5 bedroom farm house for sale

A farmhouse and steading with improved grassland on the urban fringe at Barlow, Blaydon extending 21.17 Acre. South Farm is an established mixed farm that benefits from roadside frontage throughout presenting a great investment opportunity for farmers, lifestyle and investment purchasers. This is LOT 1 of 5 lots.

LOCATION & SITUATION

South Farm and the main steading that comprises LOT 1 are accessed via the centre of Barlow village.

SOUTH FARM DESCRIPTION

South Farm is situated in the centre of Barlow village. 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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.