BOWES CLOSE FARM Harwood, Barnard Castle, County Durham BOWES CLOSE FARM HARWOOD, BARNARD CASTLE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL12 0XU AN UPLAND LIVESTOCK FARM WITH A TRADITIONAL FOUR BEDROOM FARM HOUSE, MODERN AND TRADITIONAL BUILDINGS AND APPROXIMATELY 117.64 ACRES (47.61 HECTARES) OF PREDOMINATELY PASTURE LAND, TOGETHER WITH 55 STINTED SHEEP GAITS ON HARWOOD FELL. OFFERED TO LET BY FORMAL TENDER ON BEHALF OF RABY ESTATES AVAILABLE ON A FARM BUSINESS TENANCY FROM 1ST MAY 2019 FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS. TENDERS TO BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN 12 NOON ON 27 TH MARCH 2019. 5 & 6 Bailey Court, Colburn Business Park, Richmond, North Yorkshire DL9 4QL Tel: 01748 897602 www.gscgrays.co.uk Offices also at : Alnwick Barnard Castle Tel: 01665 568310 Tel: 01833 637000 Chester -Le -Street Easingwold Leyburn Stokesley Tel: 0191 303 9540 Tel: 01347 837100 Tel: 01969 600120 Tel: 01642 710742 Introduction Bowes Close Farmhouse requires some refurbishment. Raby Estate will undertake BowesWEST Close Farm PASTURE comprises approximately 117.64FARM acres (47.61hectares) of meadow and works including the installation of double glazing, central heating, an additional log pasture land which lies either side of the public road, a range of modern livestock housing and burning stove, electrical rewiring, loft insulation, damp proofing, energy improvement storageMICKLETON buildings and additional traditional stone buildings. The farm includes an attractive stone- works, fitting of a utility room and creation and fitting of first floor family bathroom and built, four bedroom farmhouse with garden and adjoining outbuildings. The farm is available to a groundfloor shower room, which will be completed prior to the start of the tenancy. let as a whole. Raby Estates are investing significantly on the property improvements. The incoming tenant will be responsible for installing a new kitchen, en-suite bathroom, redecorating Situation and replacing floor coverings. Bowes Close Farm is on The Raby Estate and is situated on the B6277 about 1 mile south of Harwood and approximately 5 miles south west of St Johns Chapel and 10 miles north west of Services Middleton-in-Teesdale. Middleton-in-Teesdale provides a range of good local shops and services The farmhouse is connected to mains electricity, drainage to a private sewerage including Middleton-in-Teesdale Auction Mart. Other principal livestock auction markets in disposal system and will have oil fired central heating as part of the farmhouse Northern England lie within reasonably easy reach, Barnard Castle about 18 miles, Kirkby refurbishment works. There is a private estate water supply to the house and buildings. Stephen 27 miles, Darlington 33 miles, Hexham 30 miles and Carlisle 43 miles. The Land The Farm House The land, which is Grade 5, extends to approximately 117.64 acres (47.61 hectares) An attractive, traditional, stone-built, four bedroom farmhouse under a pitched tile roof, with and is divided in two by the B6277. The land comprises meadow and pasture close to single storey extension to the northwest elevation. The property lies back from the main road the farm steading and rough pasture land to the north of the B6277 and to the south and is situated in the heart of the farmyard. west of the holding. The accommodation is over two floors and comprises: Bowes Close Farm also benefits from 55 stinted sheep gaits on Harwood Fell . The Entrance Porch successful tenderer is to comply with the requirements under the current Higher Level WC - 0.87m x 1.50m and Upper Entry Level Stewardship Scheme Agreement on Harwood Fell. Kitchen – 2.68m x 7.30m Dining Room – 2.71m x 3.57m Bowes Close Farm benefits from two separate off road acc esses to the farm steading. Store room/utility – 2.10m x 2.69m The farm buildings lie to the east and west of the farmhouse and comprise a range of Reception Room1 – 4.06m x 5.26m with stove and under stairs cupboard both modern sheds and traditional stone outbuildings. The buildings at Bowes Close Reception Room 2 – 3.50m x 3.77m Farm are identified on the layout block plan enclosed. Reception Room 3 – 3.53m x 3.84m Reception Room 4 – 3.22m x 3.863m Front Porch - 1.67m x 2.46m Bathroom – 1.59m x 1.73m with bath and wash hand basin Separate WC – 0.80m x 1.58m Second Entrance Stairs to first floor leading to; Bedroom 1 – 3.68m x 4.13m Ensuite – 2.34m x 2.50m (max) – with bath and shower above and wash hand basin Bedroom 2 – 2.98m x 3.71m Bedroom 3 – 2.86m x 3.15m Second Staircase Bedroom 4 – 3.63m x 3.84m Please note that one of the bedrooms will be converted into a first floor family bathroom. T he groundfloor bathroom will be altered to a shower room and one of the ground floor WC’s will be removed. This work will be undertaken by Raby Estate as part of the refurbishment works. The buildings are identified on the adjacent layout as follows: 1. Bowes Close Farmhouse 2. Stone built general store – 4.22m x 10.15m 3. Stone built former byre, with two separate stores incorporated – 4.45m x 5.38m Store - 1.74m x 2.13m Store - 1.81m x 2.22m 4. Pole barn (feed passage) – 4 bay, timber framed, earth floor, corrugated iron sheet walls and roof – 4.71m x 11.10m Adjoining lean-to’s (north and south) – 4 bay, timber framed, concrete floor, stone walls clad corrugated iron sheeting, corrugated iron sheet roof – 5.21m x 10.14m (north) 5.08m x 10.16m (south). 