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Guide Price£325,000

Self Build Development Opportunity Plot 1, Leamington Lane, Swarland, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65

Land size
2.66 acres

Description

GFW are delighted to present this self-build opportunity for the development of Plot 1 comprising of planning permission for a residential dwelling with additional land included within the sale, in the village of Swarland, Northumberland

Plot 1: £325,000

Summary
GFW are delighted to present this self-build opportunity for the development of Plot 1 comprising of planning permission for a residential dwelling with additional land included within the sale, in the village of Swarland, Northumberland

The Area
Located in Northumberland, the village of Swarland is situated in a rural position surrounded by open countryside.

Swarland is also well located for access to schooling, with educational establishments available nearby catering for children from primary through to sixth form level.

Within close proximity is the historic market town of Alnwick, which offers a wide range of amenities, retail facilities, and attractions including Alnwick Castle and the Alnwick Garden.

Planning
Each Plot has their own independent planning permission which have been lawfully implemented, as follows:

Plot 1
The development plot extends approximately 2.66 ac / 1.08 ha and benefits from full planning consent for a stone built dwelling including stables under planning reference (17/01978/FUL) for a substantial stone built dwelling.

The two storey four bedroom dwelling includes a large upstairs room which connects into bedroom four, this can be used as a bedroom and therefore boasts five-bedrooms. In addition the house benefits from two en-suite bedrooms, open plan kitchen and family room, dining area, and garden room, together with an external garage and stables.

The planning permission has been lawfully implemented under reference 21/04163/CLEXIS.

Services
Purchasers are recommended to seek independent advice as to the availability, suitability of existing services and any associated cost of connection to meet the proposed development needs.

Local Authority
Northumberland County Council.

EPC Rating
Any new build dwelling is required to have an EPC assessment once the development is complete, using the SAP methodology approved within Building Regulations Document L, Volume 1.

Tenure & Possession
The site is offered for sale as freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

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Method of Sale
The property is for sale by private treaty. Interested parties are encouraged to register their interest via the agent in order that they can be kept informed as to how the sale will be concluded.

Viewings
Viewings are strictly by prior appointment with GFW.

Data Room
Access to an electronic data room, containing information on technical reports and planning information is available by request or by using the link in the further information section.

Anti-Money Laundering
In accordance with anti-money laundering regulations, two forms of identification and confirmation of the source of funding will be required from the successful bidder.

Important Notice
Every care has been taken with the preparation of these particulars, but they are for general guidance only and complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. If there is any point, which is of particular importance  professional verification should be sought. All dimensions/boundaries are approximate. The mention of fixtures, fittings &/or appliances does not imply they are in full efficient working order. Photographs are provided for general information and you may not republish, retransmit, redistribute or otherwise make the material available to any party or make the same available on any website. These particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract.

Located in Northumberland, the village of Swarland is situated in a rural position surrounded by open countryside.

Swarland is also well located for access to schooling, with educational establishments available nearby catering for children from primary through to sixth form level.

Within close proximity is the historic market town of Alnwick, which offers a wide range of amenities, retail facilities, and attractions including Alnwick Castle and the Alnwick Garden.

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Property details

Tenure
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Council Tax Band
TBC
Date Posted
2026-05-14

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 8 Building Plots listings in North East England (1+ acres).

This Property£122,180 / acre
Building Plots Average (1+ acres) £148,805 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
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Water
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Heating
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Broadband
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Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Parking Available
Garden
Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

72 Mbps

Superfast

Suitable for

  • HD streaming
  • Video calls
  • Web & social

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good LimitedO2 Limited NoneThree Good LimitedVodafone Good None

Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Swarland Primary School760 metresOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    76
    Type
    Community school
  • Felton Church of England Primary School2.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    102
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Shilbottle Primary School4.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    71
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Broomhill Primary School5.3 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    80
    Type
    Community school
  • NCEA Warkworth Church of England Primary School5.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    200
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • The Duchess's Community High School5.5 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,276
    Type
    Academy converter
  • James Calvert Spence College6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    567
    Type
    Community school
  • Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School6.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    9 to 13
    Pupils
    184
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • The King Edward VI School10 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    13 to 18
    Pupils
    1,426
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Morpeth Chantry Middle School11 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    9 to 13
    Pupils
    525
    Type
    Academy converter

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Morrisons Daily Shilbottle Grange Road, Shilbottle4.1 miles
Morrisons Daily Alnwick Services, Alnwick5.6 miles
M&S Alnwick Foodhall, Alnwick5.7 miles

GP surgery

Alnwick Medical Group6.3 miles

Pharmacy

K-Chem Ltd4.1 miles

Hospital

Alnwick Community Hospital6.4 miles

Green space

Playing Field207 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Acklington Rail Station3.9 miles

Nearest bus stop

Post Office223 metres

Typical drive times

Amble22 min · 10 miles
Alnwick13 min · 7.4 miles
Morpeth20 min · 14 miles
Rothbury17 min · 9.5 miles
Newcastle upon Tyne (city)39 min · 29 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Very low risk

Planning map: Flood Zone 1.

Surface water

Very low risk

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.

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