Land extending to approximately 5 Ha (12.35 acres)
Former Sawmill Site including Area of Tarmac Hardstanding, Mature Woodland and Naturally Regenerated Woodland
Potential for Variety of Tourism Uses (subject to necessary planning consents)
Located within the Popular Tourist destination of Northumberland National Park & Dark Sky Park
Lot 40
Auction 3rd November 2022
Vacant Possession
Status Sold
Price £105,000
Sector Development
Auction Venue Live Streamed Auction
Property Information
Location
Miles
50 miles north west of Newcastle upon Tyne, 70 miles south of Edinburgh, 45 miles north east of Carlisle
Roads
A6357, A68, A7
Rail
Carlisle Railway Station (West Coast main line)
Air
Newcastle Airport
Situation
The site is located within the Kielder Forest which forms part of an important tourism area for Northumberland County Council, close to the England / Scotland border. There is a well-established tourism base already in Kielder with numerous campsites and lodge parks creating a good precedent for possible tourism uses at this site.
The Northumberland National Park is home to the countries cleanest air and rivers and darkest sky, Kielder reservoir was created in the 1970’s and now forms one of the central parts of the National Park. The Dark Sky Park has become a strong tourist attraction in its own right as well as the reservoir which is a hub for water sports and wildlife.
Kielder village is approximately 100 metres to the south and benefits from a petrol filling station and Post Office.
Tenure
Freehold.
Location
Miles
50 miles north west of Newcastle upon Tyne, 70 miles south of Edinburgh, 45 miles north east of Carlisle
Roads
A6357, A68, A7
Rail
Carlisle Railway Station (West Coast main line)
Air
Newcastle Airport
Situation
The site is located within the Kielder Forest which forms part of an important tourism area for Northumberland County Council, close to the England / Scotland border. There is a well-established tourism base already in Kielder with numerous campsites and lodge parks creating a good precedent for possible tourism uses at this site.
The Northumberland National Park is home to the countries cleanest air and rivers and darkest sky, Kielder reservoir was created in the 1970’s and now forms one of the central parts of the National Park. The Dark Sky Park has become a strong tourist attraction in its own right as well as the reservoir which is a hub for water sports and wildlife.
Kielder village is approximately 100 metres to the south and benefits from a petrol filling station and Post Office.
Tenure
Freehold.
Description
The former sawmill site is accessed via a track to an area of tarmac hard standing and extends to approximately 5.00 Ha. (12.35 acres) of mature and semi mature woodland.
EPC
The EPC will be available to view online in the solicitor’s legal pack.
Description
The former sawmill site is accessed via a track to an area of tarmac hard standing and extends to approximately 5.00 Ha. (12.35 acres) of mature and semi mature woodland.
EPC
The EPC will be available to view online in the solicitor’s legal pack.
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