Land for sale

A rare opportunity to acquire a parcel of pasture, scrub and woodland of high natural and ecological merit (part designated as a SSSI) suitable for a variety of uses (subject to approvals). All packed with natural capital.

LOCATION AND ACCESS
The land lies to the West of Linton Village, with road access directly off Linton Common. The land is approximately 0.5 miles South West of Linton Village, 2 miles South West of Wetherby and 11 miles South East of Harrogate. Access is from Linton Common Lane.

DESCRIPTION
The land extends to approximately 3.92 acres (1.59 ha) and comprises two parcels of mixed pasture, scrub and woodland, all packed with natural capital. 2.47 acres situated within a Site of Specific Scientific Interest (SSSI designation) and 1.45 acres alongside the River Wharfe. The land is classified as Grade 3 and lies between approximately 30m and 50m above sea level.

POTENTIAL USES
The land is situated in the desirable Linton area and offers potential for amenity use or the long-term development of a sustainable dwelling, subject to obtaining the necessary consents. Initial discussions have taken place with Natural England regarding the erection of single sustainable dwelling to house the caretaker and manager of the SSSI land. Indicative concept drawings available on request.

Further details of the Linton Common SSSI are available from Natural England:
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/natural-england

The property also has potential for mooring access on to the River Wharfe.

SERVICES
We are not aware of any services connected to the property.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

DIRECTIONS
From Wetherby take the A661 onto Linton Lane, head South for approximately 2 miles onto Linton Common. The land is located in the righthand side and marked by a Lister Haigh For Sale board.

SPORTING & MINERAL RIGHTS
The sporting and mineral rights are included in the sale so far as they are owned or exist. It is understood that any fishing rights are in hand. It is understood that any fishing rights are in hand.

RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all restrictive covenants, both public and private, whether mentioned in these particulars or not.

WAYLEAVES, EASEMENTS & RIGHTS OF WAY
The property is sold subject to all Rights of Way, public and private, which may affect the property.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Leeds City Council, Civic Hall, Leeds LS1 1UR
Tel: 0113 222 4444 www.leeds.gov.uk

METHOD OF SALE
The property is offered for sale by private treaty although the vendor reserves the right to conclude the sale by any other method. Offers subject to planning will be considered where the purchaser has a clear intention to explore gaining planning consent.

TENURE AND OCCUPATION
The tenure of the property is understood to be freehold. Vacant possession will be available upon completion.

DEVELOPMENT VALUE CLAWBACK CLAUSE
The property is to be sold subject to a 50% development value clawback clause applicable on the granting of planning consent for a period of 30 years.

VIEWING
Viewings strictly by appointment only with the agents Lister Haigh (Yorkshire) Ltd. A public footpath runs along the Eastern boundary from Linton Common Lane Northwards.

PLANS AND AREAS
The plans attached to these particulars are a copy of the Ordnance Survey Promap Plan. The areas given may vary from the Rural Land Registry plans and previous Ordnance Survey Sheets, field data sheets and deed plans. All plans in these particulars are for identification purposes only and areas are approximate and subject to the verification in the title documents.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
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