Mill Hill Farm
Ugthorpe, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 2BG
Guide Price
£650,000
Residential Tags: Farmhouse
Property Tags: Ménage, Smallholding, Traditional Buildings
Land Tags: Paddock, Pasture Land, Permanent Pasture
Summary Details
- First Marketed: May 2022
- Removed: Oct 2022
- Residential Tags: Farmhouse
- Property Tags: Ménage, Smallholding, Traditional Buildings
- Land Tags: Paddock, Pasture Land, Permanent Pasture
Nestling in the rolling countryside, just below the level of the open moors, Ugthorpe is a true agricultural village. The village is relatively quiet, being off the main tourist trails, but has both Catholic and Anglican churches, a church hall and a pub. Primary schooling and a village shops are to be found in either Lealholm or Lythe villages, each around 3 miles away, and secondary schooling in Whitby or Guisborough. The nearest beaches will be at Runswick Bay, less than 5 miles away.
This smallholding was purchased by the owner at the end of the 1990s and then a significant effort was put in to bringing it back up to a good standard. Lots of time and money was spent in the house, but alongside that, much was also done to improve the land and buildings too. Many dilapidated temporary buildings were removed and the best traditional ranges were restored, with a new general purpose building added, as well as an all weather riding arena. The set-up is now ideal for a keen rider, both on the property and with nearby access to the open moors too.
The House
The farmhouse was comprehensively modernised and refurbished at around the turn of the millennium and therefore is in pretty good heart throughout and doesn't have many of the negative qualities you might associate with older buildings. It has modern kitchen and bathroom fixtures, modern plumbing and wiring, insulation, double glazing and oil fuelled central heating. The house has cottagey proportions and 3 bedrooms, but an adjoining barn offers the tantalising prospect of further extension, subject to planning, if more space was required. See the floor plan provided for individual room dimensions.
The modest proportions make it ideal for a couple or a small family. There are three bedrooms: a double, a twin and a good sized single; plus a modern house bathroom upstairs. Downstairs there is a farmhouse style kitchen in the middle of the property with a stunning traditional fireside range and oak fronted cabinets including integrated fridge and a Rayburn oil range oven which is also a boiler providing heating and hot water. Off the kitchen lies a cosy lounge with an open fire, and a useful, large utility ideal for boots, dogs, laundry, etc. with a WC cloakroom partitioned into a corner. A porch protects from the elements, as you move out into the yard.
The house is normally approached from the rear, as cars naturally park in the yard and therefore approach from that side, but the front of the house faces south and looks onto a broad gravelled seating area, beyond which lies an attractive terraced garden planted with flowers and shrubs.
The Buildings
Approached via a tarmacked track (see notes) the yard lies to the north of the house. Surrounding this yard are:
Stables: A traditional stable range, approx. 48' x 16' (overall) constructed of stone under a pan tiled roof and comprising 2 large, interconnected stable boxes, with water, electric and rubber matting floors. Small former dairy adjoining, used as a feed store.
General Purpose Shed: Approx. 30' x 30'. Being 2 bays wide and with a split level floor, this building has a steel frame with part concrete blocks and Yorkshire boarded walls, under a box profile steel sheet roof, hardcore floor. Electric power and light.
Former Kennel: A detached stone-built dog kennel constructed with former dog run in front now removed.
Tool Store: Approx. 20'9 x 15'10 internal. (see house floor plan) Adjoining the farmhouse to its western elevation is a further stone outbuilding underneath a pantile roof. This building is 1½ stories high and has been utilized for general garden implement storage. It does adjoin the farmhouse and would make an obvious residential extension, subject to the necessary planning/building consents. Electric light and power. Oil storage tank. There are doors on the front and rear elevation and a hatch in the gable end.
Horse Arena: An all weather horse arena approx. 50m x 20m having a standard sand and rubber covering and part railed surrounds.
The Land
The land extends in total to 9.6 acres and lies in a ring fenced parcel to the north of the farmstead. It is subdivided into various fields, and is all down to permanent pasture. Water is supplied to troughs where necessary and all fields are bounded by mature hedges and fences.
The total area is insufficient to claim the BPS Subsidy Entitlements and therefore, there are no Agri-Environment Schemes on the land whatsoever. Please also note that in recent times, 2 local farmers have grazed the land under Licence Agreements which confer no security of tenure.
