The Property
Mount Pleasant presents an increasingly rare opportunity to acquire a versatile agricultural and equestrian smallholding extending to approximately 36.20 acres (14.65 hectares) in a desirable and accessible Northumberland location.
The property comprises a well-equipped rural holding with an extensive range of modern agricultural and equestrian buildings, productive grazing land, a floodlit ménage and a residential static caravan pitch benefiting from a Certificate of Lawful Existing Use for permanent residential occupation.
Occupying a prominent roadside position adjacent to the A697, the property offers excellent accessibility whilst retaining the benefits of a rural setting. The holding is suitable for a range of agricultural, equestrian and lifestyle purchasers and offers significant future potential, subject to the necessary consents
Land and Buildings
The property extends to approximately 36.20 acres (14.65 hectares), including around 33.83 acres (13.70 hectares) of productive grazing pasture contained within a ring-fenced holding. The land is divided into a number of well-maintained paddocks suitable for livestock and equestrian use, with the majority benefiting from independent water supplies. Boundaries comprise a mixture of post-and-rail, post-and-wire and electric fencing.
Complementing the land is an extensive range of agricultural and equestrian buildings providing excellent operational flexibility. Together with the established equestrian facilities, including a floodlit ménage extending to approximately 917 sq m and a former lunging pen area, the property is well suited to a variety of agricultural, equestrian and rural business enterprises.
The existing buildings may also offer scope for conversion to residential accommodation or alternative diversified uses, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents.
Building 1 - General Steel Portal Storage (259.54 sqm)
Building 2 - Steel Portal Horse Stabling (269.28 sqm)
Building 3 - Three– Bay Steel Framed Building (121.92 sqm)
Building 4 - Open Fronted General Purpose Shed (136.19 sqm)
Residential Caravan Pitch - The property also benefits from a static caravan pitch with lawful permanent residential use (under planning reference 14/03960/CLEXIS) and with mains services connected. The static caravan is excluded from the sale price but may be available by separate negotiation.
The site also previously benefitted from planning permission for a rural worker's dwelling and garage under references A/2009/0510 and 15/02989/REM, although this consent is considered to have lapsed.
Environmental Schemes
The land is not currently part of any environmental schemes.
Access
The property benefits from direct access from the A697, providing excellent connectivity to the wider Northumberland region. The entrance opens onto a substantial hardstanding and yard area serving the buildings and grazing land.
Please note that the property is situated adjacent to a fast-moving road. Prospective purchasers are advised to exercise caution when approaching, accessing, and viewing the property, particularly when entering or exiting vehicles and inspecting the boundaries close to the roadside.
Tenure & Possession
The property is offered for sale on a freehold basis with vacant possession.
Local Authority
Northumberland County Council.
Banded A for tax
Sporting Rights
All sporting rights are included in the sale so far as they are owned.
Mines and Minerals
All mines and mineral rights are included in the sale so far as they are owned.
Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way
The Property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, water, drainage, water course and other easements and rights of adjoining owners, if any, affecting the same and all existing and proposed wayleaves or other matters registered by any authority subject to statue.
Method of Sale
The property is offered for sale by Private Treaty as a whole.
Prospective purchasers are encouraged to register their interest with the selling agents and are advised to undertake all necessary investigations prior to submitting an offer.
The seller reserves the right to conclude the sale by informal tender, sealed bids or best and final offers if appropriate.
Vacant possession will be granted on completion, subject to any rights, reservations, covenants, easements and outgoings whether referred to in these particulars or not.
EPC Rating
This property does not require an EPC
Utilities
We assume all main services are available but advise interested parties to make their own enquires with the relevant utility companies prior to making an offer. However there is a line in place for connection. Mobile coverage is available,
Interested parties are advised to perform their own due diligence in respect of availability.
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Viewings
Viewings are strictly by prior appointment with GFW
Important Notice
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