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7,550 acre Northumberland Estate with Sporting potential
Tenure: Freehold
Situation: Emblehope is situated about 12 miles to the North West of the market town of Bellingham, in the heart of Kielder Forest. While enjoying a peaceful and unspoilt rural setting, Emblehope has good connections to all parts of the country. Both Edinburgh (76 miles) and Newcastle (45 miles) are within easy reach using the nearby A68 trunk road. Both areas having main line railway stations, with cross country trains also running from Hexham (35 miles). The market town of Bellingham lies 12 miles to the South East of Emblehope, providing basic services such as local shops, post office, hotels and schools. Hexham (35 miles) offers a wider range of services including secondary schools, supermarkets, banks and an excellent hospital as well as comprehensive leisure facilities. In addition to the sporting potential available at Emblehope there is first class salmon and sea trout fishing on the nearby North Tyne, and shooting and stalking in the Tyne valley and moors above.
Savills negotiator: Anna Thomas
Emblehope originally formed part of the Kielder Estate which, up until 1932, comprised approximately 54,000 acres including land in the parishes of Plashetts and Tynehead, Wellhaugh, Troughend, Rochester Ward and Tarset West, and also included Kielder Castle. Following the sale of more than 47,000 acres of land to the Forestry Commission which included Kielder Castle, the majority of the sold land was planted with trees to form one of the largest man made forests in Europe. Historically the Kielder Estate was renowned for its sporting excellence being recognised as the best black cock country in Britain. Emblehope was excluded from the sale to the Forestry Commission and has been farmed in hand by the vendors ever since.
Emblehope
Emblehope extends to 7,550 acres (3,055 hectares) and is a superb upland agricultural estate in the heart of south west Northumberland. The Estate comprises a highly productive in-hand hill farming enterprise which currently comprises of a flock of 1500 ewes, and also has significant sporting potential.
Emblehope Lodge
The Lodge is an attractive four bedroom farmhouse enjoying panoramic views over Emblehope and on to the North Tyne Valley. The house is built over two storeys of stone under a pitched slate roof. The accommodation, which benefits from a diesel fired generator and solar panels, comprises, Living room, Drawing room, Kitchen, Pantry, four double bedrooms, a family bathroom and a separate W.C. above
Burngrange Cottage
Burngrange is located 1 mile to the west of Emblehope Lodge and enjoys a secluded location close to the Hunter's Burn. The house, which is built over 1 storeys of stone under a pitched slate roof comprises Kitchen, Sitting Room, 3 bedrooms and a family bathroom. A Dutch barn and small range of traditional buildings lie to the east of the property.
Farmland
The land at Emblehope rises from 210 metres (688ft) at the Tarset Burn to 496 metres (1627ft) at the summit of Wether Lair, to the North West of the farm.
The land can be analysed as follows:
In-Bye 136 acres
Upland Grazings 7,012 acres
Woods 395 acres
Buildings/Misc 7 acres
Total 7,550 acre
Emblehope is its own private estate with numerous streams, rivers, woodlands and rising summits, providing amenity and privacy. The land rises to the North and West with the majority of the slopes being South facing. The in-bye land lies predominantly to the South of Emblehope Lodge and close to the farm buildings.
The upland grazings have previously been registered as organic, but are now managed conventionally. A number of sheep folds can be found across the hill, all being of stone construction.
Approximately 3,000 acres of the hill carries good heather coverage with systematic burning having been undertaken to encourage new growth.
A particular feature of this expansive Estate is the numerous woodlands which add to its diversity and sporting potential.
Access to the Estate is good with the main Estate road having been recently restored.
Accommodation: Farming System
The farming system is currently based on 1,500 ewes, although historically the farm has carried over 2,000 ewes. Cattle have also been grazed on the hill over summer months. Traditionally Emblehope has carried a larger sheep flock: however, numbers have been rationalised through the Sheep and Wildlife Enhancement Scheme. Emblehope has a scanned lambing percentage of 105%. The farm is run in-hand and contractors have historically been used for lambing and dipping.
Forestry
The forestry at Emblehope extends to about 395 acres in total. Most of the woodland comprises mixed conifer plantations of varying ages. The woods have been established as shelter for livestock and have further potential as cover for game.
