East Newton, Newton, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65

The sale of the Land at East Newton, Rothbury presents a rare opportunity to purchase significant block of primarily Agricultural land, all set within a ring fence and located in an accessible and desirable location. Situated within Coquetdale the land is available as a whole or in two Lots. Predominately offering productive grassland and including a stretch of the river Coquet, the property offers potential in a number guises.

DESCRIPTION
The sale of land at East Newton provides the opportunity to acquire a significant block of, predominately, productive grassland. The property is well located and includes well-proportioned fields, with secure boundaries. Sitting in a ring fence only bisected by a minor road, the land benefits from multiple access points and historically been exceptionally well managed.

Lot 2 (19.54 hectares/ 48.30 acres) Guide Price: £260,000.

Lot 2 as shaded green on the attached plan, offers a purchaser the opportunity to acquire a diverse and convenient block of grassland. The land is currently well farmed and accordingly well managed, however its nature suggests that it is open to a range of possibilities. The inclusion of a stretch of the Seal burn and the river Coquet, adds to what is already an extremely attractive block of grassland and offers a variety of additional benefits, be them, sporting, lifestyle and/or amenity.

The diverse nature of the grassland also suggests that environmental and/or forestry enterprises would be suitable with the excellent access and proximity to Rothbury only enhancing the attraction further.

Lot 2 includes land immediately adjacent to the hamlet of East Newton, with the land bordering and surrounding existing houses, some of which have been recently developed. This land is flat and benefits from multiple access points. It’s nature and proximity to the houses, suggest that there are obvious development opportunities, subject to necessary planning consents being sorted. Additionally, the flat nature of the land, the natural boundaries created by the existing woodland and burn coupled with the multiple access points suggests that this area of the sale would make ideal pony paddocks.

LOCATION
The land is situated on the south side of the river Coquet and lies between the hamlets of East Newton and Whitton; approximately 1.3 miles from the center of Rothbury.
Rothbury provides an array of local stores, pubs and hotels and a wide range of services both leisure and professional as well as both a first and a middle school.

The land lies in an area famed for its agriculture with the auction marts of Hexham, Scots Gap, Wooler and Acklington all within easy reach. For other commodities and general connectivity, the major transport links of the A68 and A697 are all within easy reach.

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ACCESS
Access to the property can be taken directly off the Carterside road which is a public highway.

GENERAL REMARKS & STIPULATIONS

Method of Sale
The Property is offered for sale by Private Treaty.

Environmental Schemes
We understand there is a “live” HLS agreement (AG00416122) on the land. In principle and subject to the agreement holders’ consent this can be transferred to a new purchaser.

Wayleaves/Easements
The property is sold subject to all rights including rights of way, whether public or private, rights of light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights, obligations and easements, quasi easements and restrictive covenants and all existing and proposed wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains and water, gas and other pipes, whether or not constituted in the title deeds or referred to in these particulars.

Sporting Rights and Mineral Rights
The Sporting and Mineral rights are included in the sale in so far as they are owned.

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.

Tenure
The land is owned Freehold and is currently subject to a Farm Business Tenancy, a surrender has been agreed and the land will be vacant prior to completion.

Services
All fields are understood to have a supply of water be it mains or private.

Anti Money Laundering Regulations
Prospective Buyers should be aware that if they are successful, they will be required to provide us with documents in relation to Money Laundering Regulations, one being photographic ID, i.e. driving licence or passport and the other being a utility bill showing their address.

Local Authority
Northumberland County Council. Any enquiries regarding planning or statutory matters should be directed to the Local Authority.

Viewings
Viewings are by prior appointment only. Arrangements can be made by contacting YoungsRPS, Hexham on or harry.

Particulars prepared and Photographs taken: May 2025