GENERAL REMARKS & STIPULATIONS
Viewing: Viewings are strictly by appointment through the sole selling agents. All interested parties should discuss this property and in particular any specific issues that may affect their interest with the agent's office prior to travelling or making an appointment to view.
Directions: See also Location and Boundary Plans provided. Travelling from Whitby towards Guisborough on the A171 road, approximately 8 miles from Whitby Town, turn right signposted Ugthorpe Village. Just past the turning to Mickleby, Mill Hill Farm is situated on your left hand side as marked by the Richardson and Smith 'For Sale' board.
Planning: The property falls within the administrative are of the North York Moors National Park. Telephone: . The farmhouse and buildings are not listed and do not lie in a Conservation Area.
Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way: The property is offered for sale subject to and with the benefit of, all wayleaves, easements, rights of way, etc, whether mentioned in these particulars or otherwise. There are no public footpaths known to cross this land.
Tenure: We understand that the property is freehold and that vacant possession will be granted on completion.
Sporting, Timber & Mineral Rights: Sporting and Timber Rights are understood to be in hand, but the land is also subject to a Mineral Lease in favour of Cleveland Potash which is understood to have approx. 10 years remaining. This Lease only pays a very small annual payment.
Common Land: The tarmacked roadway leading from the council maintained road to Mill Hill Farm crosses common land. There is a registered right of way shown on the deed plans which grants a full right of access over this tarmacked road.
The 2 fields directly in front of Mill Hill Farm are also common land. The vendor of Mill Hill has grazed these fields in the past, but there is no guarantee that this same right of grazing will be passed to the purchasers. The vendors can give no assurances on this point, however, there is a possibility that grazing of these fields could be secured by the purchasers.
Boundaries: The vendors will only sell such interest that they have in the boundary hedges, walls, fences, etc. All boundaries and areas are subject to verification with the title deeds.
Services: The property is understood to be connected to a mains water supply and mains electricity. There is an oil fueled central heating range in the kitchen. The property has a private septic tank drainage system, which may not meet current regulations and could require improvement.
Council Tax: The house is band 'E ' with approx. £2,551.93 payable for 2022-23. Scarborough Borough Council. Tel: .
Post Code: YO21 2BG
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Richardson and Smith have prepared these particulars in good faith to give a fair overall view of the property based on their inspection and information provided by the vendors. Nothing in these particulars should be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good structural condition or that any services or equipment are in good working order as these have not been tested. Purchasers are advised to seek their own survey and legal advice.
Marketed by: Richardson & Smith, Whitby
This smallholding was purchased by the owner at the end of the 1990s and then a significant effort was put in to bringing it back up to a good standard. Lots of time and money was spent in the house, but alongside that, much was also done to improve the land and buildings too. Many dilapidated temporary buildings were removed and the best traditional ranges were restored, with a new general purpose building added, as well as an all weather riding arena. The set-up is now ideal for a keen rider, both on the property and with nearby access to the open moors too.
The House
The farmhouse was comprehensively modernised and refurbished at around the turn of the millennium and therefore is in pretty good heart throughout and doesn't have many of the negative qualities you might associate with older buildings. It has modern kitchen and bathroom fixtures, modern plumbing and wiring, insulation, double glazing and oil fuelled central heating. The house has cottagey proportions and 3 bedrooms, but an adjoining barn offers the tantalising prospect of further extension, subject to planning, if more space was required. See the floor plan provided for individual room dimensions.
The modest proportions make it ideal for a couple or a small family. There are three bedrooms: a double, a twin and a good sized single; plus a modern house bathroom upstairs. Downstairs there is a farmhouse style kitchen in the middle of the property with a stunning traditional fireside range and oak fronted cabinets including integrated fridge and a Rayburn oil range oven which is also a boiler providing heating and hot water. Off the kitchen lies a cosy lounge with an open fire, and a useful, large utility ideal for boots, dogs, laundry, etc. with a WC cloakroom partitioned into a corner. A porch protects from the elements, as you move out into the yard.
The house is normally approached from the rear, as cars naturally park in the yard and therefore approach from that side, but the front of the house faces south and looks onto a broad gravelled seating area, beyond which lies an attractive terraced garden planted with flowers and shrubs.
