Land For Sale £500,000
- 73.82 Acres
- Arable/Grassland
- Extensive Block
- Well Fenced
Full description
A rare opportunity to purchase an extensive block of arable and well fenced grassland in close proximity to York. Excellent access from the A64 via Towthorpe Lane and attractive landscape features.For Sale by Private Treaty. Guide Price OIEO £550,000
Description - This extensive block of arable and well fenced grassland provides an excellent opportunity to purchase 73.82 acres in a ring fence less than 5 miles from the center of York. Situated north east of the city and north west of the A64 York to Scarborough Road.
Location - The land is located approximately 4.5 miles north east of York, 1.7 miles east of Towthorpe and Strensall and 1.6 miles north of Stockton on the Forest.
Directions - At the Hopgrove round-about on the York ring road take the A64 heading north east from York, after two miles take the left turn signposted Haxby and Strensall and continue along Towthorpe Moor Lane for two thirds of a mile. The farm entrance is located on the left hand side as indicated by our Stephenson and Son `For Sale' board.
Services - No mains water is connected to the land at present.
Tenure - Freehold with vacant possession on completion.
Outgoings - Drainage rates are payable to the Foss Internal Drainage Board.
Wayleaves And Easements - The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, easements, and wayleaves whether mentioned in these particulars or not. There are no wayleaves or easements to the vendors knowledge.
Rights Of Way - Private rights of way exist over the farm access track running between points `A' and `B' on the sale plan for residents at Stockton Hermitage with repair liability apportioned accordingly. There are no public rights of way over the land to the vendors knowledge.
The Land - The land extending to 73.82 acres (29.87 Ha) comprising 50.80 acres of arable land, 19.72 acres of grassland and 3.28 acres of woodland. The spread of landscape features also provides for those with sporting interests.
The land falls within the Everingham soil series as deep stoneless permeable fine sandy soil suitable for cereals and grassland. The land has previously grown potatoes. The land is classified as being Grade 3 on the DEFRA land classification.
A further 13.00 acres (5.26 Ha) of permanent grassland shown edged green on the attached sale plan is available for occupation on a licence basis which may be assigned to the purchaser by separate negotiation.
Schedule - See sales brochure
Basic Payment Scheme - The land is registered with the Rural Payments Agency and claimed under the Basic Payment Scheme. The entitlements for the land are included in the sale and will be transferred to the purchaser on completion. The Purchaser is to pay the fee for the transfer of entitlements being £120 plus vat.
Nitrate Vulnerable Zone - The land falls within the NVZ designation.
Sporting And Mineral Rights - As far as they are owned, they are included in the sale.
Local Authority - City of York Council West Offices, Station Rise, York, YO1 6GA
T: 01904 551550, E: ycc@york.gov.uk
Plans, Areas And Schedules - The plans provided and areas stated in these sales particulars are for guidance only and are subject to verification with the title deeds.
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 in addition to the purchase price.
Overage - An overage provision exists on the property requiring the payment of 50% of the uplift in value in the event of planning consent being granted for any use other than the current use over the whole or any part of the property for a remaining period of 18 years.
A restrictive covenant exists preventing owners or occupiers keeping pigs or swine on the land.
Viewing - Strictly by appointment only with the Selling Agents 01904 489731 enquiries@stephenson.co.uk.
Agent Contacts - Interested parties are asked to contact Davina Fillingham Mobile: 07894 697724
Email: davina.fillingham@stephenson.co.uk or
Alice Hood Mobile: 07801 685667 alice.hood@stephenson.co.uk
Method Of Sale - For Sale by Private Treaty.
Vendors Solicitors - Barber Titley, 6 North Park Road, Harrogate, N Yorks HG1 5PA-Helen Mellors
Tel: 01423 502211
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Property Misdescription - CONSUMER PROTECTION FROM UNFAIR TRADING REGULATIONS 2008
Stephenson & Son for themselves and the vendors or lessors of this property for whom they act, give notice that:
i. These particulars are a general outline only, for the guidance of prospective purchasers or tenants, and do not constitute the whole or any part of an offer or contract.
ii. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of any description, dimensions, references to condition, necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details contained herein and any prospective purchasers or tenants must not rely on them as statements of fact or representations and must satisfy themselves as to their accuracy.
iii. No employee of Stephenson & Son has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty or enter into any contract whatever in relation to the property.
iv. We will not be liable in negligence or otherwise for any loss arising from the use of these particulars.
v. The reference to any plant, machinery, equipment, services, fixtures or fittings at the property shall not constitute a representation (unless otherwise stated) as to its state or condition or that it is capable of fulfilling its intended function. Prospective purchasers/tenants should satisfy themselves as to the fitness of such items for the requirements.
vi. We can give no warranty or representation whatsoever in relation to the farming prospects or other matters.
