Land For Sale £950,000
Full description
MEADOWBANK FARM, SCOREBY, GATE HELMSLEY, YORK, YO41 1NP. 105.03 AC (42.51 HA)
A versatile mixed farm with planning permission for an agricultural dwelling, an excellent range of farm buildings, arable and grassland and fishing rights on the River Derwent.
FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY
GUIDE PRICE : £1,300,000
The farm benefits from permission for a single storey 3 bedroom agricultural worker’s dwelling on the north-east side of the homestead with open views overlooking the River Derwent to the east and south. The application number is 18/02220/FUL and was granted in December 2018. Please see the local council’s website for further details; the application documents and decision notice are also available at the Agent’s office.
The arable land extends to approximately 45.11 acres and the grassland 57.47 acres. The land is classified as Grade 3 on the Agricultural Land Classification and is within the Everingham Soil Series which is defined as deep stoneless permeable fine sandy soil.
The homestead is set approximately 200 metres inland at the end of a well maintained stoned access driveway. The livestock buildings are surrounded by large areas of hard standing, are well laid out with a good cattle race and handling facilities. The buildings are currently used for the fattening of cattle, however would be suitable for other livestock enterprises.
The farm benefits from permission for a single storey 3 bedroom agricultural worker’s dwelling on the north-east side of the homestead with open views overlooking the River Derwent to the east and south. The application number is 18/02220/FUL and was granted in December 2018.
General Information -
Location - Meadowbank Farm is located in Scoreby, Gate Helmsley immediately west of Stamford Bridge. The farm is accessed off Scoreby Lane which leads directly on to the A166 towards York and Driffield. York is 6 miles west of the farm.
Description - A versatile farm comprising planning permission for a single storey three bedroom agricultural dwelling, an excellent range of modern livestock buildings, 105 acres laid to arable and grass and fishing rights on the River Derwent all within a ring fence.
Directions - From the A166 take Scoreby Lane south and follow for 1 mile. Take the private road on the left and continue along for 200 metres until you reach the farmstead. The postcode is YO41 1NP.
Services - There is mains electricity and water to the farm buildings. In addition water is laid to field 3652.
Tenure - Freehold with vacant possession on completion.
Wayleaves & Easements - There are electricity wayleaves crossing fields 3652, 1545, 0246 and 4601.
Rights Of Way - There is a public footpath running north to south by the River Derwent.
Planning Permission - The farm benefits from permission for a single storey 3 bedroom agricultural worker’s dwelling on the north-east side of the homestead with open views overlooking the River Derwent to the east and south. The application number is 18/02220/FUL and was granted in December 2018.
Please see the local council’s website for further details; the application documents and decision notice are also available at the Agent’s office.
The Land - The arable land extends to approximately 45.11 acres and the grassland 57.47 acres. The land is classified as Grade 3 on the Agricultural Land Classification and is within the Everingham Soil Series which is defined as deep stoneless permeable fine sandy soil. The arable land is capable of growing root crops including potatoes and all of the land has benefited from the application of farmyard manure over a long period of time.
Land Schedule - Field No Land Use Ha Ac
4601 Permanent Grass 8.46 20.90
3962 Permanent Grass 0.26 0.64
3652 Permanent Grass 14.54 35.93
2873 Arable 4.63 11.44
9463 Arable 3.72 9.19
0246 Arable 4.02 9.93
1545 Arable 5.89 14.55
0324 Farmstead 0.99 2.45
Total 42.51 105.03
Basic Payment Scheme - The land is registered with the RPA for Basic Payment Scheme purposes. The entitlements are included in the sale for a fee of £150 + VAT for transferring the entitlements payable by the purchaser.
Fishing Rights - Fishing rights along the single bank of the River Derwent are included in the sale and are currently let for the season. Access to the fishing rights is via a shared access with the sewage works, as shown brown on the plan overleaf.
Restrictive Covenant - The land is sold subject to a restrictive covenant preventing the use of the farm for intensive pig and poultry enterprises.
The Farm Buildings - The homestead is set approximately 200 metres inland at the end of a well maintained stoned access driveway. The livestock buildings are surrounded by large areas of hard standing, are well laid out with a good cattle race and handling facilities. The buildings are currently used for the fattening of cattle, however would be suitable for all livestock enterprises. The buildings comprise:
Covered Stockyard (1) - 18.29m x 12.19m (60' x 40') - Modern, steel portal framed building under a fibre cement clad roof. The building is open to the east elevation; the western elevation adjoins a lean-to (16’ x 90’ (5m x 27m)), used for the delivering of feed to the covered stock yard. The building has the capacity to provide accommodation for approximately 70 fattening
cattle.
Covered Stockyard (2) - 27.43m x 16.76m (90' x 55') - And is of similar construction. The building has the capacity for approximately 90 fattening cattle.
Covered Stockyard (3) - 27.43m x 16.76m (90' x 55') - Although is of similar construction, it is a more recently constructed addition to the farm with feed passage running along the length of the yard. The yard has the capacity to accommodate approximately 90 fattening cattle.
Covered Stockyard (4) - 27.43m x 16.76m (90' x 55') - Modern steel portal framed building under a steel sheet roof with feed passage, concrete panel walls and access to grassland. The yard has the capacity to accommodate approximately 50 cows and calves.
General Purpose Store & Isolation Pen (5) - 16.76m x 7.62m (55' x 25') - Steel portal frame construction, side cladding and concrete panel walls, under a fibre cement roof.
Graine Storage Shed (6) - 4.88m x 10.06m (16' x 33') - A steel portal frame construction under a fibre cement clad roof.
2 Open Bulk Feed Storage Bays (7) - 15.24m x 7.92m (50' x 26') -
Straw / Silage Clamp (8) - Open yard area.
Cattle Handling (9) - Steel cattle race and holding pen.
Nitrate Vulnerable Zone - The land is within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone.
Sporting & Mineral Rights - Sporting and mineral rights are included in the sale.
Local Authority - City of York Council, West Offices, Station Rise, York, YO1 6GA.
Vat - Any price quoted or discussed is exclusive of VAT. In the event that the sale of the property becomes a chargeable supply for VAT, such tax will be payable by the purchaser is additional to the purchase price.
Vendor's Solicitor - Harrowells Solicitors, Moorgate House, Clifton Moorgate, York, YO30 4WY
FAO: Katie I’Anson
Tel: 01904 690111
Email: Katie.ianson@harrowells.co.uk
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Method Of Sale - Private Treaty
Guide Price: £1,300,000
Agent Contacts - For further information or negotiation please contact:
Bill Smith or Chloe Hayes at Stephenson & Son, York Auction Centre Office, Murton, York, YO19 5GF.
Tel: 01904 489731
Email: wrs@stephenson.co.uk
chloe.hayes@stephenson.co.uk
