Low Birk Hatt Farm ,

Low Birk Hat t Farm Baldersdale, Barnard Castle, DL12 9UX A Stunning Small Farm Overlooking In A Truly Outstanding Location

• Traditional Dales Farmhouse With 5 Double Bedrooms • General Purpose Farm Buildings • Viewing By Appointment • Detached Stone Barn With Potential • 15 Acres Grassland • Guide Price Offers In Excess Of £590,000 •

INTRODUCTION SITUATION Private Schools: Barnard Castle, Yarm School , purpose buildings which ar e used for the Low Birk Hatt Farm comes onto the market Hunderthwaite 4 miles, Mickleton 5 miles, Teesside High and Durham. housing of livestock and the storage of for only the second time in its history , following 5 miles, 6 miles, Racing: Catterick, Sedgefield, R ipon, Thirsk & produce. the decision of the current owners to retire . Barnard Castle 11 miles, Middleton in Teesdale Newcastle. Country Pursuits : Hunting is with the Zetland. It is Beautifully situated in the North Pennines Area 9 miles (all distances are approx) ACCOMMODATION also within boxin g distance of the Bedale and ACCOMMODATION of Outstanding Natural Beauty overlooking Hur worth. The quiet country lanes are ideal for Blackton Reservoir, it lies on the northern Low Birk Hatt is situated approximately 4 miles hacking out. The area is renowned for its quality See Floor Plan shore of Blackton Reservoir Nature Reserve west of the small hamlet of Hunderthwaite on shoots and fishing. It is superb walking country. down a private drive which forms part of the the road leading to Hury, Blackton and Theatres : Darlington Civic Theatre. Georgian Entrance Hall / Utility . Balderhead Reservoirs. Theatre Royal, Richmond. Durham & Newcastle. Quarry Tiled Floor. Fitted Floor Units. D ouble Sink Unit. Plumbing for Washing Machine. Low Birk Hatt was made f amous as the home The farm steading is attractively secluded from DESCRIPTION Boiler. Double Radiator. of , who lived at the propert y the minor public highway about ½ a mile down Low Birk Hatt is a desirable small residentially with no running water or electricity and was a tarmac driv e. The property is conveniently attractive Dales hill farm extending to 15 acres Kitchen the subject of several television programmes situated within reasonable reach of the popular approx. Stone flagged floor. Oil fired Aga. Fitted Wall and books in the 1970’s and 80’s. It was and thriving market town of Barnard Castle. and Floor Units. Sink Unit. Granite Work completely refurbished by the current owners The farmhouse is an attr active traditional stone Tops. Fitted fridge / freezer. Hob. Integral after they bought it from Miss Hauxwell in AMENITIES built five bedroom farmhouse which has been Oven. Double Radiator. Feature stone wall. 1988, creating a very desirable co untry CommunicationsCommunications: A66 Trunk Road 8 miles. A1 tastefully refurbished. The accommodation is Beams. property. interchange at Scotch Corner 12 miles. well proportioned over three floors. Durham Tees Valley International Ai rport 25 The Garden Room The steading is attrac tively situated in a fine minutes. Newca stle Airport 45 minutes. Main There is a traditional detached stone built barn Constructed from Cedar wood. Stone flagged south-facing position with the whole property railway station at Darlington 40 minutes (all distances which is situated next to the farmhouse. This floor. and times are approximate). enjoying some spectacular panoramic views Shopping : Local m arket towns of Barnard Castle, two -storey barn has the potential to convert to over this very picturesque part of Baldersdale. Richmond and Darlington. Larger c entres at residential and / or holiday cottage, subject to Sitting Room Teesside and the Metro Centre, Gateshead. obtaining any necessary planning consents. Double Radiator. Feature fireplace with LPG Low Birk Hatt is a productive smallholding. Schools: The area is well served by good state and stove. TV Point. Feature beams. The current vendors carry a small herd of independent schools. Comprehensive School: In addition, to the traditional range of buildings, pedigree Belted Galloway cattle. Teesdale School and Sixth Form Centre. there is a range of more modern general

