3 bed Farm

H&H King Ltd

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£670,000

3 bed Farm

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Contact:

01228 810799

BR/BA:

3 BR, 2 BA

Location:

Crook, Co. Durham

Description:

West Craig Lea Farm is an attractive small holding situated amongst the rolling hills of the Northern Pennines. Comprising of a farmhouse with three bedrooms full of character, and retaining many original features, a range of modern and traditional buildings together with approximately 18.07 ha (44.63 acres). The main access to the property is from a road leading from Roddymoor Road, there is an alternative access to the north east of the property leading directly from Roddymoor Road.The property is situated at the end of a private drive and has excellent views of the surrounding countryside. The bungalow has been totally rebuilt in 1999. Constructed of stone under a clay tile roof the property benefits from double glazing and oil central heating throughout.

Description
West Craig Lea Farm is an attractive small holding situated amongst the rolling hills of the Northern Pennines. Comprising of a farmhouse with three bedrooms full of character, and retaining many original features, a range of modern and traditional buildings together with approximately 18.07 ha (44.63 acres). The main access to the property is from a road leading from Roddymoor Road, there is an alternative access to the north east of the property leading directly from Roddymoor Road.
The property is situated at the end of a private drive and has excellent views of the surrounding countryside. The bungalow has been totally rebuilt in 1999. Constructed of stone under a clay tile roof the property benefits from double glazing and oil central heating throughout.

Amenities

The former mining town of Crook offers a variety of amenities including a range of local shops and a supermarket together with doctors and dentists. Primary and secondary schools are available in Tow Law and Wolsingham respectively. The refuse from West Craig Lea Farm is currently collected weekly. Durham Tees Valley Airport is less than one hours drive
with access to the A1 north and south approximately 15 miles. The small town of Crook is mainly a rural town geared to the recreational needs of its residents as a large number commute to larger towns and cities for employment.

Description of the Property

West Craig Lea Farm is an attractive small holding situated amongst the rolling hills of the Northern Pennines. Comprising of a farmhouse with three bedrooms full of character, and retaining many original features, a range of modern and traditional buildings together with approximately 18.07 ha (44.63 acres). The main access to the property is from a road leading
from Roddymoor Road, there is an alternative access to the north east of the property leading directly from Roddymoor Road.
The property is situated at the end of a private drive and has excellent views of the surrounding countryside. The bungalow has been totally rebuilt in 1999. Constructed of stone under a clay tile roof the property benefits from double glazing and oil central heating throughout. There is a large lawned garden and paddock to the front of the property with a large gravelled area to the rear. The property is surrounded by post and rail fencing. The range of buildings to the rear, provide stabling
for nine horses, store/feed/tack room and a hay/straw storage shed. The buildings are of modern construction. The land comprises of good cropping and excellent mowing land with an area of woodland and conservation. The land is watered from mains water supplies and is divided into five distinct enclosures, which are regular in shape and are contained within a
ring fence.

West Craig Lea Farm, Roddymoor

The traditional bungalow is constructed of local stone under a clay tile roof with many of the original features being retained. The bungalow is in good decorative order and does benefit from large rooms with double glazing and oil central heating.
The extensive accommodation comprises of the following:

Back Entrance Utility

A stone built entrance to the property with central heating boiler and a door to the rear.

Kitchen 6.49 m x 3.35 m, 21'4' mx 11'0' m,

Large kitchen with tiled floor, fitted with a range of wall and base units, stainless steel sink, stainless steel Range Master cooker, space for fridge and plumbed for dishwasher.

Utility 2.49 m x 1.88 m, 8'2' mx 6'2' m,

Tiled floor with Belfast sink, wc and plumbed for washing machine and electrical point for tumble dryer. A range of wall and base units provide storage.

Office 3.38 m x 2.23 m, 11'1' mx 7'4' m,

Fitted with electric wall sockets and a range of base units.

Sitting Room/Dining Room 10.49 m x 4.32 m 34'5' mx 14'2' m

Large open plan room with cast iron solid fuel fire with decorative surround and open stair-case leading to upper level room.

Conservatory 6.09 m x 2.74 m, 20'0' mx 9'0' m,

Stone/mahogany constructed, modern uPVC conservatory with reclaimed slate floor and reinforced glass roof.

Bedroom 1 3.90 m x 3.55 m 12'10' mx 11'8' m

Double bedroom with window overlooking the front garden.

Family Bathroom 3.72 m x 2.62 m 12'2' mx 8'7' m

Fully tiled to ceiling and fitted with a white three piece suit comprising wc, wash hand basin and cast iron bath. The bathroom also benefits from a separate shower cubicle and heated towel rail.

Bedroom 2 2.98 m x 2.53 m 9'9' mx 8'4' m

Single bedroom.

Bedroom 3 4.66 m x 3.65 m, 15'3' mx 12'0' m,

Double master bedroom with built in cupboard and en-suite.

En-suite 2.56 m x 1.46 m 8'5' mx 4'9' m

Fully tiled to ceiling and comprising wc, wash hand basin and shower. Heated towel rail.

First Floor 14.94 m x 4.45 m 49'0' mx 14'7' m

Large room leading from the sitting room via wooden stairs. The renovation of this room has been partially completed and would make a large bedroom/playroom. The room is partially boarded.

Outside

Garden - The large lawn garden lies to the front of the property set in a secluded location surrounded by trees and a grass
turn out paddock.

