* Freehold
* Detached stone built house and outbuildings
* 4. 19 hectares (10. 34 acres) grassland
* Panoramic views
* Separate stone barn
* An abundance of wildlife
* Energy Performance Rating F
* Viewing encouraged
A unique and exciting opportunity to purchase a three bedroom stone built
property set within 4. 19 hectares (10. 34 acres) grassland in the North Pennies
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Situated in an elevated position to take
advantage of the views across the dale, the property offers huge potential to
create an idyllic family home.
Location
Allers Lea is located to the west of Cowshill in an elevated position amongst
the upper Weardale rural landscape. The property is very private but there are
houses in close proximity, ensuring it does not feel isolated.
There are local amenities in St John’s Chapel, located three miles to the east
and the larger town of Stanhope is 10 miles to the east. Alston lies 10 miles
to the west.
**Access**
Allers Lea is accessed via a 400m track which leads off the A689 to the west.
The track is steep in places and a narrow bridge, Allers Bridge over Killhope
Burn must be crossed. The track then continues to Allers Lea. This is shown in
purple on the sale plan.
**Description**
A fantastic opportunity to purchase a property situated in the heart of the
North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with far reaching views
across Weardale. The property extends to 4. 19 hectares (10. 34 acres) in total
comprising three bedroom stone built house, outbuildings and 4. 01 hectares
(9. 93 acres) ring fenced permanent grassland which boasts a plethora of
wildlife.
Allers Lea requires modernisation but offers huge potential to create a
wonderful home allowing any purchaser to live in a peaceful location, off the
beaten track. The house dates back to approximately 1900 and retains many
original features.
The entrance porch leads to two spacious reception rooms which are to the
front of the property, one has an open fire and original flag flooring and the
second has a multi fuel stove, this room also has direct access to the
adjoining two storey barn. The kitchen and adjoining pantry are situated to
the rear of the house. There is a third reception room to the rear and access
can be gained to the adjoining garage/outbuilding.
To the first floor there are three double bedrooms, two to the front and one
to the rear. There is a shower room which does require completion and a
bathroom, fitted with a bath, wash basin and WC.
The property has single glazed, timber frame windows throughout.
There is an adjoining two storey stone built barn, which can be accessed
directly from the house, this offers potential for conversion, subject to
obtaining the necessary planning consents. There are further stone built barns
near the property and a standalone barn in the field to the west.
The land surrounds the property and gently slopes north towards Killhope Burn.
The land is classified as Grade 5 agricultural land which is predominantly
permanent grassland with areas of rushes, parcel 3, as shown on the Sale Plan,
has an area of woodland. The land is described as slowly permeable seasonally
wet acid loamy and clayey soils. The boundaries are in reasonable condition
and comprise stone walls.
**Services**
The house has mains electricity, a spring water connection, oil fired central
heating and septic tank drainage. There is a mains water connection in the
field to the east which isn’t connected at present but is available to connect
to.
**Basic payment scheme & stewardship**
The land is not registered with the Rural Payments Agency and is not subject
to any Countryside stewardship, Environmental stewardship or similar schemes.
**Public rights of way**
The property is subject to several public rights of way; the first is along
the access track continuing through parcel 3 east to west, and the second runs
along the southern boundary of parcels 2 and 4. They are identified on the
Sale Plan with a green dashed line.
**Council tax band**
Durham County Council Tax Band C.
**Sporting & mineral rights**
The sporting and mineral rights are assumed to be owned and in hand.
**Acreages**
The gross acreages have been assessed in accordance with Ordnance Survey data,
interested parties should satisfy themselves in this regard.
**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.
**Tenure**
The property is held freehold and vacant possession is available on
completion.
**Method of sale**
The property is offered for sale as a whole by private treaty.
**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 – May 2023
Photographs taken – May 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 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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