Melmerby Lodge

Melmerby Lodge provides a unique opportunity to own a largely untouched property which requires modernisation and refurbishment whilst having the benefit of extensive gardens and grounds. The property is also uniquely complemented by a substantial area of woodland which will be of interest to environmentalists and to those who wish to purchase a property with considerable amenity value.

The property itself provides deceptively spacious accommodation extending to 1700 ft approx. It has the benefit of two large reception rooms and dining kitchen on the ground floor, with three well-proportioned bedrooms on the first floor.

It is complemented by a good range of brick built single storey storage buildings together with a garage/workshop.

Melmerby Lodge is situated within the development limits of the village so would usually provide potential to redevelop or extend the existing house. However, please note there is an historic restrictive covenant on the house and surrounding gardens in the area shaded pink on the Land Registry plan (see plan within this brochure). In summary, this would seem to preclude any extension or the erection of a new building (within the pink shaded area) without the prior consent of the former owner (or successors in title) dating back to 1949. However, legal opinion confirms this is unlikely to be enforceable, due to the historic nature of the covenant.

Please note that the larger part of the rear garden together with the woodland are both situated outside of the village limits and are therefore classed as being within greenbelt. Whilst this does prevent development of additional residential dwellings within this area, it should allow the erection of associated ancillary domestic outbuildings, garaging or stabling again subject to obtain in the necessary planning consents.

The extensive gardens and grounds are presently overgrown and therefore “await discovery”. These are mainly laid to lawn with mature shrubs and trees, but provide the opportunity for an individual purchaser to place their own stamp on the property. The gardens will also be a haven for wildlife so will be of interest to environmentalists. The gardens then lead on to the large area of woodland which extends to 5.7 acres approx, which provides amenity value and/or a potential free source of timber for many years. Please note, the woodland does indicate the presence of bamboo, which is considered to be an invasive species.

Rarely do such untouched properties with land come onto the market so an early viewing is highly recommended.

DEVELOPMENT CLAWBACK
The property is sold subject to a development clawback. Further details of this are available upon request. Please note that the alteration or construction of ancillary residential outbuildings would not trigger this clawback and are specifically allowed.

Marketed by: Robin Jessop, Leyburn