Sunny Bank Farm
St. Johns Chapel, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL13 1QZ
Guide Price
£1,225,000
Residential Tags: Farmhouse
Property Tags: Development Potential, Holiday Cottage, Livestock Farm
Land Tags: Allotment, Fishing Rights and Lakes, Pasture Land, Woodland
Summary Details
- First Marketed: Aug 2022
- Removed: Sep 2022
- Residential Tags: Farmhouse
- Property Tags: Development Potential, Holiday Cottage, Livestock Farm
- Land Tags: Allotment, Fishing Rights and Lakes, Pasture Land, Woodland
Productive and diversified Weardale farm available in three lots.
Description
Sunny Bank Farm is a diversified productive Weardale livestock farm in the heart of the picturesque North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The farm sits of the north side of the dale with a beautiful southerly aspect, the setting is typical for the area and is comprised of dales rising to the surrounding moorland. The farmstead sits in the centre the holding, with the bulk of land surrounding in a ring fence divided by a single track public road which gives access to the majority of the fields.
Sunny Bank Farmhouse - The farmhouse is a typical part rendered stone built property under a blue slate roof with single storey extension to the west elevation. The property has been completely refurbished enhancing many of the attractive period features. Set at the heart of the farm there is a large traditional stone barn attached to the east with consent for conversion. To the south and west is an attractive lawn gardens overlooking the farm drive.
Ground floor accommodation includes kitchen, dining room with log burning stove, living room with log burning stove and bathroom, much of the ground floor has a wonderful stone flag floor, and all new fixtures and fittings were replaced in the refurbishment. The first floor comprises two bedrooms and a WC with wash basin. The property has oil fired central heating and uPVC double glazing.
Sunny Bank Barn - The large stone barn adjacent to the farmhouse benefits from planning consent for conversion to an attractive four bedroom property, this involves the demolition of the lean-to to create a garden area. This could create a wonderful principle dwelling for the farm or significant source of income from a holiday let or longer-term tenancy. Plans of the development are available request, planning reference is DM/21/00264/FPA.
Top Byre Cottage - Lying north of Sunny Bank Farm in an elevated position, this traditional field barn was converted into a well-appointed one bedroom holiday cottage which has been recently renovated. The property has provided useful additional income for the farm and makes the most of the spectacular views south across Weardale. The cottage is arranged over a split-level floor with a living room and bedroom divided by a kitchen and ensuite bathroom. Outside there is private parking and a patio area to make the most of the wonderful views. The property has oil fired central heating and double glazed windows throughout.
High Sunnyside - This double height traditional stone barn originally received planning consent in 2008 for conversion to a live/work unit, the consent was then extended in 2012 until 2015. Reference 3/2012/0105 (Extension of planning approval 3/2008/0522). The consent if implemented will create an attractive two bedroom property, with extensive studio and office space in an elevated position with far reaching views over Weardale. This is offered for sale together with the land and woodland adjacent as a separate lot.
Farm Buildings - There are two steel frame buildings with steel profile and timber cladding, stone walls and concrete floors in part, all have been refurbished, part has new stable divides and a secure room. The land to the west of Middlehope Bank includes an off lying steel frame building with corrugated steel roof and side cladding.
Land - The farmland lies predominantly in a ring fenced block surrounding the main farmstead, this is in part bound and dissected by council maintained single track roads providing good access to the fields. The land gently rises from 310 to 550 metres above sea level, the lower lying meadow and pasture land being classified as Grade 4 and the allotment ground Grade 5 under the MAFF Provisional Agricultural Land Classification. Soils are predominantly from the Brickfield 3 series, with some areas of East Keswick and Wilcocks 1 series soils. All soils are common to the locality and described as loam and clay soils suitable for grassland and stock rearing. istorically the farm has supported a suckler herd and latterly focused on a sheep flock. The land offers significant amenity, biodiversity, forestry, carbon sequestration and environmental opportunities, subject to consents.
