6 bedroom house

A beautiful six bedroom farmhouse and a well established livery business with various purpose built equestrian facilities, surrounded by approximately 38 acres of grassland.


Outbuildings and approximately 38 acres of grassland. For Sale as a Whole with Vacant Possession.

The Farmhouse

The imposing farmhouse is a detached property offering spacious accommodation and a wealth of features such as solid wood doors and open fireplaces. The front door leads to a large entrance hall with its own log burner which in turn leads to a formal sitting room, dining room and through into a games room. The light, spacious sitting room with sandstone fireplace and patio doors, overlooks the garden and patio area. Both the games room and dining room contain fireplaces and overlook the surrounding garden area..

The kitchen is fitted with black granite work surfaces, complimentary cream painted wooden floor and wall units, and a Rangemaster with gas hob and electric ovens. The main sink is a Belfast with a solid wooden surround and a secondary Belfast sink sits within the large central island. There is an integrated dishwasher and plumbing for a large American style fridge.

Adjoining the kitchen is an Amdega Orangery currently used as a breakfast room with large patio doors leading to a decking area and raised beds. Double doors lead off the orangery into a living room with log burner. Leading from the kitchen is a large utility area/boot room with space for washing machine and dryer and a large counter top. A cloakroom/WC and
study complete the downstairs accommodation.

Stairs from the entrance hall lead up to a bright and spacious landing and seating area which provides access to all of the bedrooms. The spacious master bedroom has a walk in wardrobe, an en-suite bathroom with a clawfoot bath, separate shower, WC and hand basin. There are two further large double en-suite bedrooms each with a shower, WC and hand basin. A further three bedrooms offer large double accommodation and there is also a family shower room.

The garden which surrounds the house is mainly laid to lawn. To the rear there is a private, walled decking area with raised beds and to the side a large south facing patio area with views over the surrounding countryside. There is ample parking to the front of the house and to the side for livery users.

Stables

Southmoor Farm benefits from five individual stable yards, all with light and airy stables. Four of the stable yards are of block construction and fully enclosed from the weather; with one external steel framed block. Each yard has a secure tack room, feed room and area to store haylage and bedding. A building plan is attached :

1) 9 stables with concrete yard and tie up area immediately outside of the barn

2) 7 stables with concrete yard and tie up area immediately outside of the barn

3) 9 stables of which 5 are block construction and 4 of brick construction that have been converted from previous agricultural use.

4) 7 stables of block construction with a central area within the barn for general storage
5) 4 stables within a steel framed barn with full side cladding and wooden internal partitions

Other facilities

These include a cross country schooling field, wash down bay with overhead hose and drained concrete base, ample trailer parking, WC for livery users, off-road hacking and good access to local bridleway networks. All yard areas are well-lit for security purposes.

Land and Livery

Consisting of approximately 38 acres of good quality grazing land, the land is currently divided into seven well maintained paddocks. It is well drained, allowing year round turnout. All paddocks have a water supply and are secure with a mix of post and rail, pig netting and electric fencing. The well established livery business typically runs at full occupancy with a waiting list. Further details are available upon request from the selling agent.

Indoor and Outdoor Arenas

The indoor arena is suitable for a variety of disciplines in addition to the competition size outdoor arena. The indoor arena measures 50m x 25m and comprises a Cushion Track Premier surface which is fully lit and has a full set of show jumps and viewing gallery. The outdoor arena measures 60m x 20m and is constructed of a well-drained silica sand/rubber crumb surface.

Directions
From the A1 take the A689 travelling in an easterly direction towards Sedgefield. At the roundabout south of Sedgefield take the first right turn and then turn first right onto Racecourse Road. Follow Racecourse Road for approximately two miles and Southmoor Farm is situated on the left hand side.

Location
Local information

Southmoor Farm is located approximately two miles south of Sedgefield. Sedgefield has large range of pubs, restaurants, hotels and shops and many other local facilities, including Sedgefield Racecourse and Knotty Hill golf course. Major trunk roads such as the A19, A167 and A1 are very easily accessible from Southmoor Farm. There are two primary schools and a secondary school in Sedgefield. Independent schools nearby include Red House School at Norton and several in Durham City including Durham School.

Services
Services
The house is well heated throughout with most rooms having double panelled radiators fired by a woodchip biomass boiler contained in the adjoining outhouse. Secondary heating consists of three wood burning stoves throughout the property. The cooker hob runs from bottled Calor gas and the whole farm is served by mains electricity and water. Sewerage is to a septic tank located on the property.

Basic Payment Scheme
The land has been registered for Basic Payment Scheme purposes, and the 14.55 non SDA entitlements may be available by separate negotiation. H&H Land & Estates will arrange transfer of the entitlements for a fee of £100 plus VAT. There are currently no Stewardship Schemes on the land.

Sporting and Mineral Rights
The sporting and mineral rights are not included in the sale.

Access
Access is provided by a wholly owned, well maintained track from Racecourse Road, adjacent to the distinctive red sign.

Additional Details

Council Tax Band D
EPC rating E49
Tenure Freehold
Business rates £810 per month

Burdens

The property is sold subject to all rights including rights of way, whether public or private, rights of light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights, obligations and easements, quasi-easements and restrictive
covenants and all existing and proposed wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains and water, gas and other pipes, whether or not constituted in the title deeds or referred to in these particulars. Further, the Property is sold on the basis that the mines and minerals together with powers to work them are excepted. The Buyers will be held
to have satisfied themselves as to the nature of any such burdens where applicable.

Method of Sale

The property is offered for sale by Private Treaty. Interested parties are advised to register their interest with the selling agent at an early stage as a closing date may be set following a period of initial marketing. The Sellers reserve the right to
amalgamate, withdraw or exclude any of the property shown at any time or to generally amend the particulars.

Money Laundering Regulations

Prospective Buyers should be aware that in the event that they make an offer for the property, they will be required to provide us with documents in relation to Money Laundering Regulations, one being photographic id, i.e. driving licence or passport and the other being a utility bill showing their address. These can be provided in the following ways: call into our office with, or post to us, the original documents for us to copy; or a certified copy provided via your solicitor.

Viewing

Viewing of Southmoor Farm is strictly by arrangement with the sole Selling Agents H&H Land & Estates.

For further details or a confidential discussion please contact the Selling Agents:

Tim Sedgewick or Helen Forbes, H&H Land and Estates, Blackmoor Court, Durham Moor, Durham DH1 5ER.
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Marketed by: HHLE, Penrith