Land South of Elford Farm Cottages, Elford, Bamburgh, Northumberland
- Land size
- 0.5 acres
Key Features
- Generous 0.5 acre residential building plot
- Outline Planning Permission granted (July 2025) for a detached dwelling
- Additional land available by separate negotiation
- Located in the charming and peaceful hamlet of Elford
- Attractive open views towards the Northumberland coastline
- Rare opportunity to design and build a bespoke dream home
- Excellent potential for self-builders or developers
- Short drive to Bamburgh, Seahouses, and Beadnell
- Quiet countryside location with easy access to the A1
Description
Exceptional 0.5 Acre Building Plot | Outline Planning Permission Granted | Coastal Views | £225,000
Northumberland Properties are thrilled to present this rare opportunity to acquire a generous building plot with outline planning permission for a detached residential dwelling in the peaceful and picturesque hamlet of Elford, Northumberland.
Set within approximately 0.5 acres, with additional land, up to 1.5 acres, available by separate negotiation, this prime site offers buyers the chance to design and build their dream home in one of Northumberland’s most desirable rural locations, just a stone’s throw from the spectacular coastline and the villages of Bamburgh, Seahouses and Beadnell.
Key Features
Substantial 0.5 acre residential building plot
Outline Planning Permission granted – July 2025
Additional adjoining land available by separate negotiation
Quiet and attractive hamlet setting in Elford, Northumberland
Elevated site with open views towards the Northumberland coastline
Close to Bamburgh, Seahouses, and Beadnell
Peaceful countryside setting yet within easy reach of amenities and transport links
Ideal for self-builders, developers, or those seeking a bespoke forever home
Guide Price: £225,000
The Opportunity
This is a fantastic opportunity for a self-builder or investor to create a stunning one-of-a-kind residence. The site enjoys a beautiful open aspect, offering sea views, excellent natural light, and scope for imaginative architecture that blends sympathetically with its rural surroundings.
Location
Elford is a charming, small Northumberland village nestled in rolling countryside, yet within easy reach of the coast and popular coastal destinations. The area is prized for its tranquil lifestyle, scenic walks, and proximity to some of the UK’s most beautiful beaches.
5–10 minutes’ drive to the Northumberland Coast AONB
Short distance to the historic villages of Bamburgh, Seahouses, and Beadnell
Convenient access to the A1, Alnwick, and Berwick-upon-Tweed
Surrounded by open countryside, wildlife, and coastal trails
Planning Details
Outline planning permission granted by Northumberland County Council on 4th July 2025
Planning Ref: 23/02956/OUT
Full planning documents, drawings, and site plans available on request
The property is restricted to primary occupancy only via the S106 agreement
For those seeking a lifestyle change or wishing to design their perfect home in an idyllic setting, this plot represents a rare and exciting opportunity.
Viewings and site visits available by appointment only.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-01-29
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- Mains
- Water
- Mains
- Heating
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- Broadband
- Standard Copper (ADSL)
- Sewerage
- Septic Tank / Private
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
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- Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
8.5 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 50% of premises
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Seahouses Primary School1.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 60
- Type
- Community school
- Ellingham Church of England Primary School3.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 46
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Belford Primary School5.5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 90
- Type
- Community school
- Embleton Vincent Edwards Church of England Primary School5.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 69
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Holy Island Church of England Primary School8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 8
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- The Duchess's Community High School12 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,276
- Type
- Academy converter
- Berwick Academy17 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 13 to 18
- Pupils
- 601
- Type
- Academy converter
- James Calvert Spence College17 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 567
- Type
- Community school
- Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School20 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 9 to 13
- Pupils
- 184
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- The King Edward VI School27 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 13 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,426
- 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.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.
Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Surface water
The detail behind these bandings
The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.
- Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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