Woodland- The farm includes attractive mature mixed woodlands interspersed within the farmland and a larger block at Middlehope Bank.
Acreage: 262.5 Acres
Additional Info
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 and private whether specifically mentioned or not. The farm is accessed via short private drive with a shared turning area connecting to the publicly maintained road. Various public footpaths and bridleways cross the farm and land. Local electricity lines also cross the farm.
Services - Mains electricity, metered mains and spring fed water supplies, private drainage. The spring water supply serves Sunny Bank, High Sunny Side, various field troughs and an additional third party dwelling. The mains water supply is a private pumped supply (to maintain pressure) serving Top Byre Cottage and an additional property.
Designations - The farm lies within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
Subsidies & Grants - The land is registered on the Rural Land Registry. Basic Payment Scheme Entitlements are not included in the sale. The selling agents will endeavour to facilitate transfer of RLR field parcels to the purchaser(s) post-sale.
The land is currently not entered into an Countryside Stewardship Schemes, but does have significant potential for a scheme which may incorporate biodiversity, forestry and environmental opportunities.
Sporting Rights - The sporting rights are included in the sale in so far as owned, this includes single bank fishing on the River Wear.
Minerals - The minerals rights are for the most part reserved to a third party, however where these are owned will be included in the sale.
Tenure - Freehold subject to a short-term grazing agreement over the farmland.
EPC - Sunny Bank Farm - Band E / Top Byre Cottage – Band D
Method of sale - Sunny Bank Farm is offered for sale freehold by private treaty as a whole or in three lots
Lot 1 – Sunny Bank Farm, barn with planning consent, top-byre cottage, buildings, stable and approximately 36 acres – Guide Price £650,000
Lot 2 – High Sunnyside and surrounding land and woodland, approximately 22.5 acres – Guide Price £125,000
Lot 3 – Land at Silverdykes and Middlehope, approximately 210 acres – Guide Price £450,000
Offers for part or outside the current lotting will be considered. All prospective purchasers are encouraged to register their interest with Savills as soon as possible.
Nearest Post Code - DL13 1QZ
Viewing - Strictly by appointment through the sole selling agents Savills. Health and Safety Given the potential hazards of a working farm we would ask you to be as vigilant as possible when inspecting the farm for your own personal safety, in particular around the livestock and farm buildings.
Marketed by: Savills, York
Description
Sunny Bank Farm is a diversified productive Weardale livestock farm in the heart of the picturesque North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The farm sits of the north side of the dale with a beautiful southerly aspect, the setting is typical for the area and is comprised of dales rising to the surrounding moorland. The farmstead sits in the centre the holding, with the bulk of land surrounding in a ring fence divided by a single track public road which gives access to the majority of the fields.
Sunny Bank Farmhouse - The farmhouse is a typical part rendered stone built property under a blue slate roof with single storey extension to the west elevation. The property has been completely refurbished enhancing many of the attractive period features. Set at the heart of the farm there is a large traditional stone barn attached to the east with consent for conversion. To the south and west is an attractive lawn gardens overlooking the farm drive.
Ground floor accommodation includes kitchen, dining room with log burning stove, living room with log burning stove and bathroom, much of the ground floor has a wonderful stone flag floor, and all new fixtures and fittings were replaced in the refurbishment. The first floor comprises two bedrooms and a WC with wash basin. The property has oil fired central heating and uPVC double glazing.
Sunny Bank Barn - The large stone barn adjacent to the farmhouse benefits from planning consent for conversion to an attractive four bedroom property, this involves the demolition of the lean-to to create a garden area. This could create a wonderful principle dwelling for the farm or significant source of income from a holiday let or longer-term tenancy. Plans of the development are available request, planning reference is DM/21/00264/FPA.
Top Byre Cottage - Lying north of Sunny Bank Farm in an elevated position, this traditional field barn was converted into a well-appointed one bedroom holiday cottage which has been recently renovated. The property has provided useful additional income for the farm and makes the most of the spectacular views south across Weardale. The cottage is arranged over a split-level floor with a living room and bedroom divided by a kitchen and ensuite bathroom. Outside there is private parking and a patio area to make the most of the wonderful views. The property has oil fired central heating and double glazed windows throughout.
