Land for sale

LOCATION
The land is ideally situated within the sought after Tyne Valley and at the foot of the North Tyne. Lying approximately 4.5 miles to the North of Hexham and 1 mile South of Humshaugh. The land is highly accessible with multiple access points directly off the A6079, from which the major transport links of the A69, the B6318 (the Military Road) and the A68 are all within easy reach.

DESCRIPTION
The sale of land at Dunkirk Farm, represents an opportunity to acquire a sizeable block of bare agricultural land in an area which is both highly sought after and where opportunities of such are scarce.

The land totals approximately 34.89 ha (86.21 ac) and comprises a mixture of arable and permanent pastureland, albeit historically much of the pastureland was ploughed and its nature suggests it would do so again.

At present there is approximately 13.93 ha (34.43 ac) of arable land, which is currently sown to winter beans, winter wheat and spring barley. The remaining land is currently pastureland and considered to be good quality grazing land. The grazing land is well sheltered and the fields are well sized and consequently are easily managed and rotated if required.

The land is in the main classified as being Grade 3 except for a very small proportion of Grade 4 land on the southern boundary.

Currently the land is utilised for agriculture and provides the ideal basis for a successful mixed farming operation with both the arable and grass land being well utilised. The land has been well managed with regular inputs of fertiliser where and when required, whilst there has been a regular programme of more general maintenance ensuring the property, in the main, is in good condition.

The boundaries of the land of stockproof where required and likewise so too are the internal boundaries of grassland fields. The boundaries of the arable fields will need improving if they were to be used for grazing, however subject to permissions these could be erected via schemes. The land benefits from a private water supply, and however there is a mains supply which runs through the land and to the adjacent public highway.

The arable fields are predominately flat and/or on a gentle gradient. They and are well-proportioned, enabling both an early growth and easy access for large modern machinery. The pasture fields are well sheltered either by internal trees and hedgerows or by the adjacent woodland, which surrounds the land on its eastern and western boundaries.

The accessibility of the land both in terms of its immediate access to the main road and that of its situation within the Tyne Valley and proximity to major towns, ensures that it would suit a variety of differing purchasers. It would suit a neighbouring and or local farmer who may wish to add a well sized block of land to an existing holding without the additional capital expense of an existing steading and/or dwelling. The land is of a sufficient size to make any travel worthwhile, whilst also offering the capabilities to service a steading onsite if one was required in time (subject to acquiring the necessary consents).

The land may also suit a forestry and/or environmental investor who may wish to capitalise on the land’s residual productive nature, its excellent access and proximity to the local commodity markets. Whilst it may also suit an investor wishing to capitalise on the numerous secondary benefits of owning land

DIRECTIONS
From Hexham and the Bridge End roundabout, take the A69 westbound. Leave the road for Acomb/Chollerford and take the A6069, follow the road until the crossroads at Brunton, go over the crossroads and the land is on the right hand side after approximately half a mile.

From the roundabout at Chollerford, head south east and cross the river, take the first left at Brunton crossroads and the land is on the right hand side of the road after approximately half a mile.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCHEMES
The land is subject to a Mid-Tier Countryside Stewardship agreement and is part of a wider agreement. The land can be transferred out of the agreement, allowing the vendor to use the land as they wish, be it enter a new scheme, continue with the existing prescriptions, or have no schemes at all.

For transferring and/or splitting the scheme, YRPS costs for doing so will be met by the purchaser, the costs being £350 plus VAT per scheme.

SPORTING AND MINERAL RIGHTS
The Sporting and Mineral rights are included in the sale in so far as they are owned.

SERVICES
The land is served by a private water supply. There is however a mains supply which crosses land and is adjacent to the main road, with a valve located at point x on the sale plan.

TENURE
The land is currently Let Subject to a Farm Business Tenancy. Notice has been served and the land will be vacant as of 1st September 2024.

HOLDOVER
If completion occurs before the arable land is harvested, a holdover period will be required, on the arable land only, to allow the 2024 harvest to be completed by the current occupier.

RESTRICTIVE COVEANT
The vendor wishes to impose a restrictive covenant on the land as shaded purple on the attached plan. The covenant will prohibit any change of use which requires planning consent and/or permitted development.

EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES AND THIRD PARTY RIGHTS
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.

AREAS
The areas and measurements stated have been assessed in accordance with OS data and digital mapping. Interested parties should though satisfy themselves in this regard.

ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS
The purchaser will be required to provide proof of identification to comply with Money Laundering Regulations in the form of a copy of the Purchasers’ passport, together with a copy of the Purchasers’ driving license or a recent utility bill as proof of residence.

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

METHOD OF SALE
The Property is offered for sale initially by Private Treaty and as a whole. The vendor reserves the right to conclude the sale as they wish. Alternative Lotting maybe considered, and any enquires into such should be directed to the selling agent as soon as possible.

In any event all interested parties should register their interest with the Agent to be kept informed as to how the sale may be concluded. Please direct expressions of interest to Harry Morshead MRICS.

SOLICITORS
Nicolson and Portnell
Priestpopple House, Priestpopple, Hexham NE46 1PL
Simon Jewitt

VIEWINGS
The land is currently occupied therefore viewings should not be unaccompanied and are by appointment only. Arrangements can be made by contacting youngsRPS, Hexham on[use Contact Agent Button] or via email to: [use Contact Agent Button]

Particulars prepared: May 2024
Photographs taken: May 2024