Emblehope Lodge- 4 bed Farmhouse in elevated setting. Burngrange Cottage-3 bed Cottage. Range of farm buildings. About 136 acres of in-bye land. About 7, 012 acres grazing. About 395 acres of woodland

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 1½ 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.

Bellingham 12 miles, Hexham 35 miles, Newcastle upon Tyne 45 miles