METHOD OF SALE
The property is available for sale by private treaty and offers are invited for the whole or in lots.
VIEWING
Please contact the office to arrange a viewing. The land has sheep grazing therefore, strictly no dogs. Prospective Purchasers view at their own risk.
BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME (BPS)
The vendor will retain the 2023 Basic Payment Scheme monies and all de-linked payments.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCHEMES
The land is contained within a Higher Level Stewardship Scheme AG00397898. This will expire on the 31 October 2028. The purchaser will be required to take on the scheme. Further details are available on request.
LOCAL PLANNING AUTHORITY
Yorkshire Dales National Park Planning Authority
Yoredale
Bainbridge
Leyburn
DL8 3EL
TENURE
The property is held freehold and vacant possession will be given on completion.
SHOOTING RIGHTS
The shooting rights are included with the sale of all three lots.
SOLICITORS
Peter Crangle
Savage Crangle
15 High Street
Skipton
BD23 1AJ
OFFERS
The property is offered for sale by private treaty in lots. To make an offer or to discuss the property further please contact Joanna Townley.
LOT 1 - West Moor
West Moor comprises 52.73 ha (130.30 acres) of enclosed moorland. The land consists of a mixture of grassland and heather. The land ranges from 415 m to 520 m above sea level. Enclosed by traditional drystone walls the land has a kind and sheltered feel. Having been managed sympathetically with nature, the heather has been regenerated at the western end and now makes for an impressive wildlife habitat hosting a variety of flora and fauna.
ACCESS
The land comes with the benefit of an access from Brootes Lane as shown on the enclosed plan. The land is designated as open access under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000.
SERVICES
West Moor has a natural water supply, with the best source being the river at the north boundary.
LOT 2 - Guildersbank
Guildersbank comprises 9.51 ha (23.50 acres) of Littondale pasture and ancient woodland. The land ranges from 235 m to 355 m above sea level. This parcel runs from the River Skirfare up to the back of the SSSI Scoska Wood. The land hosts the spectacular entrance to the Scoska Cave. Enclosed by traditional drystone walls and fences, the land is surrounded by trees and hosts great views up and down the Littondale Valley.
ACCESS
The land comes with the benefit of an access from Brootes Lane down a stoned track as shown on the enclosed plan. Natural England have a right of access over the land also to get to their parcel north of Lot 2.
SERVICES
Guildersbank has a natural water supply.
LOT 3 - Newland Close
Newland Close comprises 2.06 ha (5.09 acres) of valley bottom meadow and woodland. The land ranges from 250 m to 300 m above sea level. Enclosed by traditional drystone walls, this lot also hosts impressive elevated views of the Littondale Valley. It makes for an exciting opportunity to own a piece of the Yorkshire Dales.
ACCESS
The land comes with the benefit of an access from the Arncliffe to Litton Road.
SERVICES
The land benefits from a water supply. The spring rises on adjoining land and a water easement is in place.