EVER fancied owning a country estate that boasts its own pheasant and duck shoot?

A superb 738-acre farming and sporting estate in Powys – described as “one of the most impressive farms to ever come on to the market in Mid Wales” – can be yours, for the cool price of £7.75 million.

The Vale Farm Estate is located just outside Lower Chapel, between Builth Wells and Brecon. The estate encompasses a four-bedroom farmhouse and a separate four-bedroom cottage on the other side of it, while there is also a stunning integrated holiday and leisure facility that includes six holiday cottages with an indoor swimming pool and hot tub.

It is described as having a first-class pheasant and duck shoot, as well as an extensive range of agricultural buildings, with the estate offering outstanding panoramic views.

The Scottish Farmer: The Vale is home to various ponds and wetland areas The Vale is home to various ponds and wetland areas (Image: rightmove/Sunderlands)

Offers in the region of £7,750,000 are being invited for the property, which went on the market on April 28.

Advertised by Sunderlands on Rightmove, the property description reads: “The Vale Farm Estate represents a superb opportunity to acquire a fantastic farming and shooting estate in the heart of the Breconshire countryside.

“It is presented in immaculate condition with major expenditure having taken place in recent years. The estate extends to a very impressive 738 acres of outstanding and well-maintained enclosures which form part of an arable and pasture rotation.

“The Vale is located in a secluded position a short drive from Brecon and just north of the rural hamlet of Lower Chapel.

“The Vale offers some of the most superb landscapes with its gently rolling pastures and all that visit are drawn and astounded by its natural beauty. It boasts some of the most breath-taking views with the most spectacular towards Pen-y-Fan and the Brecon Beacons.

“This is one of the largest in-hand farming estates in Breconshire and represents a unique and rare opportunity to acquire one of the most sought-after farming and sporting estates in Mid Wales.

“The Vale must be one of the most impressive farms to ever come on to the market in Mid Wales.”

The Scottish Farmer: Stunning panoramic views are offered from the estate Stunning panoramic views are offered from the estate (Image: rightmove/Sunderlands)

The geography at the Vale encompasses some of the most naturally beautiful landscapes, creating the perfect backdrop for a host of recreational and conservation activities. The areas of woodland on the estate comprise a mixture of native oak, ash and birch along with coniferous species that deliver a huge natural and valuable resource while also providing excellent holding cover for game birds and shelter for livestock.

The shoot is very successfully run in-hand by the family who provide a high-quality driven pheasant and duck shoot that test even the most experienced of guns.

The natural terrain and some of the steeper dingles deliver some of the most exhilarating drives. Typical bags are between 200 to 250 birds.

There are various ponds and wetland areas on the estate that deliver the perfect habitat for fish and aqua based wildlife. The Vale Lake is situated on the periphery of the estate providing a tranquil and secluded location for fishing. The lake is currently stocked with brown trout and carp.

The Scottish Farmer: The Vale boasts its own pheasant and duck shoot The Vale boasts its own pheasant and duck shoot (Image: rightmove/Sunderlands)

The leisure complex which encompasses the six holiday cottages is described as a stunning example of an integrated holiday and leisure facility. A particular appeal is the ability to accommodate wheelchair users.

The cottages have the benefit of separate access from the main farmhouse and farm buildings, providing a self-contained unit. The cottages were originally converted from a range of traditional farm buildings and are located on a spacious site providing plentiful parking and outside grounds with the most spectacular views.

The cottages, named Rowen, Wild Cherry, Chestnut, Hornbeam, Vale Oak and Walnut, have been recently refurbished and can now accommodate up to 40 people and include an indoor heated swimming pool and hot tub.

Full details available at https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/134210576#/?channel=RES_BUY. For additional enquiries contact the Sunderlands Hay office or Matthew Nicholls.