Land for sale
Weston, Otley, North Yorkshire, LS21 2HT
Guide Price
£1,625,000
Residential Tags: Farmhouse
Property Tags: N/A
Land Tags: Agricultural Holdings Act, Pasture Land, Woodland
Summary Details
- First Marketed: Feb 2021
- Removed: Date Not Available
- Residential Tags: Farmhouse
- Property Tags: N/A
- Land Tags: Agricultural Holdings Act, Pasture Land, Woodland
The sale of Lane Head and Higher Carr Farms represents a rare opportunity to acquire an attractive investment Estate extending in all to approximately 390 acres (157 hectares) and comprising:
Lot 1: Lane Head Farm – £750,000
Equipped investment farm let subject to a first succession Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 tenancy agreement extending to approximately 167.53 acres (67.79 hectares).
Lot 2: Higher Carr Farm and woodland – £450,000
Bare land holding let subject to a first succession Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 tenancy agreement extending to approximately 201.70 acres (81.62 hectares) and mixed plantation woodland extending to approximately 19.37 acres (7.83 hectares).
Lot 3: Higher Carr Farmhouse – £425,000
A semi-detached 2 bedroom farmhouse in need of complete refurbishment together with an adjoining traditional granary which offers potential for extension of the farmhouse (subject to planning consent) and gardens.
For sale by private treaty as a whole or in up to 3 lots.
LOCATION
Lane Head Farm is situated on the northern edge of the hamlet of Weston within the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
The market town of Otley is situated approximately 2 miles to the south with the city of Leeds situated approximately 12 miles to the south-east.
Access to the A59 trans-Pennine trunk road is approximately 6 miles to the north.
LOT 1 - LANE HEAD FARM
Lane Head Farmhouse comprises a detached property of stone construction under a stone roof with a single storey stone extension under a blue slate roof. Adjoining the farmhouse to the east is a two storey traditional stone barn providing general storage.
The accommodation comprises a breakfast kitchen, utility room, sitting room and dining room to the ground floor with three bedrooms and house bathroom to the first floor.
Externally, the property benefits from an enclosed garden situated to the front of the property.
The farm buildings comprise a traditional range of agricultural buildings of stone construction under stone roofs. Situated to the west of the main granary building is a steel portal frame Dutch barn under a corrugated profile clad roof. Situated to the rear of the farmhouse there is a modern general purpose steel portal frame building (75’ x 60’) understood to be a tenant’s improvement.
Lane Head Farm extends in all to approximately 167.53 acres and comprises the farmstead extending to approximately 0.60 acres, meadow land extending to approximately 89.71 acres and pasture land extending to approximately 77.22 acres.
The underlying soil type is understood to be part of the Dunkeswick series which is a slowly permeable seasonally waterlogged fine loamy over clayey soil which is suited to grassland. The land is classified as being Grade 3 under the MAFF Provisional Agricultural Land Classification.
The land has a southerly aspect rising from approximately 140 metres above sea level on the southern boundary to approximately 230 metres above sea level on the northern boundary.
LOT 2 – HIGHER CARR FARM
Higher Carr Farm comprises a block of improved meadow and pasture land let subject to a first succession Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 tenancy agreement and extending in all to approximately 201.70 acres (81.62 hectares).
The holding is served by a single landlord’s building (approx. 90’ x 95’) which comprises a general purpose steel portal frame structure under a corrugated profile clad roof with part concrete block walls and part corrugated profile clad. The agricultural land comprises approximately 51.40 acres of meadow land; 53.88 acres of pasture land and 96.42 acres of rough pasture.
Included within the sale but reserved from the tenancy agreement are two parcels of mixed species woodland known as Greystone Plantation and Larch Plantation which extend in all to approximately 19.37 acres (7.83 hectares).
The land is classified as being a mixture of Grade 3 and 4 under the MAFF Provisional Agricultural Land Classification.
The land has a southerly aspect rising from 230 metres above sea level on the southern boundary to approximately 260 metres above sea level on the northern boundary.
