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The farm is situated two miles to the east of Sedgefield, in the hamlet of Butterwick in the south of County Durham benefitting from excellent road links via the A689 to the A19 at Wolviston 4.6 miles to the east, and the A1(M) at Bradbury 5.5 miles to the west. Connections to East Coast mainline services are at Darlington (14.8 miles south) and Durham City (13.4 miles north).
DESCRIPTION
Lot 1, Pilmour Farm comprises a three bedroom farmhouse, set within a large and well- maintained lawned garden, modern and traditional farm buildings and 4 acres (1.62 ha) of land.
FARMHOUSE
South facing Pilmour farmhouse is a brick built detached house which is in good condition however would benefit from some modernisation, providing the ideal opportunity for a purchaser with a desire to make improvements to the property. The front door via the porch leads into a central hall with staircase to the first floor and access to the lounge, living room and dining room. The lounge and living room are located to the front of the property with the lounge benefitting from a bay window and tile surround open fire. The dining room provides access to the kitchen, shower room and utility, which leads out to the rear farm yard. The kitchen is fitted with low and high level units and single drainer sink. The shower room contains wc, pedestal wash basin and large shower cubicle with electric shower. The utility benefits from low level units, single drainer sink and washing machine point. To the first floor are three large double bedrooms, two of which benefit from southerly views to the south.
FARM BUILDINGS
The farm buildings are located to the rear of the farmhouse and are a mixture of traditional and modern buildings which may provide a development opportunity (subject to obtaining the necessary consents). In their current form the buildings provide useful storage space and would be ideal for housing livestock and/or equestrian purposes.
THE LAND
The land is subject to a one year Farm Business Tenancy which terminates on 30th September 2023.
EPC
The current Energy Efficiency Rating is G (1).
PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY
There are believed to be no public rights of way exercised on the farm, but enquiries of the relevant authority must be relied upon.
EASEMENTS AND WAYLEAVES
The land and property are sold subject to and with the benefit of rights of way, water, drainage, water courses, light and other easements, quasi reputed easements and rights of adjoining owners (if any) affecting the same and all matters registerable by any competent authority pursuant to statute.
In particular a right of way exists to a borehole at the south west corner of the farm in favour of Hartlepool Water.
BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME
Basic Payment Scheme Entitlements are not included in the sale.
The 2023 Scheme year payment shall be retained by the Tenant in full and the purchaser following completion and expiry of the Farm Business Tenancy will indemnify the vendor against any penalties imposed following completion (until 31st December 2023) resulting from the purchaser´s actions.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCHEMES
The farm is not part of any environmental schemes.
MINERAL RIGHTS
The mine and mineral rights are largely excepted from the sale but included where they are owned.
SPORTING RIGHTS
The sporting rights are in hand and included with the freehold interest.
SERVICES
The farm is served by mains water and electricity connections. The farmhouse benefits from oil-fired central heating and septic tank drainage.
BOUNDARY LIABILITIES
Boundary liabilities, to the best of the vendor´s knowledge, are shown by means of inward facing T-marks on the sale plan. The northern boundary of Lot 1 does not currently exist on the ground and the location of the boundary shall be marked in field prior to completion of the sale.
TENURE
The farmhouse and buildings are available freehold with vacant possession.
The land is subject to a one year Farm Business Tenancy which terminates on 30th September 2023.
ACREAGES
The gross acreages have been assessed in accordance with Ordnance Survey data and interested parties should satisfy themselves to this regard.
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.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Durham County Council.
A DEADLINE FOR BEST & FINAL OFFERS HAS BEEN SET of 12 noon, Friday 7 April 2023. For more information, including an offer form, please contact our Sedgefield office on 01740 622100.
Particulars prepared: February 2023
Photographs taken: November 2022
About this property
LOCATIONThe farm is situated two miles to the east of Sedgefield, in the hamlet of Butterwick in the south of County Durham benefitting from excellent road links via the A689 to the A19 at Wolviston 4.6 miles to the east, and the A1(M) at Bradbury 5.5 miles to the west. Connections to East Coast mainline services are at Darlington (14.8 miles south) and Durham City (13.4 miles north).
DESCRIPTION
Lot 1, Pilmour Farm comprises a three bedroom farmhouse, set within a large and well- maintained lawned garden, modern and traditional farm buildings and 4 acres (1.62 ha) of land.
FARMHOUSE
South facing Pilmour farmhouse is a brick built detached house which is in good condition however would benefit from some modernisation, providing the ideal opportunity for a purchaser with a desire to make improvements to the property. The front door via the porch leads into a central hall with staircase to the first floor and access to the lounge, living room and dining room. The lounge and living room are located to the front of the property with the lounge benefitting from a bay window and tile surround open fire. The dining room provides access to the kitchen, shower room and utility, which leads out to the rear farm yard. The kitchen is fitted with low and high level units and single drainer sink. The shower room contains wc, pedestal wash basin and large shower cubicle with electric shower. The utility benefits from low level units, single drainer sink and washing machine point. To the first floor are three large double bedrooms, two of which benefit from southerly views to the south.
FARM BUILDINGS
The farm buildings are located to the rear of the farmhouse and are a mixture of traditional and modern buildings which may provide a development opportunity (subject to obtaining the necessary consents). In their current form the buildings provide useful storage space and would be ideal for housing livestock and/or equestrian purposes.
THE LAND
The land is subject to a one year Farm Business Tenancy which terminates on 30th September 2023.
EPC
The current Energy Efficiency Rating is G (1).
PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY
There are believed to be no public rights of way exercised on the farm, but enquiries of the relevant authority must be relied upon.
EASEMENTS AND WAYLEAVES
The land and property are sold subject to and with the benefit of rights of way, water, drainage, water courses, light and other easements, quasi reputed easements and rights of adjoining owners (if any) affecting the same and all matters registerable by any competent authority pursuant to statute.
In particular a right of way exists to a borehole at the south west corner of the farm in favour of Hartlepool Water.
BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME
Basic Payment Scheme Entitlements are not included in the sale.
The 2023 Scheme year payment shall be retained by the Tenant in full and the purchaser following completion and expiry of the Farm Business Tenancy will indemnify the vendor against any penalties imposed following completion (until 31st December 2023) resulting from the purchaser´s actions.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCHEMES
The farm is not part of any environmental schemes.
MINERAL RIGHTS
The mine and mineral rights are largely excepted from the sale but included where they are owned.
SPORTING RIGHTS
The sporting rights are in hand and included with the freehold interest.
SERVICES
The farm is served by mains water and electricity connections. The farmhouse benefits from oil-fired central heating and septic tank drainage.
BOUNDARY LIABILITIES
Boundary liabilities, to the best of the vendor´s knowledge, are shown by means of inward facing T-marks on the sale plan. The northern boundary of Lot 1 does not currently exist on the ground and the location of the boundary shall be marked in field prior to completion of the sale.
TENURE
The farmhouse and buildings are available freehold with vacant possession.
The land is subject to a one year Farm Business Tenancy which terminates on 30th September 2023.
ACREAGES
The gross acreages have been assessed in accordance with Ordnance Survey data and interested parties should satisfy themselves to this regard.
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.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Durham County Council.
A DEADLINE FOR BEST & FINAL OFFERS HAS BEEN SET of 12 noon, Friday 7 April 2023. For more information, including an offer form, please contact our Sedgefield office on 01740 622100.
Particulars prepared: February 2023
Photographs taken: November 2022
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