NORTH CORN PARK FARM BALDERSDALE, BARNARD CASTLE, CO. DURHAM, DL12 9UJ Lot 1: North Corn Park Farm - A traditional, semi-detached, three bedroom farmhouse in need of renovation, set alongside approximately 2 acres of paddock land. Lot 2: Land at North Corn Park - 8.50 acres of grassland suitable for mowing and grazing set alongside 1.27 acres of woodland with a traditional stone barn which may be suitable for conversion, subject to the necessary consents. For Sale by Private Treaty as a Whole or in Lots Guide Price - Lot 1 - £150,000 Guide Price - Lot 2 - £50,000 Location North Corn Park Farm is located in Baldersdale, County In addition to the 2.05 acres of north facing paddock land Durham, approximately 5.8 miles from the town of at North Corn Park, there is a range of useful Barnard Castle and only 5.9 miles from the A66 at outbuildings, wooden hen houses and a three bay steel Bowes. Scotch Corner A1(M) is only 18.5 miles away, portal frame shed with Yorkshire board cladding, stone providing convenient connections to Durham, Newcastle- walls, a fibre cement roof and concrete floor. The upon-Tyne and the South. building has previously been used as loose housing. Directions The property benefits from a large south facing garden. From the A66 at Bowes Leave the A66 at Bowes and head east on the A67, Accommodation signposted Barnard Castle. Turn left at the T-junction, then almost immediately, take the first left signposted Ground Floor Cotherstone. Follow this road for approximately 4 miles Kitchen – 2.21m x 4.03m then join the B6277 in Cotherstone. At the far end of the Wall and base units, tiled floor, electric hot water heater, village, take the left turning signposted East Briscoe and electric cooker, plumbed for washing machine. Double follow this road for approximately 1 mile. The track to glazed window overlooking paddock to front of property. access North Corn Park Farm will be on the left marked by the H&H For Sale board. Utility – 2.30m x 2.65m Utility room accessed from the exterior of farmhouse and For the purposes of satellite navigation, the postcode of plumbed for washing machine. the property is DL12 9UJ. Larder - 2.83m x 2.35m Description Attractive larder room with sloping ceiling and traditional features. Double glazed window overlooking paddock to Lot 1: North Corn Park Farm front of property. North Corn Park Farm is a three bedroom, semi-detached traditional farmhouse occupying a pleasant position Snug – 4.55m x 2.18m overlooking open countryside within the valley of South facing snug room with open fire and double Baldersdale. glazed window. The property was once the principal farmhouse for Corn Reception – 4.49m x 4.23m Park Farm which has since been divided into two farms; South facing room with open fire and double glazed North and South Corn Park. The owners of South Corn window overlooking rear garden, under stair cupboard Park have a right of access along the access track for and access leading to stairs and back porch with access North Corn Park Farm. However, this is now rarely used to rear garden. as the owners of South Corn Park have established a sole access across their own land. First Floor Master Bedroom – 4.49m x 3.28m South facing double bedroom with double glazed window overlooking rear garden. Access to a walk-in cupboard which leads to bedroom two and could create a Jack and Jill bathroom. This room requires significant repairs to the ceiling which has fallen in. Bedroom Two – 3.48m x 4.22m South facing double bedroom with double glazed window overlooking rear garden. Access to over-stair cupboard which leads to Master bedroom and could create a Jack and Jill bathroom. Bedroom Three – 2.78m x 4.00m Small single loft type bedroom with sloping ceiling. Bedroom Four – 4.52m x 2.23m The house is in need of renovation throughout, however South facing double bedroom with double glazed the property offers a fantastic opportunity for a window overlooking rear garden. development project to provide a desirable lifestyle property, subject to the necessary consents. Energy Performance Certificate Within this parcel is a traditional stone barn approximately 67m2 which may be suitable for conversion subject to the necessary consents. The southern parcel (3976), extending to 5.11 acres, is suitable for grazing. THE FOLLOWING NOTES RELATE TO THE PROPERTY AS A WHOLE: Services Lot 1 benefits from mains electricity. We are informed by the Vendors that Lot 1 once benefitted from a shared water supply. Sewerage is to a private septic tank. Lot 2 benefits from a natural water supply but there is no electric to the stone barn. Lot 2: Land at North Corn Park Council Tax The Land at North Corn Park comprises 9.77 acres of North Corn Park Farm is scheduled in Band E payable good quality grassland and woodland in two enclosures to Durham County Council. bisected by the public road. Access The northern parcel (2585), extending to approximately Lot 1 is accessed from the public road, the owners of 3.39 acres of grassland, is suitable for mowing and is set South Corn Park possess a right of access across the alongside 1.27 acres of mature woodland leading to the internal access track to Lot 1. Lot 2 benefits from River Balder with fishing rights included in so far as they excellent gated access either side of the public road. are owned. Local Authority Durham County Council, County Hall, Durham, DH1 5UL Field No. Area (ha) Area (acre) BPS Eligible Area (ha) Lot 1 NY9919 0862 0.83 2.05 0.76 NY9919 2585 1.37 3.39 1.36 Lot 2 NY9919 3976 2.07 5.11 2.07 Boundaries We are advised that the boundary responsibilities are as We are informed that the land has never formed part per the sale plan with inward facing T-marks highlighting of a stewardship scheme. The land is not currently the respective responsibilities. Where no T-marks are designated within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ). shown the boundary responsibilities are unknown. Sporting Rights Tenure The sporting rights are included in the sale in so far as The property is sold Freehold with vacant possession they are owned. This includes the fishing rights on the upon completion. southern section of the River Balder within Lot 2. Basic Payment Scheme / Stewardship Scheme Mineral Rights The land has been registered for Basic Payment The mines and mineral rights are in hand and Scheme purposes, and the relevant SDA entitlements included within the sale. required for the eligible land are included in the sale at the Purchaser’s discretion. H&H Land and Property will Method of Sale conduct the transfer of the entitlements at £150 + VAT The property is offered for sale by Private Treaty as a per transfer, payable by the Purchaser. Whole or in Lots. Interested parties are advised to register their interest with the selling agent at an early The Vendors have already claimed the 2016 Basic stage as a closing date may be set following a period Payment Scheme and will require the Purchaser to of initial marketing. indemnify the Vendors against any penalties imposed for any alleged breach of cross compliance rules in respect The Vendors reserve the right to amalgamate, of the land until 31st December 2016. The indemnity will withdraw or exclude any of the property shown at any also hold that the land will be kept in good agricultural time or to generally amend the particulars. and environmental condition and that they will follow the relevant cross compliance rules of the scheme. Burdens The property is sold subject to all rights including rights of way, whether public or private rights of light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights, obligations and easements, quasi easements and restrictive covenants and all existing and proposed wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains and water, gas and other pipes, whether or not constituted in the title deeds or referred to in these particulars. The Buyers will be held to have satisfied themselves as to the nature of such burdens. Health and Safety IMPORTANT NOTICE H&H LAND AND PROPERTY Ltd for themselves and for the Vendor or Prospective Purchasers are reminded that the property is Lessors of this property, whose Agents they are, give notice that: part of a working farm and that they should be aware of (i) the particulars are set out as a general outline only for the moving machinery. 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