Land at Middleburn Farm, Simonburn

An opportunity to purchase 19.51 hectares (48.21 acres) permanent grassland located at Middleburn Farm near Simonburn in Northumberland. The land is split into five parcels and includes a derelict stone building and a natural water supply.

LOCATION
The land at Middleburn Farm is located in a rural, upland area which is to the south of Stonehaugh, approximately 8 miles to the west of Wark and 14 miles to the north of Haydon Bridge.

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ACCESS
The land is accessed from an unadopted gravel forestry track which leads south from Ward Lane, a single track adopted road which heads west from Nunwick. The land is approximately 1.5 miles along the gravel track and the route is shown by a purple dashed line on the Sale Plan.

DESCRIPTION
The land comprises six parcels permanent grassland extending to 19.51 hectares (48.21 acres) in total. The land is gently undulating, with a slope towards the stream which runs through parcel 0672. The land is most suited to upland grazing.

There is a stone built under slate roof, two storey building known as ‘The Bothy’ located in the centre of the land which may be suitable for an alternative use subject to obtaining the necessary consent. There isn't a metal track to the building from the forestry track, it is accessed across parcel 1063. There is an electrical connection at Middleburn Farm and any purchaser wishing to install electricity to the land / building would be provided with an appropriate wayleave across the retained land.

The boundaries comprise stone walls and post & wire fences, they are in good stock proof condition. The purchaser must install a stock proof fence between the points marked A and B on the sale plan. The land has a natural water supply.
In accordance with the Provisional Agricultural Land Classification, the land is classified as Grade 5. The soil is described as slowly permeable, wet, acid upland soils with a peaty surface.

DESIGNATIONS
The land falls within Northumberland National Park and it lies within a severely disadvantaged (upland) area in accordance with Less Favoured Areas (England).

SERVICES
There land has a natural water supply.

PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY
The land is not subject to any public rights of way, however the surrounding land is open access land under the CRoW Act 2000.

ENVIRONMENTAL LAND MANAGEMENT SCHEMES
The land is registered with the Rural Payments Agency and the de linked Basic Payment has been claimed. The land is subject to a Mid Tier Countryside Stewardship Agreement until 31st December 2027, this includes options for seasonal livestock removal and management of rough grazing for birds. The land is also subject to a Sustainable Farming Incentive agreement, however this cannot be transferred to a purchaser.

EASEMENTS AND OUTGOINGS
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights including rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights and obligations, easements and quasi-easements and restrictive covenants and all existing and proposed wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains, water and gas and other pipes whether referred to in these particulars or not.

SPORTING AND MINERAL RIGHTS
We are advised the sporting rights are owned and in hand. The mineral rights are excluded.

MATERIAL INFORMATION
With reference to data from the Environment Agency’s Flood Warning Information Service there is a medium of flooding from surface water, rivers and sea in the area immediately surrounding the beck.

COSTS
Each party is to bear their own costs.

MONEY LAUNDERING
Prospective buyers should be aware that in the event that they are successful they will be required to provide documents in relation to the current Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Regulations. The extent of the required documentation will be confirmed to the purchaser(s) after acceptance of an offer.

TENURE
We are informed by the current vendors that the property is held freehold.

METHOD OF SALE
The property is offered for sale as a whole by private treaty.

VIEWINGS
Please contact Vickers & Barrass Darlington office on to arrange a viewing, which are strictly by appointment only.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Northumberland County Council and Northumberland National Park Local Planning Authority.

NOTES
Particulars prepared – August 2025
Photographs taken – August 2025

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PARTICULAR NOTES
The particulars are set out as a general outline for the guidance of intending purchasers or lessees and do not constitute, all or part of an offer or contract; all descriptions, dimensions, areas, references to condition and necessary consents for use and occupation and other details are given as a guide only and without responsibility. Any intending purchasers or lessees should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves, by inspection or otherwise, as to their accuracy.
No employee of Vickers & Barrass, Chartered Surveyors 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 by the Vendors or the Lessors of this property.
Any offer for this property will be taken as an admission by the intending purchaser that they have relied solely upon their own personally verified information, inspection, and enquiries.
The photographs show only certain parts of the property. It should not be assumed that the property remains as displayed in the photographs.
Where any reference is made to planning permissions or potential uses, such information is given by Vickers & Barrass, Chartered Surveyors in good faith. Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries with the Local Planning authority into such matters.
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.
The property is sold subject to reserve(s). Vickers & Barrass, Chartered Surveyors reserve the right to sell privately without imposing a closing date and do not bind themselves to accept the highest or any offer.
The particulars have been prepared in accordance with the Business Protection from Misleading Marketing Regulations to give a fair overall view of the property.