Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23

Freehold

A rare opportunity to acquire 125.35 acres (50.73 hectares) of productive meadow and pasture land situated within the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

The property is offered for sale by informal tender (29th October 2021) as a whole or in up to 4 lots.

LOCATION
The land at Malham comprises two blocks of agricultural land situated to the south-east and north-west of the popular village and tourist destination of Malham. The market towns of Skipton and Settle are situated approximately 11 miles to the south-east and 6 miles to the west respectively.

LAND
Lot 1 - Ring-fenced parcel of productive meadow land extending in all to approximately 9.30 acres (3.76 hectares).

The land is classified as being Grade 4 under the former MAFF Land Classification Series with the underlying soil being part of the Waltham series which is classed as a well-drained fine loamy soil summarised as being suitable for grassland with stock rearing.

The land has a gently sloping southerly aspect rising from 200 metres above sea level to approximately 225 metres above sea level.

Access is taken directly from Gordale Lane which forms the northern boundary.

Lot 2 - Excellent opportunity to acquire a ring-fenced block of productive grassland together with traditional field barn and useful hardstanding extending in all to approximately 36.62 acres (14.82 hectares).

The land comprises approximately 27.57 acres (11.16 hectares) of productive meadow land, 7.46 acres (3.02 hectares) of pasture land and 1.59 acres (0.66 hectares) of tracks and hardstanding.

The property benefits from Mires Barn which comprises a traditional field barn of stone construction.

The land is classified as being Grade 4 under the former MAFF Land Classification Series with the underlying soil being part of the Waltham and Forest series which are classed as a well-drained fine loamy soil and slowly permeable fine silty and loamy soils respectively both are summarised as being suitable for stock rearing.

The land has a gently sloping southerly aspect rising from 190 metres above sea level to approximately 230 metres above sea level.

Access is taken directly from Gordale Lane which forms the northern boundary.

Lot 3 - A parcel of ring-fenced pasture land extending in all to approximately 51.37 acres (20.79 hectares).

The land is classified as being Grade 4 under the former MAFF Land Classification Series with the underlying soil being part of the Wilcocks 1 series which is classed as a slowly permeable fine loamy soil summarised as being suitable for moderate grazing or woodland.

The land has a northerly aspect and is undulating in nature rising from 190 metres above sea level on the northern boundary to approximately 265 metres above sea level on the southern boundary.

Access is taken directly from Windy Pike Lane

Lot 4 - Attractive block of limestone pasture extending to approximately 28.06 acres (11.36 hectares) with road frontage. Whilst the majority of the land comprises limestone pasture, there is a parcel of meadow land extending to approximately 2.22 acres.

The land is classified as being Grade 4 under the former MAFF Land Classification Series with the underlying soil being part of the Malham 1 series which is classed as a well-drained silty soil summarised as being suitable for stock rearing.

The land has a southerly aspect rising from 245 metres above sea level to approximately 335 metres above sea level.

Access is taken directly from Cove Road.

METHOD OF SALE
The property is offered for sale as a whole or in up to 4 lots by informal tender.

Tender forms are available on request and should be submitted to the Harrogate Office of Carter Jonas by either post or email no later than 12 Noon on Friday 29th October 2021.

TENURE & POSSESSION
The property is offered for sale freehold with vacant possession.

BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME
The land has been registered for the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS). The appropriate Basic Payment Scheme Entitlements are included in the sale. The Vendors will use their reasonable endeavours to transfer the appropriate BPS
entitlements to the Purchaser(s) upon completion in accordance with the scheme rules.

The Vendors have submitted a Basic Payment Scheme claim for the 2021 scheme year and the 2021 payment will be retained.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCHEMES
The property is included within a Countryside Stewardship Agreement (Mid-Tier) (Ref: 828172) which terminates on 31/12/2024.

The options include Low Input Grassland (GS5), Haymaking Supplement (GS15), Cattle Grazing Supplement (SP6) and Management of Rough Grazing (UP2). The Purchaser will be obliged to take over the Stewardship Agreement on completion.

DESIGNATIONS
Part of Lot 4 is designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument and is understood to comprise a series of medieval settlements and lynchets.

SERVICES
The land is served by a combination of spring fed water supplies and natural sources.

WAYLEAVES EASEMENTS & RIGHTS OF WAY
The land is sold subject to and with the benefits of all rights of way, water drainage, water courses and other easements and rights of adjoining owners (if any) affecting the same and all existing and proposed wayleaves and other matters registered by any competent authority subject to statute.

Lot 2 is transected by a public footpath east to west and the Pennine Way north to south.

Lot 3 is transected by the Pennine Way.

Lot 4 is transected by a public bridleway which follows Long Lane and connects with the public highway.

VAT
Any prices quoted are exclusive of VAT. In the event that the sale of the property or any part of it or any right attached to it becomes a chargeable supply for the purposes of VAT, such tax will be payable in addition to the purchase price.

HEALTH & SAFETY
Please take care when viewing the property and be as vigilant as possible when making an inspection for your own personal safety.

SPORTING TIMBER & MINERAL RIGHTS
The sporting rights over Lots 1, 2 and 3 are understood to be reserved by a third party.

The mineral rights are included in the sale in so far as they are owned.

LOCAL AUTHORITIES
Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority www.yorkshiredales.org.uk

VIEWINGS
Parties are permitted to view the land on foot and during reasonable daylight hours whilst in possession of these particulars. Please inform Carter Jonas that you intend to view the land – 01423 707801.

DIRECTIONS
From Skipton proceed west on Gargrave Road following signs for Kendal (A65). Once on the A65 continue 2.75 miles before turning right on Eshton Road, continue 5.3 miles to the village of Kirkby Malham.

For lot 3 turn right on Windy Pike Lane (via Green Gate), the property is on your left after 0.5 miles.

For lots 1, 2 & 4 continue on Main Street before proceeding on Kirkby Brow for 1.3 miles, once in the centre of Malham, lots 1 & 2 are 0.2 miles east on Gordale Lane (via Finkle Street). Lot 4 is 0.5 miles north on Cove Road.

Virtual Tour:
https://vimeo.com/604691491

WHAT3WORDS
Lot 1 ///slice.flush.airstrip
Lot 2 ///finely.taskbar.coaster
Lot 3 ///title.reverted.exhales
Lot 4 ///basically.gravel.purified

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