Property Description
FOR SALE: £3,000,000
Throstle Nest Farm, Church Lane, Winmarleigh, Preston, PR3 0LA
Nestled on the outskirts of Winmarleigh, Throstle Nest Farm spans 280 acres of Grade 2 agricultural land, featuring a five-bedroom detached farmhouse, traditional and modern agricultural buildings, a parlour, dairy, and slurry lagoon. Currently used as a dairy farm, the property offers significant potential for general livestock production or diversification, including residential or other development (subject to planning consents).
Key Features
Residential Accommodation:
A spacious five-bedroom detached farmhouse with an internal area of approximately 213m² (2,292 ft²), featuring:
Ground Floor:
Spacious kitchen, 2 reception/living rooms, one with a wood-burning stove, utility room, shower room, pantry, office space, and cellar.
First Floor:
Five bedrooms, an en-suite shower room, and a four-piece family bathroom.
South-facing orchard and private driveway access from Church Lane.
Land:
280 acres of Grade 2 agricultural land (Agricultural Land Classification Maps for England and Wales). The land benefits from varied soils, suitable for grazing or diversified farming systems. Some fields lie within flood zones 2 and 3, while the remainder, including the farmyard, is in flood zone 1.
The property is also entered into a Higher Tier Countryside Stewardship scheme.
Farm Buildings:
Thirteen agricultural buildings ranging from traditional brick-built structures to modern steel portal-framed buildings, including cow kennels, silage storage, and a beef shed. A slurry lagoon and storage areas for bales are also included.
Location and Accessibility:
Conveniently situated close to local amenities, just an eight-minute drive from Garstang town centre. The property is accessible via a private drive from Church Lane and has additional track access to fields in the north.
Additional Information:
Nitrate Vulnerable Zone:
The property is not located within a nitrate vulnerable zone.
Planning Potential:
Agricultural buildings may have potential for conversion to residential or other uses (subject to necessary consents).
Guide Price:
£3,000,000 (offered as a whole by private treaty).
Viewing and Enquiries
Viewings by prior appointment only through:
Tom Wignall BSc Hons MRICS FAAV
Gerald Forshaw
Email: info@wignalls.land
Health and Safety Notice:
Prospective purchasers are reminded to observe necessary precautions during viewings. The vendors and agents accept no liability for health and safety issues.
Compliance Notice:
In accordance with Money Laundering Regulations, purchasers will need to provide confirmation of funds, solicitor details, and identification.
For further details, please contact Wignalls Chartered Surveyors.
Contact Agent
Tom Wignall MRICS FAAV
01772 419277
Property Details
Property Type
Agricultural
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2
Size
280acres
Floors
2
Property Location
Winmarleigh, Preston PR3 0LA, UK