KIDLANDLEE ALWINTON | NORTHUMBERLAND | NE65 7DA MAXIMISING VALUE Kidlandlee Alwinton | Northumberland | NE65 7DA Alwinton 3 miles | Rothbury 13 miles | Alnwick/ A1 25 miles Morpeth/ A1 32 miles | Newcastle/ Airport 44 miles Once in a lifetime opportunity to purchase a peaceful, private and unique Northumberland property in an elevated site offering exceptional views Farmhouse, 2 traditional stone cottages, historic 2 storey stable block with huge development potential. Traditional outbuildings with permission to develop holiday let and camping enterprise. Solar and wind power renewables together with biomass heating systems. Permanent pasture grazing land extending to 13.92 Hectares (34.39 Acres) Offers in excess of £695,000 (As a whole or in lots as required) Alnwick 01665 603581 [email protected] www.georgefwhite.co.uk Location Kidlandlee is situated in the heart of Northumberland National Park, recently named by Conde Nast travellers as the best in the world, and in the International Dark Sky Park in recognition of its lack of light pollution, It lies just 3 miles to the north of the village of Alwinton in the Upper Coquet Valley in an elevated clearing at some 1250 feet (380 m) within the surrounding Kidland Forest. With exceptional and dramatic views over the Cheviots and beyond, Kidlandlee offers tranquillity and privacy, but is nevertheless well-connected, with both BT broadband and mobile ‘phone reception, still not available in the valleys below. Description Chaffinch and Dipper Cottages Kidlandlee is a truly unique property situated in an almost secret In addition to the farmhouse there is a pair of cottages at corner of the Northumberland National Park surrounded by the Kidlandlee. They are currently operated as a successful holiday wild and rugged hills of the upper Coquet Valley. Formerly part cottage enterprise (see website: www.kidlandlee.co.uk). The of the Kidland Estate the farmhouse at Kidlandlee is cottages are traditional stone under slate construction with their complemented by two further cottages and an extensive range of own separate access, gardens and parking to the south of the buildings including a stable block that was once part of a farmhouse. Chaffinch cottage is 2 bedrooms, Dipper cottage is 3 shooting lodge erected by Captain Leyland in 1896. bedrooms and being slightly larger has a family bathroom and a separate wet room/ shower room. Both properties have fitted The sale of Kidlandlee offers the chance to purchase a property kitchens and benefit from electricity supplied from a wind turbine that is unique and with out comparison, both in its nature and and solar panels with back up generator. Heating is via a location. combination of wood burning stove and LPG gas central heating Self sufficient and truly sustainable the property is a small boilers. Water supply is via a borehole and drainage is to septic residential estate with an in hand farming operation and tank. Both cottages have EPC ratings of G. extensive outbuildings with huge potential for further development either for residential use or to develop the existing The Stable Block holiday letting enterprise. One of the most interesting elements at Kidlandlee is the stable The land at Kidlandlee extends to 13.92 Hectares (34.39 Acres) block that lies to the north of the property standing in its own of permanent pasture grazing land and woodland. area of approximately 3 acres and with a mainly southerly aspect. Surrounded by specimen softwood trees planted by Kidlandlee Farmhouse Captain Leyland, the elevated site overlooking the valley makes for a spectacular setting (building 7 on the plan). Original Up until it’s closure in 1957 when the last 5 pupils had to move to architecture, stonework and period features including the cast Harbottle school due to retirement of the head teacher the iron stable partitions present an opportunity to create a truly farmhouse was formerly the schoolhouse for the Kidland Estate . unique and individual property subject to securing planning Central to the farm with fantastic views of the surrounding rolling consents. The stable block has permission to convert into 3 hills the farmhouse is a traditional stone under slate single storey holiday cottages but with a bit of thought and creativity the dwelling recently refurbished to a very high standard. building could be turned into a fabulous residence in a truly special location. A borehole has been sunk to provide water (and Accommodation briefly comprises: Entrance to boot room; possibly accommodate a ground source heat pump), and kitchen with fitted units and gas hob; kitchen/ living room with oil permission has been granted for a wind turbine