Land for sale
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- 17.01 acres of Xmas Tree Plantation
- Estimated 8800 Nordmann Fir trees
- 5.6 acres of standing timber
- 2 buildings
- Essential equipment included in sale
This is a unique opportunity to purchase an established and profitable christmas tree plantation and ongoing business. Established in 2008, with the planting of the first trees, the business has grown and currently supplies both wholesale and retail customers. The business currently sells trees via a website, all over the north east of England (NE, DH and SR postcodes) and most trees are delivered directly to customers. All trees are freshly cut to order and are supplied already netted. Deliveries usually commence each year in mid November. The business also has an agreement to sell directly to the public from a local retail outlet, which could be continued by agreement when the business is sold.
All trees are of the Nordmann Fir variety and are at various stages of growth. The table below details the estimated number trees located in the western enclosure of the site. The eastern enclosure, which measures 5.6 acres is also planted with Nordmann Firs of mixed ages/heights.
All of the boundaries for the site comprise of deer fencing. Accounts for the business for 2023 are available upon the signing of an non-disclosure agreement. Please see further notes on tree quantities in the sales brochure.
Buildings
Building 1 - 10.5m x 3.93m
Open fronted part block, part Yorkshire boarding with a sheet roof. This is used for general storage.
Building 2 - 9.20m x 18.15m
Steel portal frame with a concrete floor and box profile sheeting and roof, this is the main building used for preparing seedlings, netting trees and storage of all of the equipment.
Directions
From Ponteland take the A696 north through Belsay and toward Kirkharle. At the junction with the B6342 turn left onto the B6342 and follow the road for approximately 3 miles, then turn left on to an unamed road. After about 1 mile you will see Cocklaw Walls Farm on your right hand side. The Selling Agent will meet you at this point for viewing, as access is restricted from this point on. Buyers are not permitted to view the site unaccompanied.
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Location
Located in the heart of the Northumberland countryside, the Northumbria Christmas Trees site is approximately 3 miles south west of Capheaton and 1 mile east of Little Bavington.
Services
Building 2 has an electricity supply generated by a small array of solar panels and a small wind turbine. These supply a battery system sufficient to run the necessary lighting and equipment. A rainwater harvesting system feeds four 1000 litre IBC’s within building 2 for any water that is necessary.
Rooms
Equipment
Included in the sale of the business is all equipment and vehicles need to operate the business from day one. A comprehensive list of equipment can be provided for interested parties along with the accounts for the business, upon signing of a non-disclosure agreement.
Access
Access can be taken directly from the Public Highway onto a track, over which there is a right of access for agricultural, forestry and equestrian purposes shown in purple on the sale plan.
Method of Sale
The property is offered for sale as a whole, by private treaty. The Seller reserves the right to amalgamate, withdraw or exclude any of the property shown at any time or to generally amend the particulars. Please register your interest with H&H Land & Estates.
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. The Buyers will be held to have satisfied themselves as to the nature of such burdens.
Viewings
The property can be viewed strictly by appointment only.
Money Laundering Regulations
Prospective Buyers should be aware that in the event that they are successful, they will be required to provide us with documents in relation to Money Laundering Regulations. The extent of the required documentation will be confirmed to the Buyer after acceptance of an offer.
Exchange of Contracts and Completion
It is expected that Exchange of Contracts will take place within eight weeks of an offer being accepted. Completion will take place within four weeks of the Exchange of Contracts or earlier by arrangement.
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