A farm near Welshpool is on the lookout for a "perfect farmer fit" to look after their livestock operation.

The opportunity is described as a "rare and flexible opportunity" to farm the 1000-acre site by agent Balfours , who say they are searching for the perfect farmer fit; farm manager, to partner or contract farmer.

Cannon Farm, Llanerfyl, found 20 miles west of Welshpool, is a livestock farm made up of 490 acres of hill grazing, 215 acres of improved pasture, 70 acres of forage pasture and 225 acres of woodland and shelterbelts.

The farm runs from 760ft to 1485ft.

Agent, Balfours partner, Andrew Liddiment, said they were looking for an applicant whose "face really fits" at the farm.

"Since the current owners purchased the farm in 1984, significant investment has been made into improving the farming, achieving the progressive upland business it is today," he said.

"This briefly comprises of a sound farming system that uses Cannon Farm’s resources to balance environmental objectives and commerciality, which currently supports 50 suckler cows, plus followers and 450 ewes and replacements.

"The farm is in good heart and fit for purpose, with infrastructure including modern farm buildings, farm equipment and an excellent four-bedroom farmhouse with fibre broadband.

"We are not setting out precisely what we are looking for in an applicant, rather that our selection will be made on whose face really fits, who will enjoy Cannon the most and whom Cannon will enjoy too."

For more information call or email andrewliddiment@balfours.co.uk or call 01588 673314.