House, outbuildings and land - to let by tender

Thristley House Farm is located near Burdon Village, Sunderland and comprises a house, outbuildings and grassland amounting to about 4.98Ha (12.31 Ac) in all and provides an opportunity to farm as a small-holder on a Farm Business Tenancy arrangement.  

Opportunities under the tenancy for diversification will be considered.  The three bedroom house provides comfortable living accommodation and a variety of outbuildings provides opportunities for the small-holder and for equestrian activities. 

We invite tenders for renting the property on a Farm Business Tenancy arrangement for five years and tenders may include proposals for the management and diversification proposals (if any).

The Property

The property includes the farmhouse, a range of buildings and grassland amounting to about 4.98 Ha (12.31 Ac) in all.

The farmhouse has a utility room, kitchen, dining room and living room both with stoves.  There are three bedrooms and a family bathroom on the first floor. 

The grassland is directly adjacent to the property which makes for ease of stock movement.  A pond area provides a sanctuary for wildlife.  Buildings include a garage, storage sheds and stables and can be easily adapted to provide for the housing of livestock.

The Holding will be let on a Farm Business Tenancy for five years.  The property provides an opportunity for a tenant to farm on a small-holder basis; and the Landlord is open to ideas for farm diversification enterprises such as equestrian.  The tenants will need to manage the land in a sound, productive manner.  Diversification ideas can be submitted with the tender with a brief plan setting out ideas.

We are not aware of any Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI), Environmental or Countryside Stewardship Schemes across the land.  The Landlord welcomes the incoming tenant’s proposals for SFI and agri-environment scheme entry subject to the Landlord’s consent on the Scheme.  Proposals should be included within the tenderer’s brief plan and tender application.

Conditions of Tender

All tenders must be submitted using the prescribed tender form contained in the letting pack and provide a brief business plan.

Completed tender forms and brief plan should be returned by email carolynmilburn@georgefwhite.co.uk or post to Miss Carolyn A Milburn FRICS at GFW LLP, Wentworth House, Wentworth Place, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 3PD in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Tender for Thristley House Farm” no later than Friday on 2nd May 2025. 

A copy of the Farm Business Tenancy is included within the letting pack and we recommend that Tenderers read the tenancy agreement and seek their own legal advice upon it.

EPC Rating
This property has been certified with an EPC Rating of F/24.

Local Authority
Sunderland City Council. The property is Council Tax Band C.

Utilities
The property benefits from mains water and electricity. The central heating system is powered by an oil fired boiler. Drainage is to a septic tank, please also note that the neighbouring property discharges into this tank.   An Aga is located in the kitchen but is not in working order.

Parking
There is ample off road parking available to the front of the property.

Characteristics
Broadband is currently connected. Mobile coverage is available, interested parties are advised to perform their own due diligence in respect of availability.

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Viewings
Viewings are strictly by prior appointment with GFW.