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Rural
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Farm land for sale, Catton, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47
Asking Price £200,000
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Lot 2 of Struthers farm comprises an area of 42.89 (17.35 ha) of agricultural land. The land is permanent pasture and comprises of three well sized fields. One of which is a highly productive meadow, the other being an ideal grazing field with the third being a large (20.86 ac) grazing field but with high amenity value for example there are large individual Oak trees within which give the land a parkland feel, whilst a stream meanders gently through the land and creating a sense of calm and tranquility. Aside from the agricultural, tax and commercial benefits of owning land such as that within Lot 2, there are also environmental benefits and consequent income streams to be generated.
The land is south facing and therefore benefits from an early growth and additional sunlight. The land has been well farmed and this evident by its productive nature.
The lands boundaries are stockproof and comprises of post and wire fence, and/or traditional stone walls. The fields in the main benefit from roadside access and where they don´t have good internal access. The fields are all watered either by natural sources or off the mains supply.
LOCATION
Struthers Farm is located approximately 1.6 miles to the west of Catton with the village of Allendale being Approximately 3.2 miles to the southeast. The major town of Hexham lies approximately 9.4 miles to the northeast.
Catton is a small village surrounded by unspoilt countryside within the Allendale parish in south Northumberland. It is rural but highly accessible with an excellent local community.
Catton benefits from a village pub which serves excellent homemade food whilst in Allendale there are several public houses, primary school which is graded ´Good´ by Ofsted, a first school, a golf course, football club, cricket club, bowling club, tennis courts, a badminton club as well as many other clubs and societies it also has a supermarket, butchers, craft shops and tea rooms. For the commuter the A69, A1, A1(M) and M6 provide links with the major commercial centres of the North. East and West Coast railway services run from Hexham and Haydon Bridge (6.8 miles to north of the property). Newcastle upon Tyne (with International Airport) can be reached within 40 minutes.
DIRECTIONS
From Hexham and heading south, turn right after the Crown Inn in Catton, drive up the hill for about 1 mile and take the first left signposted "Oldtown", after approximately ¼ of mile take the left had turn (as the roads bends to the right) and follow this road until you reach Struthers Farm, the tarmac drive of which is a right hand turn, with Lot 2 being on the left hand side of the road.
GENERAL REMARKS & STIPULATIONS
Method of Sale
The Property is offered for sale initially by Private Treaty. All interested parties should register their interest with us to be keep informed as to how the sale will be concluded. Please direct expressions of interest to Harry Morshead MRICS.
Basic Payment Scheme
The land is eligible to receive the basic payment. The claim for the current scheme year has been made and the monies received will be retained in full by the vendor.
The buyer(s) will give an undertaking not to breach the scheme rules from the date of completion to the end of the scheme year (31/12/23) and indemnify the claimant if any breaches occur
Environmental Scheme
There are currently no Countryside Stewardship agreements in place on the land or indeed any other subsidy schemes. The nature of the land does suggest that any such schemes would be possible, subject to meeting the associated requirements.
The nature of the farm with its potential in so far as Natural Capital and Biodiversity suggests that schemes be they with Natural England or a third party, could be attractive and depending on preference may provide an income stream worth exploring.
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.
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.
There are public footpaths which cross the property as detailed on the sale plan.
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.
Viewings
Viewings should not be unaccompanied and are by prior appointment only. Arrangements can be made by contacting YoungsRPS, Hexham on 01434 609000 or harry.morshead@youngsrps.com
Particulars Prepared: May 2023
About this property
DESCRIPTIONLot 2 of Struthers farm comprises an area of 42.89 (17.35 ha) of agricultural land. The land is permanent pasture and comprises of three well sized fields. One of which is a highly productive meadow, the other being an ideal grazing field with the third being a large (20.86 ac) grazing field but with high amenity value for example there are large individual Oak trees within which give the land a parkland feel, whilst a stream meanders gently through the land and creating a sense of calm and tranquility. Aside from the agricultural, tax and commercial benefits of owning land such as that within Lot 2, there are also environmental benefits and consequent income streams to be generated.
The land is south facing and therefore benefits from an early growth and additional sunlight. The land has been well farmed and this evident by its productive nature.
The lands boundaries are stockproof and comprises of post and wire fence, and/or traditional stone walls. The fields in the main benefit from roadside access and where they don´t have good internal access. The fields are all watered either by natural sources or off the mains supply.
LOCATION
Struthers Farm is located approximately 1.6 miles to the west of Catton with the village of Allendale being Approximately 3.2 miles to the southeast. The major town of Hexham lies approximately 9.4 miles to the northeast.
Catton is a small village surrounded by unspoilt countryside within the Allendale parish in south Northumberland. It is rural but highly accessible with an excellent local community.
Catton benefits from a village pub which serves excellent homemade food whilst in Allendale there are several public houses, primary school which is graded ´Good´ by Ofsted, a first school, a golf course, football club, cricket club, bowling club, tennis courts, a badminton club as well as many other clubs and societies it also has a supermarket, butchers, craft shops and tea rooms. For the commuter the A69, A1, A1(M) and M6 provide links with the major commercial centres of the North. East and West Coast railway services run from Hexham and Haydon Bridge (6.8 miles to north of the property). Newcastle upon Tyne (with International Airport) can be reached within 40 minutes.
DIRECTIONS
From Hexham and heading south, turn right after the Crown Inn in Catton, drive up the hill for about 1 mile and take the first left signposted "Oldtown", after approximately ¼ of mile take the left had turn (as the roads bends to the right) and follow this road until you reach Struthers Farm, the tarmac drive of which is a right hand turn, with Lot 2 being on the left hand side of the road.
GENERAL REMARKS & STIPULATIONS
Method of Sale
The Property is offered for sale initially by Private Treaty. All interested parties should register their interest with us to be keep informed as to how the sale will be concluded. Please direct expressions of interest to Harry Morshead MRICS.
Basic Payment Scheme
The land is eligible to receive the basic payment. The claim for the current scheme year has been made and the monies received will be retained in full by the vendor.
The buyer(s) will give an undertaking not to breach the scheme rules from the date of completion to the end of the scheme year (31/12/23) and indemnify the claimant if any breaches occur
Environmental Scheme
There are currently no Countryside Stewardship agreements in place on the land or indeed any other subsidy schemes. The nature of the land does suggest that any such schemes would be possible, subject to meeting the associated requirements.
The nature of the farm with its potential in so far as Natural Capital and Biodiversity suggests that schemes be they with Natural England or a third party, could be attractive and depending on preference may provide an income stream worth exploring.
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.
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.
There are public footpaths which cross the property as detailed on the sale plan.
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.
Viewings
Viewings should not be unaccompanied and are by prior appointment only. Arrangements can be made by contacting YoungsRPS, Hexham on 01434 609000 or harry.morshead@youngsrps.com
Particulars Prepared: May 2023
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