Summary - Blakeley Hall Farm, Witton le Wear DL14 0BH
3 bed 1 bath Land
Large ring‑fenced farm with farmhouse, outbuildings and planning history.
Circa 118.28 acres of ring‑fenced, south‑facing grassland
Blakeley Hall Farm is a substantial ring-fenced grassland unit extending to approximately 118.28 acres with a double-fronted stone farmhouse, productive south-facing pastures and an outstanding range of traditional and modern farm buildings. The farmhouse sits in an elevated position with far-reaching Weardale views, a large south-facing lawn, private tarmac drive and generous parking and yard space – a comfortable family home at the heart of a working farm.
The steading offers clear development potential: planning consents have previously been granted for farmhouse extension (DCC ref 3/2009/0186) and for conversion of the farm buildings into four dwellings with associated garages (DCC ref 3/2013/0133). Those consents demonstrate scope for adding value, subject to confirming current planning status with the local authority. The land is well drained, mainly permanent grassland (Grade 3, Brickfield 3 soil) with piped water to troughs and good stock-proof boundaries.
Buyers should note material legal and service matters: mineral rights are retained by a third party; the sale is subject to a 60‑year overage clause (30% of uplift for non-agricultural/equestrian planning consents); part of the land is on a short-term letting; and the farm is crossed by public footpaths, a low voltage power line and a gas pipe easement. The farmhouse has oil-fired heating, a septic tank, very slow broadband and an EPC rating currently at 38 (F) with potential to 84 (B). Council Tax is high (Band F).
This property will appeal to purchasers seeking a productive grassland farm with immediate agricultural use and clear residential or conversion upside. It is suited to established farming businesses, lifestyle buyers wanting rural space and experienced developers able to navigate planning, rights and overage provisions.
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