Sedling Farm

SEDLING FARM

SEDLING PLAIN | WEARHEAD | COUNTY DURHAM A completely renovated farmhouse with a high specification interior, sensational views and 12.5 acres of adjoining land SEDLING FARM

SEDLING PLAIN | WEARHEAD | COUNTY DURHAM

APPROXIMATE MILEAGES

Stanhope 9.5 miles | Wolsingham 15.1 miles | Hexham Town & Station 22.2 miles Durham City Centre 29.5 miles | Newcastle City Centre 35.9 miles Darlington City Centre & Station 38.2miles | Carlisle City Centre 39.4 miles Newcastle International Airport 39.9 miles

ACCOMMODATION IN BRIEF

Substantial Two Storey Agricultural Building/Garage | Parking Gardens | Wood Store | Workshop/Garden Store

Approximately 12.5 Acres of Land

THE PROPERTY

Sedling Farm is a superb smallholding situated in a tranquil and picturesque position in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with sensational views. The renovated and extended farmhouse has been completely transformed by the current owners and finished to a high specification with oak doors and skirting, bespoke kitchen, and discreet IT and media solutions throughout, including a whole-house audio system. Offering versatile accommodation with an excellent configuration, Sedling Farm is set in an enviable, elevated position in a rural location with uninterrupted views over the open countryside of the Weardale Valley and Burnhope Reservoir. The property benefits from approximately 12.5 acres of upland grassland.

The entrance hallway at the rear of the property offers an oak bench and built-in storage and leads to both the sitting room and the kitchen. The sitting room, a bright room of good proportions, offers triple aspect with stunning views over the surrounding countryside, a multi-fuel stove with attractive stone hearth and exposed stone chimney breast, along with an access door to the gravelled patio. There is also a range of fitted furniture around the edge of the room including a TV unit, bookcase, desk and log store. Off the sitting room is the dining room; originally dating back to around 1860, this is another room of generous proportions, with a window seat to enjoy the fabulous views to the side elevation and multi-fuel stove with stone surround and hearth.

The kitchen sits off the dining room with quality bespoke wall and floor units with oak doors, complementary granite work surfaces, an expansive central island, discreet LED lighting and an oil Heritage range with five ovens, two cooking plates, a warming plate and an extractor over. There are twin sinks, plus a small hand/vegetable washing sink with a filtered water tap over, an integral dishwasher and room for an American style fridge-freezer. To one end of the kitchen there is ample room for a table and chairs, and an additional ‘snug’ area for informal gatherings. There is also a useful walk-in larder.

The utility/boot room is off the kitchen, with a double Belfast sink, plumbing for awashing machine, space for a tumble dryer and a remote-controlled ceiling laundry drying rack, a de- humidifier and an oak bench plus further built-in storage solutions. Beyond the utility room is an annexe which consists of two further reception rooms, one currently used as an office, the other as a gymnasium; both of these rooms leave scope for further development and have the potential for a variety of uses. A downstairs shower room and WC, off the utility/boot room, completes the downstairs accommodation.

To the upper floor the master bedroom offers dual aspect with fabulous views of the hills,a walk-in wardrobe/dressing room and en-suite comprising a large walk-in twin shower which doubles as a steam room with seats to either side, twin wash-hand basins in a cast resin worktop, oak finished vanity units with discreet LED lighting and heated mirror, and WC. There are three further double bedrooms which are served by two bathrooms. One has a bath with shower over, wash-hand basin and WC whilst the other has a walk-in corner shower, tiled steps up to a luxurious double spa bath, wash-hand basin and WC. A walk-in storage room completes the accommodation and offers storage cupboards and staircase to the attic space.

EXTERNALLY

Sedling Farm is approached through double metal gates and a curved driveway to the rear which leads to a gravelled courtyard turning area and parking for several cars. There is a substantial, detached two storey agricultural building with roller shutter doors which is currently used as a double tandem garage. It benefits from power, light, water and drainage. A wooden staircase leads to the first floor which could lend itself to a number of uses and is currently used for additional storage. There is also a useful wood store and workshop/garden store adjoining the main property, both with power and light.

The property benefits from gardens to the side which are mainly laid to lawn, with a generous gravelled area for outside entertaining and to enjoy the sensational views of the surrounding countryside.

LAND

The land at Sedling Farm amounts to approximately 12.5 acres of gently sloping, south facing grassland. It is divided into four fields, three of which are hay meadow suitable for mowing and grazing and one which is pasture suitable for grazing. There is gated access from the road to, and between, all the fields. A water trough with mains water supply is positioned between the top two fields.

