Land at The Grange Farm, Fellbeck, Harrogate

The land extends to approximately 32.57Ac (13.18Ha) and comprises a ring-fenced block of productive grassland. The land is divided into a number of conveniently sized parcels, each divided by stone and stockproof stonewalls. 

Benefiting from both stream and spring fed water supplies and with excellent access off the highway and also off the driveway to The Grange Farm over the route A-B. The land is well suited to summering of stock and the majority is capable of mowing.

The land lies 2 miles to the east of the market town of Pateley Bridge, 7 miles west of the city of Ripon and ½ mile to the north-west of the village of Fellbeck. Located in a scenic rural setting with views over the surrounding valley. The land lies between 210 and 260m 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 stream crosses through field 3153 providing a reliable natural water supply. In addition a spring issues at point D on the plan and provides water to a number of troughs across the land as indicted WT on the plan. This spring supply is shared with neighbouring properties.

FIELD SCHEDULE

The following is a schedule of field areas based on the RPA Rural Land Register maps.

Sheet No.  Field No  Ac  Ha  Use

SE1966 3253  5.55  2.25  Grassland

SE1966 3664  4.95  2.00  Grassland

SE1966 3775  1.86  0.75  Grassland

SE1966 4181  2.43  0.98  Grassland

SE1966 4376  0.02  0.01  Woodland

SE1966 4451  0.36  0.14  Grassland

SE1966 4867  4.40  1.78  Grassland

SE1966 5153  3.56  1.44  Grassland

SE1966 5280  5.14  2.08  Grassland

SE1966 6069  4.30  1.74  Grassland

Total               32.57   13.18

BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME

The eligible farmland has been registered on the RLR maps and 13.06Ha of Normal SDA BPS Entitlements relating to the eligible areas are included in the sale. 

The purchaser will be required to pay the sum of £250 plus vat per transfer to Hardcastle Rural who will undertake all Entitlement transfers on behalf of the vendor.

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP SCHEME

The land has formed part of a Countryside Stewardship Mid-Tier Application for an agreement starting 1/1/2023. The following options have been included in the application:

Field 3153 & 3664 UP2 & SP6 

(Upland breeding bird & cattle grazing supplement)

Field 5280 GS5 (low input grassland in SDA)

187m of Stone Wall Restoration (BN12) and 632m of Top Wiring (BN13)

The scheme will provide an annual payment of £806.43 each year for 5 years with capital funding of £6,950.20.

Full details available on request.

The purchase will have the option to take over this scheme following completion, subject eligibility and to a payment of £250 plus vat to Hardcastle Rural who will undertake the transfer on behalf of the vendor.

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.

The property benefits from a right of way over the driveway to The Grange Farm along the route shown A-B on the plan.

MINERAL RIGHTS

The mineral rights are included in the sale.

SPORTING RIGHTS

The sporting rights are included in the sale. 

NITRATE VULNERABLE ZONES

None of the land is within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone.

DIRECTIONS

From Ripon proceed west on the B6265 towards Pateley Bridge. On entering the village of Fellbeck, proceed down the hill, past the pub and take the first right hand turn, continue for approximately 1/3 mile and the land is on the right-hand side marked by a For Sale board

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.

LOCAL AUTHORITY

Harrogate Borough Council, St Luke’s Avenue, Harrogate, HG1 2AE. 

Tel: 01423 500600 www.harrogate.gov.uk

VIEWING

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

PLANS AND AREAS

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