LONNING HOUSE ELSDON ▪ NORTHUMBERLAND ▪ NE19 1BS LONNING HOUSE ELSDON ▪ NORTHUMBERLAND ▪ NE19 1BS
Elsdon 1 Mile ▪ Otterburn 4 Miles ▪ Morpeth 13 Miles ▪ Newcastle upon Tyne 30 Miles
A fantastic upland equestrian holding and farm set within the Northumberland National Park with environmental and renewable income
▪ Traditional cottage with 3 bedrooms, which has been beautifully extended ▪ Garden room provides separate guest accommodation ▪ Immaculate range of outbuildings and equestrian facilities ▪ Income from solar panels, Basic Payment Scheme, Higher Level Stewardship and grazing ▪ In all approximately 71.56 Ha (176.82 Ac)
Lot 1 - Cottage, buildings, riding arena and 12.18 Ha (30.10 Ac) of pasture
Lot 2 - 59.38 Ha (146.73 Ac) of moorland grazing
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Location The living room leads to a glazed lobby which provides external access, and leads Lonning House is situated in the rolling uplands of Northumberland National Park to the fantastic kitchen and dining room. Spacious and light, the main focal points of approximately 1 mile to the south east of the village of Elsdon. The historic village of the kitchen are the electric Aga and beautiful freestanding centre island. There are a Otterburn is located just 4 miles away. Locally, the villages and towns of range of wall and base mounted units which are complimented by a solid wood Bellingham, Rothbury and Morpeth have a full range of educational, shopping and worktop with a sunken sink with drainer grooves. There is an integrated dishwasher professional facilities whilst the city of Newcastle upon Tyne is only 30 miles away and fridge freezer, along with combination oven and induction hob. The kitchen providing all the facilities that one would expect of a large thriving city. leads down to the dining room with spectacular views across Northumberland which has to be seen to be believed. The three elevations of the dining room are fully Access to the A68 is less than 6.5 miles from Lonning House which links the A1 at glazed and there is an external door leading to the rear garden. Both the kitchen Darlington to Edinburgh providing access to the national road network. The east and dining room benefit from underfloor heating. coast mainline railway coupled with an international airport at Newcastle upon Tyne provide further links with the rest of the country and beyond. Back to the living room, a door leads to the well appointed family bathroom with a low level WC, hand basin and bath with overhead shower. Next door to the The Property bathroom is a light and spacious double bedroom. Lonning House is a beautifully presented 3 bedroom cottage which has been extended to take advantage of the stunning views across the Northumbrian Back to the living room, stairs lead to the first floor where there is a double and countryside. Adjoining the cottage is guest accommodation with a further double single bedroom, both of which have a pitched roof and Velux windows. bedroom and shower room. Hidden within the outbuildings is a fully converted stable block which contains a studio and office. Adjacent to the eastern elevation of the cottage is a building which has been converted into self contained guest accommodation with a double bedroom and There is an immaculate range of outbuildings with three 12’x12’ stables and pony shower room containing a low level WC, hand basin and shower cubicle with box, along with a secure tack room, implement/tractor store and enough storage for electric shower. 42 bales of hay. The property also benefits from a field shelter and riding arena. Externally the cottage is set within mature gardens and has the benefit of a car port, The property also includes 71.56 Ha (176.82 Ac) of agricultural land. single garage, garden shed and log store.
Lot 1 Cottage, buildings, riding arena and 12.18 Ha (30.10 Ac) of pasture The outbuildings comprise an ‘L’ shaped block with three 12’x12’ stables and a outlined in red on the sale plan pony stall, along with an implements/tractor store, workshop, secure tack room and hay store which sufficient space to store 42 bales. There are sheep handling pens Lonning House is a beautiful traditional cottage which has been sympathetically behind the block and a large field shelter close by. extended to take in the breath taking views that the cottage is fortunate enough to have. The original cottage is of stone construction however the extension is Hidden within the ‘L’ shaped outbuilding is a fully converted area containing an constructed from douglas fir with Siberian larch cladding which adds a modern twist office, studio and lobby with storage area. This area would be perfect for someone to the property. Lonning House is served by mains electricity and oil fired central looking to work from home as it is served by CAT 5 cabling from the router in the heating. Water is by a private supply and drainage is to a septic tank. Standard main house. broadband is currently installed, ultrafast broadband is scheduled to be installed by the middle of May 2016. There are 16 solar panels on the roof of the ‘L’ shaped outbuilding which to date have generated an annual income of between £1,500 and £2,000. Further The main entrance to the cottage is through a porch which leads directly into the information regarding the solar panels is contained within the Additional Information living room which has retained many original features. There is a timber ceiling with Pack which is available upon request from the Agent. exposed beams, original stone walls and a beautiful inglenook fireplace housing a Jetmaster mulitfuel stove. Next to the fireplace is a cupboard housing the central To complement the excellent equestrian facilities on site, there is also a fully heating boiler and hot water tank. drained all weather 23m x 60m riding arena with a sand, fibre and rubber surface and a 1/3km track suitable for carriage driving.
The land within Lot 1 extends to approximately 0.81 Ha (2.00 Ac) of pasture Basic Payment Scheme classified as moorland with the rest being permanent pasture classed as severely The land is sold with the benefit of entitlements to receive payments under the disadvantaged for the purpose of Basic Payment Scheme payments. Part of the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS). The vendor has claimed the 2016 BPS payment but land attracts further payments from a Higher Level Stewardship agreement. will to undertake to ensure the transfer of the BPS entitlements to the purchaser in accordance with the regulations of the scheme following completion of the sale Lot 2 59.38 Ha (146.73 Ac) of moorland grazing outlined in blue on the providing the purchaser is eligible to qualify for BPS. sale plan The purchaser(s) will be required to sign an indemnification that they will maintain Lot 2 comprises 59.38 Ha (146.73 Ac) of moorland allotment grazing which is the land in good agricultural and environmental condition and follow the rules of classified as moorland for Basic Payment Scheme payments. The land attracts Basic Payment Scheme and cross compliance regulations. Further to this the further payments as part of a Higher Level Stewardship agreement and grazing. indemnification will hold the purchaser liable should the vendor be penalised for a breach of cross compliance. The transfer of the entitlements will be coordinated by GENERAL REMARKS AND STIPULATIONS George F White with a fee of £350+VAT per lot being payable by the purchaser.
Higher Level Stewardship Agreement Tenure and Possession The land is in a Higher Level Stewardship agreement. Further information regarding The property is offered for sale freehold with vacant possession upon completion. the HLS is avaiulable from the Agent on request.
The land within both lots is currently let on a grazing licence however the licence has a termination clause which is sufficient for vacant possession to be delivered Additional Information Pack upon completion. An Additional Information Pack is available from the Agent on request.
Sporting Rights Energy Performance Certificate It is understood the sporting rights are in hand and are included within the sale.
Mineral Rights It is understood the mineral rights are in hand and are included within the sale.
Rights and Easements The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, water, drainage, watercourses and other easements, quasi or reputed easements and rights of adjoining owners, if any, affecting the same, and all existing or proposed wayleaves and all other matters registered by a competent authority pursuant to statute.
Third Party Rights A previous owner of Lonning House has reserved the right to hunt foxes on the Viewing property during the hunting season. Viewings are strictly by appointment only with the Agent.
A public footpath runs along the drive, through the steading and across the land Directions within lot 1. A copy of the route of the footpath is contained within the Additional Proceed south from Elsdon village. Just clear of the houses, take the left fork and Information Pack which is available upon request from the Agent. go over a humped back bridge. Proceed for approximately one mile. Lonning House is the second drive on the left.
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