Bowes, Barnard Castle, DL12 9JG

Property
A well-equipped working farm with a farmhouse, a good and varied range of agricultural buildings, meadow and pasture land situated in a ring fence with the steading being central to the land extending to 64.35 hectares (159.02 acres) in all. Nova Scotia farmhouse is stone built and has far reaching views to the south of the property. The farmhouse has an entrance porch leading to the living room that has an open fireplace and exposed beams. A door opens to the back hall and staircase to the first floor. The recently fitted kitchen lies to the rear comprising of a range of units with space for free-standing appliances. A door leads through to the boiler room together with WC and access to the
enclosed rear yard of the property. The dining room has laminate flooring and enjoys the southerly aspect. A door opens to an additional reception room or larger ground floor bedroom which has patio doors to the front of the property. This room links through to a Jack and Jill shower room. There is a further room currently utilised as a study which could alternatively provide ground floor bedroom accommodation due to its access to the shower room. The ground floor shower room comprises an electric shower, WC and wash hand basin.

To the first floor there are two large double bedrooms to the front of the property and boasting south-facing views. The third double bedroom also enjoys open views and lies to the rear of the property. The family bathroom is partially tiled and comprises a bath with mixer tap and electric shower over, WC and wash hand basin, along with linen cupboard.

The land comprises approximately 42.2 Hectares (101.76 Acres) of meadow land and 22.37 Hectares (55.25 Acres) of pasture land. The boundaries are predominantly dry-stone walls and these together with gateways are well maintained. The land benefits from a mains water supply to troughs in the majority of the field parcels, with some fields also having a natural water supply. The land is accessed via gateways and tracks from the farmstead and internally via gateways between fields.

Location
The nearest village is Bowes which is an historic and traditional Teesdale village lying in the Pennine hills and supports a nursery and primary school, church and public house. Cotherstone lies just 3 miles from the property in a northerly direction and also has a primary school while a range of shopping, educational and recreational facilities can be found within the nearby market town of Barnard Castle. Local auction markets can be found in Barnard Castle, Kirkby Stephen and Darlington among others in surrounding areas. There is excellent access to the A66 which provides a direct link to the A1(M) and M6 connecting the major commercial centres of the north.

Tenure
The property is freehold and is sold with vacant possession on completion.

Services
The property benefits from mains electricity and the farmhouse was rewired within the last 6 months, certification can be provided. The farm buildings were not rewired at the same time as the house and the electricity supply to these buildings is currently disconnected. There is mains water, and drainage is to a septic tank on site. Central heating is oil-fired and there is an open fire. There is a mains water supply which services one of the neighbour’s land parcels. More information is available from the selling agent.

Communications
There is a broadband service currently connected to the property and buyers should satisfy themselves as to the speed of the connection and costs associated with supply. More information is available at checker.ofcom.org.uk.
The above Ofcom checker page also provides further information about the mobile signal coverage at the property. EE, Three, O2 and Vodafone are all showing as likely to have coverage outside the property. Inside a mobile phone signal with EE and Three is reported as likely.

Energy Performance Certificate
This property has been certified with an EPC Rating of 32/F.

Access
The farm track to the steading is accessed directly off the adopted highway.

Boundaries
Ownership of the boundaries will pass to the buyer insofar as they are owned. Responsibility for the boundary is marked with ‘T’ marks on the attached plan where known.

Rights of Way
Two public footpaths cross the property which are illustrated by an orange broken line on the sale plan enclosed within these sale particulars.

Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, water, drainage, water courses and other easements, quasi or reputed easements and rights of adjoining owners, if any, affecting the same and all existing and proposed wayleaves or other matters registered by any competent authority subject to statute.

Local Authority
The property is in Council Tax Band D and falls under the jurisdiction of Durham County Council.

Grants and Subsidies
The property is subject to a Countryside Stewardship Mid-Tier agreement dating from 1st January 2023 which runs until 31st December 2027. It is understood that this agreement is transferable to the buyer subject to the agreement of both parties. More information can be obtained from the agent. The Rural Payments Agency are due to make an expanded offer for the Sustainable Farming Incentive shortly. This will provide further options and actions under which buyers may be eligible to make an additional claim.

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Method of Sale
The property is being offered for sale by private treaty. All offers should be presented directly to the selling agent. The vendor reserves the right to conclude the sale by informal tender dependent
upon interest. Should the informal tender process be used, full details will be provided to all interested parties at that time. All interested parties are encouraged to register their interest with the agent in order that they can be kept informed as to how the sale will be concluded.

Viewings
Viewings are strictly by appointment with the agent.
Please contact Victoria Linsley of Jonathan Wallis.