Westwick, Barnard Castle, Durham, DL12

An exciting opportunity to purchase an excellent block of agricultural land for sale as a whole or in lots, and individual field parcels from 4.5acres. Lot Four being approximately 10.79 acres (4.37 hectares). Lot Three and Lot Four are available in individual lots as per the plans, or in individual field parcels by agreement.

The Land
The land is available as a whole or in three lots. Lot One being approximately 74.66 acres (30.21 hectares), Lot Two being approximately 36.25 acres (14.67 hectares), Lot Three being approximately 33.09 acres (13.39 hectares). Lot Three is available in individual lot as per the plan, or in individual field parcels by agreement.
The land presents an exciting opportunity to acquire good quality, grade 3 arable and grassland, extending as a whole to 144.00 acres (58.28 hectares). It is ideally suited to those with an interest in farming and agriculture.
Arable yields in the fields are historically high, with this years yields cropping 4-4.5 tonnes per acre in wheat.

The land is extremely well drained throughout. New drainage has recently been installed in Lot One.  

Tenure & Possession
It is understood that the land is freehold and offered with vacant possession.  

Access
Lots One and Two are accessed off the A67. Lot Three is accessed from Mount Eff Road, from the A67. Lot Four is accessed off of Westwick Road.  

Services
Lot One takes water from a land drain. Lot Two, Three, and Four all benefit from mains water.  

Characteristics
There is currently no broadband connection to this land. Mobile coverage is available, interested parties are advised to perform their own due diligence in respect of availability.

Local Authority
Durham County Council

Parking
The land benefits from off road parking in the gateway which allows access to the land.

what3words
Every three metre square of the world has been given a unique combination of three words. A free App is available for iOS and Android smartphones and using the unique sequence of words below you will be able to pinpoint this property. 

Lot One ///sprouted.storm.weekends  

Lot Two ///safari.stream.political  

Lot Three ///bundles.newsprint.crunched  

Lot Four ///alleges.stutter.ownership  

Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way
The property is sold subject and with the benefit of all rights of way, water, drainage, quasi or reputed easements, and rights of adjoining owner, if any, affecting the same and all existing and proposed wayleaves or other matter registered by any competent authority subject to statute.  

A Northumbrian Water pipeline is currently being installed on Lot One. This is located on the most northern boundary of the field. 

The property does not have any public rights of way over it.  

Sporting and Mineral Rights
All sporting rights will be included in the sale insofar as they are owned while mineral rights are reserved to a third party.

Flood Risk
The agent has not been made aware of any flooding on the land. Information taken from the gov.uk website suggests that there is a low risk of surface water and rivers and the sea.  

Method of Sale
The land is offered for sale by private treaty as a whole or in four lots and purchasers should register their interest with the selling agents as soon as possible.  

The Vendor reserves the right to invite best and final offers by a closing date. If you have downloaded a copy of these particulars, please register your interest with GFW, in order to be kept informed as to how we propose to conclude the sale. It should be noted that the vendor if not under any obligation to accept the highest, or indeed any offer.  

Land Registry
Further details of the property titles can be found through Land Registry under the following title numbers.  

Lot One, Two and Three I DU258574 

Lot Four I DU258573  


Particulars
Photography in these particulars was taken in September 2024.

Viewings
Viewings are strictly by prior appointment with George F. White.

Important Notice
Every care has been taken with the preparation of these particulars, but they are for general guidance only and complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. If there is any point, which is of particular importance  professional verification should be sought.  All dimensions/boundaries are approximate. The mention of fixtures, fittings &/or appliances does not imply they are in full efficient working order. Photographs are provided for general information and you may not republish, retransmit, redistribute or otherwise make the material available to any party or make the same available on any website. These particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract.

Location
The main area of land lies alongside the A67 between Barnard Castle and Darlington. Lot Four is accessed off Westwick Road. The Land has excellent access both North and South with the A67, A688 and A66 all in a very close proximity to the land. Durham, Darlington and Bishop Auckland are all easily accessed within a 45-minute drive. The idyllic market town, Barnard Castle is a less than five-minute drive from the land.  

The land is well placed for commercial facilities; however, it also benefits from being within a one-hour drive from the rural areas of the North Pennines, Yorkshire Dales and the east coast, providing a wide range of rural pursuits and outdoor leisure.