Greystone Plantation is offered for sale subject to a licence agreement in favour of Greystone Wood Shooting Ground as summarised in the tenure and possession section of these sale particulars. A copy of the licence agreement is available from the selling agent.
LOT 3 – HIGHER CARR FARMHOUSE AND GRANARY
Higher Carr Farmhouse comprises a semi-detached 2 bedroom dwelling of stone construction under a stone flag roof in need of complete refurbishment together with an adjoining traditional agricultural Granary building which offers scope for extension of the residential accommodation subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents.
The accommodation which extends to approximately 109.30 m² (1,177 ft²) comprises a dining room, living room, kitchen, utility room and WC to the ground floor with 2 bedrooms and house bathroom to the first floor.
Externally, the property benefits from south facing gardens with ample parking and circulating area situated to the rear.
Higher Carr Farm is served by a connection to mains electricity with a private spring fed water supply and private drainage to a septic tank.
METHOD OF SALE
The Property is offered for sale by Private Treaty as a whole or in up to 3 lots.
The Vendors reserve the right to conclude the sale by any other means at their discretion. Interested parties are required to register their interest with the selling agents in order to be kept informed as to how the sale will be concluded.
TENURE & POSSESSION
The Property is owned freehold and a summary of the tenure and income is provided below:
Lot 1 – Lane Head Farm, Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 (first succession), Commencement Date - 20th December 1994, Rent - £12,250 per annum
Lot 2 – Land at Higher Carr Farm, Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 (first succession), Commencement Date - 20th December 1994, Rent - £6,250 per annum
Lot 2 – Greystone Plantation, Licence, Term - 01.04.20 – 31.03.21, Licence Fee - £2,750 per annum
Lot 2 – Larch Plantation - Vacant Possession
Lot 3 – Higher Carr Farmhouse & Granary - Vacant Possession
BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME
Lane Head Farm and Higher Carr Farms have been registered with the Rural Land Registry. The Basic Payment Scheme Entitlements are vested with the Tenant and are not included with the sale.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
An additional information pack including copies of the tenancy agreements, EPC’s and title information is available from the selling agents.
FIXTURES & FITTINGS
Any tenants fixtures or improvements, whether expressly mentioned within these particulars or not, are excluded from the sale and may be liable to compensation at the end of the tenancy term.
TENANT RIGHT
There will be no claim for tenant right matters or counter claim from the landlord for dilapidations, nor is there any ingoing valuation in respect of growing crops.
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 quasi or reputed 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.
A public footpath transects Lane Head Farm in an east-west direction.
A third party benefits from a private right of way over the access track which forms part of Lot 2 and connects Weston Moor House (in third party ownership) with the public highway.
Two public footpaths transect Higher Carr Farm.
HEALTH & SAFETY
Given the potential hazards of a working farm, we ask you to be as vigilant as possible when making your inspection for your own personal safety, particularly around the farm buildings and machinery.
VAT
Any guide 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 chargeable supply for the purposes of VAT, such tax will be payable in addition to the purchase price.
SPORTING TIMBER & MINERAL RIGHTS
The sporting rights are reserved from the sale but could be made available by separate negotiation.
EPC RATINGS
Lane Head Farmhouse (Lot 1)
Current – E (40)
Potential – A (99)
Higher Carr Farmhouse (Lot 3)
Current – G (14)
Potential – B (85)
LOCAL AUTHORITIES
Harrogate Borough Council
VIEWINGS
Viewings are strictly by prior appointment. We would ask you to respect the privacy of the tenants and not to approach them directly.
DIRECTIONS
Lot 1: From the village of Askwith travel east towards Otley. As you enter the hamlet of Weston take the left hand turn on to Moor Lane just before the telephone box. Travel along Moor Lane for approximately ½ mile and the entrance to Lane Head Farm is situated on the right hand side.
Lots 2 and 3: Leave Otley traveling north on Newall Carr Road. Proceed for approximately 1.5 miles and the entrance to Higher Carr Farm is situated on the left hand side as the road bears sharply right.
