeping with the age of the house. The gardens have been landscaped
for low maintenance. Entering into the house you pass through the
small Boot Room, essential for rural life, into the heart of any country
home, the Kitchen. With stone walls rising all the way to the roof apex
this room feels like a hall or barn conversion. The floor is stone tiled,
which extend all the way through the ground floor for ease of cleaning
and durability.
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Exposed beams and rows of Victorian industrial style pendant lights
line the roof space, four windows provide more light, there is space
for a large kitchen table, granite worktops, double Belfast sink with
chrome mixer, a range of wooden floor and wall units and shelving,
integral fridge and dishwasher, recessed nook with shelving adjacent to
the range and two radiators.
Heating and cooking is provided by a modern electric Aga, with 5 ovens
and 3 hobs, it has the beauty of the old Aga ovens with very little
maintenance or mess. From the Kitchen we move through to the
Snug. The stone flagged floor continues, exposed beams, inglenook
fireplace with Clearview wood burning stove, stone surround and shelf
over, portrait lights on the walls, built-in shelving, radiator and a window
overlooking the valley and drop latch wooden doors. From the Snug
there is another reception room that is used as the Nursery, but could
equally be a formal Dining Room or a downstairs third bedroom. Stone
flagged floor, inset spotlights, incredible views over the valley towards
Clun, radiator and access to the Cellar.
The Cellar is used as an office space, entered down a flight of shallow
stone steps, with a low ground level window for light and ventilation
and a cupboard housing the fuse box. It is carpeted and lit by integral
spotlights, and as mentioned suitable for office use if not required for a
wine cellar! Returning to the Snug there is an internal Hallway linking
the original front entrance, the stairway and the Sitting Room. There is
also a Cloakroom off with a sink, w.c., tiled splashbacks, stone flagged
floor and integral spotlights.
The Sitting Room provides a more formal space than the Snug, and the
main feature is a beautiful carved stone fireplace surround, believed to
have been reclaimed from a Scottish Manor House, resting on tile and
brick plinth. This houses a further Clearview wood burner with recesses
either side of the fireplace, feature glass panelled wall lights and t.v. and
phone points. The multi-room Sky system links to the satellite dish on
the roof. The other point to mention with the Sitting Room is the
breath-taking view down the valley in the direction of Clun, which has
to be seen to be believed.
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The upstairs accommodation splits off in either direction from the
staircase, with master suite to the right and second bedroom suite
to the left. The Master Bedroom suite is a large double with 3 large
built-in cupboards with views down the valley to the north aspect, and
to the yard and the farms land to the south. The high ceiling en-suite
has a tiled floor, double walk-in shower, w.c. and plinth sink, tongue
and groove cupboard, fully tiled walls with inset spots, radiator and two
frosted glass windows.
The second suite is another large double, it has solid wooden floor,
high ceiling, a recessed window seat with glorious views down the
valley, built-in tongue and groove cupboards and a radiator. Through
the door is the lovely en-suite, also with solid wooden floor and a
freestanding bath with tongue and groove and marble surround, side
taps and shower, a plinth sink with built in cupboard under and to either
side, exposed beams, solid wooden floor, inset spotlights, w.c., shower
booth with riser, sliding doors and a seat and a shaver point Window
with lovely views to the Clun Valley. This concludes the details of the
house, however this is a small part of the lifestyle that Lower Rockhill
has to offer. We shall go into some of the technical details of the
working farm as this has been where the majority of the energy and
imagination has been targeted.
The original intention was to breed pedigree cattle and native breed
sheep, so the priority from the outset was to get the most out of the
land and make it manageable for a small family team. The 65 acres is set
mainly to grassland and divided into 13 fields. In addition there are three
separate areas of deciduous woodland which have also been managed
and improved. The farm yard itself is compact and has a diverse range
of buildings from stone stables to large modern Dutch barns. There are
two stone built stable blocks, a stone garage with a one bedroom ensuite annexe above, providing potential for holiday letting or additional
accommodation.
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Seller Insight
The house features a sitting room with stunning views, a cosy
snug with woodburning stove and a lovely large kitchen with
vaulted ceiling which often attracts positive comments. The farm yard
itself is compact and has a diverse range of buildings from stone stables
to large modern Dutch barns. There are two stone built stable blocks,
a stone garage with a one bedroom en-suite annexe above, providing
potential for holiday letting or additional accommodation. “The stone
barns have huge potential for conversion into a larger family home” says
Steve. “There is enough space for a 4 bedroom coach house there.”
