Large mixed livestock farm with buildings, biodiversity potential and 20 acres for tree planting.
Approximately 251.26 acres of pasture, forage and rough grazing
West Shirva Farm presents a rare commercial-scale opportunity: approximately 251.26 acres of predominantly pasture, a centrally located steading with a comprehensive range of agricultural buildings and a four‑bed farmhouse in sound condition. Around 20 acres have been identified as suitable for tree planting and there are wetlands that could support habitat management and biodiversity net gain projects — a clear value stream for developers and landowners seeking environmental income.
The farmhouse is a large timber kit bungalow built in the 1980s with a 1990s extension; it offers a fitted kitchen, lounge, dining room, utility, three double bedrooms and one single bedroom, plus wraparound garden and substantial off‑street parking. Most agricultural buildings are functional for livestock and storage: multiple cattle courts, storage and machinery sheds, silage pits with effluent drainage, and a processing shed previously used for egg processing.
Practical considerations: some roofs include corrugated cement fibre sheeting (possible asbestos-containing material), and drainage works have been carried out following the farm’s recent shift away from organic management. The land is mainly class 3.1/4.2 (good quality grassland suitable for grazing and forage), with no identified flood risk. Broadband speeds are reported as fast and mobile signal is average.
This holding suits farming families, commercial livestock operators or investors targeting environmental schemes and biodiversity net gain credits. Buyers should carry out statutory and technical due diligence (including habitat survey review, roofing/material checks and confirmation of tenure/council tax), and note the property sits within an area assessed as very deprived, which may affect grant and local support availability.