* Freehold
* Stone built house in need of renovation
* 6. 78 hectares (16. 73 acres) of permanent grassland
* Extensive orchard with over 60 varieties of apple trees
* A stone barn
* Energy Performance Rating G
* Early viewing recommended
A rare opportunity to purchase a smallholding which includes a two bedroom
farmhouse in need of renovation, a stone barn and permanent grassland which
extends to 6. 78 hectares (16. 73 acres) in total including an orchard. The
property is situated to the west of Rookhope in the North Pennines Area of
Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Location
The property is situated to the west of Rookhope in an elevated, rural
location within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (aonb).
It is 6 miles to the west of Stanhope and 17 miles south of Hexham.
A range of amenities are available in Stanhope and there are several village
shops and pubs nearby.
What3words: Juggle. waffle. strikers
**Access & directions**
From the A689 at Eastgate head north on the unnamed road towards Rookhope,
continue on this road through the village and head west towards Allenheads.
After approximately 1 mile from Rookhope, turn left, signposted towards
Westgate and Ireshopeburn. Where the road forks, keep left, turning on to the
gravel road. At the next fork keep left and continue along the track to Guard
House.
Guard House has a right of access across the track from the adopted highway.
There is a shared maintenance responsibility for this track.
Guard House has a right of access across the track from the adopted highway.
There is a shared maintenance responsibility for this track.
**Description**
Guard House is a two bedroom stone built detached house which is in need of
renovation and modernisation. Comprising a kitchen and two reception rooms,
one has a woodburning stove and one with a restored black range. There is a
Rayburn in the kitchen. To the first floor there are two double bedrooms and a
bathroom.
Externally there is a garden to the front of the property and parking area to
the rear. There is an extensive orchard to the east of the house which is
stocked with over 60 varieties of productive apple trees, some of which are
very rare.
There is a useful stone and timber clad barn with hayloft.
The land comprises of six parcels of permanent grassland and an orchard,
situated mostly to the front of the house, with stone wall and fenced stock
proof boundaries. It is north facing and gently slopes towards Rookhope Burn.
The land is classified as Grade 4.
**Third party right of access**
The neighbouring property to the west, has a right of access to their property
and to their water tank and sewage treatment plant which are both located in
parcel 0564.
Public rights of way The land is subject to several public footpaths, which
are identified in green on the Sale Plan.
**Land schedule**
Field number Hectares Acres Description
ny . 85 2. 11 Grassland
ny . 97 2. 39 Grassland
ny . 90 2. 23 Grassland
ny . 81 4. 48 Grassland
ny . 57 1. 40 Grassland/Track
ny . 43 1. 06 Grassland/Orchard
ny . 21 3. 00 Grassland
Total 6. 74 16. 67
services The property is served by mains electricity, spring water supply,
solid fuel heating and septic tank drainage.
Council tax band Durham County Council Tax Band C.
EPC Guard House has an EPC rating of G.
Easements and wayleaves The land is sold subject to and with the benefit of
all rights of way, water, drainage, water courses, light and other easements,
quasi or reputed easements and rights of adjoining owners (if any) affecting
the same and all matters registerable by any competent authority pursuant to
statute.
Countryside stewardship The property is subject to hls/els scheme which
expires 30/11/2028, details of the scheme can be obtained from the selling
agent if required.
Costs Each party is to bear their own costs.
Money laundering Prospective buyers should be aware that in the event that
they are successful they will be required to provide documents in relation to
the current Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Regulations. The extent
of the required documentation will be confirmed to the purchaser(s) after
acceptance of an offer.
Tenure We are informed by the current vendors that the property is held
freehold.
Method of sale The property is offered for sale as a whole by private treaty.
Acreages The gross acreages have been assessed in accordance with Ordnance
Survey data, interested parties should satisfy themselves in this regard.
Viewings Please contact Vickers & Barrass Darlington office on to arrange a
viewing, which are strictly by appointment only.
Local authority Durham County Council notes Particulars prepared – November
2023 Photographs taken – November 2023
particular notes The particulars are set out as a general outline for the
guidance of intending purchasers or lessees and do not constitute, all or part
of an offer or contract; all descriptions, dimensions, areas, references to
condition and necessary consents for use and occupation and other details are
given as a guide only and without responsibility. Any intending purchasers or
lessees should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but
must satisfy themselves, by inspection or otherwise, as to their accuracy.
No employee of Vickers & Barrass, Chartered Surveyors has the authority to
make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this
property nor is any such representation or warranty given by the Vendors or
the Lessors of this property.
Any offer for this property will be taken as an admission by the intending
purchaser that they have relied solely upon their own personally verified
information, inspection, and enquiries.
The photographs show only certain parts of the property. It should not be
assumed that the property remains as displayed in the photographs.
Where any reference is made to planning permissions or potential uses, such
information is given by Vickers & Barrass, Chartered Surveyors in good faith.
Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries with the Local Planning
authority into such matters.
The Vendors reserve the right to amalgamate, withdraw or exclude either of the
lots shown at any time and to generally amend the particulars or method of
sale.
The property is sold subject to reserve(s). Vickers & Barrass, Chartered
Surveyors reserve the right to sell privately without imposing a closing date
and do not bind themselves to accept the highest or any offer. The particulars
have been prepared in accordance with the Business Protection from Misleading
Marketing Regulations to give a fair overall view of the property.

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