EAST PASTURE END FARM , Barnard , Co Durham, DL12 9RH

EAST PASTURE END FARM BOWES, , CO DURHAM, DL12 9RH

BY KIND PERMISSION OF BCM

AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE A 134 ACRE GRASSLAND FARM WITH SCOPE FOR IMPROVEMENT AND MODERNISATION WHICH SITS WITHIN A RING FENCE, SITUATED IN STUNNING COUNTRYSIDE ON THE EDGE OF THE NORTH PENNINES

THE FARM COMPRISES OF A TRADITIONAL 4 BEDROOM FARMHOUSE WHICH IS IN NEED OF IMPROVEMENT AND MODERNISATION ALONG WITH A RANGE OF TRADITIONAL AND MODERN FARM BUILDINGS

The Farmhouse Two Reception Rooms • Kitchen • Pantry • Four Bedrooms

Bathroom

Externally Approximately 134.69 acres (54.51 hectares) • Range of Traditional Stone Buildings • Range of Modern Farm Buildings

OFFERED FOR SALE AS A WHOLE

12 The Bank, Barnard Castle, Co Durham, DL12 8PQ Tel: 01833 637000 Fax: 01833 695658 www.gscgrays.co.uk

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Bedale Hamsterley Leyburn Richmond Stokesley Tel: 01677 428930 Tel: 01388 487000 Tel: 01969 600120 Tel: 01748 829210 Tel: 01642 710742

Location and Amenities TheWEST farm is situated PASTURE in open countryside just off theFARM A66 east bound carriageway two miles to the west of the village of Bowes and eight miles to the west of Barnard Castle. Bowes has an active village community with village hall facilities , aMICKLETON popular primary school and pre-school nursery, public house and an historic castle dating from the 11 th Century believed to have been built on the site of a Roman fort.

The nearby, historic market town of Barnard Castle offers a good range of amenities, including national and local retailers, sports centre, state and private educational opportunities at both primary and secondary level, including Barnard Castle School. Barnard Castl e also boasts a number of historical sites including a castle with Norman origins and the nationally renowned Bowes Castle Museum. There is a traditional weekly market and monthly farmers market held in the town centre, a library and a good range of public houses, tea shops and restaurants.

The North Pennines and Dales are within easy reach and provide an ideal environment for those keen on outdoor pursuits. For the commuter the A66 is easily accessed providing links to the major commercial cen tres of the North East and North West and the A1(M) is within close proximity. There is a main-line railway station at Darlington and regional and international flights available from Durham Airport and Newcastle International Airport.

East Pasture End Farmhouse A four bedroom farmhouse enjoying far reaching views of the North Pennines and Bowes Moor. The farmhouse is of traditional stone construction under a pitched, stone-tiled roof and requires modernisation and improvement throughout. The accommodation comprises of a kitchen, pantry, hallway, cellar and two reception rooms to the ground floor with four bedrooms and a bathroom to the first floor.

Land In all, East Pasture End Farm extends to approximately 134.69 acres (54.51 hectares) of permanent pasture and meadow land which sits in a ring fence, enclosed by traditional stone walls and post and wire fencing.

Farm Buildings 1. Modern steel frame livestock building (23.00m x 29.00m) 2. Modern steel portal frame general purpose building (13.50m x 9.00m) 3. Steel portal frame general purpose building (12.70m x 13.40m) 4. Steel portal frame general purpose building (8.80m x 14.00m) 5. Traditional farm building – two storey (7.12m x 4.22m) 6. Traditional farm building – single storey (3.80m x 7.10m)

Basic Payment Scheme and Agri Environment Scheme The land is registered under the Basic Payment Scheme. An appropriate number of SDA entitlements will be made available at a cost of £250 + VAT per entitlement. There will be a charge of £350 + VAT to cover the cost o f transferring the entitlements, payable by the purchaser(s). There are no Agri Environment schemes on the land.

Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way Method of Sale East Pasture End farm is sold subject to and with the benefits of all existing rights including rights East Pasture End Farm is offered for sa le by private treaty as a whole. All potential of way, whether public or private, light, drainage, water and electricity supplies and all other purchasers are requested to register with the selling agent so they can be advised as rights, obligations, easements, quasi easements and all wayleaves or covenant s, whether disclosed to how the sale will be concluded. or not. As far as we are aware there are no public rights of access over the land. Areas and Measurements Etc Services All areas, measurements and other information have been taken from various The farmhouse is serviced by mains electricity and a private spring fed water supply. The records and are believed to be correct but any intending purchaser(s) should not property has a solid fuel central heating system with a cast iron wood burner and back boiler. rely on them as statements of fact and should satisfy themselves as to their accuracy. The farm also has a private drainage system to a septic tank and soakaway. None of the services have been tested, therefore prospective purchasers must s atisfy themselves as to their working Health and Safety order. Given the potential hazards of a working farm, we would ask that, for your own personal safety you be as vigilant as possible when making any inspections, Mineral Rights particularly around the farm buildings. No unaccompanied viewings are to be The mineral rights are excluded from the sale. undertaken.

Sporting Rights Local Authority & Council Tax The sporting rights are excluded from the sale. Durham County Council Tel: 01833 690000. For Council Tax purposes the property is banded C. Boundaries The Vendors will only sell such interests as they have in the boundary features. Viewings Strictly by appointment with the selling agent, GSC Grays. Tel: 01833 637000. Tenure East Pasture End Farm is sold freehold with vacant possession upon completion. Solicitor Peter Blackett, BHP Law, Westgate House, Faverdale, Darlington, DL3 0PZ. Tenant Right Matters Tel: 01325 466794 The Vendors will make no claim for tenant right matters and there will be no allowance made for any dilapidations, if any.

Land Field Ref OS Field Number Ha Ac Use Land Classification 1 NY9613 1410 0.58 1.43 Pasture SDA 2 NY9613 0723 1.09 2.69 Pasture SDA 3 NY9613 3413 3.11 7.68 Pasture SDA 4 NY9613 2031 8.93 22.07 Pasture SDA 5 NY9613 4139 5.62 13.89 Meadow SDA 6 NY9613 5418 1.57 3.88 Pasture SDA 7 NY9613 5845 6.32 15.62 Pasture SDA 8 NY9613 6519 1.81 4.47 Pasture SDA 9 NY9613 7258 6.17 15.25 Pasture SDA 10 NY9613 7721 2.13 5.26 Meadow SDA 11 NY9613 8823 2.48 6.13 Meadow SDA 12 NY9613 9562 14.7 36.32 Pasture SDA TOTAL 54.51 134.69

DISCLAIMER NOTICE: PLEASE READ: GSC Grays gives notice to anyone who may read these particulars as follows: 1. These particulars, including any plan are a general guide only and do not form any part of any offer or contract. 2. All descriptions including photographs, dimensions and other details are given in good faith but do not amount to a representation or warranty. They should not be relied upon as statements of fact and anyone interested must satisfy themselves as to their corrections by inspection or otherwise. 3. Neither GSC Grays nor the vendor accept responsibility for any error that these particulars may contain however caused. 4. Any plan is for layout guidance only and is not drawn to scale. All dimensions, shapes and compass bearings are approximate and you should not rely upon them without checking them first. 5. Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good condition / repair or otherwise, nor that any services or facilities are in good working order. Please discuss with us any aspects that are important to you prior to travelling to the view the property. Particulars written: August 2016 Photographs taken: August 2016

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