Winshields Bardon Mill, Hexham, , NE47 7AN Winshields Bardon Mill Hexham Northumberland NE47 7AN

Guide Prices: As a whole: £2,200,000 Lot 1: £1,300,000 Lot 2: £900,000

Winshields, a productive upland livestock farm in beautiful Hadrian’s Wall countryside and comprising 464.69 acres, a principal house, two steadings and a well-established bunk barn and camping business.

There is significant potential to expand the income from tourism, capitalising on the many visitors to this part of Hadrian’s Wall.

Youngs Hexham - 01434 609000 LOCATION DESCRIPTION accommodation. Winshields is situated in the Tyne Valley within the glorious Winshields is a noted and productive upland farm which has LOT 1 - WINSHIELDS STEADING AND LAND Northumberland countryside and in the heart of Hadrian’s Wall successfully diversified to provide bunk barn and camping The Farmhouse is an imposing six bedroom house built in country. Lying on the central stretch of Hadrian’s Wall, facilities. traditional Northumberland stone under a slate roof. The house Winshields enjoys a prominent location and boasts the highest benefits from a prominent position with south facing views and a point on Hadrian’s Wall at Winshield Crag. The farm is circa 1 mile The property comprises a principal farmhouse together with well maintained lawned garden and ornamental pond. from Steel Rigg, one of the most popular spots on the Wall. The traditional buildings converted to bunk barns with stables and The accommodation briefly comprises on the ground floor, a new development of The Sill, being the UK National Landscape other livestock accommodation, together with a further smaller large breakfasting kitchen, a living room, dining room, two utility Discovery Centre at Once Brewed and the Twice Brewed lnn are steading known as Waterhead, where there is potential to create rooms and two porches giving both front and rear access. both located within half a mile of the farm and are popular with a further dwelling from a traditional barn subject to planning Upstairs there are six bedrooms, a bathroom, a separate WC and visitors and other tourists. Whilst accurate figures for the number permission. The farm as whole comprises approximately 188.05 a separate shower room. of tourists visiting the area are hard to come by, there is no doubt hectares (464.69 acres) of which 35.12 hectares (86.78 acres) is it is one of the most popular tourist locations in the region. mowable with 107.47 hectares (265.56 acres) of upland grazing. The Steading comprises a courtyard of traditional buildings which A further 45.34 hectares (112.04 acres) is classified as moorland, have been converted to provide the Bunk Barn accommodation Winshields lies astride the Military Road (B6318) and is 5 miles albeit comprising of upland grazing. Historically the farm has and kitchen and dining areas. There are 4 separate sleeping areas north east of Haltwhistle and 14 miles to the west of Hexham. comfortably carried 600 ewes and 50 suckler cows. presently accommodating 17 bunks. There is a well equipped Both towns provide a range of services including shopping, leisure kitchen with serving bar to the main dining area with an overflow and professional services, doctors’ surgeries, hospitals and The campsite and Bunk Barn are operated by the current owner dining area adjacent. Beyond this there is a utility area with schools. Both towns lie on the Carlisle to Newcastle railway and with minimal additional labour. The facilities can be accessed washing machines and dryers and disabled toilets which is there are also good transport links by bus. During the summer direct from the line of the Wall over the farm as well as the main supplemented by cabins for further washing and WC facilities. there is a good bus service for tourists along the Military Road. road. The Bunk Barn can accommodate 34 in bunk beds and the Carlisle lies some 24 miles to the west and Newcastle is owner provides breakfasts at an extra charge for guests in a To the west is a timber framed stock building and a stable block approximately 35 miles to the east, together with Newcastle kitchen and dining area. Both The Prince’s Trust and The Duke of which has 6 loose boxes and a further secure container for International Airport which is located on the west side of the city. Edinburgh Awards Scheme bring parties to the site on a regular storage of quad bikes and tools. Both centres provide national rail links on the West and East basis and this is supplemented by other visitors. There is Coast main lines. enormous potential to exploit the large numbers visiting and The Land totals 87.28 hectares (215.67 acres) of which 19.92 walking the Wall by expanding the range and size of the hectares (49.22 acres) is mowable land, with a further 66.59 The other buildings are in the main steel framed and are utilised for livestock housing and storage. An element of repair to these is required. Their repair or replacement/removal could form part of a wider proposal to enhance the setting in conjunction with a planning application for a possible dwelling.

The Land totals 100.78 hectares (249.03 acres) of which 15.20 hectares (37.56 acres) is mowable with the remainder being permanent pasture. Lying to the south of the Military road the land forms a useful block of productive upland grazing and meadow land.

