Land at Ripley Road, Nidd, Harrogate

Land at Ripley Road, Nidd, Harrogate, HG3 3BJ

29.19 Acres (11.81Ha) Approx.

A ringfenced block of productive grassland adjacent to Ripley Road and divided into three parcels with scattered mature trees. With direct access off Town Street, the former parkland is bounded by a mix of stone walls, fences and hedgerows and is suited to livestock grazing. 

For sale by Private Treaty

The land extends to approximately 29.19 Ac (11.81 Ha) and comprises a ringfenced block of three parcels of grassland with scattered mature trees. The land has previously been parkland associated with Nidd Hall but offers a useful block of pastureland in a sheltered and accessible location.

The land is bound externally by a mix of stone walls and fences, with a hedge on the western boundary providing shelter. All internal boundaries are wire fences. 

Access into the land can be gained via two sperate gateways off Town Street. 

The land is best suited to grazing with livestock. 

The land lies in the village of Nidd, between Ripley (1.5 miles west) and Scotton (2 miles east) and 4 miles to the northwest of the town of Knaresborough. The land lies between 70 and 80m above sea level.

TENURE AND OCCUPATION

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

SERVICES
A water supply is connected to the land with troughs located on the property. Mains electricity crosses the site on above ground poles. 

DELINKED PAYMENT SCHEME

The eligible farmland has been registered with the Rural Payments Agency. BPS Entitlements are now de-linked and any payments retained by the seller.

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP SCHEME

The land has been entered into a Higher Level Stewardship (HLS) and Entry Level Stewardship (ELS) agreement detailed below:

Agreement Extended to: 31/12/2028

Options: HC12 Maintenance of Wood Pasture and 

Parkland on all fields.

Approximate annual payment on this land: £ 2,610 per annum

The vendor will seek to transfer the agreement, and the purchasers will undertake to comply with the scheme rules for the remainder of the term.  

DIRECTIONS

From Ripley, proceed east on the B6165 towards Knaresborough for 1.5 miles, passing Nidd Hall before taking the next left onto Town Street in the village of Nidd. Continue for 250m, the first gate into the land is located 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. 

This includes restricting the use of the property to that of only agricultural or forestry purposes. There is also a restriction on the erection of buildings on the property, as detailed on Land Registry. A copy of this can be provided upon request. 

WAYLEAVES, EASEMENTS & RIGHTS OF WAY

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

Notwithstanding the above, electricity lines cross the site on above ground poles. These are believed to be covered on appropriate wayleave agreements. 

SPORTING, TIMBER & MINERAL RIGHTS

The timber and mineral rights are included in the sale so far as they are owned. The sporting rights are not included in the sale.