BRISCOE FARM & LAND AT BOOZE WOOD BALDERSDALE, , DL12 9UL Lot 1: Briscoe Farm consisting of a traditional, detached, four bedroom farmhouse in need of renovation, set amongst approximately 42.59 acres of land suitable for grazing and mowing with a range of modern and traditional buildings which may be suitable for development subject to the necessary consents.

Lot 2: Land to the South of Briscoe Farm, being approximately 45.96 acres of grassland suitable for grazing with some being suitable for mowing.

Lot 3: Land at Booze Wood, being approximately 24.66 acres of grazing and mowing land and mixed woodland along with a traditional stone barn potentially suitable for development subject to the necessary consents. For Sale by Private Treaty as a Whole or in Lots Guide Price - Lot 1 - £400,000 Guide Price - Lot 2 - £210,000 Guide Price - Lot 3 - £125,000

Location (4) Five bay steel portal frame shed with fibre cement roof Briscoe Farm and the land at Booze Wood are located in and concrete floor with board cladding comprising Baldersdale, , approximately 5.8 miles from of a central feed passage with loose straw yards either side. the town of Barnard Castle and only 5.9 miles from the A66 at Bowes. Scotch Corner (A1M) is only 18.5 miles away, (5) Adjoining steel portal framed building with tin roof providing convenient connections to Durham, Newcastle- currently used as a crop / hay store. upon-Tyne and the South.

Directions (6) Traditional byres constructed of stone under a slate roof. From the A66 at Bowes Leave the A66 at Bowes and head east on the A67, (7) Sheep pens with footbath and dipper, constructed of signposted Barnard Castle. Almost immediately, take the post, rail and tin. first left signposted . Follow this road for approximately 4 miles then join the B6277 in Cotherstone. At The property is accessed by means of a short track across the far end of the village, take the turning signposted East which is shared with East Briscoe Briscoe and follow this road for approximately 1.2 miles. Cottages. The Land is either accessed from the main road, Briscoe Farm (Lot 1) will be on the right. the track to East Briscoe Cottages or from the steading.

The land south of Briscoe Farm (Lot 2) is on the southern Lot 1 is set amongst approximately 42.59 acres of side of the road leading up to Briscoe Farm. grassland. This is on a gentle south facing slope and provides productive and useful grazing land, with some To access the land at Booze Wood (Lot 3), continue past fields also being mowable. Fishing rights are included in the Briscoe Farm for a further 200m and turn left, crossing a sale for the right to fish on the southern section of the River cattle grid. After about 50m, take the left hand fork and Balder. continue on this road for half a mile and the land will be on the left, access from the road via gateways. There is a turning area further along the road.

For the purposes of satellite navigation, the postcode of Briscoe Farm is DL12 9UJ.

Description

Lot 1: Briscoe Farm Briscoe Farm consists of a four bedroom, detached traditional farmhouse under stone roof occupying a pleasant south facing position overlooking open countryside within Baldersdale. The property is accompanied by a range of modern and traditional agricultural buildings and approximately 42.59 acres of grassland. The farm is located Accommodation in an area which is renowned for its livestock production. Nearby, Middleton in Teesdale mart provides an accessible Ground Floor outlet for the sale of such livestock. Hallway Hallway entrance leading to Kitchen, Larder and Dining The farmhouse would require renovation to become Room. habitable. However, the property offers a fantastic opportunity for a development project to provide a desirable, Kitchen – 4.68m x 3.05m secluded lifestyle property, subject to the necessary Small range of wall and base units, plumbed for dishwasher, consents. Externally there is a range of traditional and washing machine, south facing double glazed window. modern farm buildings. The traditional farm buildings are located to the rear of the farmhouse located within a Larder – 2.36m x 3.35m courtyard and may be suitable for conversion subject to the Useful Larder with built in shelving. relevant consents. Downstairs W/C The fixed items at Briscoe Farm comprise of the following Toilet, hand basin, towel rail, double glazed window to rear. and are shown via the block plan on page 4: Dining Room – 4.40m x 5.53m (1) Monopitched lean-to adjoining the farmhouse with Imposing south facing dining room with existing fireplace asbestos roof and sandstone walls with earth floor currently and double glazed window. used as a machinery store. Living Room – 4.57m x 4.27m (2) Detached, partially lofted traditional barn, re-roofed with Large living room with south facing double glazed window a tin roof currently used as loose boxes. Garage – 4.90m x 4.23m (3) Adjoining slate and stone constructed 10 stall stone Garage on eastern side of farmhouse, could be used as byre, with muck passage and feed passage. The slate roof is workshop. in need of repair.