Sporting
The Kielder Estate, incorporating Emblehope, was renowned as the best black cock country in Britain, with a highly productive moor and stunning terrain. Historical sporting records show bags of more 35 brace of black cock and 500 brace of grouse in a season. Its topography, location and southerly aspect lend themselves well to the potential establishment of an exciting and challenging moor.
The location of many of the existing woodlands further lend themselves to the creation of an interesting pheasant shoot, as well as the in-bye and white grass land offering potential for partridge. Further game such as snipe and woodcock are also plentiful on Emblehope.
The Estate lies in the North Tyne Hunt country, while there are numerous other hunts in close proximity including The Border, Tynedale, and Morpeth Hunts.
Directions: Single Payment
The Single Payment Entitlement for 2008 amounts to ?. The 2008 payment will be retained by the seller, with those for successive years accruing to the buyer.
Grant Schemes and Designates
Emblehope is entered into the Sheep and Wildlife Enhancement Scheme which expires on 31st May 2009.
The vendors have been approached by Natural England to enter into a Higher Level Stewardship Agreement on Emblehope, to run from May 2009. Proposals in the new scheme include the reintroduction of Cattle to Emblehope as well as the relaxation of some of the stocking restrictions.
The land at Emblehope is part of the Kielderhead and Emblehope Moor Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Emblehope benefited from Hill Farm Allowance in 2008. The buyer will benefit from this or any such successive scheme payment for 2009 onwards.
All of Emblehope is classified as Open Countryside under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000.
Tenure
Burngrange Cottage is presently occupied under an Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement which expires on 24th July 2009. The current rent passing is 290 per calendar month.
Emblehope Lodge is presently occupied under a Service Occupancy agreement.
A total of 13 acres of land is let to the Ministry of Defence under two separate agreements with a total rent of 4,000 per annum being received.
A licence to the Ministry of Defence for the purposes of military training for a maximum of 28 days per annum exists over the whole of Emblehope, with a current rent passing of 6,650 per annum.
Further details in relation to all of the aforementioned agreements can be found in the data pack.
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- 4 bedroom farmhouse
- Range of farm buildings
- About 7,012 acres grazing
- Significant sporting potential
- About 7,550 acres
Tenure: Freehold
Situation: Emblehope is situated about 12 miles to the North West of the market town of Bellingham, in the heart of Kielder Forest. While enjoying a peaceful and unspoilt rural setting, Emblehope has good connections to all parts of the country. Both Edinburgh (76 miles) and Newcastle (45 miles) are within easy reach using the nearby A68 trunk road. Both areas having main line railway stations, with cross country trains also running from Hexham (35 miles). The market town of Bellingham lies 12 miles to the South East of Emblehope, providing basic services such as local shops, post office, hotels and schools. Hexham (35 miles) offers a wider range of services including secondary schools, supermarkets, banks and an excellent hospital as well as comprehensive leisure facilities. In addition to the sporting potential available at Emblehope there is first class salmon and sea trout fishing on the nearby North Tyne, and shooting and stalking in the Tyne valley and moors above.
Savills negotiator: Anna Thomas
Emblehope originally formed part of the Kielder Estate which, up until 1932, comprised approximately 54,000 acres including land in the parishes of Plashetts and Tynehead, Wellhaugh, Troughend, Rochester Ward and Tarset West, and also included Kielder Castle. Following the sale of more than 47,000 acres of land to the Forestry Commission which included Kielder Castle, the majority of the sold land was planted with trees to form one of the largest man made forests in Europe. Historically the Kielder Estate was renowned for its sporting excellence being recognised as the best black cock country in Britain. Emblehope was excluded from the sale to the Forestry Commission and has been farmed in hand by the vendors ever since.
Emblehope
Emblehope extends to 7,550 acres (3,055 hectares) and is a superb upland agricultural estate in the heart of south west Northumberland. The Estate comprises a highly productive in-hand hill farming enterprise which currently comprises of a flock of 1500 ewes, and also has significant sporting potential.