to provide fired Aga; lounge/ living room with Clearview Pioneer stove; power. office; 2 double bedrooms (one en suite); family bathroom; additional w.c. There is a small protected south-facing walled Traditional Stone Outbuildings garden with herbaceous borders, and vegetable beds . The traditional stone buildings that lie to the north of the The farmhouse is heated via a Vigas biomass boiler, with farmhouse represent a further development opportunity. additional wood burning stove and oil fired Aga. Electricity is Currently housing the biomass boiler and heating system the provided by wind turbine and solar panels with a back up buildings identified as 4 and 5 benefit from permission to create generator. Water supply is via a borehole (which could be used a camping barn, conversion of buildings for campsite facilities, for a ground source heat system) and drainage is to septic tank. provision of garage and permission to use adjacent land as a EPC rating C camp site for up to 4 tents. There is also permission to reinstate the former croquet lawn at the entrance to Kidlandlee. Ref No. Description 7 1 Farmhouse 2 Chaffinch Cottage 3 Dipper Cottage 4 Traditional Stone Outbuildings 5 Traditional Stone Byre 6 The Old Kennels 7 The Stable Block 8 Former Croquet Lawn 5 4 1 2 3 6 PLANS NOT TO SCALE FOR IDENTIFICATION PURPOSES ONLY 8 KidlandleeKilandlee Farm, Farmhouse Harbottle, Floorplan Morpeth Bedroom 5.28 x 4.38m 17'4 x 14'5 Lounge Area Dining Room 4.37 x 6.10m 4.37 x 4.66m 14'4 x 20'0 14'4 x 15'4 Utility Room Kitchen Study Hall Bedroom 1.61 x 3.20m Boot Room 2.27 x 5.56m 2.27 x Family Bathroom 4.12 x 4.38m 5'4 x 10'6 1.61 x 2.08m 7'6 x 18'3 1.59m 2.27 x 3.08m 13'6 x 14'5 5'4 x 6'10 5'3 x 7'6 7'6 x 10'1 WC En-Suite Chaffinch Cottage Floorplan Dipper Cottage Floorplan Store Fuel Store Fuel Power Bedroom / Bedroom Store Store Lounge Living Room Living Room 14'11 x 13'10 Area 15'7 x 15'2 15'6 x 13'10m 4.75 x 4.62m 4.55 x 4.22m 4.72 x 4.20m Hall Hall Bedroom Bedroom Kitchen/Dining Kitchen Family 10'11 x 9'8 12'11 x 9'8 13'10 x 9'7 Room Wet Bathroom 3.32 x 2.94m 3.93 x 2.94m 4.20 x 2.91m 10'8 x 9'7 Room 9'1 x 5'9 3.25 x 2.91m 2.75 x 1.75m Bedroom 11'4 x 10'5 Bathroom 3.45 x 3.18m 73 x 5'7 2.20 x 1.69m Self Sustainable Heat, Electricity, Water and Easements Wayleaves and Rights of Way Important Notice Power Generation at Kidlandlee The farm is sold subject to and with the benefits of all rights of George F White for themselves, and for the Sellers of the Kidlandlee is described on its twitter page (www.twitter.com/ way, water drainage, water courses, and other easement quasi or property whose agents they are, give notice that: reputed easements and rights of adjoining owners (if any) kidlandleenotes) as ‘super remote, off road and off grid’. 2 wind 1. These particulars are set out as a general outline only, for affecting the same and all existing and proposed wayleaves and turbines and 2 sets of solar panels charge battery banks and the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute, nor other matters registered by any competent authority subject to provide power with a generator as back-up. A biomass boiler constitute part of an offer or contract. No responsibility is statute. provides heat and hot water to the farmhouse while a borehole assumed for the accuracy of individual items. Prospective provides water free of charge. The only utility bills at Kidlandlee Tenure and Possession Purchasers and Lessees ought to seek their own professional are the council tax and BT. Living at Kidlandlee is truly self advice. sufficient and detached from the run of the mill problems and Kidlandlee Farm is offered freehold with vacant possession on pressures of normal life. completion of legal sales contracts. 2. All descriptions, dimensions, areas, reference to condition and necessary conditions for use and occupation and other Land Council Tax Banding details are given in good faith, and are believed to be correct, but any intending Purchasers should not rely on them as statements The agricultural land at Kidlandlee extends to 13.92 Hectares Property Council Tax Band Charge 2015 or representatives of fact, but must satisfy themselves with (34.92 acres) comprising permanent pasture grazing land and a Farmhouse A £951.70 inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them. stand of mature commercial soft wood (extending to approximately 1 hectare). There are proposals to harvest the Viewing 3. No person in the employment of George F White has any standing crop imminently, however depending on timing the authority to make or to give any representation or warranty Viewing is strictly by appointment with the vendors agent.