First Floor Access Master Bedroom – 4.81m x 4.64m Lot 1 is accessed by means of a short track across South facing large bedroom with double glazed window Cotherstone Moor with a right of access that is shared with overlooking front garden. East Briscoe Cottages.

Bedroom Two – 4.57m x 4.25m Lots 2 & 3 are accessed from public roads with excellent South facing large bedroom with double glazed window gated access points. overlooking front garden. Boundaries Bedroom Three – 2.11m x 2.44m We are advised that the boundary responsibilities are as per Smaller room accessed from Landing with double glazed the sale plan with inward facing T-marks highlighting the south facing window. respective responsibilities. We are advised that responsibilities to the south east boundary of Lot 3 is are Bedroom Four – 4.62m x 4.82m shared 50/50 with the owners of Booze Wood. Where no T- South facing large bedroom with double glazed window marks are shown the boundary responsibilities are unknown. overlooking front garden. Tenure Lot 2: Land South of Briscoe Farm The property is sold Freehold with vacant possession upon 45.96 acres of grassland in seven enclosures, with the completion. majority being suitable for grazing only; however, some parcels to the south would be suitable for mowing. Sporting and Mineral Rights The sporting and fishing rights (where applicable) are included in the sale in so far as they are owned. The mineral rights are also included in so far as they are owned.

Services Water is provided via a borehole in the farmyard of Lot 1 which was installed by the current owner, details of which can be requested from the selling agents. The majority of the land benefits from a natural water supply. The farmhouse and steading have the benefit of mains electric.

Lot 3: Land at Booze Wood The Land at Booze Wood consists of 24.66 acres of grassland within seven enclosures, most of which would be suitable for mowing. All of the land would be grazable. Also included is a traditional stone barn which may be suitable for conversion subject to the necessary consents.

THE FOLLOWING NOTES RELATE TO THE PROPERTY AS A WHOLE:

Burdens Basic Payment Scheme / Entry Level Stewardship The property is sold subject to all rights including rights of The land has been registered for Basic Payment Scheme way, whether public or private rights of light, support, purposes, and the relevant SDA entitlements required for the drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights, eligible land are included in the sale at the Purchaser’s obligations and easements, quasi easements and restrictive discretion. H&H Land and Property will conduct the transfer covenants and all existing and proposed wayleaves for of the entitlements at £150 + VAT per transfer, payable by masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains and water, gas and the Purchaser. The Vendors have already claimed the 2016 other pipes, whether or not constituted in the title deeds or Basic Payment Scheme and will require the Purchaser to referred to in these particulars. indemnify the Vendors against any penalties imposed for any alleged breach of cross compliance rules in respect of The Buyers will be held to have satisfied themselves as to the land until 31st December 2016. The indemnity will also the nature of such burdens. hold that the land will be kept in good agricultural and environmental condition and that they will follow the relevant Council Tax and Energy Performance Certificate cross compliance rules of the scheme. Briscoe Farm is scheduled in Band E payable to Durham County Council. Briscoe Farmhouse Energy Performance We are informed that the land has never formed part of a Certificate (EPC) is rated G. A full copy of the EPC is stewardship scheme. The land is not currently designated available from the selling agents on request. within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ).

