Land for sale

A Rare Opportunity to acquire land which benefits from road frontage onto Menwith Hill Road and can be used for the conservation of grass frontage, the grazing of livestock or offers alternative uses subject to obtaining the necessary consents.

LOCATION
The land at Menwith Hill crossroads has frontage onto Menwith Hill Road with the two lots being divided by Stumps Lane. The land lies approximately 7 miles north west of Harrogate, ten miles north of Otley and 1.5 miles south of Darley. The land lies between 210 and 235m above sea level.
DESCRIPTION
The land extends in total to approximately 33.24 acres (13.45 hectares) of permanent grassland and is classed as Grade 4 acidic, loamy soil.
The land contains five separate field parcels, ring fenced around Menwith Hill crossroads with three parcels positioned to the west of the crossroads and two to the east. The land is bounded by drystone walling with mains water connection to service the livestock drinking troughs and appears generally in good health.
The land is available as a whole or in two separate lots comprising:-
Lot 1
Lot 1 comprises two field parcels which lies to the east of Menwith Hill Crossroads. This land extends to approximately 13.06 acres (5.29 hectares) and is suited to the mowing of grass for conservation of grass forage as well as grazing for livestock. The land is fairly level with ease of access from multiple gates off Menwith Hill Road.
Lot 2
Lot 2 is found to the west of Menwith Hill Crossroads and encompasses three separate field parcels extending to a total of approximately 20.18 acres (8.17 hectares). These parcels are more suitable to the grazing of livestock but may lend themselves to mowing should the purchaser see fit.

BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME
The land has been registered on the RPA's LPIS maps and entitlements were established for all eligible land. These entitlements are excluded from the sale.

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP SCHEME
None of the land is in any Environmental Stewardship Scheme

SERVICES
The land benefits from connection to a mains water supply which services the livestock troughs connected within the land.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
DIRECTIONS
From Harrogate proceed north on the A61 towards Ripley. At the first roundabout, take the A59 towards Skipton. Proceed for approximately 5 miles on the A59 before turning right onto Cold Cotes Road. Continue for a further one mile and you will arrive at Menwith Hill Crossroads with Stumps Lane straight ahead.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Harrogate Borough Council, St Luke´s Avenue, Harrogate, HG1 2AE.
Tel: 01423 500600 www.harrogate.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.

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

VIEWING
The property may be viewed at any reasonable time while in possession of these particulars.

SPORTING & MINERAL RIGHTS
The sporting and mineral rights are included in the sale.


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.

VENDOR'S SOLICITOR
Kirby's Solicitors Ltd, 32, Victoria Avenue, Harrogate HG1 5PR Tel: 01423 542000

IMPORTANT NOTICE
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