Land at Rookhope - Lot 2
Rookhope, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 2DG
Guide Price
£300,000
Residential Tags: N/A
Property Tags: N/A
Land Tags: Allotment, Pasture Land, Site of Special Scientific Interest
Summary Details
- First Marketed: May 2022
- Removed: Date Not Available
- Residential Tags: N/A
- Property Tags: N/A
- Land Tags: Allotment, Pasture Land, Site of Special Scientific Interest
LOCATION
The land is located between Rookhope and Allenheads, to the north of the public highway which connects the two villages.
Situated approximately 3 miles to the west of Rookhope and 3 miles to the east of Allenheads, 20 miles south of Hexham and 29 miles west of Durham.
Situated within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it is not within any other designations, however the northern boundary borders Hexhamshire Moors Site of Specific Scientific Interest (SSSI).
DESCRIPTION
Available as a Whole or in Two Lots the land comprises 203.18 hectares (502.06 acres) south facing upland grassland which is split into 3 allotments and moorland. The land benefits from roadside access into each roadside parcel and a natural water supply.
The land is currently used for sheep grazing but presents an excellent opportunity to explore the emerging natural capital market. The land may be suitable for the existing and new schemes under ELMs and Countryside Stewardship. All of the above would be subject to obtaining the necessary permission and consents from relevant authorities.
With reference to Soilscapes, the lower land is described as wet acidic soil with a peaty surface and the higher land is blanket bog, peat soil. The land is classified as Grade 5 in accordance with the Provisional Agricultural Land Classification.
Lot 2 - Moorland 106.97 hectares (264.33 acres)
Guide Price £300,000
The moorland includes a large area of grazing land and is currently grazed by 350 sheep in the summer months.
Should the land be sold in separate Lots, access would be obtained through the western allotment (9015), the track is marked on the sale plan.
DIRECTIONS
Head west on the A689 from the A68 towards Wolsingham. Continue along the A689 to Eastgate and turn right, signposted to Rookhope. Follow the main road through Rookhope and continue for approximately 3 miles. Access points are marked A on the Sale Plan. Whats3Words: hatch.installs.pump
BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME
The land has been registered for Basic Payment Scheme purposes, and the SDA and Moorland entitlements shall be transferred to the successful purchaser following completion.
The current scheme year payment shall be retained by the vendor in full and the purchaser will indemnify the vendor against any penalties imposed following completion until the end of the scheme year (from when completion occurs) resulting from the purchaser´s actions.
The Moorland entitlements shall be transferred to the successful purchaser following completion. YoungsRPS will undertake the transfer for £250 plus VAT which will be met by the purchaser.
COUNTRYSIDE STEWARDSHIP
The land is not subject to any Environmental Stewardship, Countryside Stewardship or similar schemes.
PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY
There is a public right of way which follows the track through parcel 9015 and continues diagonally south west to north east across parcel 4448, this is marked on the Sale Plan. The land also falls within the Countryside and Rights of Way Act (CRoW Act). These areas are known as ´open access land´ for people to access on foot.
SHOOTING AND MINERAL RIGHTS
Shooting rights and Mineral rights are reserved to a third party and are therefore not included in the sale.
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) effecting the same and all matters registerable by any competent authority pursuant to statute.
LEGAL FORMALITIES
Exchange of contracts will take place as soon as possible, but in any event no later than the expiry of 8 weeks from instructing solicitors, with completion 7 days thereafter.
COSTS
Each party is to bear their own costs.
MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS
The purchaser will be required to provide proof of identification to comply with Money Laundering Regulations in the form of a copy of the purchaser´s passport, together with a copy of the purchaser´s driving licence or a recent utility bill as proof of residence.
ACREAGES
The gross acreages have been assessed in accordance with Ordnance Survey data, interested parties should satisfy themselves in this regard.
TENURE
The land is available freehold with vacant possession on completion.