WHAT3WORDS
Lot 1 - ///forgot.respected.later
Lot 2 - ///blueberry.founders.inquest
Lot 3 - ///blueberry.founders.inquest
Marketed by: Carter Jonas Rural, Yorkshire
Lot 1: Lane Head Farm – £750,000
Equipped investment farm let subject to a first succession Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 tenancy agreement extending to approximately 167.53 acres (67.79 hectares).
Lot 2: Higher Carr Farm and woodland – £450,000
Bare land holding let subject to a first succession Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 tenancy agreement extending to approximately 201.70 acres (81.62 hectares) and mixed plantation woodland extending to approximately 19.37 acres (7.83 hectares).
Lot 3: Higher Carr Farmhouse – £425,000
A semi-detached 2 bedroom farmhouse in need of complete refurbishment together with an adjoining traditional granary which offers potential for extension of the farmhouse (subject to planning consent) and gardens.
For sale by private treaty as a whole or in up to 3 lots.
LOCATION
Lane Head Farm is situated on the northern edge of the hamlet of Weston within the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
The market town of Otley is situated approximately 2 miles to the south with the city of Leeds situated approximately 12 miles to the south-east.
Access to the A59 trans-Pennine trunk road is approximately 6 miles to the north.
LOT 1 - LANE HEAD FARM
Lane Head Farmhouse comprises a detached property of stone construction under a stone roof with a single storey stone extension under a blue slate roof. Adjoining the farmhouse to the east is a two storey traditional stone barn providing general storage.
The accommodation comprises a breakfast kitchen, utility room, sitting room and dining room to the ground floor with three bedrooms and house bathroom to the first floor.
Externally, the property benefits from an enclosed garden situated to the front of the property.
The farm buildings comprise a traditional range of agricultural buildings of stone construction under stone roofs. Situated to the west of the main granary building is a steel portal frame Dutch barn under a corrugated profile clad roof. Situated to the rear of the farmhouse there is a modern general purpose steel portal frame building (75’ x 60’) understood to be a tenant’s improvement.
Lane Head Farm extends in all to approximately 167.53 acres and comprises the farmstead extending to approximately 0.60 acres, meadow land extending to approximately 89.71 acres and pasture land extending to approximately 77.22 acres.
The underlying soil type is understood to be part of the Dunkeswick series which is a slowly permeable seasonally waterlogged fine loamy over clayey soil which is suited to grassland. The land is classified as being Grade 3 under the MAFF Provisional Agricultural Land Classification.
The land has a southerly aspect rising from approximately 140 metres above sea level on the southern boundary to approximately 230 metres above sea level on the northern boundary.
LOT 2 – HIGHER CARR FARM
Higher Carr Farm comprises a block of improved meadow and pasture land let subject to a first succession Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 tenancy agreement and extending in all to approximately 201.70 acres (81.62 hectares).
The holding is served by a single landlord’s building (approx. 90’ x 95’) which comprises a general purpose steel portal frame structure under a corrugated profile clad roof with part concrete block walls and part corrugated profile clad. The agricultural land comprises approximately 51.40 acres of meadow land; 53.88 acres of pasture land and 96.42 acres of rough pasture.
Included within the sale but reserved from the tenancy agreement are two parcels of mixed species woodland known as Greystone Plantation and Larch Plantation which extend in all to approximately 19.37 acres (7.83 hectares).
The land is classified as being a mixture of Grade 3 and 4 under the MAFF Provisional Agricultural Land Classification.
The land has a southerly aspect rising from 230 metres above sea level on the southern boundary to approximately 260 metres above sea level on the northern boundary.
Greystone Plantation is offered for sale subject to a licence agreement in favour of Greystone Wood Shooting Ground as summarised in the tenure and possession section of these sale particulars. A copy of the licence agreement is available from the selling agent.