DIRECTIONS Winshields is directly accessible from the Military Road (B6318). Travelling from the east, head past the Twice Brewed pub and the farm’s drive is the second right hand turn off the main road. Watergate Farm is again directly accessible from the Military Road and the farm’s entrance is directly opposite that of Winshields Farm.

BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME The land is registered on the Land Parcel Identification System. We understand the entitlements held to be as follows: SDA 139.03 ha and Moorland 45.34 ha, these are included in the sale. They have been claimed for the 2017 scheme year and any purchaser will be required to give an undertaking to comply with the scheme requirements for the remainder of the scheme year. YoungsRPS’ fees (£300 plus expenses and VAT) for the transfer of hectares (164.55 acres) of grazing land. The land is typical of its been a former dwelling and professional plans have been drawn the entitlements will be required to be met by the purchaser. o nature, forming the basis of a noted upland farm and will be an up highlighting a comfortable four bedroom and two bathroom attractive proposition for any livestock farmer. family house could be achievable. A pre planning application has ENVIRONMENTAL SCHEMES been recently submitted to the National Park planning authorities The land is currently entered into a Higher Lever Stewardship In addition to the Wall itself, there is an unexcavated Milecastle requesting advice on the conversion to a dwelling, the response agreement which expires on 28 February 2019. The annual on the property and the . given details suggestions on how such a conversion could be income received from this is £12,313.24. The successful achievable. purchaser(s) will be expected to abide by the requirements of this Included within Lot 1 (and the whole) are the associated rights on scheme and/or indemnify the current scheme holder. In principle Melkridge Common, at present these generate an annual income Any development would be subject to necessary consents which the agreement could be split, subject to discussions with Natural of £145.00 per annum. are likely to be subject to a restricted occupancy condition and . YoungsRPS’ fees for these negotiations and transferring potential purchasers are encouraged to make their own enquires. will be £300 per transfer and these will be met by the applicable LOT 2 - WATERHEAD STEADING AND LAND As a result of the pre planning application the National Park are purchaser(s). The Steading comprises a traditional stone building and a range aware of the interest and their response is available on request. of more modern buildings. The traditional building may have LOTTING or reputed easements and other rights of adjoining owners (if The property is offered for sale as a whole or in two Lots. any) affecting the same and all matters registerable by any MONEY LAUNDERING competent authority subject to statute. Please note the Purchaser(s) will be required to provide proof of N.B The Vendors are however prepared to be flexible in regard Enquirers should note that there are footpaths which cross the identification to comply with Money Laundering Regulations. to subdividing lots but prospective purchasers should discuss land, three within Lot 1 and two within Lot 2. their requirements at an early stage with the agents. VIEWING COUNCIL TAX Viewings are strictly by appointment with the agents and should TENURE Winshields Farmhouse - Band F not be unaccompanied. Freehold with vacant possession on completion. Winshields Campsite has a rateable value of £6,500 per annum. Contact: SPORTING RIGHTS EPC RATING Robbie Hutchinson or Harry Morshead on 01434 609 000 Included in the sale is so far as they are owned. Winshields Farmhouse - Band F [email protected] Bunkbarn - Band C [email protected] SERVICES Mains Electricity LOCAL AUTHORITIES Particulars prepared August 2017 Private Water Northumberland National Park planning office. Private Drainage Northumberland County Council. Oil fired central heating to farmhouse with the bunk barns heated via an air source heat pump. Winshields Bunk Barn and Café. Not to scale.

MINERAL RIGHTS These are not included in the sale as are owned by a third party.

DESIGNATIONS The property in its entirety is within the Northumberland National Park and within the UNESCO World Heritage Site ‘Frontiers of the Roman Empire’.

The land is in part designated as being Severely Disadvantaged with the remained being classed as Moorland.

Part of Lot 1 falls within the Roman Wall Escarpment SSSI, whilst Lot 2 is within an impact zone for the aforementioned SSSI. Lot 1 has two Scheduled monuments within it namely Hadrian’s Wall and the Vallum and a Listed building being the Milecastle. Lot 2 has a scheduled monument within it being Seatsides 1 Roman Temporary Camp and a section of the Stanegate Roman Road.

WAYLEAVES AND EASEMENTS The land is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, water, drainage, watercourses, light and other easements, quasi

Winshields Farm House. Not to scale.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 and the Business Protection from Misleading Marketing Regulations 2008: We endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable. They should be considered as general guidance only and do not constitute all or any part of the contract. None of the services, fittings and equipment have been tested. Measurements, where given, are approximate and for descriptive purposes only. Boundaries cannot be guaranteed and must be checked by solicitors prior to exchange of contracts. Prospective buyers and their advisers should satisfy themselves as to the facts, and before arranging an inspection, availability. Further information on points of particular importance can be provided. No person in the employment of YoungsRPS (NE) Ltd has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property. R201

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