PLEASE NOTE A CLOSING DATE FOR BEST AND FINAL OFFERS HAS BEEN PLACED ON THIS PROPERTY FOR 12 NOON ON THE 7TH SEPTEMBER 2023. PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE FOR MORE DETAILS.

A rare opportunity to purchase a block of circa 281 acres of grassland located at Kirkheaton village in the heart of Northumberland.

- Extending to approximately 114.01 hectares (281.72 acres) in total
- Extensive ring fenced block of grazing land
- Environmental scheme potential
- Forestry potential
- Four bedroom farmhouse in close proximity, available by separate negotiation

FOR SALE AS A WHOLE BY PRIVATE TREATY

LOCATION
The property is located to the northwest of the small village of Kirkheaton and close to the B6342. Kirkharle village, with the popular Kirkharle Courtyard, is approximately 3 miles north. Belsay and the A696 are approximately 5 miles east, which then provides easy travel to Newcastle upon Tyne.

DESCRIPTION
The land at Kirkheaton is an exciting opportunity to purchase a sizeable block of grassland. The property extends to approximately 114.01 hectares (281.72 acres) and is a mixture of 35.99 hectares (88.93 acres) of permanent grassland, of which some could be mown and 78.02 hectares (192.79 acres) of rough grazing.

The land is Grade 4 on the Provisional Agricultural Land Classification system and is showing as Soilscape 17 on the Cranfield Soil and Agrifood Institute scale, being classified as permeable seasonally wet acid loamy and clayey soils.

In recent years the land has predominantly been used for sheep grazing. There is the potential to explore capital generating schemes under the new Environmental Land Management Scheme (ELMS) and Countryside Stewardship. This land also provides an excellent opportunity for venturing into the emerging natural capital market, including carbon capture and biodiversity net gain.

Access is shown as ‘A’ on the sale plan below and is taken via a track leading from Kirkheaton Village.

DESIGNATIONS
The property is classified as being Severely Disadvantaged (SDA) Less Favoured Area.

DIRECTIONS
From Matfen, take the left turn following the bridge signed posted for Ingoe. Keep following the road through Ingoe, until you reach a T-junction from here Kirkheaton is signposted.

Alternatively, use the postcode NE19 2DQ or What3Words: ///stewing.pocket.collision

GENERAL REMARKS & STIPULATIONS

PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY (PROW)
The land Is subject to a number of PROW, a footpath runs east to west, crossing fields 1, 2, 5, 7, and 10. Whilst Bridleways cross north to south through fields 8 and 10 and fields 1 and 3.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCHEMES
The land is not subject to any Environmental Stewardship, Countryside Stewardship, or Environmental Land Management or similar schemes.

BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME
The land has been used to claim 2023 Basic Payment Scheme on and the purchaser will give an undertaking not to breach any of the scheme rules from the date of completion until the end of the scheme year (31st December 2023) and indemnify the claimant if any breaches occur.

EASEMENTS AND WAYLEAVES
The land is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, water, drainage, water courses, light and other easements, quasi or reputed easements and rights of adjoining owners (if any) affecting the same and all matters registerable by any competent authority pursuant to statute.

ACREAGES
The gross acreages have been assessed in accordance with Ordnance Survey data, interested parties should satisfy themselves in this regard.

SHOOTING AND MINERAL RIGHTS
The sporting and mineral rights are included in the sale in so far as they are owned.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Northumberland County Council. Any enquiries regarding planning or statutory matters should be directed to the Local
Authority.