Malt Meadow is located on the border between England and Wales and is gifted with outstanding views of the Shropshire hills. The local landmark Corndon Hill offers a dramatic backdrop to the land, with its summit 1,683 ft above sea level, it forms part of a famous run of hills which rise up along the border in The Welsh Marches. The village of Church Stoke and town of Montomgery are only a stone’s throw away on the Welsh side to the west, with Church Stretton and Craven Arms nearby in Shropshire to the east.

This is a desirable meadow containing a balanced mix of open land and standing trees along with an enchanting fringe of woodland, occupying the northern section. A freshwater brook can be found hidden amongst this area of woodland which runs the entire length of Malt Meadow, where it eventually meets with the River West Onny. Access to a natural water source like this is a valuable resource and important for supporting wildlife.

The wooded area is a rich and dynamic habitat containing an assortment of broadleaved trees and shrubs and is surrounded by stock proof fencing for that added security and protection. As you head along the northern edge of the meadow, the woodland presents a wall of green in the summer, offering shade along the fringe on those hot summer days.

A small opening in the stock fencing invites you into a woodland path and leads you down to the magical and gently flowing brook. Dappled sunlight and well-spaced trees create an enjoyable woodland scene and if you sit quietly for a while, you may notice that the area is awash with a variety of sounds and wildlife.

In addition to being a lovely amenity space and natural source of firewood, the woodland will act as a powerful seed source for the natural regeneration of the open land. With seeds blowing in, or carried by animals, the open land will begin to be colonised by various species, extending the boundaries of the woodland ecosystem. The establishment of woodland can be accelerated through active tree planting, for which a number of grants may be readily available.

Both the east and west boundaries are demarcated by red colour coded field stakes, whereas the north and south boundaries consist of stock proof fencing. Mature trees can be seen dotted along the southern boundary fence, offering privacy and shelter.

The land is accessed via a stone track directly from the public highway through a shared padlocked gate and provides all year-round vehicular access. As you follow the internal track up towards the meadow and over the freshwater brook, you will meet an area of hardstanding ground on the right-hand side of the track. This is Malt Meadow’s own private parking area and is also marked with the red painted features along with the meadow’s name plate. From there, the meadow is level and is almost square in shape apart from a slight incline which becomes visible as you drive up the track from the main entrance. The meadow comes with a freehold title and there are no public rights of way across it.

Malt Meadow offers a fantastic opportunity for woodland creation alongside existing natural woodland and may be of interest to anyone looking to own a parcel of land in a private and secluded area. It would also make a great opportunity for a family woodland, for those wishing to leave a lasting legacy for future generations to enjoy.

The purchasers of the meadow will be asked to enter into a covenant