High Sunnyside - This double height traditional stone barn originally received planning consent in 2008 for conversion to a live/work unit, the consent was then extended in 2012 until 2015. Reference 3/2012/0105 (Extension of planning approval 3/2008/0522). The consent if implemented will create an attractive two bedroom property, with extensive studio and office space in an elevated position with far reaching views over Weardale. This is offered for sale together with the land and woodland adjacent as a separate lot.
Farm Buildings - There are two steel frame buildings with steel profile and timber cladding, stone walls and concrete floors in part, all have been refurbished, part has new stable divides and a secure room. The land to the west of Middlehope Bank includes an off lying steel frame building with corrugated steel roof and side cladding.
Land - The farmland lies predominantly in a ring fenced block surrounding the main farmstead, this is in part bound and dissected by council maintained single track roads providing good access to the fields. The land gently rises from 310 to 550 metres above sea level, the lower lying meadow and pasture land being classified as Grade 4 and the allotment ground Grade 5 under the MAFF Provisional Agricultural Land Classification. Soils are predominantly from the Brickfield 3 series, with some areas of East Keswick and Wilcocks 1 series soils. All soils are common to the locality and described as loam and clay soils suitable for grassland and stock rearing. istorically the farm has supported a suckler herd and latterly focused on a sheep flock. The land offers significant amenity, biodiversity, forestry, carbon sequestration and environmental opportunities, subject to consents.
Woodland- The farm includes attractive mature mixed woodlands interspersed within the farmland and a larger block at Middlehope Bank.
Acreage: 262.5 Acres
Additional Info
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 and private whether specifically mentioned or not. The farm is accessed via short private drive with a shared turning area connecting to the publicly maintained road. Various public footpaths and bridleways cross the farm and land. Local electricity lines also cross the farm.
Services - Mains electricity, metered mains and spring fed water supplies, private drainage. The spring water supply serves Sunny Bank, High Sunny Side, various field troughs and an additional third party dwelling. The mains water supply is a private pumped supply (to maintain pressure) serving Top Byre Cottage and an additional property.
Designations - The farm lies within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
Subsidies & Grants - The land is registered on the Rural Land Registry. Basic Payment Scheme Entitlements are not included in the sale. The selling agents will endeavour to facilitate transfer of RLR field parcels to the purchaser(s) post-sale.
The land is currently not entered into an Countryside Stewardship Schemes, but does have significant potential for a scheme which may incorporate biodiversity, forestry and environmental opportunities.
Sporting Rights - The sporting rights are included in the sale in so far as owned, this includes single bank fishing on the River Wear.
Minerals - The minerals rights are for the most part reserved to a third party, however where these are owned will be included in the sale.
Tenure - Freehold subject to a short-term grazing agreement over the farmland.
EPC - Sunny Bank Farm - Band E / Top Byre Cottage – Band D
Method of sale - Sunny Bank Farm is offered for sale freehold by private treaty as a whole or in three lots
Lot 1 – Sunny Bank Farm, barn with planning consent, top-byre cottage, buildings, stable and approximately 36 acres – Guide Price £650,000
Lot 2 – High Sunnyside and surrounding land and woodland, approximately 22.5 acres – Guide Price £125,000
Lot 3 – Land at Silverdykes and Middlehope, approximately 210 acres – Guide Price £450,000
Offers for part or outside the current lotting will be considered. All prospective purchasers are encouraged to register their interest with Savills as soon as possible.
Nearest Post Code - DL13 1QZ
Viewing - Strictly by appointment through the sole selling agents Savills. Health and Safety Given the potential hazards of a working farm we would ask you to be as vigilant as possible when inspecting the farm for your own personal safety, in particular around the livestock and farm buildings.
Marketed by: Savills, York
Land Registry Data
- No historical data found.