Services

Mains electricity, mains water supply and septic tank. Broadband is in the vicinity but not presently connected. The telephone is installed to BT regulations.

Council Tax

The farmhouse is scheduled in Band E payable to Durham County Council. The sum payable for the year 2011/12 is 1,862.80

Farm Buildings

The buildings are arranged in a U shape with central yard area providing stabling for nine horses, store/feed/tack
room with hay/straw shed positioned to the rear of the bungalow. The buildings are constructed of timber and tin with a concrete floor.

General Purpose Building 17.87 m x 5.98 m, 58'8' mx 19'7' m,

Constructed of tin sheets, cement floor and tin roof with large double doors at the end.

Services

Mains electricity and mains water.

The Land

The land across the property consists of good grazing and excellent cropping land The majority of the fields can be accessed from council maintained roads. All of the land is well farmed and is split into several enclosures.

Woodland

There is small area of woodland which is offered for sale with the property. The use of the woodland is not commercial and there is no woodland grant scheme currently in place.

Land Status

The land lies within the Non Severely Disadvantaged Area.

Single Payment Scheme (SPS)

The entitlements relative to the property will be transferred to the Purchaser(s) at no extra cost over and above the sale price. For the avoidance of doubt, the Vendors will retain the 2011 SPS payment.
The Vendors have received a validated allocation of entitlements for the 2010 scheme year which provides 16.31 Non SDA entitlements valued at 207.37 per ha.

Ingoings

There are no ingoings with the sale of the property.

Tenure

The property is offered freehold with vacant possession which will be given on completion.

Sporting and Mineral Rights

The sporting and mineral rights are included with the property for sale in so far as they are owned by the Vendors.

Burdens

The property is sold subject to all rights including rights of way, whether public or private, rights of light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights, obligations and easements, quasi easements and restrictive covenants and all existing and proposed wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains and water, gas and other pipes, whether or not constituted in the title deeds or referred to in these particulars. The Purchaser(s) will be held to have satisfied themselves as to the nature of such burdens and for further details are advised to contact the Vendors Solicitor, Mr Ian Shuttleworth, Hodgson & Angus, 62 Front Street, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 2UD, telephone 01388 528517.

Boundaries

As far the Vendors are aware the boundary responsibilities are shown on the sale plan by inward facing T marks.
Where no mark is shown no further information is available.

Viewing

The property is available for viewing strictly by appointment with the Sole Selling Agents, H&H Bowe Limited T:
01228 406260 Fax: 01228 406261.

Method of Sale

The property is offered for sale as a whole by Private Treaty. The Vendors reserve the right to amalgamate, with
draw or exclude any of the property shown at any time or to generally amend the particulars.

Exchange of Contracts and Completion

Exchange of Contracts, it is expected, will take place within four weeks of an offer being accepted, the Purchaser will at this point be required to pay a deposit amounting to 10% of the purchase price. The deposit will be non returnable in the event of the Purchaser being unable to complete a sale for any reason not attributable to the Vendors of their Agents. Completion will take place within four weeks of Exchange of Contracts or earlier by arrangement.

Important Notice

H & H BOWE Ltd for themselves and for the Vendor or Lessors of this property, whose
Agents they are, give notice that:
(i) the particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending Purchasers or Lessees and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract;
(ii) all descriptions, dimensions, areas references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation and other detail are given as a guide only and without responsibility and any intending Purchasers or Tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves, by inspection or otherwise, as to the correctness of each of them;
(iii) no employee of H & H BOWE Ltd has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property nor is any such representation or warranty given whether by H & H BOWE Ltd. Or the Vendors or the Lessors of this property.
(iv) The making of any offer (bid) for this property will be taken as an admission by the intending Purchaser that s/he has relied solely upon his own personally verified information, inspection and enquiries.
(v) The photographs depict only certain parts of the property. It should not be assumed that the property remains as displayed in the photographs.

(vi) Where any reference is made to planning permissions or potential uses, such information is given by H & H BOWE Ltd in good faith. Prospective Purchasers should make their own enquiries with the Local Planning Authority into such matters.
(vii) The Vendors reserve the right to amalgamate, withdraw or exclude either of the Lots shown at any time and to generally amend the particulars or method of sale.
(viii) The property is sold subject to reserve(s).
(ix) H & H BOWE Ltd reserve the right to sell privately without imposing a closing date and do not bind themselves to accept the highest or any offer. These particulars have been prepared in accordance with the Property Misdescriptions Act 1991 to give a fair overall view of the property.

Leave the A68 at the lay-by just north of the Crook roundabout. Proceed onto Roddymoor Road and after approximately half a mile, the entrance to West Craig Lea Farm is located straight in front of you.

It must be noted that we have not tested any of the fixtures, fittings, equipment or services to do with the property and so cannot verify that they are in working order, or fit for their purpose, nor have we checked the legal documentation to verify the Freehold/Leasehold nature of the property. Measurements are taken with a laser tape measure and are not guaranteed to be wholly accurate. They are intended to be used as a guide to the approximate size of the room and accommodation. We should suggest that the measurements are not used when ordering fitments or new carpets.

We will be happy to provide you with a free valuation and sales advice without any obligation. Please do not hesitate to give us a ring for advice and help about the selling of your home.

Property Type:

Single-Family Houses

Amenities:

Dishwasher, Internet Access, Refrigerator, Storage, Washer Dryer

For sale by:

Agent/Broker

Phone:

01228 810799

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Contact:

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