Land for sale

A Rare Opportunity to acquire a large ring-fenced block of productive arable land with roadside access onto the B1224 and Ten Thorn Lane. The land is in good heart and is currently cropped with spring barley. The land offers alternative amenity uses and longer term development potential subject to obtaining the necessary consents.

LOCATION
The land lies to the east of the desirable village of Knapton and can be accessed from both Ten Thorn Lane and the B1224.
DESCRIPTION
The land extends in total to approximately 10.16 acres (4.11 hectares) and comprises a single field currently in an arable rotation.
The land is classed as Grade 2 and is suited to growing arable and root crops. The land is well bounded by mature hedges and trees.
The land benefits from two points of access directly onto the public highway. The land offers alternative amenity uses and longer term development potential subject to obtaining the necessary consents.
BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME
The eligible farmland has been registered on the RLR map. BPS Entitlements relating to the eligible areas are not included in the sale but may be available by separate negotiation.
SERVICES
Potential purchasers should make their own enquiries as to the availability of services. We understand mains water and mains electricity is available within the locality.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
DIRECTIONS
From any direction, approach the A1237 and B1224 interchange roundabout at Knapton and head east towards Acomb for a quarter of a mile. The land is on the left hand side marked by a Lister Haigh For Sale board.
NITRATE VULNERABLE ZONES
The land lies within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone.
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.
TENURE AND OCCUPATION
The tenure of the property is understood to be freehold. Vacant possession will be available upon completion.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
York City Council, West Offices, Station Rise, York YO1 6GA. Tel: 01904 551550 www.york.gov.uk
VIEWING
Viewing is strictly by appointment only, please contact the joint sole agents:-
Lister Haigh - Will Foyle - 01423 860322
Smiths Surveyors - Simon Smith - 01904 625577
VENDOR'S SOLICITOR
Messrs Thorp & Co, 12, Belle Vue Street, Filey YO14 9HY. Tel: 01723 515555
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
If you have downloaded these particulars from our website, please also register your interest with our office to ensure that you are kept informed about the progress of the sale.
SPORTING AND MINERAL RIGHTS
The mineral rights are included in the sale so far as they are owned or exist.
RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
The land will be subject to a development overage clause whereby should the land obtain planning consent for anything other than Agricultural or Equestrian use within the next 30 years, the vendor will be entitled to receive 40% of the increase in value on the granting of planning.
WAYLEAVES, EASEMENTS & RIGHTS OF WAY
The property is sold subject to all Rights of Way, public and private, which may affect the property.