Northumbria Christmas Trees, Capheaton, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland

A rare and unique opportunity to purchase approximately 17.01 acres of land with circa 8,800 growing Nordmann Fir trees of various sizes including 5.6 acres of standing timber.

This is a unique opportunity to purchase an established and profitable christmas tree plantation and ongoing business. Established in 2008, with the planting of the first trees, the business has grown and currently supplies both wholesale and retail customers. The business currently sells trees via a website, all over the north east of England (NE, DH and SR postcodes) and most trees are delivered directly to customers. All trees are freshly cut to order and are supplied already netted. Deliveries usually commence each year in mid November. The business also has an agreement to sell directly to the public from a local retail outlet, which could be continued by agreement when the business is sold.

All trees are of the Nordmann Fir variety and are at various stages of growth. The table below details the estimated number trees located in the western enclosure of the site. The eastern enclosure, which measures 5.6 acres is also planted with Nordmann Firs of mixed ages/heights.

All of the boundaries for the site comprise of deer fencing. Accounts for the business for 2023 are available upon the signing of an non-disclosure agreement. Please see further notes on tree quantities in the sales brochure.

Buildings
Building 1 - 10.5m x 3.93m
Open fronted part block, part Yorkshire boarding with a sheet roof. This is used for general storage.

Building 2 - 9.20m x 18.15m
Steel portal frame with a concrete floor and box profile sheeting and roof, this is the main building used for preparing seedlings, netting trees and storage of all of the equipment.

Directions
From Ponteland take the A696 north through Belsay and toward Kirkharle. At the junction with the B6342 turn left onto the B6342 and follow the road for approximately 3 miles, then turn left on to an unamed road. After about 1 mile you will see Cocklaw Walls Farm on your right hand side. The Selling Agent will meet you at this point for viewing, as access is restricted from this point on. Buyers are not permitted to view the site unaccompanied.

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Location
Located in the heart of the Northumberland countryside, the Northumbria Christmas Trees site is approximately 3 miles south west of Capheaton and 1 mile east of Little Bavington.

Services
Building 2 has an electricity supply generated by a small array of solar panels and a small wind turbine. These supply a battery system sufficient to run the necessary lighting and equipment. A rainwater harvesting system feeds four 1000 litre IBC’s within building 2 for any water that is necessary.