Land off Skipton Road, Killinghall, Harrogate

The land extends to approximately 17.08 Ac (6.91Ha) and comprises a single block of productive grassland and woodland which is enclosed by a mixture of drystone walls and post and wire fences which are in stockproof condition. 

The land has good access off the A59 trunk road and includes a small woodland and wildlife pond to the south which is fed by Saltergate Beck. The land is under-drained and suitable for grazing or mowing.

The woodland was planted approximately 20 years ago and includes a mix of deciduous and conifer trees which have established well around the pond and beck sides. Some areas of gorse and native scrub add variety to the wildlife area.

The land has scope for a range of uses including agriculture, amenity uses, tree planting and potential for carbon and environmental offsetting schemes.

The land lies to the south of the A59 Skipton Road approximately 1 mile to the west of the spa town of Harrogate and 1 mile to the south of the village of Hampsthwaite. The land lies between 130 and 145m above sea level and enjoys a southerly aspect in this rural yet accessible location.

TENURE AND OCCUPATION

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

SERVICES
Mains water is believed to be in the highway. An existing mains water connection supplies a trough near the A59, this is to be disconnected upon completion.

NITRATE VULNERABLE ZONES

None of the land is within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone.

MINERAL & SPORTING RIGHTS

The mineral rights are excluded in the sale being owned by a third party. The sporting rights are included in the sale. 

DIRECTIONS

From Harrogate, proceed west on the A59 for approximately 1 mile, passing the Nelson Inn pub on your left hand side and the land is on the left-hand side marked by a For Sale board.

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. 

PLANNING

The land is currently greenfield land and outside of any settlement development limit. North Yorkshire Council intend to consult on a new Local Plan for the county to be in place by 2028, it is considered that Harrogate may be a principal settlement with appropriate expansion in future years and this property may be considered for an expansion of the settlement in the future.

OVERAGE CLAUSE

The land is being sold subject to an overage clause triggered upon the granting of planning consent for any use other than agriculture or equestrian use. The overage clause will retain 20% of any uplift for a period of 30 years in favour of the vendors.

WAYLEAVES, EASEMENTS & RIGHTS OF WAY

The property is sold subject to all Rights of Way, public and private, which may affect the property.

Not withstanding the above, the land is crossed by a public footpath as indicated on the sale plan.

A three phase overhead electricity line crosses the land on timber poles, this is believed to be covered by an appropriate wayleave. A mains water pipe also crosses the land which is covered by an easement.

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP SCHEME

Field 4783 has been entered into a Countryside Stewardship Mid-Tier agreement running until December 2027. A purchaser will have the option to take over the agreement upon completion should they wish. The agreement includes option UP2, SP6 & BE3 with an annual payment of £1038pa. Full details available upon request.

BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME

The eligible farmland has been registered on the RLR maps. The BPS is now de-linked from land and as such no Entitlements exist.  

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.

BOUNDARY MAINTENANCE

The maintenance responsibilities of the boundaries are shown by an inward facing T mark where these are known and believed to belong with the land.

The land has two existing access gates off the A59 Skipton Road. There is potential to create a new access in the north west corner with improved visibility splays.

VENDOR’S SOLICITOR

Eccles Heddon, 24A Market Place, Thirsk YO7 1LB

01845 522324

Attn Mr Oliver Riley

LOCAL AUTHORITY

North Yorkshire Council, St Luke’s Avenue, Harrogate, HG1 2AE. Tel: 01423 500600 www.northyorks.gov.uk

PLANS AND AREAS

The plans attached to these particulars are a copy of the Ordnance Survey 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 

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