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Dining Room Bedroom 5 land is classed as permanent pasture and Agreement started on the 1 st May 2012 and Stone flagged floor. Range (George W. Jackson Night Storage Heater. Exposed beams. Under traditional hay meado ws. The meadows are terminates on the 30 th April 2022. The annual of Barnard Castle). Feature beams. Double Eaves Storage. Velux Windows. Fitted known as “East Meadow and Tinkers payment is £1627.60. Radiator. cupboards. Meadow”. The Purchaser(s) will be obliged to take over Cloakroom OUTSIDE GENERAL REMARKS AND STIPULATIONS the agreement. The transfer will be co - Low flush WC, Wash Basin. Power s hower. Low Birk Hatt is approached by an excellent ordinated by Robin Jessop Ltd. The Quarry tiled floor. driveway. There is ample parking for several Viewing Purchaser(s) will contribute £300.00 plus VAT vehicles around the rear of the farmhouse. By appointment with Robin Jessop Ltd. towards the cost of the transfer. First Floor Field No 6 051 is classed as being part of a SSSI The Gardens Tenure “Hannah’s Meadow”. Master Bedroom Low Birk Hatt is complemented by delightful The property is freehold and vacant possession Fitted range of bedroom furniture including gardens and grounds. As you approach the will be given upon completion of the sale. A fully copy of the ELS and HLS schemes is wardrobes, dressing table, headboard etc . property there is a l arge lawn with a copse of available to view at our offices. Double Radiator. Wash Basin. woodland. At the front of the property the Services garden is mainly laid to lawn with a patio Mains electricity is connected to the property. Solar Panels Bedroom 2 leading from the garden room . There is a The water is a bore hole supply. Drainage is to The property has the benefit of a 4kw solar Cast Iron Fireplace with stone surround. useful greenhouse, and large vegetable patch. a septic tank. Satellite broadband. system. The feed-in tariff is 12.47p and the Double radiator. Wash basin. export is 4.85p. Farm Buildings Council Tax Band Bedroom 3 Band D. Boundaries Cast Iron Fireplace with stone surround. Wash General Purpose Building - 60’ x 30’ The Vendors will only sell such interest as they Basin. Double Radiator. Shooting Rights have in any boundary fences, walls, hedges and Lean To Shed – 10’ x 15’. The shooting rights ar e included in the sale of ditches and other boundaries separating this Shower Room the land. property from other properties not belonging WC, Pedestal Wash Basin. Steam s hower and to them. 3 Bay Timber Framed Mono-pitched Produce Double Radiator. Basic Payment Scheme Store – 45’ x 15’. The land is registered for the Basic Payment Where the boundaries are marked by an Bathroom Scheme. The Purchaser(s) will have the option inward facing T mark, then these boundaries Pedestal Wash B asin, Low Flush WC, Bidet, Traditional Buildings to take over the Basic Payment Scheme will be the responsibility of the Purchaser(s). There is a large two-storey st one barn Bath and Double Radiator. Entitlements. This option will be exercised together with a single -storey range of upon exchange of contracts. The Vendors will Covenants, Easements & Rights of Way outbuildings (see floor plan). LandinLandingg claim and retain the Basic Payment for 2016. The property is sold subject to and with the

Double Radiator. The Purchaser(s) will indemnify the seller of benefit of all rights of way, easements, The Traditional Field Barn kkknownknown as Tinklers any loss of the Basic Payment Scheme between wayleaves and restrictive covenants whet her Barn Second Floor exchange of contracts and 31 st December mentioned in these particulars or not. Tinklers Barn lies in field No 6051. It would 2016 as a result of the Purchaser(s) not Landing make an excellent bunk barn subject to gaining complying with the cross-compliance conditions the necessary planning consents. It is situated Without prejudice to the foregoing, the Night Storage Heater and the Scheme rules. property is sold subject to :- next to the Pennine Way.

Bedroom 4 / Office Entry Level and Higher Level Stewardship The Land 1. There is a public footpath ( the Night Storage Heater. Exposed beams to Velux The land is entered into the Entry Level and Pennine Way) the approximate Windows. The land lies well in a compact ring fence . The Higher Level Stewardship Schemes. The

route is shown marked green on ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE the attached plan.

2. There is a bridleway colo ured purple on the attached plan.

Method of Sale The property is being offered for sale initially by Private Treaty. If after viewing the property you are seriously interested in making an offer for the whole, then please kindly record your interest wi th Robin Jessop FRICS or Andrew Dickins MRICS who are both handling the sale.

Important Notice Please note that if you have downloaded these particulars from our website, you must contact the office to register your interest to ensure that you are kept in formed with regard to the progress of the sale of Low Birk Hatt.

Health & Safety This is a working farm and therefore we would ask you to be vigilant when conducting your viewing and to keep away from machinery and not to climb on any of the structures or buildings.

USEFUL ADDRESSES

Vendors Solicitor Latimer Hinks, Darlington, 5-8 Priestgate, Darlington, Country Durham, DL1 1NL. 01325 341500. Mr Adam Wood Acting.

Local Authority Durham County Council, PO Box 238, Stanley, , DH8 1FP. 03000 264000.

Important Notice: Robin Jessop Ltd, their clients and any Joint Agents give notice that: They are not authorized to make or give any representa tions of warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, o n their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be mad e in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning permission, building regulations or other consents. Where it is stated that there is planning potential, Purchasers must satisfy themselves with the Planning Authority or otherwise. Robin Jessop Ltd has not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.

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