5 bedroom farm house for sale

A well-proportioned arable and improved grassland farm on the urban fringe at Barlow, Blaydon extending 122.83 Ha (303.46 Ac). South Farm is an established mixed farm that benefits from roadside frontage throughout presenting a great investment opportunity for farmers, lifestyle and investment purchasers. For sale as a whole or in 5 lots.

LOCATION & SITUATION

South Farm, Barlow is accessed at a number locations. Lot 1 and the main steading are accessed via the centre of Barlow village, Lot 2 benefits from a track running through the centre from Ashtree Lane to the south. Access to lots 3 and 4 comes from Garesfield Lane and lot 5 from Hollinghill Lane. South Farm is approximately 1.5 miles south west from the centre of Winlaton Village and 0.8 miles north of Rowlands Gill.

SOUTH FARM DESCRIPTION

South Farm is situated in the centre of Barlow village and runs south down to Ashtree Lane and then east over Garesfield lane towards Stampley Moss Farm. South Farm is an established mixed farm which has been owned by the current vendors and their family for over 70 years. The land lies between 150m and 170m above sea level.

The road inter sections mean the farm is very accessible all year round.

SOUTH FARM FARMHOUSE (LOT 1)

The 5-bedroom farmhouse at South Farm is located on the western edge of the steading. There is a run of traditional buildings extending off the back of the farmhouse and creates a courtyard to the rear of the property. There is a front lawn on the southern side of the house which benefits from the evening sun. The property benefits from oil fired central heating, mains water, electric and mains sewage.

SOUTH FARM STEADING (LOT 1)

The farm steading at South Farm occupies an elevated position to the west of Barlow village and benefits from views across Blaydon and Newcastle. The steading comprises several traditional stone and brick buildings along with several wooden pole barns, silage pit and extensive yard space. A full building schedule and plan is located further through the particulars.

The Land with Lot 1 falls outside of the Settlement Boundary for Barlow Village and is within the Green Belt. Planning potential exists for the farm steading including for conversion through ‘Class Q’ development. Following recent Government announcements, including a revised Planning Policy Framework, development may be possible following any future relaxation of Green Belt policies including the introduction of ‘Grey Belt’. Any future purchaser should seek their own independent planning advice.

LAND

The land at South Farm extends to 120.94 Ha (298.84 South Farm, Blaydon Ac) of Arable, Improved grassland and pockets of woodland. The topography across the farm means that most of the farmland has been cultivated and cropped over the years. The arable and temporary grassland on the farm extends to 73.74 Ha (182.21 Ac), the section of permanent grassland is located within lot 3 to the west of Garesfield Lane and extends to 34.76 Ha (85.89 Ac) with the remaining area being made up of 7.81 Ha (19.29 Ac) of woodland and 1.87 Ha (4.62 Ac) of steading and tracks.

The mixed farming operation and traditional cropping rotation at South Farm has meant that the entire farm has benefited from regular farmyard manure applications.

The land is split into 5 main lots divided up by the roads through the farm.

Lot 1 comprises 2 improved grassland fields with the farmhouse and steading which have been used for cattle grazing latterly.

Lot 2 is all arable and improved grassland with south facing views down to Ashtree Lane extending to 47.40 Ha (117.14 Ac).

Lot 3 is the block of permanent grassland known as Garesfield. There is the remains of an old farm steading in the centre of this lot. The land has views east over Gateshead and Newcastle. This lot extends to 42.24 Ha (104.38 Ac).

Lot 4 is to the North, accessed direct off Garesfield Lane and comprises of 3 arable fields extending to 11.76 Ha (29.06 Ac). This used to be part of the original Stampley Moss Farm. The land is currently subject to a development option with Places for People. Further details of this option are available on request from the vendors agent.

Land down Hollinghill Lane makes up Lot 5 which includes 3 arable fields and 2 shelter belts of woodland extending to 12.84 Ha (31.74 Ac).

The lotting allows purchasers who wish to purchase land to be utilised outside of agriculture the opportunity to do so. All lots have roadside access.

ACCESS

Access is taken from the roads that surround the property including Barlow Crescent, Ashtree lane, Hollinghill lane and Garesfield lane. The retained property will have a full unhindered right of access over the blue access tracks to and from their property on the steading plan. There will also be a retained right of access along the lane in favour of the retained property through lot 1 and lot 2 out onto Garesfield Lane.

COUNTRYSIDE STEWARDSHIP

The land at South Farm is not currently entered into any Countryside Stewardship Scheme or a Sustainable Farming Incentive Scheme. This presents purchasers the opportunity to build their own scheme should they so wish. The land presents excellent opportunities through the subsidy schemes for income generation alongside traditional farming practice. With its proximity to Newcastle the land at South Farm is an excellent opportunity for any developers looking for land needed for biodiversity net gain or other natural capital projects.

PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY

There are public footpath’s located on the land offered for sale. Full details can be found on the Gateshead Council Definitive map.

MINERAL, TIMBER AND SPORTING RIGHTS

All standing and fallen timber will be included within the sale. The sporting rights are included within the sale. Mineral rights are exempt and retained by a third party.

EASEMENTS AND WAYLEAVES

The land is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, water, drainage, watercourses, light and other easements, quasi or reputed easements and rights of adjoining owners (if any) effecting the same and all matters registrable by any competent authority pursuant to statue.

DEVELOPMENT OPTION

Lot 4 is subject to an Option Agreement between the seller and Places for People. The Option is for an initial term of 6 years from 2024. Full details are available from the selling agent.

OVERAGE PROVISION

LOT 1 – The vendor will place a 25% clawback across the lot for any uplift from agricultural and equestrian purposes because of granted planning permission for a term of 25 years.

LOT 2 - The title is already subject to a 10% overage on fields 4857, 7373, 7756, 8140 for non-agricultural or equine development. However, the vendor reserves the right to add an additional overage for any uplift in value above and beyond agricultural and equestrian value. This additional clawback will be at a rate of 15% for 25 years and will be on the fields 4857 and 7373.

LOT 3 - The vendor will place a 25% clawback for 25 years on any uplift from development on the site of the historic farm steading.

LOT 4 is subject to an option agreement with Place for People, the vendor will add an overage provision on the land for 25% of any uplift in value from agriculture or equestrian use because of any planning permission for a period of 25 years. LOT 5 - Field 8822, has a small section bound by a restrictive covenant that states it must be used for agriculture only.

For further details on the above please speak to the selling agent.

SOUTH FARM CROPPING

The land has been farmed using a traditional cropping rotation over the years, as part of a mixed farming enterprise. The land has benefited from regular farmyard manure applications. The cropping schedule is shown as a graphic and in the downloadable brochure.

VIEWINGS

Potential purchasers are requested to register their interest at an early stage with the selling agents.

Viewing strictly by prior appointment only.