Emblehope Lodge
The Lodge is an attractive four bedroom farmhouse enjoying panoramic views over Emblehope and on to the North Tyne Valley. The house is built over two storeys of stone under a pitched slate roof. The accommodation, which benefits from a diesel fired generator and solar panels, comprises, Living room, Drawing room, Kitchen, Pantry, four double bedrooms, a family bathroom and a separate W.C. above
Burngrange Cottage
Burngrange is located 1 mile to the west of Emblehope Lodge and enjoys a secluded location close to the Hunter's Burn. The house, which is built over 1 storeys of stone under a pitched slate roof comprises Kitchen, Sitting Room, 3 bedrooms and a family bathroom. A Dutch barn and small range of traditional buildings lie to the east of the property.
Farmland
The land at Emblehope rises from 210 metres (688ft) at the Tarset Burn to 496 metres (1627ft) at the summit of Wether Lair, to the North West of the farm.
The land can be analysed as follows:
In-Bye 136 acres
Upland Grazings 7,012 acres
Woods 395 acres
Buildings/Misc 7 acres
Total 7,550 acre
Emblehope is its own private estate with numerous streams, rivers, woodlands and rising summits, providing amenity and privacy. The land rises to the North and West with the majority of the slopes being South facing. The in-bye land lies predominantly to the South of Emblehope Lodge and close to the farm buildings.
The upland grazings have previously been registered as organic, but are now managed conventionally. A number of sheep folds can be found across the hill, all being of stone construction.
Approximately 3,000 acres of the hill carries good heather coverage with systematic burning having been undertaken to encourage new growth.
A particular feature of this expansive Estate is the numerous woodlands which add to its diversity and sporting potential.
Access to the Estate is good with the main Estate road having been recently restored.
Accommodation: Farming System
The farming system is currently based on 1,500 ewes, although historically the farm has carried over 2,000 ewes. Cattle have also been grazed on the hill over summer months. Traditionally Emblehope has carried a larger sheep flock: however, numbers have been rationalised through the Sheep and Wildlife Enhancement Scheme. Emblehope has a scanned lambing percentage of 105%. The farm is run in-hand and contractors have historically been used for lambing and dipping.
Forestry
The forestry at Emblehope extends to about 395 acres in total. Most of the woodland comprises mixed conifer plantations of varying ages. The woods have been established as shelter for livestock and have further potential as cover for game.
Sporting
The Kielder Estate, incorporating Emblehope, was renowned as the best black cock country in Britain, with a highly productive moor and stunning terrain. Historical sporting records show bags of more 35 brace of black cock and 500 brace of grouse in a season. Its topography, location and southerly aspect lend themselves well to the potential establishment of an exciting and challenging moor.
The location of many of the existing woodlands further lend themselves to the creation of an interesting pheasant shoot, as well as the in-bye and white grass land offering potential for partridge. Further game such as snipe and woodcock are also plentiful on Emblehope.
The Estate lies in the North Tyne Hunt country, while there are numerous other hunts in close proximity including The Border, Tynedale, and Morpeth Hunts.
Directions: Single Payment
The Single Payment Entitlement for 2008 amounts to ?. The 2008 payment will be retained by the seller, with those for successive years accruing to the buyer.
Grant Schemes and Designates
Emblehope is entered into the Sheep and Wildlife Enhancement Scheme which expires on 31st May 2009.
The vendors have been approached by Natural England to enter into a Higher Level Stewardship Agreement on Emblehope, to run from May 2009. Proposals in the new scheme include the reintroduction of Cattle to Emblehope as well as the relaxation of some of the stocking restrictions.
The land at Emblehope is part of the Kielderhead and Emblehope Moor Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Emblehope benefited from Hill Farm Allowance in 2008. The buyer will benefit from this or any such successive scheme payment for 2009 onwards.
All of Emblehope is classified as Open Countryside under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000.
Tenure
Burngrange Cottage is presently occupied under an Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement which expires on 24th July 2009. The current rent passing is 290 per calendar month.
Emblehope Lodge is presently occupied under a Service Occupancy agreement.
A total of 13 acres of land is let to the Ministry of Defence under two separate agreements with a total rent of 4,000 per annum being received.
A licence to the Ministry of Defence for the purposes of military training for a maximum of 28 days per annum exists over the whole of Emblehope, with a current rent passing of 6,650 per annum.
Further details in relation to all of the aforementioned agreements can be found in the data pack.
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property reference: SAED236336
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