Holme Mill Farm, Aycliffe, Newton Aycliffe, Durham

Holme Mill Farm is a three bedroom, detached property with a range of traditional and semi-modern agricultural buildings and 10.42 acres of grassland. OFFERS INVITED BY NOON ON MONDAY 20TH JULY.



Holme Mill Farm extends in total to approximately 11.81 acres and comprises a traditional three-bedroom detached farmhouse, a range of traditional and modern agricultural buildings, and approximately 10.42 acres of grassland. The holding is divided by the raised East Coast Main Line, Lime Lane, and the River Skerne, with stone archway access linking the eastern and western parcels. The farmstead includes a useful range of outbuildings of varying age and condition, providing general agricultural storage and livestock/hay handling potential within a well-located rural holding. Lot 1 is shaded red on the sale plan and includes the house, all of the buildings and 6.07 acres of grassland. Lot 2 is shaded blue on the sale plan and comprises 4.35 acres of grassland.

A traditional stone building beneath a pantile roof offers further space, with concrete flooring, although it is in a partially dilapidated condition. In addition, there is a steel portal frame building with metal-clad sides, concrete panel elevations and a fibre cement roof over a concrete floor, providing more modern agricultural accommodation. A further traditional stone building, part two storey and finished with a mix of fibre cement and pantile roofing, is again in a partially dilapidated state, offering scope for improvement or redevelopment subject to consent. Completing the range is a building of mixed traditional stone and concrete block construction with a corrugated metal roof and concrete floor, providing additional useful storage capacity within the holding.

The agricultural land at Holme Mill Farm extends to approximately 10.42 acres in total and is arranged into three field parcels, separated by the East Coast Main Line railway and Lime Lane. All of the land is permanent pasture, well suited to grazing, with generally level topography throughout. Boundaries comprise a mix of fencing and mature hedgerows, with the holding bordered by similar agricultural land, the A167, the railway line and the River Skerne. The most easterly parcel is fully enclosed by watercourses and is only accessible via a bridge.

Access to the land is taken directly from the A167 via a track leading to the steading, with additional access to the land available from Lime Lane, and internal access is possible between field parcels. The land benefits from natural drainage and includes a number of mature trees which provide useful amenity value. The property is situated within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ).

Directions
From the A1(M), leave at Junction 59 and join the A167 towards Newton Aycliffe. At the roundabout, take the second exit to remain on the A167. After approximately 0.1 miles, Holme Mill Farm will be found on the right-hand side, clearly identified by our For Sale board. Access to Holme Mill Farm is via a private 300ft lane, which leads directly to the property.

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Location
Situated on the edge of Aycliffe Village in County Durham, the property enjoys a convenient yet semi-rural setting. The village is well served by public transport links to nearby towns and offers easy access to the A1(M), making it well connected for commuting.

The nearby town of Newton Aycliffe, approximately 2 miles to the north, provides a comprehensive range of amenities including shops, primary schools, and a medical centre. Darlington lies around 8 miles to the south, while the historic city of Durham is approximately 12 miles to the north, both offering a wider selection of retail, leisure, and professional services.

Services
The property benefits from mains water and mains electricity supplies, together with a gas-fired central heating system. The dwelling is double glazed except for the conservatory and foul drainage is to a septic tank. A number of the outbuildings previously benefitted from water and electricity, although these services are now partially disconnected. There are no services connected to the agricultural land. We understand that fibre broadband and mobile telephone reception are available. For an indication of speeds and supply please see the OFCOM website: Off road, private parking is available at the property. No services, appliances, boilers or radiators have been tested. The farmhouse is of standard brick construction with a pantile roof.