Tile Sheds, Gallowhill, Northumberland

GENERAL INFORMATION
Tile Sheds Farm is an excellent example of a productive Northumbrian livestock holding and is situated in a desirable area of mid Northumberland close to the popular villages of Whalton and Belsay. The farm has historically supported a substantial sheep and beef finishing enterprise for the vendors making the most of the productive grassland and extensive buildings the holding has to offer.
Tile Sheds was purchased by the Vendors with the family having historically rented the farm. Following purchase, the vendors embarked on a programme of improvement on the holding with the construction of an extensive range of buildings . As a result the holding boasts substantial appeal in a most sought-after rural location.
Tile Sheds is located in a quiet rural location but is also readily accessible with the popular market town of Morpeth only 9 miles away and Newcastle upon Tyne only 17 miles away.

Description
The holding lies to the North side of the minor Meldon to Belsay road with the the holding extending to approximately 42 acres including Tile Sheds Farmhouse and an extensive range of modern and traditional buildings. The land lies at around 120 metres above sea level with good sized productive grassland fields.
Tile Sheds Farmhouse is the principal dwelling and lies in a pleasant situation just adjacent the steading with it’s own access and separate parking surrounded by lawned gardens.
The holding presents an opportunity to acquire a small livestock farm in a desirable location with a pleasant traditional stone built farmhouse and an extensive range of agricultural buildings which would lend themselves to a wide range of other diversified uses subject to planning.

Tile Sheds Farmhouse
The principal dwelling for the holding, Tile Sheds Farmhouse has more recently been operated as a successful holiday let. The stone under tile built farmhouse is surrounded by a private and enclosed garden. The property extends to kitchen / dining room with AGA cooker with functional utility at the rear entrance; large reception room with woodburning stove; 3 bedrooms and a family bathroom. Oil fired heating and partial double glazing.
Adjacent to the farmhouse is a traditional stone building that could offer potential for development for conversion to holiday let or residential use subject to planning. EPC Rating: E. Council Tax Band: D.

Land
The land at Tile Sheds Farm is productive grassland split into five principal parcels surrounding the farm steading with a small parcel of woodland to the Eastern boundary. In all the farm extends to 17.34 hectares (42.84 acres) or thereabouts, currently consisting of permanent pasture grazing land capable of producing silage and/ or hay crops. Some of the land has been ploughed and entered into arable rotations historically.
The land lies facing north gently sloping to a tributary stream of the River Wansbeck. The fields are good sized, regularly shaped parcels, well suited for modern farming operations. The
steading sits conveniently an the heart of the farm at 120m above sea level. Boundaries are well maintained and stock proof being a mixture of hedgerows and post and sheep net fencing.
The farm is classified by the Rural Payments Agency as Non Severely Disadvantaged. Agricultural Land Classification map Northeast Region (ALC001) shows the land being predominantly
classified as Grade 3. Formal land classifications aside, it is clear on inspection that both the grassland and farm in general is in good heart having been farmed to a high standard by the vendor.

Farm Buildings
The farm is serviced by an extensive range of modern and traditional farm buildings. Adjacent to Tile Sheds Farmhouse there is a useful traditional stone under slate building that could lend itself to potential conversion subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents.
The modern farm steading that lies to the north of the main road currently supports the sheep and beef finishing enterprises; it would lend itself to a wide range of other farming and alternative uses. The buildings extend to workshop, 50t corn bin, five principal livestock buildings with lean to structures, hay shed and newly constructed open fronted general purpose building and muck store. The covered area extends to approximately 2,800 square meters (33,150 square feet).

GENERAL REMARKS
Environmental Schemes
Tile Sheds Farm is not currently entered into a Countryside Stewardship agreement but the holding is ideally placed to do so. The vendor has entered the land into the current Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) Scheme options and also has an agreement for a programme of fencing and hedgerow planting in place. Further details of scheme options are available from the agents on request.

Timber and Sporting Rights (including Fishing Rights)
All standing and fallen timber will be included within the sale and the sporting rights are in
hand.

Plans, Areas and Schedules
These are based on the areas provided by the Rural Land Registry and Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. Although they have been carefully checked, the purchaser shall be deemed to have satisfied themselves as to the description of the property and any errors shall not annul the sale nor entitle either party to compensation in respect thereof.

Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way
The property is sold subject to and with the benefits of all rights of way whether public or private, water, light, drain, sewage, support and easements and other restrictive covenants and existing and proposed wayleaves for masts, pylons, cables, drains, water, gas and other pipes whether mentioned in these particulars or not. Note: There are no public rights of way on the property.

Method of Sale
The land is being offered for sale as a whole and by private treaty. The selling agent reserves the right to conclude the sale by any means.

Services
Tile Sheds farmhouse is serviced by mains water supply and septic tank. The farm buildings and land are serviced by a private spring water supply. Mains electricity to the farmhouse and the farm buildings.

General Binding Regulations (GBR) 2020
It is understood the outflow from the farmhouses septic tanksdischarge to soakaways. However, the Vendor does not give any undertaking that the property fully satisfies the GBR 2020 and any expressions of interest or offers made should take this into consideration.

Viewings
Strictly by prior appointment with the sole selling agents;
Richard Brown & Partners
The Office
South Bellshill
Belford
NE70 7HP
Tel:

Anti Money Laundering Regulations (AML)
Please note that under the 2017 AML regulations the selling agents are legally required to carry out money laundering checks against purchasers.

Health & Safety
Please be aware of the potential hazards of a working farm (especially livestock) and be as vigilant and careful as possible when making an inspection of the property.

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