VIEWINGS
Viewing is strictly by appointment; arrangements can be made by contacting YoungsRPS Hexham on .
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Durham County Council .
NOTES
Particulars Prepared - April 2022
Photographs taken - April 2022
Marketed by: Youngs RPS, Hexham
The land is located between Rookhope and Allenheads, to the north of the public highway which connects the two villages.
Situated approximately 3 miles to the west of Rookhope and 3 miles to the east of Allenheads, 20 miles south of Hexham and 29 miles west of Durham.
Situated within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it is not within any other designations, however the northern boundary borders Hexhamshire Moors Site of Specific Scientific Interest (SSSI).
DESCRIPTION
Available as a Whole or in Two Lots the land comprises 203.18 hectares (502.06 acres) south facing upland grassland which is split into 3 allotments and moorland. The land benefits from roadside access into each roadside parcel and a natural water supply.
The land is currently used for sheep grazing but presents an excellent opportunity to explore the emerging natural capital market. The land may be suitable for the existing and new schemes under ELMs and Countryside Stewardship. All of the above would be subject to obtaining the necessary permission and consents from relevant authorities.
With reference to Soilscapes, the lower land is described as wet acidic soil with a peaty surface and the higher land is blanket bog, peat soil. The land is classified as Grade 5 in accordance with the Provisional Agricultural Land Classification.
Lot 2 - Moorland 106.97 hectares (264.33 acres)
Guide Price £300,000
The moorland includes a large area of grazing land and is currently grazed by 350 sheep in the summer months.
Should the land be sold in separate Lots, access would be obtained through the western allotment (9015), the track is marked on the sale plan.
DIRECTIONS
Head west on the A689 from the A68 towards Wolsingham. Continue along the A689 to Eastgate and turn right, signposted to Rookhope. Follow the main road through Rookhope and continue for approximately 3 miles. Access points are marked A on the Sale Plan. Whats3Words: hatch.installs.pump
BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME
The land has been registered for Basic Payment Scheme purposes, and the SDA and Moorland entitlements shall be transferred to the successful purchaser following completion.
The current scheme year payment shall be retained by the vendor in full and the purchaser will indemnify the vendor against any penalties imposed following completion until the end of the scheme year (from when completion occurs) resulting from the purchaser´s actions.
The Moorland entitlements shall be transferred to the successful purchaser following completion. YoungsRPS will undertake the transfer for £250 plus VAT which will be met by the purchaser.
COUNTRYSIDE STEWARDSHIP
The land is not subject to any Environmental Stewardship, Countryside Stewardship or similar schemes.
PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY
There is a public right of way which follows the track through parcel 9015 and continues diagonally south west to north east across parcel 4448, this is marked on the Sale Plan. The land also falls within the Countryside and Rights of Way Act (CRoW Act). These areas are known as ´open access land´ for people to access on foot.
SHOOTING AND MINERAL RIGHTS
Shooting rights and Mineral rights are reserved to a third party and are therefore not included in the sale.
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) effecting the same and all matters registerable by any competent authority pursuant to statute.
LEGAL FORMALITIES
Exchange of contracts will take place as soon as possible, but in any event no later than the expiry of 8 weeks from instructing solicitors, with completion 7 days thereafter.
COSTS
Each party is to bear their own costs.
MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS
The purchaser will be required to provide proof of identification to comply with Money Laundering Regulations in the form of a copy of the purchaser´s passport, together with a copy of the purchaser´s driving licence or a recent utility bill as proof of residence.
ACREAGES
The gross acreages have been assessed in accordance with Ordnance Survey data, interested parties should satisfy themselves in this regard.
TENURE
The land is available freehold with vacant possession on completion.
VIEWINGS
Viewing is strictly by appointment; arrangements can be made by contacting YoungsRPS Hexham on .
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Durham County Council .
NOTES
Particulars Prepared - April 2022
Photographs taken - April 2022
Marketed by: Youngs RPS, Hexham
Land Registry Data
- No historical data found.