Self Build Development Opportunity Plot 1, Leamington Lane, Swarland, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65
- Land size
- 2.66 acres
Description
GFW are delighted to present this self-build opportunity for the development of Plot 1 comprising of planning permission for a residential dwelling with additional land included within the sale, in the village of Swarland, Northumberland
Plot 1: £325,000
Summary
GFW are delighted to present this self-build opportunity for the development of Plot 1 comprising of planning permission for a residential dwelling with additional land included within the sale, in the village of Swarland, Northumberland
The Area
Located in Northumberland, the village of Swarland is situated in a rural position surrounded by open countryside.
Swarland is also well located for access to schooling, with educational establishments available nearby catering for children from primary through to sixth form level.
Within close proximity is the historic market town of Alnwick, which offers a wide range of amenities, retail facilities, and attractions including Alnwick Castle and the Alnwick Garden.
Planning
Each Plot has their own independent planning permission which have been lawfully implemented, as follows:
Plot 1
The development plot extends approximately 2.66 ac / 1.08 ha and benefits from full planning consent for a stone built dwelling including stables under planning reference (17/01978/FUL) for a substantial stone built dwelling.
The two storey four bedroom dwelling includes a large upstairs room which connects into bedroom four, this can be used as a bedroom and therefore boasts five-bedrooms. In addition the house benefits from two en-suite bedrooms, open plan kitchen and family room, dining area, and garden room, together with an external garage and stables.
The planning permission has been lawfully implemented under reference 21/04163/CLEXIS.
Services
Purchasers are recommended to seek independent advice as to the availability, suitability of existing services and any associated cost of connection to meet the proposed development needs.
Local Authority
Northumberland County Council.
EPC Rating
Any new build dwelling is required to have an EPC assessment once the development is complete, using the SAP methodology approved within Building Regulations Document L, Volume 1.
Tenure & Possession
The site is offered for sale as freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
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Method of Sale
The property is for sale by private treaty. Interested parties are encouraged to register their interest via the agent in order that they can be kept informed as to how the sale will be concluded.
Viewings
Viewings are strictly by prior appointment with GFW.
Data Room
Access to an electronic data room, containing information on technical reports and planning information is available by request or by using the link in the further information section.
Anti-Money Laundering
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Located in Northumberland, the village of Swarland is situated in a rural position surrounded by open countryside.
Swarland is also well located for access to schooling, with educational establishments available nearby catering for children from primary through to sixth form level.
Within close proximity is the historic market town of Alnwick, which offers a wide range of amenities, retail facilities, and attractions including Alnwick Castle and the Alnwick Garden.
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Property details
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- Date Posted
- 2026-05-14
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 8 Building Plots listings in North East England (1+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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Rights & Restrictions
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Property Features
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- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
- Garden
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
72 Mbps
Superfast
Suitable for
- HD streaming
- Video calls
- Web & social
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
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Nearest Schools
Primary
- Swarland Primary School760 metresOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 76
- Type
- Community school
- Felton Church of England Primary School2.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 102
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Shilbottle Primary School4.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 71
- Type
- Academy converter
- Broomhill Primary School5.3 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 80
- Type
- Community school
- NCEA Warkworth Church of England Primary School5.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 200
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- The Duchess's Community High School5.5 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,276
- Type
- Academy converter
- James Calvert Spence College6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 567
- Type
- Community school
- Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School6.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 9 to 13
- Pupils
- 184
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- The King Edward VI School10 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 13 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,426
- Type
- Academy converter
- Morpeth Chantry Middle School11 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
- Ages
- 9 to 13
- Pupils
- 525
- Type
- Academy converter
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
Getting Around
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Typical drive times
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Flood Risk
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