Farm is a real gem

It is unusual to come across even a farming property that has not been gentrified in some form or another. Just occasionally a little gem appears when you least expect it.

Longnor Mill Farm, at Longnor, near Wheaton Aston, is just one of those such properties.

Located in the centre of an unspoilt corner of rural South Staffordshire, Longnor Mill Farm is just six miles from Junction 12 of the M6 but is near the centre of a 120km2 block of Staffordshire and Shropshire countryside with not a single main road through it. The largest arterial communication through this area is the Shropshire Union Canal and the remains of an old Roman road!

The farmhouse has many original features including a pre-war Aga. The charming four-bedroom farmhouse has four pretty dormer windows to the front with an unspoilt south-easterly outlook. The extensive range of brick and tile farm buildings has detailed planning consent for conversion to four new dwellings.

There is almost 157 acres (63.5ha) of pasture and arable land in one block and there is also planning consent for a new private access to the farmstead. The current farm drive is to the side of Longnor Hall Farm.

Sales agent Mike Taylor of Barbers said: "Longnor Mill Farm is offered for sale in two or more lots. While the farmhouse and buildings will undoubtedly be of interest to developers, it is quite possible it may still remain as a whole due to the secluded yet convenient location and wonderful rural setting.

"It would make a fantastic private country estate for someone with the appropriate vision and pocket. The productive pasture and arable land will also appeal to neighbouring farmers. Very little land has changed hands in this area over recent years."

For particulars or to arrange viewing, contact Barbers Rural Consultancy on 01630 652 314, email a.turner@barbers-online.co.uk or visit www.barbers-online.co.uk