BRISCOE FARM & LAND AT BOOZE WOOD BALDERSDALE, BARNARD CASTLE, DL12 9UL Lot 1: Briscoe Farm consisting of a traditional, detached, four bedroom farmhouse in need of renovation, set amongst approximately 42.59 acres of land suitable for grazing and mowing with a range of modern and traditional buildings which may be suitable for development subject to the necessary consents. Lot 2: Land to the South of Briscoe Farm, being approximately 45.96 acres of grassland suitable for grazing with some being suitable for mowing. Lot 3: Land at Booze Wood, being approximately 24.66 acres of grazing and mowing land and mixed woodland along with a traditional stone barn potentially suitable for development subject to the necessary consents. For Sale by Private Treaty as a Whole or in Lots Guide Price - Lot 1 - £400,000 Guide Price - Lot 2 - £210,000 Guide Price - Lot 3 - £125,000 Location (4) Five bay steel portal frame shed with fibre cement roof Briscoe Farm and the land at Booze Wood are located in and concrete floor with Yorkshire board cladding comprising Baldersdale, County Durham, approximately 5.8 miles from of a central feed passage with loose straw yards either side. the town of Barnard Castle and only 5.9 miles from the A66 at Bowes. Scotch Corner (A1M) is only 18.5 miles away, (5) Adjoining steel portal framed building with tin roof providing convenient connections to Durham, Newcastle- currently used as a crop / hay store. upon-Tyne and the South. Directions (6) Traditional byres constructed of stone under a slate roof. From the A66 at Bowes Leave the A66 at Bowes and head east on the A67, (7) Sheep pens with footbath and dipper, constructed of signposted Barnard Castle. Almost immediately, take the post, rail and tin. first left signposted Cotherstone. Follow this road for approximately 4 miles then join the B6277 in Cotherstone. At The property is accessed by means of a short track across the far end of the village, take the turning signposted East Cotherstone Moor which is shared with East Briscoe Briscoe and follow this road for approximately 1.2 miles. Cottages. The Land is either accessed from the main road, Briscoe Farm (Lot 1) will be on the right. the track to East Briscoe Cottages or from the steading. The land south of Briscoe Farm (Lot 2) is on the southern Lot 1 is set amongst approximately 42.59 acres of side of the road leading up to Briscoe Farm. grassland. This is on a gentle south facing slope and provides productive and useful grazing land, with some To access the land at Booze Wood (Lot 3), continue past fields also being mowable. Fishing rights are included in the Briscoe Farm for a further 200m and turn left, crossing a sale for the right to fish on the southern section of the River cattle grid. After about 50m, take the left hand fork and Balder. continue on this road for half a mile and the land will be on the left, access from the road via gateways. There is a turning area further along the road. For the purposes of satellite navigation, the postcode of Briscoe Farm is DL12 9UJ. Description Lot 1: Briscoe Farm Briscoe Farm consists of a four bedroom, detached traditional farmhouse under stone roof occupying a pleasant south facing position overlooking open countryside within Baldersdale. The property is accompanied by a range of modern and traditional agricultural buildings and approximately 42.59 acres of grassland. The farm is located Accommodation in an area which is renowned for its livestock production. Nearby, Middleton in Teesdale mart provides an accessible Ground Floor outlet for the sale of such livestock. Hallway Hallway entrance leading to Kitchen, Larder and Dining The farmhouse would require renovation to become Room. habitable. However, the property offers a fantastic opportunity for a development project to provide a desirable, Kitchen – 4.68m x 3.05m secluded lifestyle property, subject to the necessary Small range of wall and base units, plumbed for dishwasher, consents. Externally there is a range of traditional and washing machine, south facing double glazed window. modern farm buildings. The traditional farm buildings are located to the rear of the farmhouse located within a Larder – 2.36m x 3.35m courtyard and may be suitable for conversion subject to the Useful Larder with built in shelving. relevant consents. Downstairs W/C The fixed items at Briscoe Farm comprise of the following Toilet, hand basin, towel rail, double glazed window to rear. and are shown via the block plan on page 4: Dining Room – 4.40m x 5.53m (1) Monopitched lean-to adjoining the farmhouse with Imposing south facing dining room with existing fireplace asbestos roof and sandstone walls with earth floor currently and double glazed window. used as a machinery store. Living Room – 4.57m x 4.27m (2) Detached, partially lofted traditional barn, re-roofed with Large living room with south facing double glazed window a tin roof currently used as loose boxes. Garage – 4.90m x 4.23m (3) Adjoining slate and stone constructed 10 stall stone Garage on eastern side