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A Grade II listed manor built by a lovestruck Baronet to impress his mistress sits at the heart of a prime working farm newly listed for sale. After decades of ownership with one family,

West Ord Farm, located on the banks of the River Tweed three miles from Berwick-upon-Tweed has been brought to market. The historic working farm extends to more than 461 acres of

high-quality arable and grass land, offering agricultural strength combined with natural beauty and an estate that includes a further five fully modernised holiday cottages and two converted

riverside fishing shiels. Listed by specialist farm and estate management firm FBR Seed, the property is marketed at offers over £6.7 million and is available as a whole or in two lots. The

Lang Family, who have owned the farm since 1983, said: “We’ve been here for more than 40 years and it’s been a wonderful place to live and work, the farm really is our pride and joy. “The

land’s been good to us, and we’ve always tried to look after it in return. It has been the perfect place to raise our family, with endless memories of looking after livestock, horse riding,

summer evenings on the tennis court and days of fishing on the River Tweed. “We’ve reached a point where it feels right to start a new chapter, and we hope whoever takes it on sees the same

potential and value in it that we always have.” Over the years, the family made significant improvements across the farm, rebuilding and renovating former workers’ cottages and upgrading the

farmhouse with new windows and roofing. The holiday cottages have also brought a steady stream of visitors, with some guests returning year after year. The land is all Grade 2 and is in

good heart achieving excellent crop yields. At the heart of the development is the five-bedroom Georgian farmhouse which dates back to the early 1700s. KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST

LOCAL NEWS FROM NORTHUMBERLAND WITH OUR FREE NEWSLETTER Commissioned by Sir William Blackett, 2nd Baronet of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Historic England notes that the property was constructed for

his mistress, Margaret Orde - with its ornate drawing room uniquely positioned upstairs to maximise the sweeping views down the River Tweed to Berwick. Inside, hand-carved cornicing and

wall panelling have been carefully preserved, maintaining their original Georgian character. The home sits within generous gardens, including a full-sized tennis court discreetly enclosed

within the grounds and uniquely situated in England with views of Scotland across the river. In addition to the core farm offering, the sale includes a prime residential development site

known as Low House. Extending to approximately 3.58 acres, the plot benefits from full planning permission (granted in February 2024) for a thoughtfully designed four-bedroom home. Situated

in an elevated position with commanding views over the River Tweed and surrounding countryside, the proposed dwelling features an expansive, light-filled layout that complements its natural

surroundings, making it an exceptional opportunity for bespoke riverside living. Sarah Mason, Director at FBR Seed said: “There are few farms that offer this combination of quality, location

and legacy. To live in such an idyllic setting less than a mile from the principal private school for the area and just a few miles from the coast and mainline railway station is a truly

unique opportunity. “West Ord is not just a productive working farm, it’s a home, a diversified business, and a place with real depth of character. "Properties of this calibre and

versatility rarely come to market in this sought-after location, it represents both a sound investment opportunity and a chance to acquire a piece of Northumberland country heritage with

proven commercial credentials.” The land itself is known for its impressive fertility, with soils delivering strong yields across a long cropping history. While currently run as a

high-performing arable unit, the layout and infrastructure would lend themselves just as well to mixed farming with livestock having been kept on the holding in previous years. FBR Seed,

whose team brings decades of experience managing rural assets across Scotland and the North of England, has highlighted West Ord Farm as a model example of a well-balanced holding, pairing

agricultural productivity with lifestyle value. To find out more about West Ord Farm, please visit: https://www.fbrseed.com/property