Sold STC Country House

Hoo Hall

Hoo, Telford, Shropshire, TF6 6DJ

4 beds 3 baths Listed 2 Oct 2025 (-256d)

£1,000,000

Guide Price

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Listing type

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Property details

Listing category

Auction

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Council tax band

G

Local average

£622,293 (+60.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (25,217 of 33,755)

Street crime

2 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • A distinguished Grade II* listed farmhouse offering a wealth of history and character
  • Extensive range of outbuildings approx. 5000 sq ft with potential for conversion subject to P/P
  • Set in approximately 13 acres of land

Additional details

Garden
Yes
Listed property
No
Restrictions
No
Required access
No
Rights of way
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No
Flood defences
No

Description

For sale by Online Auction - 29th of October 2025.

Nestled within the highly sought-after village of The Hoo, Shropshire, presents a truly
exceptional opportunity to acquire a Grade II* Listed Farmhouse, a property steeped in
history and brimming with character. This magnificent estate, offered for sale by
unconditional online auction, represents a rare chance for discerning buyers to invest in a
piece of Shropshire's heritage, with significant scope for refurbishment and development


Description
The main farmhouse, extending to an impressive 4800 sq ft, boasts four generous bedrooms and four versatile reception rooms, providing ample space for family living and entertaining. While offering a wealth of period features, the property requires comprehensive refurbishment, including essential roof works, allowing the new owner to meticulously restore and modernise this historic residence to their exact specifications, blending its inherent charm with contemporary comforts. The house is set within large,
established gardens, which still retain the evocative former remains of a moat, adding to its unique historical allure and providing a picturesque backdrop.
Beyond the main residence, the estate truly distinguishes itself with an extensive range of barn outbuildings, totalling nearly 5000 sq ft. These substantial structures offer tremendous potential for conversion, subject to obtaining the necessary planning permissions. Imagine transforming these barns into additional residential dwellings, holiday lets, a thriving business premises, or bespoke leisure facilities the possibilities are vast and exciting, promising significant added value and income streams Further enhancing the investment appeal are four detached former chicken sheds, collectively spanning approximately 56,392 sq ft. These expansive structures present an unparalleled opportunity for various commercial or agricultural ventures, again subject to planning consent. Whether for storage, light industrial use, or a return to their original agricultural purpose, their sheer scale offers considerable flexibility. All of these impressive assets are set within approximately 13 acres of land, providing a
private and expansive rural setting. This generous acreage offers space for equestrian pursuits, further development (subject to planning), or simply enjoying the tranquillity and open space that such a substantial plot affords. The location itself is a key advantage, offering excellent road links and convenient access to the bustling market town of Newport and the vibrant town of Telford, ensuring that while enjoying a rural lifestyle, essential amenities and transport networks are always within easy reach.

This is more than just a property; it is a significant investment opportunity for those with vision and a passion for restoration and development. The blend of a historic Grade II* Listed farmhouse, extensive outbuildings with conversion potential, vast commercial sheds, and substantial acreage in a desirable Shropshire village creates a truly unique proposition



Tenure
Freehold

Legal Pack
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Auction Information.
To view the auction information, click the Online Bidding button at the bottom of this advert or visit tcpa.co.uk.

UNCONDITIONAL LOT Buyers Premium Applies Upon the fall of the hammer, the Purchaser shall pay a 5% deposit and a 5%+VAT (subject to a minimum of £5,000+VAT) buyers premium and contracts are exchanged. The purchaser is legally bound to buy and the vendor is legally bound to sell the Property/Lot. The auction conditions require a full legal completion 28 days following the auction (unless otherwise stated).

Pre Auction Offers Are Considered
The seller of this property may consider a pre-auction offer prior to the auction date. All auction conditions will remain the same for pre-auction offers which include but are not limited to, the special auction conditions which can be viewed within the legal pack, the Buyer's Premium, and the deposit. To make a pre-auction offer we will require two forms of ID, proof of your ability to purchase the property and complete our auction registration processes online. To find out more information or to make a pre-auction offer please contact us.

