Mixture of Grazing Land, Woodland & Conservation Habitat
Biomass Central Heating & Solar Panels
Quiet Rural Location, with Panoramic Views
Registered Under Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) Scheme
Viewing Highly Recommended
Description
Guide Price: £600,000 - £650,000
A rare opportunity to acquire an attractive rural smallholding extending to approximately 22 acres, comprising a substantial five-bedroom residence, extensive outbuildings, productive land and a traditional barn with planning permission for conversion to a single-storey three-bedroom dwelling.
The house itself sits within approximately 1.65 acres of gardens and grounds while the surrounding land extends to approximately 20.33 acres.
The principal residence is presented in good order throughout and offers spacious, versatile accommodation ideally suited to modern family living. The ground floor features a generous kitchen/dining room, perfect for entertaining and everyday family life, together with a comfortable lounge, garden room, currently used as a dining room and practical utility room.
To the first floor are five well-proportioned bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with en-suite shower room, complemented by a modern family bathroom serving the remaining accommodation.
Externally, the garden wraps around the property, offering lovely suntrap seating areas.
A substantial agricultural building currently provides excellent garage, workshop, storage facilities and the solar panel controls, offering flexibility for a range of agricultural, equestrian or business uses. Further complemented by four outbuildings of various construction materials: the first, which is adjoining the house, contains the biomass central heating boiler and backup generator; the second, houses the private water supply pump and filtration system marked as Workshop/Store on the floor plan; the third is currently used as a Wood-Store; the fourth is currently used as a Bike Shed.
A particularly attractive feature of the property is the separate traditional barn, which benefits from planning consent for conversion into a spacious three-bedroom bungalow-style dwelling. This presents an excellent opportunity for multi-generational living, guest accommodation, holiday letting potential or the creation of an additional residence, subject to the terms of the existing planning permission.
The surrounding land extends to approximately 20.33 acres and comprises a mixture of grazing land, established woodland, areas of scrub habitat and land planted under a Woodland Trust scheme. The acreage offers significant appeal for those seeking an equestrian property, lifestyle smallholding, conservation project or rural business venture.
The land is currently registered within the Government's Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme, providing an attractive environmental stewardship opportunity and potential income stream. A Woodland Trust planting scheme remains in place until September 2026, with the current SFI agreements running through until 2028.
Combining a spacious family home, extensive outbuildings, environmental stewardship opportunities, substantial acreage and valuable development potential, this unique property offers an increasingly rare opportunity to enjoy a versatile rural lifestyle in an attractive countryside setting.
Ground Floor
Entrance Porch
Stone flagged floor. Log store area. Electricity consumer units and backup generator controls.
Lounge
Spacious lounge. Fitted carpet. Beamed ceiling. Wall mounted radiator. Fireplace, with wood burning stove. Carbon monoxide alarm. Windows to front and side.
Kitchen / Diner
Spacious room with tiled effect vinyl flooring. Beamed ceiling. Kitchen with a range of wall and base units. AGA and integrated electric oven, hob & extractor hood. Integrated dishwasher and undercounter fridge. Stainless steel sink. Window to front and side.
Sunroom
Lovely bright room, currently used as a dining room. Fitted carpet. Wall mounted radiator. Windows to rear. Patio doors to side garden.
Utility Room
Tiled flooring. Range of wall and base units. Plumbing for washing machine. Stainless steel sink. WC. Window to rear.
First Floor
Landing
Fitted carpet. Beamed ceiling. Smoke alarms. Airing cupboard housing the pressurised hot water tank. Loft access, with drop down ladder. Ventilation system. Window to front.
Bedroom 1
Good double bedroom. Fitted carpet. Beams. Radiator. Window to front.
Ensuite
Shower room, with corner shower. WC and wash basin. Window to side.
Bedroom 2
Good single or small double bedroom. Fitted carpet. Ceiling beam. Wall mounted radiator. Window to front.
Bedroom 3
Good single or small double bedroom. Fitted carpet. Ceiling beam. Wall mounted radiator. Window to side.
Bedroom 4
Good double bedroom. Fitted carpet. Wall mounted radiator. Window to side & rear with lovely views.
Bedroom 5
Good double bedroom. Fitted carpet. Wall mounted radiator. Window to side and rear with lovely views.
Bathroom
Modern suite. Vinyl wood effect flooring. Wall mounted radiator. Heated towel rail. Washbasin. WC. Corner bath. Walk in shower. Extractor Fan. Window to rear.
Outside
Front Garden
Laid to lawn garden. Stone flagged patio area. Mature trees. Septic tank. Bore hole water supply.
Rear
Ample parking area and generous lawned garden, with patio area to the side. A substantial enclosed fruit and vegetable growing area, featuring a timber-framed walk-in fruit cage with protective bird netting. Ideal for cultivating soft fruits, fruit trees, and kitchen garden produce while safeguarding crops from wildlife.
Boiler Room
Stone building attached to the property, with power and light. Great storage area, housing the bio-mass boiler and back up generator.
Driveway & Parking
The property is accessed via a private gravelled track, which leads you to ample parking areas.
Grounds & Land
Approx. 20.33 acres are registered with DEFRA with only 20.01 acres being eligible for the SFI scheme and payments as some features are ineligible.
Single Story Dwelling
Planning permission is complemented by existing foundations enabling purchasers to progress the approved development with much of the preliminary work already completed.
Barn/Garage/Workshop
Large multi-use barn, ideal for livestock or machinery. Power and light supplied and great dry storage area.
Workshop & Outbuildings
Useful storage area housing the property's water filtration system.
Solar Panels
The current vendors receive a Wayleave payment from Northern PowerGrid for electricity poles located on the land, as well as Feed-in Tariff (FIT) payments generated from the solar panels. The solar panel control units are located in the agricultural barn.
Agents Notes
Agricultural Land
20.01 acres is eligible in the UK government's Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme for payments through DEFRA.
This land generates environmental payments, but certain management rules apply until the agreements expire.
Scrubland (SFI Agreement)
Total: 3.5 acres
This land is classified as scrub habitat (areas with bushes, shrubs, and natural vegetation).
Agreement ends: 31 August 2028
This means the owners have committed to managing these areas as scrubland until that date in return for SFI payments.
Grassland (SFI Agreement)
Total: 16.5 acres
This land is classified as grassland under the SFI scheme.
There are 12 separate parcels of grassland, together making up nearly 17 acres.
Agreement ends: 29 February 2028
Again, the land must generally be managed according to the SFI requirements until the agreement expires.
Services
Mains electric.
Septic tank.
Bore hole water supply.
Bio-Mass central heating.
Flood risk: Very Low.
Broadband: Basic 1 Mbps.
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Checks
Should a purchaser(s) have an offer accepted on a property marketed by J.R. Hopper & Co., they will need to undertake an AML check. We require this to meet our obligation under AML regulations and it is a legal requirement. We use a specialist third party service, provided by Lifetime Legal, to verify your identity. The cost of these checks is £60 (including VAT) per purchase, payable in advance directly to Lifetime Legal, when an offer is agreed and prior to a sales memorandum being issued. This charge is non-refundable under any circumstances.
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