Barns at Shelton Manor

**POTENTIAL FOR THE CONVERSION OF EXISTING BARNS (Subject to approval of planning permission) TO TWO RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS (2 × 3 bed / 2 bath dwellings with parking)**

SUMMARY:

• Barns with potential for conversion (STPP) to 2 x 3-bedroom dwellings
• Pre-app response received from Central Beds Council
• Ideal development opportunity
• Non-estate setting

LOCATION:

The small village of Lower Shelton is approximately eight miles southwest of Bedford. This small local community is within just two miles of Wootton, which has two supermarkets and other specialist shops, a pharmacy, five pubs, a fish and chip shop, a garage, churches and schools - including a pre-school. Lower Shelton has good vehicular access to the Bedford bypass (A421) with links to the A1 and M1 within easy reach. Bedford’s main line railway station is c.15 minutes drive away and has fast and frequent trains to London St Pancras International (45 minutes) and the north.

PLANNING:

The properties do not currently have planning consent, a pre-app was submitted to Central Beds Council Reference CB/25/00041/PAPC for Conversion of barns to Residential development. A response letter dated 26th June 2026 was received, a copy is available on request. To discuss in more detail, contact Planning consultant Francis Caldwell on 01234 360 655 and by email francis@aragonland.co.uk

SHELTON MANOR:

The property was listed in 1952 as Grade II and of special interest. The listing entry describes the house as being 16th century with later reworkings. It is built of close-studded timber framing with colour washed brick and plaster infill, and clay tile roofs. There is a 19th century single-storied addition to the centre of the front, of colour washed brick with a hipped tile roof. There is a slightly lower two-storied addition to the right-hand gable end, with lighter timber framing.

SERVICES/DRAINAGE:

It is believed historically, that drainage was connected to the courtyard and electricity to part of the buildings. Interested parties will need to make their own enquiries, in respect of availability of drainage and statutory services.

ACCESS:

The properties would be served from the existing access.

NOTE:

The main house may be available for purchase, by separate negotiation.

TENURE:

The properties will be sold Freehold.

TERMS:

Guide Price: conditional offers invited in the region of £275,000.

Conditions of Sale:

i) The purchaser is to exchange conditional contracts within 30 working days from when their solicitors receive draft contracts

ii) Legal completion to take place within 20 working days from receipt of a planning consent

CONTACT/VIEWING:

Viewing is via prior appointment, contact Compass Land & Development on 01234 351 577.

DISCLAIMER:

Compass Land & Development for themselves, and for the vendors of the land, whose agents they are, give notice that; (A) These particulars are produced in good faith, but are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract; (B) No person in the employment of Compass Land and Development has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty to the land. These details are presented subject to contract and without prejudice as of AUGUST 2026.

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