Special Conditions
Any additional costs will be listed in the Special Conditions within the legal pack and these costs will be payable on completion. The legal pack is available to download free of charge under the LEGAL DOCUMENTS'. Any stamp duty and/or government taxes are not included within the Special Conditions within the legal pack and all potential buyers must make their own investigations.

Listed by

Crewe

Property Portal Auctions Limited

Reference: 167713073

EPC ratings on this postcode

We don't have a matched EPC for this property yet. Below are efficiency scores and details for other addresses on this postcode.

Address Current Potential Floor area Age band Type
20, Hoo 55 81 136 m² England and Wales: before 1900 House
20, Hoo, TELFORD 55 81 136 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Detached
26 Hoo, TELFORD 38 101 87 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Detached
26-27, Hoo 44 99 85 m² England and Wales: before 1900 House
26-27, Hoo 50 81 108 m² England and Wales: 1900-1929 House
26-27, Hoo, TELFORD 44 99 85 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Detached
26-27, Hoo, TELFORD 50 81 108 m² England and Wales: 1900-1929 Detached
27-28 Hoo 58 90 108 m² England and Wales: 1900-1929 House
27-28 Hoo, TELFORD 58 90 108 m² England and Wales: 1900-1929 Detached
27-28, Hoo 58 103 102 m² England and Wales: before 1900 House
27-28, Hoo, TELFORD 58 103 102 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Detached
30 Hoo 43 82 204 m² England and Wales: before 1900 House
30 Hoo, TELFORD 43 82 204 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Detached
30, Hoo 32 76 198 m² England and Wales: before 1900 House
30, Hoo, TELFORD 32 76 198 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Detached

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Price history

No sales history found for this property in Land Registry Price Paid data.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
THE EDGE, HORTON, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF6 6DT £160,000 27/05/2022 Other
OAKWOOD HOUSE, HORTON, TELFORD, WREKIN, TF6 6DT £451,000 09/02/2022 Other

Area average: £305,500 (2 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 86%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Telford and Wrekin. Series: All dwelling types. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 3.4%
5y (index) 24.3%
10y (index) 58.9%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Telford and Wrekin. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £768/mo
Realistic £853/mo
Optimistic £938/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Telford and Wrekin.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Shropshire: £972/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

Humber Lane

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Shop AutoTech Performance 0.5 miles
Shop Beta Tools 0.6 miles
Hospital Shrewsbury & Telford Hospital NHS Trust Sterile Services Department (SSD) 1.1 miles
Bus stop Preston Grove 1.2 miles
Bus stop Unknown 1.3 miles
Hospital Princess Royal Hospital 2.2 miles
Train station Oakengates 2.7 miles
Train station Wellington 2.8 miles
University University Of Wolverhampton (Shropshire Campus) (Business School) 3.7 miles
University Harper Adams University 3.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Burglary 1
Violence and sexual offences 1
Total incidents 2

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
St Lawrence Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 8 Dec 2019
St Luke's Catholic Primary School Primary 1.4 miles Good — 13 Nov 2014
Wrockwardine Wood Church of England Junior School Primary 1.4 miles Good — 23 Nov 2011
Donnington Wood Infant School and Nursery Centre Primary 1.5 miles Good — 14 Sep 2023
Teagues Bridge Primary School Primary 1.6 miles Requires improvement — 1 May 2024

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title Rent Beds Distance As seen on
4 Bed Semi-Detached House, Dukes View, TF2 £1,150/mo 4 1.21 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,150/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.12%
Max investor price (0.8%) £143,750
Target investor price (1%) £115,000
Gross yield 1.4%
Cost-to-rent ratio 72.5×
Monthly cashflow £-2,928/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -12.1%
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
  • ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).

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