of farmhouse, could be used as byre, with muck passage and feed passage. The slate roof is workshop. in need of repair. First Floor Access Master Bedroom – 4.81m x 4.64m Lot 1 is accessed by means of a short track across South facing large bedroom with double glazed window Cotherstone Moor with a right of access that is shared with overlooking front garden. East Briscoe Cottages. Bedroom Two – 4.57m x 4.25m Lots 2 & 3 are accessed from public roads with excellent South facing large bedroom with double glazed window gated access points. overlooking front garden. Boundaries Bedroom Three – 2.11m x 2.44m We are advised that the boundary responsibilities are as per Smaller room accessed from Landing with double glazed the sale plan with inward facing T-marks highlighting the south facing window. respective responsibilities. We are advised that responsibilities to the south east boundary of Lot 3 is are Bedroom Four – 4.62m x 4.82m shared 50/50 with the owners of Booze Wood. Where no T- South facing large bedroom with double glazed window marks are shown the boundary responsibilities are unknown. overlooking front garden. Tenure Lot 2: Land South of Briscoe Farm The property is sold Freehold with vacant possession upon 45.96 acres of grassland in seven enclosures, with the completion. majority being suitable for grazing only; however, some parcels to the south would be suitable for mowing. Sporting and Mineral Rights The sporting and fishing rights (where applicable) are included in the sale in so far as they are owned. The mineral rights are also included in so far as they are owned. Services Water is provided via a borehole in the farmyard of Lot 1 which was installed by the current owner, details of which can be requested from the selling agents. The majority of the land benefits from a natural water supply. The farmhouse and steading have the benefit of mains electric. Lot 3: Land at Booze Wood The Land at Booze Wood consists of 24.66 acres of grassland within seven enclosures, most of which would be suitable for mowing. All of the land would be grazable. Also included is a traditional stone barn which may be suitable for conversion subject to the necessary consents. THE FOLLOWING NOTES RELATE TO THE PROPERTY AS A WHOLE: Burdens Basic Payment Scheme / Entry Level Stewardship The property is sold subject to all rights including rights of The land has been registered for Basic Payment Scheme way, whether public or private rights of light, support, purposes, and the relevant SDA entitlements required for the drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights, eligible land are included in the sale at the Purchaser’s obligations and easements, quasi easements and restrictive discretion. H&H Land and Property will conduct the transfer covenants and all existing and proposed wayleaves for of the entitlements at £150 + VAT per transfer, payable by masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains and water, gas and the Purchaser. The Vendors have already claimed the 2016 other pipes, whether or not constituted in the title deeds or Basic Payment Scheme and will require the Purchaser to referred to in these particulars. indemnify the Vendors against any penalties imposed for any alleged breach of cross compliance rules in respect of The Buyers will be held to have satisfied themselves as to the land until 31st December 2016. The indemnity will also the nature of such burdens. hold that the land will be kept in good agricultural and environmental condition and that they will follow the relevant Council Tax and Energy Performance Certificate cross compliance rules of the scheme. Briscoe Farm is scheduled in Band E payable to Durham County Council. Briscoe Farmhouse Energy Performance We are informed that the land has never formed part of a Certificate (EPC) is rated G. A full copy of the EPC is stewardship scheme. The land is not currently designated available from the selling agents on request. within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ). Field No. Area (ha) Area (acre) BPS Eligible Area (ha) NY9719 9860 0.90 2.22 0.89 NY9719 9779 1.89 4.67 1.89 NY9819 0566 0.73 1.80 0.73 NY9819 0359 0.05 0.12 0.00 NY9819 0978 1.59 3.93 1.59 NY9819 1966 1.46 3.61 1.46 Lot 1 NY9819 0958 0.38 0.94 0.34 NY9819 3578 1.06 2.62 1.06 NY9819 1271 0.40 0.99 0.40 NY9819 2378 1.96 4.84 1.96 NY9819 0985 2.55 6.30 2.55 NY9819 4367 4.27 10.55 4.27 NY9819 3446 4.30 10.63 4.30 NY9819 1239 5.51 13.62 5.51 Lot 2 NY9819 4851 1.56 3.85 1.56 NY9819 5951 2.95 7.29 2.95 NY9819 3931 4.28 10.58 4.28 NY9819 5528 1.12 2.77 1.12 NY9819 5238 0.70 1.73 0.70 NY9819 6729 1.85 4.57 1.85 Lot 3 NY9819 4507 1.81 4.47 1.81 NY9819 5301 0.65 1.61 0.65 NY9819 6209 2.28 5.63 2.28 NY9819 5415 1.57 3.88 1.57 Health and Safety Prospective Purchasers are reminded that the property is IMPORTANT NOTICE H&H LAND AND PROPERTY Ltd for themselves and for the Vendor or part of a working farm and that they should be aware of Lessors of this property, whose Agents they are, give notice that: moving machinery.