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Land At Dukeshouse Wood, Fellside, Hexham, Northumberland

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H&H Land & Estates, Penrith
PROPERTY TYPE

Land

SIZE

782,338 sq ft

72,682 sq m

Description

Potential residential development opportunity in a desirable location in south Hexham, one mile from the town centre. Circa 17.962 acres wihth an array of existing buildings and infrastructure. Conditional and unconditional offers invited.


On the instructions of Gateshead Council, H&H Land & Estates have been instructed to market an exciting opportunity to acquire approximately 7.269 hectares (17.962 acres) of land at Dukeshouse Wood, Hexham, Northumberland, NE48 1TR.

The Dukeshouse Wood site sits in an enviable position, a short distance to the south the desirable market town of Hexham. The site is surrounded by mature woodland, offering a secluded and peaceful location.

The site has previously been utilised as an outdoor education facility, before its closure in early 2025. The site comprises of a number of buildings and structures, as well as areas of grassland and football pitches (part of Hexham Football Club). The site is generally level throughout. The buildings comprise of a series of wooden lodge buildings, as well as modern storage buildings, with various areas of hard standing across the site.

PLANNING
The site may have potential for residential development, subject to all necessary consents. Pre-application advice has been sought from the Local Planning Authority (Northumberland County Council). The pre-app was submitted on the basis of a scheme of 48 residential dwellings and was generally supportive subject to a number of comments. A copy of the Authority’s response in full is available on request.

The drawing shown overleaf was submitted as part of this pre-app, for indicative visioning purposes only.

The site is located within the Greenbelt area.

For the avoidance of doubt, the site does not benefit from any form of planning consent for additional development at present.

Location
Hexham 1 Mile - Newcastle upon Tyne 22 Miles - Morpeth 33 Miles - Durham 29 Miles

Services
The site benefits from a mains water and electricity supply connection. Foul drainage is currently serviced by way of a mains connection.

Further information

LEASE TO NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL The area of the site that comprises football pitches, as shown edged blue on the plan overleaf, is leased to Northumberland County Council, with a remaining term on the lease up to December 2042. A copy of the lease agreement is available from the Selling Agent. It is anticipated that any proposed residential development scheme, or other use of the land by a purchaser, would come forward alongside the continued use of this part of the site as a football club. ACCESS Access to the site is taken directly from the public road to the east of the site, the B6306. There are good sightline distances from the existing access point, to both the north and south. FLOOD RISK The site is not shown to be located in a high flood risk area. TOPOGRAPHICAL SURVEY The current owner has commissioned a topographical survey of the entire site. A copy of this survey is available upon request from the Selling Agents.

Further Information

TENURE The property is offered for sale Freehold with Vacant Possession on completion. SPORTING RIGHTS The sporting rights are included within the sale insofar as they are owned. MINERAL RIGHTS The mineral rights are excluded from the sale and are owned by a third party. BURDENS 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. VIEWINGS Viewings are strictly by appointment, please contact our Team on to arrange access for a viewing. METHOD OF SALE The property is to be offered for sale as a Whole by Private Treaty. The Seller reserves the right to amalgamate, (truncated)

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Particulars

Land At Dukeshouse Wood, Fellside, Hexham, Northumberland

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NEAREST STATIONS

Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode
  • Hexham Station1.0 miles
  • Corbridge Station2.8 miles
  • Riding Mill Station4.7 miles
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About H&H Land & Estates, Penrith

1a St. Andrews View Penrith CA11 7YF
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H&H Land & Estates are one of the Norths leading property experts. We are an independent Estate, Lettings and Land Agents with an extensive heritage offering a depth of knowledge and experience unrivalled in the local markets. This combined with our comprehensive range of services for buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants ensures our nine offices are the first port of call for clients across Cumbria, Durham, North Yorkshire and the Scottish Borders.

We focus on bringing our customers a professional service where you can benefit from our experience and expertise. Our approach is friendly and enthusiastic, and we strive to bring about a smooth and efficient sale for our vendors.

We will be realistic in our valuation of your property and will take care to offer you advice on marketing tactics, including whether it best to sell through private treaty or public auction as we offer both services. We will also impart how to present your home in the best light to ensure you receive the best possible price.

Our personal and professional service includes:

Easy to spot For Sale boards installed at your property.

Local and online advertising through paper and social media.

Advertising on Rightmove, Zoopla, Prime Location and UK Land and Farms (if required).

Window and internal office displays.

Expert photography which will show your property

High-quality, professionally printed, property brochures personal for your property.

Accompanied viewing service by a dedicated by a member of our team.

Detailed location and floor plans - professional mapping service available if required.

Professionally regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV) and The Property Ombudsman.

Nine office locations across the North of England and Scottish Borders advertising your property offering a wide reach to potential buyers.

Detailed listings on our own website highlighting all your property has to offer.

Further to this, our expert Land Agency teams offer a wide array of services including; residential sales and lettings, valuations, AMC agent, compensation claims, compulsory purchase advice, property and rural estate management, conservation and environment, woodland management, planning and development land as well as grant and scheme advice.

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Disclaimer - Property reference DUR260001. The information displayed about this property comprises a property advertisement. Rightmove.co.uk makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the advertisement or any linked or associated information, and Rightmove has no control over the content. This property advertisement does not constitute property particulars. The information is provided and maintained by H&H Land & Estates, Penrith. Please contact the selling agent or developer directly to obtain any information which may be available under the terms of The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 or the Home Report if in relation to a residential property in Scotland.

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