High Oustley FarmAllendale, Hexham

Hexham 11 miles Newcastle 33 miles

Durham 41 miles Carlisle 38 miles

York 100 miles

A delightfully situated detached farmhouse

with stunning views, a traditional range of

outbuildings and land extending to 25.99

hectares (64.23 acres) in total

Eastfield House

Main Street

Corbridge

NE45 5LD

Email: corbridge@smithsgore.co.uk

T: 01434 632404

www.smithsgore.co.uk

39 Fore Street

Hexham

Northumberland

NE46 1LN

Email: homes@andrew-coulson.co.uk

T: 01434 600146

www.andrew-coulson.co.uk

SITUATIONAllendale forms part of the North Pennines Area ofOutstanding Natural Beauty being surrounded by beautifulopen countryside. The River East Allen flows through the heart of the area which historically was populated with fortifiedfarmhouses known as bastles, constructed to repel raids fromthe reivers coming over the border. Allendale Town supports a traditional range of amenities including health centre, publichouses, post office, supermarket, tea rooms, butcher andprimary school. A wider range of shopping, educational andrecreational facilities can be found in Hexham, Newcastle or Carlisle. For the commuter the A69, A68, A1 and M6provide links with the major commercial centres of the region,complemented by the East Coast and Trans Pennine railservices. Newcastle International Airport offers furthercommunication with the rest of the country. Many of theregion’s renowned attractions are within a short drive, beyond which can be found the delights of North Yorkshire, the Lake District, the Scottish Borders and the East Coast.

THE PROPERTY

High Oustley is a ring-fenced farm comprising a renovatedfarmhouse providing versatile accommodation, a traditionalrange of outbuildings and land extending to 25.99 hectares(64.23 acres). It occupies an elevated position on thesouthern slopes of the valley with panoramic views and hasbeen extended and altered, with origins dating back to thetimes of the bastles. The accommodation has greatflexibility and is currently arranged to provide threereception rooms and three bedrooms to the first floor, with the master bedroom having ensuite facilities.

Steps with wrought iron balustrading, lead through theprincipal doorway to the entrance hall with wood effectflooring and a cloakroom/WC. Glazed double doors openinto to the sitting room being part of the former Bastlehouse and having a stone fireplace housing a multi-fuelstove. There are twin double opening French doors leadingout to a patio and the gardens, and stairs leading to themaster bedroom. The dining kitchen lies to the northernside of the property and has far reaching views overAllendale with exposed original timbers that form part ofthe T-fall roof which has high level sky lights addingadditional natural lighting. There is a comprehensive rangeof base and wall mounted store units with solid workingsurfaces, integrated appliances and tiled flooring, withelectric underfloor heating, throughout. To one end is anoriginal fireplace with a green two oven Rayburn. Beyondis a useful boot room and a utility room with space forappliances and a Megaflo hot water tank. Adjoining is a boiler room, with Worcester oil-fired boiler, providingadditional storage. A further set of glazed double-openingdoors lead from the kitchen through to the dining roomhaving beamed ceiling, wood effect laminate flooring and a hole-in-the-wall electric fire. A wide garden room withaccess to outside and tiled flooring, with underfloorheating, connects through to a further living room. The living room has a beamed ceiling with wood burningstove, wood effect laminate flooring and stairs leading off.There is also a connecting door with the dining room.

The first floor is accessed by two separate staircases withthe master bedroom being situated at the eastern side of theproperty. This generously proportioned double bedroom hasa vaulted ceiling with exposed roof trusses and windows toeither hand with spectacular views. There is a generous en-suite bathroom/WC with white suite comprising cornerwhirlpool bath and a large walk in shower cubicle withfitted Mira shower unit, tiled flooring throughout, vaultedceiling and Velux roof light. The two remaining bedroomsare accessed via the living room staircase and radiate froma feature minstrel’s gallery overlooking the kitchen. Both of these bedrooms are generous doubles and enjoy viewsover the land lying to the south of the property.

They are served by a family bathroom/WC again with white suite having corner whirlpool bath with a Mirashower unit over.

