Land At High House Farm Cottage, Matfen, Matfen, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE20
Guide Price
£275,000
- PROPERTY TYPE
Land
- SIZE
1,653,973 sq ft
153,659 sq m
Key features
- Agricultural Land
- Accessible
- Productive Arable Land
- Excellent Grazing Land
- Roadside Access
- Central Tyne Valley Location
- As a whole approx. 15.36 ha (37.97 ac)
Description
The sale of land at High House Farm Cottage presents an ideal opportunity to acquire a highly productive, accessible block of agricultural land. Set in the heart of the Tyne Valley and totaling approximately 15.36 hectares (37.97 acres).
LOCATION
The land at High House Farm Cottage is located in Northumberland’s Tyne Valley and lies approximately 1.5 miles to the north of the B6318 (the Military Road). The village of Matfen lies 2.5 miles to the north west of the Land, with Corbridge 6 miles to the south west. The land benefits from dual access directly accessible from the main road.
DESCRIPTION
The sale of land at High House Farm, presents an opportunity to acquire a useful block of bare productive agricultural land, in an accessible location. Lying just 2.5 miles south of Matfen and with excellent access to the Military Road, the land lies in the heart of Northumberland’s sought after Tyne Valley.
The land totals approximately 15.36 hectares (37.97 ac). There is approximately 9.24 ha (22.85 ac). The remainder, being 6.11 ha (15.12 ac) of productive arable land. Currently the arable land is in a herbal ley and is subject to the GS4 Mid-Tier Stewardship prescription.
The land is currently farmed in hand by the vendor, with Vacant Possession given on completion.
As an aside the vendor has a pig B&B business. Consequently, the land has benefited from generous applications of pig manure as well as compound fertiliser; it is therefore in excellent heart and evidently so. The arable land is primarily south facing, the fields are well proportioned and flat.
The land in its entirety is classified as being Grade 3. The land benefits from roadside access from two points with internal access thereafter, via the points E- A on the sale plan. The land benefits from a mains water supply.
The nature of the land lends itself to a variety of enterprises, it is bare land and thus attractive with no capital requirement for a steading, therefore suiting a local farmer looking to expand an existing business. Equally it would suit a contract farming operation and/or could equally be readily let out, with both options’ ideal for an investor. Whilst the combination of both arable and pastureland could be attractive for a mixed farming operation.
The Land is noted within the vicinity for being highly productive both in terms of arable yields and grass growth and as such represents a unique opportunity to acquire an exceptional and handy block of farmland.
The arable land is currently sown to herbal Leys and is subject to a Mid-Tier Countryside Stewardship (MTCS) agreement. The pasture land is subject to an existing Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) agreement.
A stockproof fence line will be erected within 4 weeks of completion between the points A and B, C-D and A-E, on the sale plan.
A right access for all purposes will be granted over the area as shaded yellow on the sale plan. The maintenance of said access will be shared on an according to user basis.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCHEMES
The Mid- Tier CS Agreement can be transferred to the buyer if they wish, with the monies apportioned from the date of completion to the end of the scheme year.
At time of writing the SFI agreement is non-transferable.
SERVICES
The land is served by a mains water supply.
TENURE
The land is currently owned freehold and farmed in hand.
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 and a recent utility bill as proof of residence.
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.
SPORTING AND MINERAL RIGHTS
The Sporting rights are included in the sale in so far as they are owned. The Mineral rights are owned by a third party.
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.
METHOD OF SALE
The Property is offered for sale initially by Private Treaty and as a whole. The vendor reserves the right to conclude the sale as they wish. Alternative Lotting maybe considered, and any enquires into such should be directed to the selling agent as soon as possible.
In any event all interested parties should register their interest with the selling agent to be kept informed as to how the sale may be concluded.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Northumberland County Council. Any enquiries regarding planning or statutory matters should be directed to the Local Authority.
