Land Near Brocksbushes, Stocksfield, Northumberland, NE43

*CLOSING DATE FOR BEST AND FINAL OFFERS - 12 noon Tuesday 5th July 2022*
A unique and rare opportunity to purchase a highly productive block of Grade two/three arable land located within the heart of the Tyne Valley. Extending to 38.15 hectares (94.25 acres), the land has been historically well managed, is of a convenient size and benefits from excellent access.

The land is available as a Whole, for sale by Private Treaty.


CLOSING DATE FOR OFFERS
A closing date has been set for 'best and final' offers, offers are to be submitted by 12 noon on Tuesday 5th July 2022, to our Hexham office or via email to charles. . For a copy of the sales particulars, offer form and any other information please contact Charles Raine ).

LOCATION
The land is located directly to the north of the A69 to the east of Corbridge and the west of the A69 roundabout which meets the A68. Situated approximately 6 miles to the east of Hexham and 20 miles to the west of Newcastle upon Tyne.

The land is not situated within any specific designations but does fall within the Greenbelt.

DIRECTIONS
Exit the A69 at Brocksbushes/A68 roundabout and head west on the B6530 (signposted to Corbridge on the roundabout), after 0.8 miles turn right, signposted to Aydon and follow this single track road for 0.5 miles, turning right into the land entrance just after the A69 flyover. The access point is marked A on the Sale Plan.
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DESCRIPTION
The land comprises 3 highly productive arable parcels extending to 38.15 hectares (94.25 acres) in total. The land is available as a Whole, for sale by Private Treaty.

The land benefits from roadside frontage and a hardstanding area at the field (4042) entrance. The land has been in arable rotation for many years, the previous cropping is shown in the field schedule. The topography is relatively flat with a gentle slope to the south.

With reference to Soilscapes, the land is described as free draining, slightly acid loamy soil. The land is classified as Grade 2 and Grade 3 in accordance with the Provisional Agricultural Land Classification.

ACCESS
Access is obtained from the north west corner of parcel 4042 entering the field onto a hardstanding area, and a grass track leads along the northern boundary of each parcel, to provide access.

BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME
The land has been registered for Basic Payment Scheme purposes, and is classified as being Non-SDA. The occupier has submitted a 2022 BPS claim and for the avoidance of doubt will be retaining the payment in full. The purchaser will indemnify the vendor against any penalties imposed following completion until the end of the scheme year (from when completion occurs) resulting from the purchaser’s actions.

The Non-SDA entitlements shall be transferred to the successful purchaser following completion. YoungsRPS will undertake the transfer for £250 plus VAT which will be met by the purchaser.

COUNTRYSIDE STEWARDSHIP
The land is not subject to any Environmental Stewardship, Countryside Stewardship or similar schemes.

PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY
The land is not subject to any public rights of way but there is a public footpath which runs adjacent to the northern boundary.

MINERAL RIGHTS
Mineral rights are reserved to a third party and are therefore not included in the sale.

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) effecting the same and all matters registerable by any competent authority pursuant to statute.

LEGAL FORMALITIES
Exchange of contracts will take place as soon as possible, but in any event no later than the expiry of 8 weeks from instructing solicitors, with completion 7 days thereafter.

COSTS
Each party is to bear their own costs.

MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS
The purchaser will be required to provide proof of identification to comply with Money Laundering Regulations.

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

TENURE
The land is available freehold with vacant possession on completion.

VIEWINGS
Viewing is strictly by appointment, arrangements can be made by contacting YoungsRPS Hexham on .

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Northumberland County Council .

NOTES
Particulars Prepared - April 2022
Photographs taken – May 2022