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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
High Trewitley consists of a fully equipped mixed farm, surrounded by stunning Northumbrian countryside, which has been extensively improved by the vendors during their ownership including the construction of buildings, modernisation of the dwelling, tree and hedge planting together with the installation of a bore hole plus solar PV facility and back-up batteries. Originally operated as a mixed arable and livestock unit, the farm is now certified as organic and operated on a sustainable system alongside agri-environmental schemes and conservation management. A period farmhouse offers comfortable accommodation and may have potential to extend into the adjoining traditional granary to create a larger dwelling, if required. The property also offers development and diversification opportunities. Previously, two Shepherd's Huts used as holiday lets were sited in the 'blue bell' wood to the east of the farmstead and connections for the services remain in situ. Plans were also prepared to convert the former cart shed into an additional holiday let.

LOCATION & SURROUNDING AREA
Surrounded by rolling countryside, wildlife and nature, High Trewitley also benefits from good access links to the nearby market town of Morpeth, Newcastle upon Tyne and wider area. Newcastle International Airport is located 23 miles to the south, with a wide range of services and amenities available in Morpeth and Newcastle, including commerce, culture, education and sporting attractions. Harwood Forest, the Northumberland National Park and Cheviot Hills are located to the west with the stunning Northumbrian coastline to the east and Hadrian's Wall to the south.

The area is well known for mixed farming, with several agricultural merchants, machinery dealers and suppliers based locally. Livestock markets are available at Acklington, Hexham and Wooler, with grain drying, storage and feed facilities located at Longhirst, Swarland and Meldon.

FARMHOUSE & TRADITIONAL BUILDINGS
A separate access leads off from the main access drive to the farmhouse and traditional buildings. Providing comfortable accommodation, with potential to extend, the farmhouse is constructed from a mixture of dressed and random stone under a slate roof and was comprehensively renovated in the 1980s, including plumbing and electrical upgrades, the installation of UPVC windows and modern kitchen and sanitary fittings, which are complimented by a number of period style features including wood burning stoves, ceiling cornice and exposed timber floor boards.

With an east/west aspect, the farmhouse has double doors leading from the living room to a patio and the main garden area which enjoys wide open views over rolling countryside. To the east elevation is a garden/sitting area enclosed by a low stone wall leading to the main parking area, traditional granary and cart-shed.

LAND
The land extends to approximately 69.60 ha (171.98 acres) overall, including 29.95 ha of arable/temporary grass and 34.35 ha of permanent grass, classified as Grade 3, with good access from the farmstead. Most of the farm has been ploughed out in the past and the soils are classified as the 'Dunkeswick' series which consist of fine loams and fine loamy over clay soils, well suited to grassland and arable cropping. In recent years, a large proportion of the farm has been re-fenced, with water from the borehole supplied to each field. Biodiversity of the land has been improved through extensive hedge planting and the creation of wildlife ponds, grassy margins and woodland plantations, to enhance the natural environment.

Viewings are strictly by appointment.  

For more information please contact:

Oliver Stones or Emma Smith at AFP Consultants