Birdhope Farm, extending to around 364.32ac (147.44ha) in the heart of Northumberland National Park, is coming to market for offers over £1.2 million.
The farm rests in Redesdale, but is convenient for access to local facilities including at Rochester (two miles) and Otterburn (six miles) while the city of Newcastle is just 37 miles, and Newcastle Airport is 32 miles.
It comes with a two-storey farmhouse, woodland, permanent pasture, upland grazing and wildlife habitats.
The farmhouse is believed to be mainly of 19th century construction and is faced in dressed sandstone, understood to be from the Blaxter Quarry, renowned for its high-quality stone. It is double-glazed.
It includes a living room, incorporating Coalbrookdale stove; dining room; kitchen incorporating with a Jotul woodburning stove; shower room; pantry/utility room and further pantry; two double bedrooms; a single bedroom; and a family bathroom.
The farm buildings, which are close to the house, comprise a range of mainly traditional buildings which have been restored, including a range of stables, a distinctive timber hay-barn with slate roof, a workshop and a separate former byre.
It includes around 19ac of mowable land adjacent to the River Rede, as well as about 26ac of enclosed, permanent pasture. Further to the southwest, as the land rises, the fell grazing extends to about 302ac.
The farm also comes with bank fishing rights on 1,500m of the River Rede, which has a resident population of brown trout.
Alistair Cochrane said selling agent Galbraith expects a “great deal of interest” in the Northumberland property.
“The sale of Birdhope Farm offers an outstanding opportunity to acquire a delightful mixed landholding in the heart of the National Park, amidst some of the most striking scenery in England,” Cochrane said.
“The purchaser will be able to continue the well-established livestock enterprise and there may be potential to develop a further rural or tourism business if desired, making use of some of the wonderful traditional farm buildings, subject to planning consent.
“There is also scope for further tree planting or other natural capital projects.
“The house is of great character, has beautiful views over the surrounding countryside and has been tastefully restored to provide a superb family home,” he added.
“The landholding is a fascinating mix of flower-rich meadow land, permanent pasture, native woodland and fell grazing. The fishing rights on the River Rede further add to the amenity value of the property.
“Given its glorious location and versatility, we expect a great deal of interest.”