Just a mile from the picturesque village of Clun, the property is close to all
amenities. “In the summer months you can walk straight out of one of our
fields down a bridle path and onto a country lane which will take you into
Clun, which nestles down in the valley” says Steve. “One of our two local
pubs has its own microbrewery and the other is owned by the Three Tuns,
one of the oldest breweries in the country.” As well as the pubs, the village
boasts a doctors’ surgery, hairdressing salon, local grocery store, butchers,
post office, gift shop and beauty salon. Local schools are plentiful whether
country primary schools or those in the private sector. “There is a lovely
sense of community here” says Steve. “Everybody helps eachother out and
looks out for one another. There is a whole mix of farmers, families, young
couples and older people here, and it’s a really welcoming place even if
you are new to the area.”
Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the locality is popular
with walkers and cyclists, and Hannah and Steve themselves often walk
through the amazing views of the Shropshire Hills. The area is also
popular with tourists. “I have considered setting up a ‘glamping’ business
in the outbuildings on the farm” says Hannah. With events such as the
popular Green Man festival happening in the vicinity, this could well
be a profitable proposition, with many music fans coming to hear their
favourite bands play. Ludlow Food Festival, Ludlow Medieval Fayre and
Shrewsbury Flower Show also provide a draw for tourists. Though there is
always something going on in the area, it remains peaceful. In his book, ‘A
Shropshire Lad’, poet A.E. Housman described Clun as the quietest place
under the sun!
“We will miss the stunning views. The view of the valley from the garden is
truly unique and the most beautiful I’ve ever seen. It is really quite special.
The night sky is amazing as there is no light pollution – the meteorite
shower in August was incredible this year.”*
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I love the sitting room. with its views out one window
over the valley, and across the yard to the livestock and
barn out the other. The snug is also lovely, with its woodburning
stove. It is a cosy room in winter, perfect to retreat to and curl up
on the sofa.
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The house is well laid out for parties and family gatherings. We got married on the terrace here. We had a
beautiful private ceremony with family and friends, and we had a marquee attached to the house for the
celebrations afterwards. Our wedding photos show us signing the register with the fields as a backdrop behind.
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The summer here is amazing, but the kids love it in winter, when it is like a mini Switzerland. 1000 ft above sea level,
we always have snow here in the winter, and as a hill farm we are perfectly set up for sledging. The children call it ‘posh
sledging’, as they don’t have to walk back up the hill. We just use the farm vehicles to drag them back up to the top!
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The annexe has a tongue and groove stable door, solid wood floor, ensuite with bath, sink and w.c. with skylight, inset spotlights, heated towel
rail and a light and shaver point. Two large Dutch barns provide space
for small and large livestock and are currently used for lambing. They are
fully equipped with power and water. There are further outbuildings
used for storage and washing, making this an extremely versatile facility
that could be turned to equestrian, smallholding, dog grooming and
breeding or holiday conversion subject to the necessary permissions.
It is larger than most smallholdings, but still agile enough for change to
suit the owners.
The family started making more targeted improvements to the quality of
the land from 2013. A water system was installed that takes water from
the stream that runs through the valley in which the farm sits, powered
by a fully automated photo-voltaic system. This supplies a 20,000 litre
reservoir that gravity feeds troughs in most of the fields in sufficient
volume for cattle, horses or sheep. It will run for a week from the
reservoir alone at maximum use. Once the water system was installed
their attention turned to the land itself. The “Bromyard Series” soil was
analysed and a seeding programme commenced with the aspiration
to have three cuts of hay or silage per season. Fertilised with micronutrients tailored to the soil analysis with no over treatment, ensuring
the best results with the wider environment in mind. With routine
maintenance the pasture should be at top performance for another
ten years, and has been taken from routine upland sheep farming to
a stocking rate increase of four, i.e. four times as many animals can be
supported thanks to their careful work.
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As a rough guide, the land could support 400 head of sheep or 80 head
of cattle. Pigs have also thrived on the farm in recent times, used firstly
to clear the woodland of undergrowth, then bred in the outbuildings,
with the intention of breeding and preparing their own meat for local
markets on site, with this area of Shropshire renowned countrywide for
its fine local food. Yet another potential use for the farm.
