Onston Farm Barns, Tetchill, Ellesmere, Shropshire, SY12 9HJ
West Midlands
£650,000
Listed on 02/10/2026
Listed on 02/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
N/AType
Barn ConversionFeatures
- Garden
- Parking
Description
Onston Farm comprises two traditional agricultural barn groups with full planning consent for conversion into seven homes under reference 09/00428/FUL. The approved scheme covers a mix of two, three and four-bedroom layouts, with private garden areas and associated parking. Blocks A and B are planned to contain five dwellings with kitchen, dining and sitting areas, a combination of ground- and first-floor bedrooms, and en-suite and family bathroom provision. Block C adds a single-storey two-bedroom home and a larger two-storey dwelling with open-plan living space, a study, WC, four bedrooms, two en-suites and a family bathroom.
The site is in a rural setting near Tetchill, with Ellesmere approximately 2.3 miles away and Oswestry around 7.7 miles away. The listing states that private drainage is to be installed in accordance with the consent, with mains electricity and water available. The freehold is offered with vacant possession by private treaty. Purchasers should verify the planning consent, approved plans, services and any rights or easements as part of their due diligence.
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42out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity
Confidence: LOW
Onston Farm is a substantial barn-conversion project, with the listing stating that full planning permission provides for seven homes across the existing buildings. The rural setting, traditional character and open site give the scheme a distinctive canvas, while the approved mix of two-, three- and four-bedroom layouts offers scope to create varied homes. The photographs show agricultural buildings rather than finished accommodation, with weathered roof coverings and open or boarded openings, so this is a major build and fit-out programme rather than a cosmetic update.
The WHOTS score is 42/100, grade E: the project and rural location have appeal, but the overall opportunity is limited by incomplete value and renovation economics. Floor area is missing, so value versus local £/sqf cannot be judged yet; the £650,000 asking price alone does not establish whether it is cheap or dear. Verify the planning permission and its conditions, and establish the build scope and costs before assessing the scheme’s viability.
Key opportunities
- Convert the existing traditional agricultural buildings into the seven homes described in the approved scheme, with a varied mix of two-, three- and four-bedroom layouts.
- Shape the interiors around the approved generous open-plan living areas, including the single-storey home, and retain the barns’ agricultural character.
- Develop the open site areas into the private gardens and associated parking described in the scheme, within a rural setting near Ellesmere and Oswestry.
Key risks
- The buildings have aged roof coverings and open or boarded openings, and the photos do not establish concealed structural condition; allow for investigation and possible repairs.
- With no finished residential accommodation visible and extensive construction and fit-out required across several buildings, this is a large multi-home programme with substantial budget and delivery demands, not a cosmetic refresh.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Gobowen Rail Station
5.2 miles
Train · Gobowen
Chirk Rail Station
7.0 miles
Train · Chirk
Wem Rail Station
8.5 miles
Train · Wem
Ruabon Rail Station
8.6 miles
Train · Ruabon
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