LOT 3 – HIGHER CARR FARMHOUSE AND GRANARY
Higher Carr Farmhouse comprises a semi-detached 2 bedroom dwelling of stone construction under a stone flag roof in need of complete refurbishment together with an adjoining traditional agricultural Granary building which offers scope for extension of the residential accommodation subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents.
The accommodation which extends to approximately 109.30 m² (1,177 ft²) comprises a dining room, living room, kitchen, utility room and WC to the ground floor with 2 bedrooms and house bathroom to the first floor.
Externally, the property benefits from south facing gardens with ample parking and circulating area situated to the rear.
Higher Carr Farm is served by a connection to mains electricity with a private spring fed water supply and private drainage to a septic tank.
METHOD OF SALE
The Property is offered for sale by Private Treaty as a whole or in up to 3 lots.
The Vendors reserve the right to conclude the sale by any other means at their discretion. Interested parties are required to register their interest with the selling agents in order to be kept informed as to how the sale will be concluded.
TENURE & POSSESSION
The Property is owned freehold and a summary of the tenure and income is provided below:
Lot 1 – Lane Head Farm, Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 (first succession), Commencement Date - 20th December 1994, Rent - £12,250 per annum
Lot 2 – Land at Higher Carr Farm, Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 (first succession), Commencement Date - 20th December 1994, Rent - £6,250 per annum
Lot 2 – Greystone Plantation, Licence, Term - 01.04.20 – 31.03.21, Licence Fee - £2,750 per annum
Lot 2 – Larch Plantation - Vacant Possession
Lot 3 – Higher Carr Farmhouse & Granary - Vacant Possession
BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME
Lane Head Farm and Higher Carr Farms have been registered with the Rural Land Registry. The Basic Payment Scheme Entitlements are vested with the Tenant and are not included with the sale.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
An additional information pack including copies of the tenancy agreements, EPC’s and title information is available from the selling agents.
FIXTURES & FITTINGS
Any tenants fixtures or improvements, whether expressly mentioned within these particulars or not, are excluded from the sale and may be liable to compensation at the end of the tenancy term.
TENANT RIGHT
There will be no claim for tenant right matters or counter claim from the landlord for dilapidations, nor is there any ingoing valuation in respect of growing crops.
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 quasi or reputed 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.
A public footpath transects Lane Head Farm in an east-west direction.
A third party benefits from a private right of way over the access track which forms part of Lot 2 and connects Weston Moor House (in third party ownership) with the public highway.
Two public footpaths transect Higher Carr Farm.
HEALTH & SAFETY
Given the potential hazards of a working farm, we ask you to be as vigilant as possible when making your inspection for your own personal safety, particularly around the farm buildings and machinery.
VAT
Any guide 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 chargeable supply for the purposes of VAT, such tax will be payable in addition to the purchase price.
SPORTING TIMBER & MINERAL RIGHTS
The sporting rights are reserved from the sale but could be made available by separate negotiation.
EPC RATINGS
Lane Head Farmhouse (Lot 1)
Current – E (40)
Potential – A (99)
Higher Carr Farmhouse (Lot 3)
Current – G (14)
Potential – B (85)
LOCAL AUTHORITIES
Harrogate Borough Council
VIEWINGS
Viewings are strictly by prior appointment. We would ask you to respect the privacy of the tenants and not to approach them directly.
DIRECTIONS
Lot 1: From the village of Askwith travel east towards Otley. As you enter the hamlet of Weston take the left hand turn on to Moor Lane just before the telephone box. Travel along Moor Lane for approximately ½ mile and the entrance to Lane Head Farm is situated on the right hand side.
Lots 2 and 3: Leave Otley traveling north on Newall Carr Road. Proceed for approximately 1.5 miles and the entrance to Higher Carr Farm is situated on the left hand side as the road bears sharply right.
WHAT3WORDS
Lot 1 - ///forgot.respected.later
Lot 2 - ///blueberry.founders.inquest
Lot 3 - ///blueberry.founders.inquest
Marketed by: Carter Jonas Rural, Yorkshire
Land Registry Data
- No historical data found.