ENTITLEMENTS - BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME

The land is registered for Basic Payment purposes and the Entitlements are excluded from the sale but are available by separate negotiation.

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AGREEMENT

An Environmental Stewardship (Entry and Higher Level) Agreement is in place and runs until July 2023. The Purchaser(s) will be expected to continue with the Agreement under the current terms. However the Vendors are willing to consider terminating the Agreement if appropriate compensation is agreed and paid by the Purchaser(s). If continued, the Agreement will be transferred to the Purchaser(s), at a cost payable by the Purchaser(s).

METHOD OF SALE

Sedling Farm is offered for sale by private treaty as a whole. The Vendors would consider retaining some or all of the land. It is understood the tenure is freehold with vacant possession being available on completion.

MINERAL RIGHTS

The mineral rights are believed to be registered with a third party. LOCAL INFORMATION

Wearhead is a small village situated at the head of Weardale, surrounded by the open moorland of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Wearhead offers a primary school and just along the road in Cowshill, there is a popular traditional public house and an active village hall which hosts a coffee morning and recycle shop every Saturday. A regular bus service runs the length of the dale from Cowshill linking all of the villages. The nearby village of St. John’s Chapel provides a shop, post office, church and public houses and there is also a community gym and cinema club in the Town Hall.

The surrounding rural area of the North Pennines AONB is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts with spectacular scenery from moorland to fellside and riverside. The nearby Weardale Ski Club offers skiing and snowboarding in the winter when conditions are favourable and close by is Derwent Reservoir for those interested in sailing and fishing. Furthermore the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and Northumberland National Parks are all within easy reach. The nearby bustling market town of Stanhope is located on the popular C2C Cycle Route and is the terminus of the Weardale Railway, a heritage railway which runs from Bishop Auckland. It has a regular Farmer’s Market and other attractions include a heated open air swimming pool and the Durham Dales Centre which hosts craft shops and an award-winning tea room.

Stanhope provides a good range of day-to-day facilities including doctors and dental surgeries, local supermarket, post office and other local businesses. Secondary schooling is available at Wolsingham School further down the dale or at Samuel King’s School in Alston. There are various private schools within the area, including Barnard Castle & Durham. Nearby Consett, Hexham and Bishop Auckland provide a more comprehensive range of facilities including hospitals, large supermarkets and further professional, retail and recreational services. Durham, Darlington, Newcastle and Carlisle city centres, which are FIELD NUMBER AREA AREA (HA) (AC) all within easy reach, provide comprehensive cultural, educational and

NY8639 0495 0.26 0.64 shopping facilities.

NY8539 9489 1.70 4.20 For the commuter Wearhead, while being rural, is conveniently located NY8539 8898 1.94 4.79 for access to the major regional centres of Durham, Darlington and Newcastle to the east, but also to Carlisle and Penrith to the west and NY8539 8577 1.16 2.87 from here links to all areas of the UK can be found by road and rail. TOTAL LAND 5.06 12.5 Newcastle International Airport and Teeside International Airport are both within easy reach. Ground Floor First Floor

Garage First Floor SERVICES HEALTH AND SAFETY

Mains electricity and water. Oil fired central We ask you to be as vigilant as possible in heating. Private drainage to septic tank. making your inspection for your own personal safety.

WAYLEAVES, EASEMENTS DIRECTIONS & RIGHTS OF WAY From Stanhope head west on the A689 for The property is being sold subject to all approximately 8.5 miles. At the end of the existing wayleaves, easements and rights of village of Ireshopeburn turn right through way, whether or not specified within the sales West Blackdene and go up the hill. At the particulars. top of the hill, turn left and follow the road along for 0.5 miles. Sedling Farm is the fourth property on the left-hand side. IMPORTANT NOTICE POSTCODE COUNCIL TAX EPC TENURE Finest Properties, for themselves and for the Vendors and Lessors of this property whose Agents they are give DL13 1PP Band E Rating D Freehold notice that: (1) The particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intended purchasers or lessees and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract; (2) All descriptions, dimensions, reference to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details are given without responsibility and any intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations VIEWINGS STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them; (3) No T: 01434 622234 person in the employment of Finest Properties, has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty E: [email protected] whatever in relation to this property. Corbridge Office T: 01434 622234 ﬁnestproperties.co.uk