Land for sale

A rare opportunity to acquire 91.16 Acres (36.89 Ha) of productive pasture, hill ground and two stone traditional buildings, one of which may have potential for conversion to residential use, subject to gaining the necessary planning consent.


The land is offered for sale as a whole and purchasers should register their interest with the selling agents.

The Vendor reserves the right to invite best and final offers by a closing date. If you have downloaded a copy of these particulars, please register your interest with George F. White, in order to be kept informed as to how we propose to conclude the sale.

Building A
Coville House benefits from two traditional stone barns. Building A is located close by to the Modern agricultural buildings and has some potential to convert to residential conversion, subject to gaining the necessary consents.
The Vendor’s have in recent years, undertaken some improvement works including re-roofing and re-pointing.

Architect drawings commissioned by the Vendor’s are available upon request from the Selling Agent.

Planning
Building A at Coville House is a sizeable 81.50m2 (Gross External Area) and well-maintained, traditional style barn building which has strong suitability for conversion into a residential unit through gaining planning consent.

The property is located within the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and use of sensitive design to reflect the rural character of the surrounding area, would be appropriate for the conversion of the barn building.

Traditional Buildings - Building B
The second traditional building, named High Lathe, is constructed of stone under a sheet roof, potentially asbestos.

High Lathe is located in an isolated position.
The Gross External Area of High Lathe (Building B) is 79.74 m2.

Modern Buildings - Building C and D
Coville House benefits from two large steel portal framed modern buildings together with concrete flooring, water supply and internal feed barriers. These buildings are ideally suited for livestock or equestrian use.

The Gross External Area of Building C and D is 768.35m2.

Land
Set within a ring fence, the land comprises gently undulating productive pasture and hill ground, capable of supporting both cattle and sheep enterprises.

The total area of the Property is approximately 91.16 Acres (36.89 Ha).

The Land at Coville House is classified by the Agricultural Land Classification as Grade 4. The boundaries of the property predominately compromise dry stone walls with timber and stock net fencing.

Services
This land is serviced by a spring fed water supply. The water supply is fed from the moor and there is a piped supply running to the modern buildings and to some field parcels.

In addition, the spring fed water supply serves agricultural buildings located to the south of Coville House, which are being retained by the Vendor. The Vendor reserves the right to continue to benefit from the spring water supply to the retained buildings.

Sporting & Mineral Rights
The mineral rights are included within the sale, insofar as they are owned. The sporting rights are excluded from the sale.

Basic Payment Scheme
The Vendor has claimed the Basic Payment Scheme for the 2021 scheme year, therefore the Purchaser/s will be required to sign an indemnification that they will maintain the land in good agricultural and environmental condition and follow the rules of the Basic Payment Scheme.

The Basic Payment Scheme SDA entitlements will be included in the sale.

Access
The Purchaser’s will benefit from a right of access through Coville Grange to the south of the property included in the sale. The right of access is delineated in the Sale Plan by orange and green line. The Purchaser will contribute a percentage of the cost of repairing and maintaining the access to the property.

The Vendor's retain the right to divert the right of access to a new route, avoiding the residential steadings, which is approximately identified by blue dash on the Sale Plan inset. If the Vendor's are successful in gaining planning permission in the future, they will pay for the construction of the track. Further information can be provided.

Tenure & Possession
The property is offered for sale freehold with vacant possession.

The land is currently occupied under a grazing licence but vacant possession will be granted upon completion.

Local Authority
North Yorkshire County Council and Harrogate Borough Council

Address and Postcode
Coville House, Fountains Earth, Harrogate, HG3 5RS

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Viewings
Viewings are strictly by prior appointment with George F. White.

Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way
The property is sold subject and with the benefit of all rights of way, water, drainage, water courses and other easements, quasi or reputed easements and rights of adjoining owner, if any, affecting the same and all existing and proposed wayleaves or other matters registered by any competent authority subject to statute.

Important Notice
Every care has been taken with the preparation of these particulars, but they are for general guidance only and complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. If there is any point, which is of particular importance professional verification should be sought.

All dimensions / boundaries are approximate. The mention of fixtures, fittings &/or appliances does not imply they are in full efficient working order. Photographs are provided for general information and you may not republish, retransmit, redistribute or otherwise make the material available to any party or make the same available on any website. These particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract.

LOCATION
Covill House compromises a block of agricultural land and buildings situated 5.3 miles to the North West of the popular market town of Pateley Bridge. The land lies within the Nidderdale AONB which offers a wealth of outdoor activities.

Marketed by: George F.White, Barnard Castle