8 High Street
Sutton Coldfield
West Midlands
B72 1XA
Lynn Lane, Stonnall
Price Guide £875,000
3 Bedroom House - Detached
A unique and characterful former nursery with a rich history and vast potential for redevelopment, set within generous grounds in a peaceful countryside location off Lynn near Shenstone.
Accommodation: Cottage -
Ground floor:
Entrance hallway
Guest WC
Dining room with fireplace
Office/Sitting room
Drawing room
Cottage style kitchen with aga cooker
Utility room
Cellar
First floor:
First floor landing and hallway
Three bedrooms
Family bathroom with corner bath-tub and separate shower
Upstairs WC
Gardens and Grounds:
Gated driveway with ample parking space
Secure rear garden laid to lawn with mature trees and shrubs
Business Premises:
Covered plant nursery
Retail shop
Tea room
Polytunnels
Storage area
Approximate total floor area: 3519 Sq.ft or 327 Sq. Meters
In all 3.37 acres.
EPC rating: F
Situation
Lynn Farm House is located in the charming hamlet of Lynn a peaceful rural setting which is part of the village of Stonnall with church, shops, pubs and a primary school. At approximately the same distance is the highly regarded village of Shenstone which provides good everyday amenities including a post office, train station, several public houses and eateries. More comprehensive amenities can be found in the nearby city of Lichfield, which offers a superb range of shops and restaurants. Good schooling is prevalent in the area, including Lichfield Cathedral School, King Edward VI School, The Friary, Abbots Bromley School for Girls, Twycross House School and Highclare School.
The attractive location benefits from excellent transport links, including easy access to the A5, A38, and M6 Toll. Train services run regularly from Shenstone railway station to Birmingham and from Lichfield Trent Valley to London Euston.
Description of Property
Lynn Nurseries is a unique and characterful property with a long and varied history believed to date from about 1860. Once home to a small private zoo and, more recently, a successful nursery business for over 20 years, the property offers a rare opportunity for redevelopment—whether continuing in a commercial capacity such as a nursery or similar enterprise, or transforming the grounds for equestrian use, subject to any necessary planning consents. Now requiring some improvements as the current owners are retiring, the property presents an exciting project for buyers looking to breathe new life into a one-of-a-kind setting, full of potential and charm.
Ground Floor:
The entrance hallway sets the tone for the home, offering a warm welcome with useful cloak cupboards and a guest WC for convenience. The spacious living room is full of character, with a corner log-burner and French doors opening directly onto the rear garden and paved patio, blending indoor comfort with outdoor living.
The cottage-style kitchen features an Aga cooker and ample charm. It is supported by a handy pantry and a separate utility room offering further practicality. The dining room, complete with an attractive fireplace, provides a cosy space for family meals and entertaining.
To the side, a dedicated office with its own fireplace and built-in storage creates a private retreat for work or study. A staircase between the dining room and office leads down to the cellar and up to the first floor.
Cellar:
The cellar provides useful extra storage and could be ideal for wine, tools, or seasonal items.
First Floor:
Upstairs are three generous bedrooms, each full of personality. Bedroom one has a wardrobe space while bedroom three includes built-in wardrobes. The family bathroom is well-appointed, with a luxurious corner bathtub and a separate shower. An additional WC is located off the landing.
Gardens and Grounds
Along with the cottage gardens of the main house are the commercial grounds extending just under 4 acres. Set back from the road behind a large in out driveway with parking for numerous vehicles is the retail shop beyond which are a series of commercial-sized polytunnels which remain in situ, ideal for horticultural use but equally offering scope for alternative uses or redevelopment (subject to the necessary planning consents). While some areas require attention and modernisation, they present an excellent opportunity to restore or repurpose the space.
There is also a dedicated retail area with signage and defined entrance, lending itself to future customer-facing ventures such as a farm shop, garden centre, or visitor attraction.
Ancillary buildings, former animal enclosures, and storage units can be found throughout the site, some of which require TLC, but together they create a versatile infrastructure base for commercial, leisure, or equestrian redevelopment.
A large area of open grassland lies to the rear, bordered by mature trees and hedgerows, which could lend itself well to paddocks or rewilding. The site also includes ample parking and hardstanding, with current use for larger vehicles and delivery logistics, further underlining its commercial adaptability.
Distances
Shenstone 1½ mile
Stonnall 2 miles
Lichfield 4 miles
Sutton Coldfield 6 miles
Birmingham 13 miles
Birmingham International/NEC 18 miles
M6 Toll (T4) 1.5 miles
M6 (J10) 9 miles
M42 (J9) 12 miles
(Distances approximate)
Directions from Aston Knowles
Take the A5127 (Lichfield Road) from Mere Green towards Shenstone. Straight on at the first island and at the roundabout on the A5127 (Birmingham Road) in Shenstone turn left into Pinfold Hill. Pass Shenstone train station on the left hand side and proceed along Lynn Lane.
Terms
Tenure: We are verbally advised that the property is Freehold
Local authority: Lichfield District Council, 01543 308000
Tax band: E
Average area broadband speed: 67Mbps
Fixtures and Fittings
Only those items mentioned in the sales particulars are to be included in the sale price. All others are specifically excluded but may be available by separate arrangement.
Services
We understand that mains water, electricity LPG are connected.
Viewings
All viewings are strictly by prior appointment with agents Aston Knowles 0121 362 7878.
Disclaimer
Every care has been taken with the preparation of these particulars, but complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. If there is any point which is of particular interest to you, please obtain professional confirmation. Alternatively, we will be pleased to check the information for you. These particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract. All measurements quoted are approximate. Photographs are reproduced for general information, and it cannot be inferred that any item shown is included in the sale.
Photographs taken: March 2025
Particulars prepared: April 2025
Energy Efficiency and Environmental Impact
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