EXTERNALLY

The property is approached via a farm gateway leading overa private driveway up to the house and buildings. It isflanked by grazing land and a shelter belt, the whole areaextending to 25.99 hectares (64.23 acres).

There is a large parking area to the rear of the propertyalong with a car port (15ft 1 x 17ft 2). Adjoining is a usefulrange of stone outbuildings, the principal barn being twostoreys, overall measuring 53ft x 16ft, part of which iscurrently used as a photographic studio with dark room andexcellent storage facilities to the first floor. The remainderof the ground floor are original stalls. A further byre andloose box adjoins (approximately 20ft x 14ft) and there is ahay store measures 48ft x 30ft which opens into a lean-toimplement shed (41ft x 13ft). There is a further brick builtbyre with 6 stalls measuring 21ft x 24ft.

These currently provide livestock accommodation andgeneral purpose storage, however subject to obtaining therelevant consents the buildings are suitable for conversionto other uses.

On the southern side of the property is a flagstone patioarea with informal raised garden areas adjoining whichenjoys views over the land which lies to the south. A trackprovides access to the remaining land with a small maturingshelter belt to the eastern side. Beyond is a flight pond andaccess to the other fields.

LAND

The farmland is gently undulating, varying in height from 260 to 310 meters above sea level. It is classified asGrade 4 under the MAFF Provisional Agricultural LandClassification. The soils are from the Wilcocks 1 series,described as a fine loamy over clayey upland soil suited to livestock grazing.

The land is permanent pasture and sits in a ring fencearound the farmstead; access to most fields is gained fromthe main farm drive.

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The plan is published for convenience only. Although it is thought to be correct its accuracy cannot be guaranteed and it does not form part of the contract. NOT TO SCALE.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Sale as a whole, offers for part may be considered

SERVICES

Spring Water supply. Septic tank drainage. Mains electricity. Solid fuel Rayburn. Oil fired central heating.

SUBSIDIES AND GRANTS

The farmland is registered with the Rural Land Registry and is sold with the benefit of Single Farm PaymentEntitlements. The vendor will claim and retain the 2014 scheme year and will endeavour to transfer the entitlements topurchasers for the 2015 scheme year. The farmland is also entered into an Entry Level Stewardship Scheme, thepurchasers will be required to honour the agreement.

There will be a charge of £300 plus VAT for the transfer of the Single Farm Payment Entitlements and Entry LevelStewardship Scheme. Copy agreements are available on request.

SPORTING RIGHTS

Included in so far as they are owned.

MINERALS

Included in so far as they are owned.

RIGHTS OF WAY, EASEMENTS & WAYLEAVES

The property is sold subject to, and with the benefit of all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way, public andprivate whether specifically mentioned or not. A public footpath crosses the farmland to the south of the farmstead.

POSTCODE

NE47 9NN

LOCAL AUTHORITY

Northumberland County Council t 0845 600 6400

TENUREThe property is Freehold

VIEWINGS

Viewing is via telephone appointment with the joint sole selling agents, Smith Gore, Main Street, Corbridge, NE455LD. Telephone 01434 632404 or Andrew Coulson, 39 Fore Street, Hexham, NE46 1LN. Telephone 01434 600146

DATE OF INFORMATION

Photographs and particulars prepared March 2014.

DIRECTIONS

From Hexham, head towards Allendale on the B6305. Continue through Catton, bearing off to the right onto the B6295.At the Five Lane Ends crossroads, turn right towards Keenley / Whitfield. High Oustley Farm will be found on the lefthand side after about 1 mile.

NOTE:

A Young plantation of mixed deciduous woodland of 4.99 hectares (12.03 acres), that lies adjacent to the other land,may be available by separate negotiation.

Fixtures & Fittings: The mention of any appliances, fixtures or fittings does not imply they are in working order. Internal Photographs: Photographs are reproduced for general information and it cannot be inferred that any item shown is included in the sale.

Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office Licence No. ES100004883 © CROWN COPYRIGHT RESERVED

The plan is published for convenience only. Although it is thought to be correct its accuracy cannot be guaranteed and it does not form part of the contract. NOT TO SCALE.