Falstone, Hexham, Northumberland, NE48

The sale of Falstone Farm presents a rare opportunity to purchase a diverse and unique property, comprising of both an ideal smallholding and a well-established diversification business, all of
which are set within the popular North Tyne Valley within close proximity to the popular tourism destination of Kielder.


As a whole, the property comprises of an exquisitely refurbished 4 bed farmhouse, 4 luxury holiday cottages and 2 shepherds huts all of which are set in picturesque grounds and gardens.Set within circa 31.23 acres (12.63 ha) of land, the majority is permanent pasture with the remainder being woodland. The Falstone Burn meanders gently through the woodland adding significantly to the amenity benefits of the property. The Burn runs into the North Tyne which forms the southern boundary of the property. To find such an array of benefits with an existing diversified business is truly scarce.

The property is offered for sale as a whole or in two separate lots;

Lot 1, as shaded green on the plan, includes the farmhouse and gardens. The luxury courtyard development set in landscaped grounds offers 4 established cottages and the 2 shepherds huts, a traditional barn that houses the laundry room, office and gardeners store which has previously had planning permission to be converted to another cottage. Furthermore, there is a detached double garage block, pole barn and amenity yards/ car parks. The adjoining land includes woodland, a stretch of the Falstone Burn, and grazing land, with the total area extending to circa 5.96 acres (2.41 ha).

Lot 2, as shaded red on the plan, includes 25.27 acres (10.2 ha) of grazing land, woodland and single bank fishing on the North Tyne.

The Farmhouse
The main farmhouse is a glorious grade II listed property that has been lovingly updated and restored in parts to create a stunning family home. The accommodation offers comfort and stylish living, balanced with charm and history, created by the many beautiful features that have been restored and preserved throughout the property, such as the 1604 date stone in the living room to the barrelled ceiling in the handsome dining room.

The kitchen has been recently updated with a beautiful bespoke fitted kitchen that includes full height larder units, wall and base cabinetry set underneath marble surfaces, with integrated appliances that include Belfast style sink with mixer tap, induction cooker range with extractor, fridge freezer, electric ovens and dishwasher. The kitchen is all designed around a substantial matching central island unit, which divides the living and cooking areas of the kitchen. The kitchen living areas include separate spacious seating and dining areas ideal for entertaining guests.

From the kitchen we head into the rear hallway / study overlooking the back garden and then to the front sitting room, which enjoys a lovely outlook over the grounds and main gardens. The sitting room has many period features including, exposed beams, traditional solid wooden floors, the 1604 date stone and a dressed sandstone inglenook fireplace with inset woodburning stove, a focal point of this great room.
Across the entrance hall the drawing room enjoys another fantastic feature fireplace at the heart of the entertaining space, which is set underneath a stunning barrel-vaulted ceiling and enjoys magnificent views out to the front gardens and land beyond.

To the rear of the property there is utility room off which is the ground floor cloaks WC and the back staircase. The entrance hall has a handy front porch and the broad tread formal staircase leading to the first-floor front landing.

The farmhouse has four spacious double bedrooms. The main bedroom includes a private ensuite shower room with two family bathrooms servicing the additional 3 bedrooms.

Externally
The property is accessed down a private driveway, only sharing the initial section with the neighbouring properties. The driveway has ample parking for several cars, it then leads down to both the farmhouse and the holiday cottage parking areas.

The farmhouse enjoys an enclosed front garden that continues down to the Burn at the foot of the garden. The front gardens have been recently relandscaped creating formal lawned areas on the raised upper gardens outside of the farmhouse, with an orchard garden area on the lower section. To the side of the property there is space for a kitchen garden if desired, or an additional lawned/ patio seating area. To the rear, between the farmhouse and St. Peters Church is the old drover’s road.

Falstone Barns and Posh Huts
The traditional Northumberland farm steading set around a cobbled courtyard has been converted to create very distinctive and individual holiday let accommodation, which can be sold fully furnished. There is planning permission to create further accommodation from the final unconverted barn in the courtyard. Please see the following link to the website for the properties:

The grounds around have been landscaped to create individual garden areas to the Granary building and for the shepherds huts. Bedded borders with established shrubs and plants then separate the cottages from the extensive parking area available for guests to use. The former steading also includes a steel framed pole barn to the rear of the cottages, a separate garage block that has power and water connected and the unconverted stone barn which, as mentioned, has previously had planning permission to be developed into a cottage. Currently it's the laundry, office and garden storage spaces.

