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2 bedroom detached house for sale
Marsfield Farm, Butterknowle, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13
£950,000
Marsfield Farm, Butterknowle, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13
£950,000
Our Summary
- The farm is a rare opportunity to acquire a sizeable residential farm with potential for further development and expansion in the direction of a purchaser’s choosing, be that agriculture, equestrian, leisure or residential redevelopment (subject to consents)
- Marsfield FarmhouseThe farmhouse is arranged in a linear format and of stone construction under a pantile roof, requiring some renovation, the property offers a purchaser the opportunity to enhance the current offering with scope to extend the living accommodation within the current footprint of the adjacent farm buildings, subject to consents
- These present a potential opportunity to extend the existing footprint of the property, creating ancillary accommodation, subject to consents
- The buildings could be renovated to provide additional residential accommodation, be this an extension to the house or alternatively new residential properties, holiday cottages or office space (subject to the necessary consents)
- The farmland offers the opportunity to focus on commercial production, alternatively there is potential for natural capital and conservation to take prominence
- Health and Safety-Given the potential hazards around the farm buildings and land, we ask viewers to be as vigilant as possible when inspecting the properties for their own personal safety
- Overage-The property is sold subject to a clawback clause in favour of the vendors (and their successors in title) entitling them to a further payment on the grant of planning permission for anything other than the current use, equivalent to 30% of uplift in value for a period of 25 years
Description
The Marsfield Farm, located in the scenic rural countryside near South Side and Butterknowle, offers a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial residential farm with significant potential for diversification. The farmhouse, requiring some renovation, presents the chance to extend its living accommodation within the current footprint, subject to consents. Surrounding the farmhouse is a traditional range of stone-built farm buildings, which could be repurposed into additional residential accommodation, holiday cottages, or office space, again subject to the necessary permissions. Additionally, there is a significant range of modern farm buildings, including a large steel portal framed structure with potential for various uses such as agricultural, equestrian, or commercial activities. The land, totalling approximately 72.28 acres of productive grassland and woodland, is classified as Grade 3 and sits on soils suitable for a range of agricultural activities or conservation projects. The farm is accessed via a shared drive and benefits from proximity to the A688, offering excellent connectivity. The property is sold subject to wayleaves, easements, and rights of way, including three public footpaths, and comes with mains electricity and water, with private drainage. This farm presents a unique opportunity for a new owner to create a diverse and potentially profitable enterprise in a picturesque setting.