5. Stone built byre – 4.21m x 11.64m 6. Stone built workshop – 2.75m x 7.60m 7. General Purpose Shed – 4 bay, timber framed, concrete and stone floor, block wall s clad corrugated iron sheeting, corrugated iron sheet roof – 4.93m x 11.10m. Adjoining lean to – 4 bay, timber framed, concrete floor, stone walls clad corrugated iron sheeting, corrugated iron sheet roof – 5.22m x 10.18m 8. Stone built byre -adjoins building 7 - 4.54m x 7.57m Adjacent lean to - 2.45m x 5.32m 9. General Purpose Shed – 5 bays, steel portal frame, concrete floor, internal block built walls Rent st (stone faced external walls) clad with corrugated sheeting, under a profile sheet roof, with feed Rent will be paid monthly in advance from the 1 May 2019 and will passage and external concrete yard area - 13.25m x 24.00m be reviewed every three years. Sheep Handling Pens with 275 gallon sheep dip. Uses The use of the holding is restricted to agricultural use only, although Tenancy consideration may be given to compatible subsidiary activities. There Available on a Farm Business Tenancy from 1st May 2019 for a term of 10 years. shall be an absolute covenant prohibiting assignment or subletting on the whole or any part of the farm. Ingoing Valuation The incoming tenant will purchase the hefted flock of 55 Swaledale Ewes, together with lambs at foot and 14 Boundaries Swaledale Hoggs. Further details are available from the Letting Agents. The boundaries on the plan are for identification purposes only and liability for boundary fences are with the tenant or as otherwise The ewe flock will be available to inspect by the shortlisted parties only and by appointment with the Letting stated and should any dispute arise, neither the landlord or the Agent Agent. can be held liable for any inaccuracies or loss arising. Possession Mineral Rights Possession of the farm will be provided on the 1st May 2019. All mineral rights are reserved. Term Timber Applicants should tender an annual rent for a term of 10 years. All growing timber is reserved for the landlord. Repairs Sporting Rights The agreement will include normal repairing and insuring t erms as detailed within the Farm Business Tenancy, The sporting rights are reserved in favour of the landlord. which is available for inspection on the viewing day s. Rights and Easements Raby Estate Vision Statement The tenancy will be subject to all rights of way, easements and wayleaves. The Raby Estate seeks a tenant who shares its environmental, financial and social values. Agreements Basic Payment Scheme Conservation of the natural environment is critical to the long-term The successful tenderer will undertake to purchase 51 SDA Entitlements at a cost of £200 + VAT sustainability of the Estate, and as such, the Estate seeks a High Nature Value per Entitlement and 62 Moorland Entitlements at a cost of £55 + VAT per Entitlement from Raby Farmer to continue the stewardship of Bowes Close Farm. The Raby Estate Estates. operates a robust and dynamic business that optimizes returns on our assets without compromising our ethical values and ensures that the Estate is able Countryside Stewardship Schemes to meet its current and future financial obligations. We will always operate Raby Estates have requested the Higher Tier Countryside Stewardship Scheme Application Pack with due care, common sense and efficiency. and will submit an application before the 3 rd May 2019 deadline. The terms of the scheme will be negotiated between the successful tenderer, Raby Estate and Natural England during Summer 2019 We believe Government policy will financially support landowners and with the intention for the scheme to start on 1 st January 2020. occupiers who can demonstrate positive environmental outcomes through the sustainable management of their land and property. We therefore The Higher Tier Countryside Stewardship Scheme will be transferred to the successful tenderer prioritise the enhancement of our natural assets to increase our “natural once possible, when the scheme becomes live. capital” and support measures to address climate change.