The gardens are laid mostly to lawn and flagstones, the finest feature is
the terrace to the front of the house with uninterrupted views down
the valley to Clun, a space easily large enough to host a house warming
cocktail party. Having completed their improvement programme, and
on the verge of moving into pedigree cattle breeding, a small animal of
the human kind came along which has changed the plan completely, and
hence we can now offer this opportunity to buy into a rural lifestyle in
a location of stunning beauty with most of the hard work already done.
Services: Private drainage and water, mains electricity.
Heating: Oil fired central heating.
Note: The selling agents wish to remind prospective purchasers that
the services, service installations, heating & electrical appliances have
NOT been tested.
General
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax: Band F
Directions: Head north from Ludlow on the A49 to Craven Arms. At
the Craven Arms Hotel turn left onto the B4368 Clun Road and follow
this road all the way to Clun. Once into Clun bear left at the fork down
the hill towards the famous Little Pack Horse Bridge and on the far side
of the bridge carry straight on up the hill and out of the town. Around
three miles out you come to a series of bends, Lower Rockhill Farm is
on the left after the first one. The farmyard has iron electric gates facing
onto the road so approach steadily to give yourself time to slow down
and drive into the yard.
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Viewing: By appointment through Selling Agents – McCartneys LLP 01584 872153
Opening Hours: Mon–Fri: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Sat: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Details: Last Updated 17 August 2016
Notice: All measurements and distances are approximate. The electrical,
drainage, water and heating installations have not been tested by the
Agents. The normal enquiries carried out by a purchaser’s Solicitor
have not been carried out by the Selling Agents for the purpose of
preparation of these particulars.
Messrs McCartneys LLP for themselves and for the vendors or lessors
of this property whose agents they are give notice that: the particulars
are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do
not constitute any part of a contract; no person in the employment of
McCartneys LLP has any authority to make or give any representation
or warranty whatever in relation to this property.
MCCARTNEYS LLP REGISTERED OFFICE: The Ox Pasture, Overton Road, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 4AA.
REGISTERED NO: OC310186
copyright © 2016 Fine & Country Ltd.
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Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt
has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no
guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any
item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. * These comments are the personal views of
the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without
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FINE & COUNTRY
LOWER ROCKHILL FARM
An opportunity to buy a lovingly improved 65 acre farm set in the stunning countryside of the
Clun Valley. It was the stunning views surrounding the property which first attracted current
owners Hannah and Steve to Lower Rockhill Farm. “It’s just beautiful” says Hannah. Purchased
by the couple in 2009 and steadily improved since then to high agricultural standards, the
emphasis is on sustainability and ease of maintenance. This is a complete lifestyle package, with
the bulk of the hard work already done. “The buildings for farming don’t need any work” says
Hannah. Compact enough for those who wish to embark on a change of direction to pursue a
rural life, whether equestrian, holiday letting, breeding or small scale farming.
Fine & Country is a global network of estate
agencies specialising in the marketing, sale and
rental of luxury residential property. With offices in
the UK, Australia, Egypt, France, Hungary, Namibia,
Portugal, Russia, South Africa, Spain, The Channel
Islands, United Arab Emirates and West Africa
we combine the widespread exposure of the
international marketplace with the local expertise
and knowledge of carefully selected independent
property professionals.
Fine & Country appreciates the most exclusive
properties require a more compelling, sophisticated
and intelligent presentation - leading to a common,
yet uniquely exercised and successful strategy
emphasising the lifestyle qualities of the property.
This unique approach to luxury homes marketing
delivers high quality, intelligent and creative
concepts for property promotion combined with
the latest technology and marketing techniques.
We understand moving home is one of the
most important decisions you make; your home
is both a financial and emotional investment.
With Fine & Country you benefit from the local
knowledge, experience, expertise and contacts of
a well trained, educated and courteous team of
professionals, working to make the sale or purchase
of your property as stress free as possible.
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Fine & Country
Tel: +44 (0)1584 872153
[email protected]
16/17 High Street Ludlow Shropshire SY8 1BS
Lower Rockhill Farm
Clun | Craven Arms | Shropshire | SY7 8LR
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