GEORGE F White has the perfect answer for anyone wanting to get their foot on the first rung of the farming ladder.

West End Farm, left, in Ingleton, near Darlington, has just become available for rent.

“For those who has always dreamed of being a farmer but couldn’t afford to purchase a farm, this is the perfect answer,”

said Carolyn Milburn, of the agent’s Wolsingham office.

The property comprises a four-bedroom, brick, Edwardian-style farmhouse, a range of farm buildings and 46.08 acres of pasture which is currently split into eight fields.

It is available on a term of three to five years as a whole or in two separate lots.

Lot 1 includes the farmhouse, buildings and 3.78 acres of pasture.

Lot 2 includes the remaining 42.3 acres of pasture.

Carolyn added: “The Farm can support a mixed stock of sheep and cattle and has a range of existing farm buildings.

“As it is unusual for a tenancy of this type to come on to the market, interest is expected to be high.”

Situated in the popular village of Ingleton, near Staindrop and close to the thriving town of Barnard Castle, with its farmers’ market and food festivals, there are plenty of outlets for farm produce.

The tenancy is available from December 14, 2009.

Anyone interest in viewing the farm can do so on November 4 and 17 from 2pm until 5.30pm.

All tenders must be submitted by noon on December 2.

For further information or to arrange a viewing, contact 01388 527966