Location

Located five miles north of Shrewsbury on the Ellesmere Road (A528), this highly regarded farming estate is positioned around Pimhill, a notable sandstone escarpment which characterises this part of Shropshire. From the farm’s highest point are uninterrupted views of the Shropshire Hills to the south and the Berwyn Hills west of Offa’s Dyke. The farm lies on the Shropshire edge of the productive Cheshire Plain, known for its dairy farms and quality arable enterprises.

Owners can enjoy walking, riding, and sporting activities from their doorstep, with Shrewsbury just five miles away offering additional amenities, including a wide range of independent retailers. The market towns of Ludlow and Chester provide additional services and access to racecourses and golf links.

The area is wonderfully rural yet well-connected, with the A49 three miles east connecting Pimhill to the regional road network, leading to Chester, Crewe, Liverpool, Manchester and Birmingham. Manchester and Birmingham international airports are 56 and 64 miles away, respectively. Shrewsbury station offers national and regional rail connections, while Stafford station (36 miles) provides direct mainline services to London (from 77 minutes). Shrewsbury hosts the renowned Shrewsbury School, with Ellesmere College, Packwood Haugh, and Prestfelde School nearby. Pimhill Estate’s businesses benefit from proximity to Shrewsbury’s commercial and professional services and transport links, enhancing the success of its wedding and events barn by attracting clients from across England.

Description

The Pimhill Estate

Summary

The Pimhill Estate, near Shrewsbury in Shropshire, is a diverse organic farming estate featuring an Elizabethan Hall, a wedding barn, a guest cottage, and contractor-operated organic dairy and arable farming enterprises.

The estate spans around 673 acres and is offered as a whole or in up to three lots. It has been farmed organically for over seventy-five years, helping spearhead the organic farming movement in the UK.

Lea Hall

Lea Hall, built in 1584 and Grade II* listed, sits at the heart of the farm. Showcasing architectural elements from the 16th and 18th centuries, the living space covers approximately 7,363 square feet across three floors, including a cellar. The ground floor has four reception rooms, kitchen and utility areas. The first floor features four double bedrooms, a family bathroom, and a separate WC, while the top floor includes two double bedrooms, two additional rooms, and another family bathroom.

The gardens reflect the Elizabethan period with formal elements like a Hornbeam avenue, clipped Yews, espaliered apple trees, an octagonal Dovecote, a kitchen garden, a small lake, and an outdoor swimming pool.

Adjacent to Lea Hall is the Courthouse, a detached brick building restored in 2012, offering an entrance hall, a double bedroom, a wet room, and a large open-plan living space with exposed beams and a kitchen. The Courthouse is used for wedding accommodations and short stays.

Pimhill Farm Venue & Yard

The Elizabethan Barn, built in 1584 and restored in 2011, is a popular wedding venue licensed for civil marriages and partnerships, accommodating 150 people. The barn is connected to a traditional brick cart shed and a pavilion with a commercial kitchen and toilets. The Clock House and the Moggy provide additional spaces for smaller events and ceremonies.

Adjacent to the wedding venue are modern and traditional buildings that once served the farm and milling business, now functioning as a commercial hub with flexible storage and office spaces.

Shotton and Pimhill Farms

The estates also includes a substantial in-hand agricultural asset, currently managed under two contracting agreements, comprising organic dairy and arable enterprises. The land is all classed as Grade II or Grade III and could lend itself to a variety of enterprises.

For further details please contact the selling agents.