RIDGE END FARM, FALSTONE, NORTHUMBERLAND

RIDGE END FARMFALSTONE, NORTHUMBERLAND

A superb Grade II-Listed Bastle House (sixteenth-century fortified farmhouse) offering further potential for improvement and diversification. This unique opportunity within the National Park, surrounded by unspoiled countryside has 140 acres of grazing and woodland.

Approximate mileagesHexham 25 miles • Newcastle upon Tyne 43 miles • Jedburgh 38 miles Edinburgh 85 miles • Carlisle 52 miles

SituationThe property is situated approximately 1.5 miles south east of the village of Falstone and approximately 2 miles from Kielder Water. Located within Northumberland National Park, the village comprises two churches, a public house, tea rooms and children’s play park as well as village hall with part time post office. For the commuter the A68, A69, A1 (M) and M6 provide links with the major commercial centres of the North. Newcastle International Airport along with the East Coast and Trans Pennine rail links provide further communications with the rest of the country. Many of the region’s beauty spots are within a short drive, beyond which can be found the delights of the east coast, the Scottish Borders, the Lake District and the North Yorkshire Moors.

Corbridge officeEastfield House, Main Street, Corbridge, NE45 5LDt 01434 632 404corbridge@savills-smithsgore.co.uk

The PropertyRidge End Farm is a former Bastle house and adjoining granary which was converted into a dwelling a number of years ago. The current owners have undertaken a sympathetic programme of restoration and improvement, with the Bastle section finished to a unique high standard and the remainder of the property offering potential for a similar level of upgrading. It stands within 140 acres of undulating pasture and woodland and has a range of useful outbuildings. It occupies a prominent and elevated position with far-reaching views over the surrounding countryside and has many delightful features, from the wonderfully thick stone walls and oak panelling, to substantial fireplaces and flagstone floors.

The AccommodationDouble-opening doors lead through to an entrance lobby having flagstone flooring throughout and stairs rising to the first floor. There is exposed stone work and panelling to walls along with matching panelling to the ceiling having recessed spotlighting. A wide opening extends through to an impressive sitting room/dining room with exposed stonework to all elevations and timber lintels, flagstone flooring throughout with underfloor heating, stone window seating and fireplaces to either hand, one having a wood burning stove and both with substantial stone lintel and jambs.

The breakfast kitchen has an oil-fired Aga set into a deep chimney breast recess along with original shutters, a window seat and under stair storage cupboard. To the rear is a large lobby with external doorway and hot water tank. To the west end of the property is a further useful storeroom, a shower room/WC and a study, plus a further large living room with a doorway to the front elevation and corner fireplace. A secondary staircase rises to a separate first floor area.

The main staircase leads up to a split level galleried landing with engineered oak flooring throughout, built in book/display shelving and exposed stonework or panelling to walls.

The master bedroom again has oak flooring, a high level original fireplace and windows to two sides with far-reaching views. The ceiling is panelled, as is one wall with doorway concealing access to an en suite bathroom/WC with white heritage style suite, large Kaldewei bathtub, part marble tiled walls and flagstone floor. There is a further art deco style shower room having a large shower cubicle with overhead rose and hand held attachment, bidet, WC and wash basin with marble-tiled flooring and walls. An ingenious concealed doorway off the landing, through the bookcase, provides access to a well-appointed dressing room with furniture supplied and fitted by the Newcastle Furniture Company. There is also a knee hole dressing table and oak flooring.

A staircase leads up to the second floor where there is a large attic room enjoying excellent natural lighting via five Velux roof lights and a small gable window having oak flooring and exposed stone work to walls. To the western side of the property, approached via the secondary staircase, are three other bedrooms and a bathroom/WC.

Garden and OutbuildingsThe property is approached through electrically operated gates, the long driveway leading to a turning apron/parking bay. To the front (south of the property) is a gravelled forecourt and garden bank enclosed by stone walling with views over the land and surrounding countryside. Below this is a small orchard.

Double opening gates to the rear of the property provide a further parking facility and there is an open store to the rear housing the air source heat pumps.

There is a large corrugated hay barn with solar panels to the roof along with a stone built hemmel adjoining. The land extends to approximately 140 acres including two areas of woodland within the nearer of which is a purpose built artist studio.

The land extends across the road to the midpoint of the River North Tyne and there are single bank fishing rights. Half way up the drive is a timber constructed L shaped shelter/store and there are two further shelters to the south and west.

ServicesMains electricity is connected to the property. There is a private water supply and drainage is to a septic tank. Central heating is via two air source heat pumps and is part under floor and is part to radiators. There are solar panels to the hay barn to the benefit of a feeding tariff.

Subsides and grants The farmland is registered with the Rural Land Registry and sold with the benefit of Basic Payment (BPS) Entitlements.

The farm is entered in a Higher Level Stewardship Scheme (HLS). The purchaser will be advised to take over and honour the agreement. Further details are available from the Corbridge office on request.

There will be a charge of £300 plus VAT for the transfer of the BPS and HLS entitlements to the successful purchaser.

Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office Licence No. ES100004883 © CROWN COPYRIGHT RESERVED. The plan is published for convenience only. Although it is thought to be correct its accuracy cannot be guaranteed and it does not form part of the contract. NOT TO SCALE.

Important NoticeSavills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, images and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.

Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office Licence No. ES100004883 © CROWN COPYRIGHT RESERVED. The plan is published for convenience only. Although it is thought to be correct its accuracy cannot be guaranteed and it does not form part of the contract. NOT TO SCALE.

Rights of Way, Easements & Wayleaves A public footpath and bridal way cross the property.

Local AuthorityNorthumberland County Council 0845 600 6400

Post CodeNE48 1DE

DirectionsFrom Corbridge/Hexham proceed Northwards up the A68 and continue to the Errington Arms public house. Turn left at the roundabout and continue over the bridge at Chollerford. Proceed through Wark and on entering Bellingham turn left just after crossing over the bridge sign posted Kielder and Falstone.

At Lanehead turn left at the T junction and continue along this road for approximately 4.2 miles where the gates of the property will be seen on the left hand side along with the property being set up on top of the hill (if you reach the Pheasant Inn, please turn around).

ViewingStrictly by prior telephone appointment with the Agents, Savills-Smiths Gore on 01434 632404. Eastfield House, 15 Main Street, Corbridge. Northumberland NE45 5LD

Date of InformationDate and preparation of particulars: June 2015 Date of photographs: May/June 2015

Corbridge office t 01434 632 404corbridge@savills-smithsgore.co.uksavills-smithsgore.co.uk