Field No. Area (ha) Area (acre) BPS Eligible Area (ha) NY9719 9860 0.90 2.22 0.89 NY9719 9779 1.89 4.67 1.89 NY9819 0566 0.73 1.80 0.73 NY9819 0359 0.05 0.12 0.00 NY9819 0978 1.59 3.93 1.59 NY9819 1966 1.46 3.61 1.46 Lot 1 NY9819 0958 0.38 0.94 0.34 NY9819 3578 1.06 2.62 1.06 NY9819 1271 0.40 0.99 0.40 NY9819 2378 1.96 4.84 1.96 NY9819 0985 2.55 6.30 2.55 NY9819 4367 4.27 10.55 4.27 NY9819 3446 4.30 10.63 4.30 NY9819 1239 5.51 13.62 5.51 Lot 2 NY9819 4851 1.56 3.85 1.56 NY9819 5951 2.95 7.29 2.95 NY9819 3931 4.28 10.58 4.28 NY9819 5528 1.12 2.77 1.12 NY9819 5238 0.70 1.73 0.70 NY9819 6729 1.85 4.57 1.85 Lot 3 NY9819 4507 1.81 4.47 1.81 NY9819 5301 0.65 1.61 0.65 NY9819 6209 2.28 5.63 2.28 NY9819 5415 1.57 3.88 1.57

Health and Safety Prospective Purchasers are reminded that the property is IMPORTANT NOTICE H&H LAND AND PROPERTY Ltd for themselves and for the Vendor or part of a working farm and that they should be aware of Lessors of this property, whose Agents they are, give notice that: moving machinery. The Vendors and selling agents accept (i) the particulars are set out as a general outline only for the no responsibility for any loss as a result of an accident whilst guidance of intending Purchasers or Lessees and do not on the property. constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract; (ii) all descriptions, dimensions, areas references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation and other detail Method of Sale are given as a guide only and without responsibility and any The property is offered for sale by Private Treaty. intending Purchasers or Tenants should not rely on them as Interested parties are advised to register their interest with statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves, by inspection or otherwise, as to the correctness of each of them; the selling agent at an early stage as a closing date may no employee of H&H LAND AND PROPERTY Ltd has the be set following a period of initial marketing. The Vendors authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever reserve the right to amalgamate, withdraw or exclude any in relation to this property nor is any such representation or warranty given whether by H&H LAND AND PROPERTY Ltd. or of the property shown at any time or to generally amend the Vendors or the Lessors of this property. the particulars. (iii) The making of any offer (bid) for this property will be taken as an admission by the intending Purchaser that s/he has relied solely Viewing upon his own personally verified information, inspection and Viewing of the farmhouse and buildings is strictly by enquiries. arrangement with the sole selling agents H&H Land and (iv) The photographs depict only certain parts of the property. It should not be assumed that the property remains as displayed in Property. An open day may be held if interest dictates. the photographs. The land may be viewed in daylight hours by possession of (v) Where any reference is made to planning permissions or potential these particulars. Please ensure that gates are closed and uses, such information is given by H&H LAND AND PROPERTY secure on exit. Ltd in good faith. Prospective Purchasers should make their own enquiries with the Local Planning Authority into such matters. (vi) The Vendors reserve the right to amalgamate, withdraw or Exchange of Contracts and Completion exclude either of the Lots shown at any time and to generally It is expected that Exchange of Contracts will take place amend the particulars or method of sale. within four weeks of an offer being accepted. Completion will (vii) The property is sold subject to reserve(s). take place within four weeks of the Exchange of Contracts or (viii) H&H LAND AND PROPERTY Ltd reserve the right to sell privately without imposing a closing date and do not bind earlier by arrangement. themselves to accept the highest or any offer.

Selling Agent These particulars have been prepared in accordance with The Business For further details or a confidential discussion please contact Protection from Misleading Marketing Regulations to give a fair overall view of the property. the selling agent: Tim Sedgewick, H&H Land and Property, Aspire Building Particulars prepared: July 2016 Middleton-in-Teesdale Auction Mart, Co Durham, DL12 0PJ T: 01833 640388. M. 07568 107898. E: [email protected]

The Agents have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings, or services, so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose. The buyer is advised to obtain verification from his or her Professional Adviser. References to the Tenure of the property are based on information supplied by the Vendor. The agents have not had sight of the title documents. The buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor. Prospective purchasers are advised to check the availability of any property before travelling any distance to view.