The four cottages that make up the courtyard accommodation are; The French, The Opulent, The Romantic and The Classic.

The French enjoys ground floor accommodation that is set around a spacious open plan kitchen/ living area with traditional barrelled windows overlooking the courtyard, a wood burning stove is set to one end with the kitchen area to the other. The kitchen is well appointed with integrated appliances and marble surfaces. The two double bedrooms have separate bathrooms with the main bedroom enjoying a private ensuite.

The Opulent overlooks the courtyard and has a spacious open plan living/kitchen area. The main bedroom has an ensuite wet room, whilst the second bedroom is on the first floor and makes use of a separate bathroom on the ground floor. Should guests require additional accommodation.

The Romantic is a distinctively designed apartment which has a “tree” positioned centrally to the ground floor open plan living area that divides up the kitchen and seating area in a very unique and stylish manor. The bedroom accommodation is on the first floor mezzanine level, this also includes a small ensuite shower room. The Romantic can be connected through to maximise the bedroom accommodation of The Opulent.

The Classic is a sumptuously decorated two bedroom apartment on the first floor of the granary building and benefits from the superb views of the valley beyond the courtyard to the valley below.

The kitchen/living area is a spacious open plan environment, the fitted kitchen is well appointed with integrated appliances, set into base units under a granite worktop. The seating area opposite is set around a feature wood burning stove in a fireplace. Two generous double bedrooms enjoy private bathrooms.

In addition to the four main cottages, there are two very beautiful bespoke Shepherds Huts. The studio huts can sleep two guests in comfort, offering a living/ bedroom, a private shower room and a small kitchenette area off the living/ bedroom

Land

Falstone Farm, as a whole includes 31.23 acres (12.63 ha) the majority of which is permanent pasture and good (Grade 4) grazing land. The land is presently farmed subject to a grazing Licence which terminates at the end of March 2025. The property in general has been well managed with the boundaries both internal and external in good order. The fields all benefit from a good water supply. In addition to the grazing land, there is a proportion of woodland either side of Falstone Burn that flows down to the North Tyne which forms the southern boundary of the property.

The siting of the majority of the land, to the south of the Falstone Burn, provides a natural separation from the residential element of the property and accordingly the property is offered for sale in two Lots or as whole.

Lot 2, includes 25.27 acres (10.2 ha) of grazing land. The land benefits from direct roadside access and provides an excellent opportunity for a local farmer to acquire a useful block of grazing land. The land is well located and accessible, currently split into separate fields, allowing for ease of management, whilst also offering opportunities for equine use and/or pony paddocks.

The nature of the land, and it’s separate offering also offers further opportunities for a local resident and/or an investor to acquire a conveniently located block of grazing land, with the potential to capitalise on the environmental, amenity and investment opportunities that are typically associated with land ownership.

The southern boundary of Lot 2 is the river North Tyne; accordingly, it is understood that there is approximately 450m of single bank fishing included within the sale. The North Tyne is famed for its fishing, with a regular and productive run of Sea Trout and Salmon, of which the northern stretch of the river benefits from a “late” run which can provide exciting autumnal sport.

Countryside Stewardship

The land benefits from an existing Mid Tier Countryside Stewardship agreement, full details of which are available are on request. The agreement terminates on the 31st December 2026, however it can be transferred to the purchase and/or terminated. Any such actions will be done by the selling agent, with a cost of £300 plus VAT payable by the purchaser.

The purchaser will be required to give an indemnity that they will abide by the scheme rules for the period from completion to the date of which of any transfer or terminating occurs. Likewise the monies received by the vendor from this period will be apportioned to the purchaser.

Situated on the edge of Falstone village, The property enjoys a privileged location with lovely views over the North Tyne Valley. The village has a local public house, post office and an awardwinning restaurant (The Pheasant Inn). The nearby village of Bellingham offers additional local services including a GP practise, local Coop store, butchers, public houses and schooling only 8 miles away. Falstone Farm sits just over 43 miles from Newcastle Upon Tyne and around 30 miles from Hadrian’s Wall. The area is famous for it's natural beauty and landscape that has created a wider range of well attended tourist attractions and outdoor sporting and leisure activities. Most of which take advantage of nearby Kielder Water and Forest which is just under a mile away and the regions renowned “dark skies” drawing tourism to the Observatory.