The Buildings
Approached via a tarmacked track (see notes) the yard lies to the north of the house. Surrounding this yard are:
Stables: A traditional stable range, approx. 48' x 16' (overall) constructed of stone under a pan tiled roof and comprising 2 large, interconnected stable boxes, with water, electric and rubber matting floors. Small former dairy adjoining, used as a feed store.
General Purpose Shed: Approx. 30' x 30'. Being 2 bays wide and with a split level floor, this building has a steel frame with part concrete blocks and Yorkshire boarded walls, under a box profile steel sheet roof, hardcore floor. Electric power and light.
Former Kennel: A detached stone-built dog kennel constructed with former dog run in front now removed.
Tool Store: Approx. 20'9 x 15'10 internal. (see house floor plan) Adjoining the farmhouse to its western elevation is a further stone outbuilding underneath a pantile roof. This building is 1½ stories high and has been utilized for general garden implement storage. It does adjoin the farmhouse and would make an obvious residential extension, subject to the necessary planning/building consents. Electric light and power. Oil storage tank. There are doors on the front and rear elevation and a hatch in the gable end.
Horse Arena: An all weather horse arena approx. 50m x 20m having a standard sand and rubber covering and part railed surrounds.
The Land
The land extends in total to 9.6 acres and lies in a ring fenced parcel to the north of the farmstead. It is subdivided into various fields, and is all down to permanent pasture. Water is supplied to troughs where necessary and all fields are bounded by mature hedges and fences.
The total area is insufficient to claim the BPS Subsidy Entitlements and therefore, there are no Agri-Environment Schemes on the land whatsoever. Please also note that in recent times, 2 local farmers have grazed the land under Licence Agreements which confer no security of tenure.
GENERAL REMARKS & STIPULATIONS
Viewing: Viewings are strictly by appointment through the sole selling agents. All interested parties should discuss this property and in particular any specific issues that may affect their interest with the agent's office prior to travelling or making an appointment to view.
Directions: See also Location and Boundary Plans provided. Travelling from Whitby towards Guisborough on the A171 road, approximately 8 miles from Whitby Town, turn right signposted Ugthorpe Village. Just past the turning to Mickleby, Mill Hill Farm is situated on your left hand side as marked by the Richardson and Smith 'For Sale' board.
Planning: The property falls within the administrative are of the North York Moors National Park. Telephone: . The farmhouse and buildings are not listed and do not lie in a Conservation Area.
Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way: The property is offered for sale subject to and with the benefit of, all wayleaves, easements, rights of way, etc, whether mentioned in these particulars or otherwise. There are no public footpaths known to cross this land.
Tenure: We understand that the property is freehold and that vacant possession will be granted on completion.
Sporting, Timber & Mineral Rights: Sporting and Timber Rights are understood to be in hand, but the land is also subject to a Mineral Lease in favour of Cleveland Potash which is understood to have approx. 10 years remaining. This Lease only pays a very small annual payment.
Common Land: The tarmacked roadway leading from the council maintained road to Mill Hill Farm crosses common land. There is a registered right of way shown on the deed plans which grants a full right of access over this tarmacked road.
The 2 fields directly in front of Mill Hill Farm are also common land. The vendor of Mill Hill has grazed these fields in the past, but there is no guarantee that this same right of grazing will be passed to the purchasers. The vendors can give no assurances on this point, however, there is a possibility that grazing of these fields could be secured by the purchasers.
Boundaries: The vendors will only sell such interest that they have in the boundary hedges, walls, fences, etc. All boundaries and areas are subject to verification with the title deeds.
Services: The property is understood to be connected to a mains water supply and mains electricity. There is an oil fueled central heating range in the kitchen. The property has a private septic tank drainage system, which may not meet current regulations and could require improvement.
Council Tax: The house is band 'E ' with approx. £2,551.93 payable for 2022-23. Scarborough Borough Council. Tel: .
Post Code: YO21 2BG
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Richardson and Smith have prepared these particulars in good faith to give a fair overall view of the property based on their inspection and information provided by the vendors. Nothing in these particulars should be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good structural condition or that any services or equipment are in good working order as these have not been tested. Purchasers are advised to seek their own survey and legal advice.
Marketed by: Richardson & Smith, Whitby
Land Registry Data
- No historical data found.