VENDOR’S SOLICITORS
Williamsons Craig, Hexham
James Mackie
VIEWINGS
Viewings are by appointment only. Arrangements can be made by contacting selling agent being Harry Morshead on or via email to: harry.
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Photographs Taken: March 2025
Particulars Prepared: March 2025
LOCATION
The land at High House Farm Cottage is located in Northumberland’s Tyne Valley and lies approximately 1.5 miles to the north of the B6318 (the Military Road). The village of Matfen lies 2.5 miles to the north west of the Land, with Corbridge 6 miles to the south west. The land benefits from dual access directly accessible from the main road.
DESCRIPTION
The sale of land at High House Farm, presents an opportunity to acquire a useful block of bare productive agricultural land, in an accessible location. Lying just 2.5 miles south of Matfen and with excellent access to the Military Road, the land lies in the heart of Northumberland’s sought after Tyne Valley.
The land totals approximately 15.36 hectares (37.97 ac). There is approximately 9.24 ha (22.85 ac). The remainder, being 6.11 ha (15.12 ac) of productive arable land. Currently the arable land is in a herbal ley and is subject to the GS4 Mid-Tier Stewardship prescription.
The land is currently farmed in hand by the vendor, with Vacant Possession given on completion.
As an aside the vendor has a pig B&B business. Consequently, the land has benefited from generous applications of pig manure as well as compound fertiliser; it is therefore in excellent heart and evidently so. The arable land is primarily south facing, the fields are well proportioned and flat.
The land in its entirety is classified as being Grade 3. The land benefits from roadside access from two points with internal access thereafter, via the points E- A on the sale plan. The land benefits from a mains water supply.
The nature of the land lends itself to a variety of enterprises, it is bare land and thus attractive with no capital requirement for a steading, therefore suiting a local farmer looking to expand an existing business. Equally it would suit a contract farming operation and/or could equally be readily let out, with both options’ ideal for an investor. Whilst the combination of both arable and pastureland could be attractive for a mixed farming operation.
The Land is noted within the vicinity for being highly productive both in terms of arable yields and grass growth and as such represents a unique opportunity to acquire an exceptional and handy block of farmland.
The arable land is currently sown to herbal Leys and is subject to a Mid-Tier Countryside Stewardship (MTCS) agreement. The pasture land is subject to an existing Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) agreement.
A stockproof fence line will be erected within 4 weeks of completion between the points A and B, C-D and A-E, on the sale plan.
A right access for all purposes will be granted over the area as shaded yellow on the sale plan. The maintenance of said access will be shared on an according to user basis.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCHEMES
The Mid- Tier CS Agreement can be transferred to the buyer if they wish, with the monies apportioned from the date of completion to the end of the scheme year.
At time of writing the SFI agreement is non-transferable.
SERVICES
The land is served by a mains water supply.
TENURE
The land is currently owned freehold and farmed in hand.
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 and a recent utility bill as proof of residence.
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.
SPORTING AND MINERAL RIGHTS
The Sporting rights are included in the sale in so far as they are owned. The Mineral rights are owned by a third party.
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.
METHOD OF SALE
The Property is offered for sale initially by Private Treaty and as a whole. The vendor reserves the right to conclude the sale as they wish. Alternative Lotting maybe considered, and any enquires into such should be directed to the selling agent as soon as possible.
In any event all interested parties should register their interest with the selling agent to be kept informed as to how the sale may be concluded.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Northumberland County Council. Any enquiries regarding planning or statutory matters should be directed to the Local Authority.
VENDOR’S SOLICITORS
Williamsons Craig, Hexham
James Mackie
VIEWINGS
Viewings are by appointment only. Arrangements can be made by contacting selling agent being Harry Morshead on or via email to: harry.
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Photographs Taken: March 2025
Particulars Prepared: March 2025
Brochures
ParticularsLand At High House Farm Cottage, Matfen, Matfen, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE20
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Prudhoe Station4.7 miles
- Corbridge Station5.6 miles
- Wylam Station5.5 miles
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