Description

High Jobs Hill Farm provides an excellent opportunity to acquire a smallholding of 26 acres (10 hectares) or thereabouts together with farmhouse, stables and large traditional stone barn with the benefit of planning permission to convert into a dwelling.
 
LOCATION & SITUATION
 
High Jobs Hill Farm lies between Crook and Willington. From the A690 main road,
turn South onto Rumby Hill Lane and the entrance to the farm is approximately 200 yards on the left.
 
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PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
 
High Jobs Hill Farmhouse is a substantial dwelling with two bedrooms, bathroom, utility, kitchen and two reception rooms both enjoying marvellous Southerly countryside views. There is an attached garage and garden to the front elevation.
 
A large two storey under slate former byre with loft over carries the benefit of planning consent for conversion to create a large second dwelling. Purchasers are encouraged to reference planning application DM/23/00547/FPA with the local authority for further information.
 
THE LAND
 
Arranged in a number of conveniently sized paddocks the 26 acres or
thereabouts of permanent grassland carries both mowing and grazing facilities to the present equine occupier. Also utilising a number of both pony and horse stables, various outbuildings and a two bay hayshed.
 
The entirety of the land is free from any environmental scheme and is available to be entered into the Sustainable Farming Incentive, subject to compliance and the re-opening of the scheme.
 
SERVICES
 
The property is serviced by a mains supply of electricity, water and gas whilst drainage is provided by a septic tank.
 
RIGHTS, EASEMENT AND WAYLEAVES
 
The land is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, water, drainage,
watercourses and other easements, quasi or reputed easements and rights of adjoining owners (if any) affecting the same and all existing matters registered by any competent authority, subject to Statute.
 
Note - The owner of High Jobs Hill House and the owner of the telecommunications mast enjoy a right of access over the driveway to the property.
 
MINERAL, TIMBER AND SPORTING RIGHTS
 
All standing and fallen timber will be included within the sale. The mineral rights and sporting rights are included in so far as they are owned.
 
PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY
 
There is a public footpath crossing the land at High Jobs Hill Farm. Full details can be found on the Local Authority definitive public rights of way map.
 
EPC RATING
 
High Jobs Hill Farmhouse: EPC Rated D
 
COUNCIL TAX
 
High Jobs Hill Farmhouse: Council Tax Band C
 
LOCAL AUTHORITY
 
Durham County Council
 
METHOD OF SALE
 
High Jobs Hill Farm is registered with the HM Land Registry as Title Number DU286603 and is offered for sale via the method of private treaty, freehold with vacant possession upon completion. The Vendor reserves the right to conclude the sale as they wish.
 
VIEWINGS
 
It is thought this attractive prospect is to be of interest to a wide range of potential purchasers, it is encouraged interest is registered at an early stage with the selling agents. Viewings are strictly by prior appointment only. Please contact selling agent George White  FRICS FAAV
 
ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING
 
In accordance with the most recent Anti Money Laundering Regulations, the purchaser will be required to provide proof of identification, proof of residence and proof of funds to the selling agents once an offer has been submitted and accepted (subject to contract) prior to solicitors being instructed.
 
BOUNDARIES
 
Boundaries are indicated on the sale plan and the responsibility and maintenance for these will be included within the sale in so far as they are owned. The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and neither the Vendor nor the selling agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries nor their ownership.
 
PLANS AREAS & SCHEDULES
 
These particulars have been prepared as carefully as possible and are based on the information provided by the Vendor and the HM Land Registry information available. These plans are published for illustrative purposes only and although they are believed to be correct, their accuracy is not guaranteed.