Description

A well-proportioned block of arable land that has benefitted from being part of an arable rotation incorporating grass lays and regular farmyard manure applications extending to 35.80 Ha (88.45 Ac). Acton Dene presents, a great opportunity for farmers, lifestyle and investment purchasers.

LOCATION & SITUATION

The land at Acton Dene is located approximately 1 mile North of Felton village and is accessed directly from the public highway that comes in through the hamlet of Acton or direct from the A1 Motorway. Situated less than 1 mile from North East Grains, Swarland Grain Store services the land perfectly during harvest periods.

FARMLAND DESCRIPTION

A compact block of predominantly free draining productive arable land together with a small pasture field and pocket of mature woodland, the land is arranged in four parcels extends to approximately 35.80 Ha (88.45 Ac).

Classified as Grade 3 on the Provisional Agricultural Land Classification Map the versatile land is well suited and capable of producing consistently high yielding combinable crops having been well maintained as part of the Vendor’s wider arable rotation. Situated in an attractive location being readily accessible from various points along the extensive road frontage, the well portioned parcels are easily accommodating and suited to modern farm machinery.

The sale will be subject to a holdover arrangement until the 1st October 2025 as the Vendor will retain the right to harvest the growing crop.

ACCESS

Access can be gained along a private track direct off the southbound A1 carriageway or along the unclassified road through the Hamlet of Acton, North of Felton village.

COUNTRYSIDE STEWARDSHIP

The land at Acton Dene is currently part of a wider Countryside Stewardship agreement which the vendor is going to retain. The Acton Dene land will be removed from this subsidy agreement prior to completion of sales contracts. This presents purchasers the opportunity to build their own scheme or add the land to an existing agreement should they so wish.

PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY

There are no public footpath’s located on the land offered for sale. There is a public bridleway which links onto the public throughfare but this does not cross through any of the land parcels. Full details can be found on the Northumberland Council Definitive map.

MINERAL, TIMBER AND SPORTING RIGHTS

All standing and fallen timber will be included within the sale. The sporting rights are included within the sale. Mineral rights are exempt and retained by a third party.

EASEMENTS AND WAYLEAVES

The land is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, water, drainage, watercourses, light and other easements, quasi or reputed easements and rights of adjoining owners (if any) effecting the same and all matters registerable by any competent authority pursuant to statue.

METHOD OF SALE

The land is being offered for sale by Private Treaty and will be sold Freehold with Vacant Possession on completion of sales contracts.

LOCAL AUTHORITY

Northumberland County Council

VIEWINGS

Potential purchasers are requested to register their interest at an early stage with the selling agents.

Viewing strictly by prior appointment only.