Tile Sheds Farm, Morpeth, Northumberland

Available as a whole or in up to 2 Lots

Lot 1: Tile Sheds Farm comprising productive grassland extending to 81 acres surrounding the main farmstead and Tile Sheds Farmhouse. Guide Price: Offers Over £1,400,000


Lot 2: Park View Farmhouse and parkland grazing pasture extending to 46 acres. Guide Price: Offers Over: £850,000.


Whalton - 3 miles, Morpeth - 9 miles, Newcastle upon Tyne - 17 miles

GENERAL INFORMATION
Tile Sheds Farm is an excellent example of a productive Northumbrian mixed holding and is situated in a desirable area of mid Northumberland close to the popular villages of Whalton and Belsay. The farm has supported a substantial sheep and beef finishing enterprise for the vendors making the most of the productive grassland and extensive buildings the holding has to offer.
Tile Sheds was purchased by the Vendors with the family having historically rented the farm. Following purchase, the vendors embarked on a programme of improvement on the holding with the construction of an extensive range of buildings and in recent years the construction of an additional farmhouse to the south of the main farm steading. As a result the holding boasts enormous residential appeal in a most sought-after rural location.
Tile Sheds is located in a quiet rural location but is also readily accessible with the popular market town of Morpeth only 9 miles away and Newcastle upon Tyne only 17 miles away.

Description
The holding lies either side of the minor Meldon to Belsay road with the main of the holding extending to approximately 80 acres including Tile Sheds Farmhouse and buildings to the North of the Road and Park View Farmhouse and approximately 45 acres to the South. The land lies at around 120 metres above sea level with good sized productive grassland fields. Historically the holding has supported an arable rotation with 72 acres capable of being ploughed.
The farm benefits from two principal dwellings. Tile Sheds Farmhouse is central to the main steading and Park View Farmhouse, a new build farmhouse is situated overlooking parkland pasture to the south of the holding.
The holding presents an opportunity to acquire a farm in a desirable location with the benefit of two quality dwellings and an extensive range of agricultural buildings which would also lend themselves to a wide range of other diversified uses subject to planning.

Tile Sheds Farmhouse (Lot 1)
Originally the principal farmhouse for the holding, Tile Sheds Farmhouse has more recently been operated as a successful holiday let. The stone under tile built farmhouse is surrounded by a private and enclosed garden. The property extends to kitchen / dining room with AGA cooker with functional utility at the rear entrance; large reception room with woodburning stove; 3 bedrooms and a family bathroom. Oil fired heating and partial double glazing.
Adjacent to the farmhouse is a traditional stone building that could offer potential for development for conversion to holiday let or residential use subject to planning.
EPC Rating: E. Council Tax Band: D.

Park View Farmhouse (Lot 2)
A modern stone built farmhouse constructed in 2010 and subject to an agricultural occupancy restriction. Park View is well situated overlooking parkland pasture, the property benefits from a private access separate to the main farm steading.
Extending to 5 bedrooms, Park View enjoys well-appointed kitchen/ dining and reception rooms with double doors leading to the formal garden. The property is finished to a high standard. Oil fired underfloor heating and additional solar panel hot water system.
Externally there is a useful range of general purpose storage buildings.
EPC Rating: C. Council Tax Band: E.


Land
The land at Tile Sheds Farm is productive grassland much of which is ploughable and has previously supported an arable rotation. In all the farm extends to 51.51 hectares (127 acres) or thereabouts, currently consisting of approximately 19.90 hectares (49.17 acres) of permanent pasture, 29.18 hectares (72.10 acres) of ploughable permanent pasture, with the remainder being woodland, tracks and farm steading.
The land is split into two principal lots identified on the enclosed sales plan. Lot 1 (Yellow) comprises productive grassland surrounding the main farmstead and Tile Sheds Farmhouse with two ploughable pasture fields to the south side of the road . Lot 2 (Red) extends to parkland pasture and woodland lying to the south of Park View Farmhouse.
The land lies both south facing and to the north gently sloping to a tributary stream of the River Wansbeck. The fields are good sized, regularly shaped parcels, well suited for modern farming operations. The steading sits conveniently in the heart of the farm at 120m above sea level. Boundaries are well maintained and stock proof being a mixture of hedgerows and post and sheep net fencing. There are several woodland parcels and two flight ponds situated on the property which add to the amenity and sporting attributes of the property.
The farm is classified by the Rural Payments Agency as Non Severely Disadvantaged. Agricultural Land Classification map Northeast Region (ALC001) shows the land being predominantly classified as Grade 3. Formal land classifications aside, it is clear on inspection that both the grassland and farm in general is in good heart having been farmed to a high standard by the vendor.

Farm Buildings (Lot 1)
The farm is serviced by an extensive range of modern and traditional farm buildings. Adjacent to Tile Sheds Farmhouse there is a useful traditional stone under slate building that could lend itself to potential conversion subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents.
The modern farm steading that lies to the north of the main road currently supports the sheep and beef finishing enterprises; it would lend itself to a wide range of other farming and alternative uses. The buildings extend to workshop, 50t corn bin, five principal livestock buildings with lean to structures, hay shed and newly constructed open fronted general purpose building and muck store. The covered area extends to approximately 2,800 square meters (33,150 square feet).

GENERAL REMARKS

Environmental Schemes
Tile Sheds Farm is not currently entered into a Countryside Stewardship agreement but the holding is ideally placed to do so. The vendor has entered the land into the current Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) Scheme options and also has an agreement for a programme of fencing and hedgerow planting in place. Further details of scheme options are available from the agents on request.

Planning
Lot 2, Park View Farmhouse is subject to an agricultural occupancy restriction (ref: CM/20090467). Full details of the planning permissions are available online at northumberland.gov.uk or from the agents upon request

Timber and Sporting Rights (including Fishing Rights)
All standing and fallen timber will be included within the sale and the sporting rights are in hand.

Plans, Areas and Schedules
These are based on the areas provided by the Rural Land Registry and Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. Although they have been carefully checked, the purchaser shall be deemed to have satisfied themselves as to the description of the property and any errors shall not annul the sale nor entitle either party to compensation in respect thereof.

Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way
The property is sold subject to and with the benefits of all rights of way whether public or private, water, light, drain, sewage, support and easements and other restrictive covenants and existing and proposed wayleaves for masts, pylons, cables, drains, water, gas and other pipes whether mentioned in these particulars or not.
Note: There are no public rights of way on the property.


Method of Sale
The land is initially being offered for sale as a whole or in up to 2 lots and by private treaty. The selling agent reserves the right to conclude the sale by any means.

Services
Tile Sheds farmhouse is serviced by mains water supply. Park View Farmhouse and the farm buildings and land are serviced by a private spring water supply. Both properties have private drainage to septic tanks. Mains electricity to both properties and the farm buildings.

General Binding Regulations (GBR) 2020
It is understood the outflow from the two farmhouses septic tanks discharge to soakaways. However, the Vendor does not give any undertaking that the property fully satisfies the GBR 2020 and any expressions of interest or offers made should take this into consideration.