Land at Fishpool, Leathley, Otley

See details on the letter and offer form attached below

The land extends to approximately 32.12Ac (13.00 Ha) and comprises four parcels of productive grassland, the majority of which is capable of mowing. 

The land is well fenced with stockproof post and wire fences to all sides and includes a mix of mature hedgerows providing valuable shelter for livestock. 

Water is supplied from a number of natural springs and streams with mains water available in the highway.

The land is a mix of Grade 3 and 4 soils of the Dunkeswick and Wharfe series being fine loamy seasonally waterlogged soils suited to grass and cereal crops.

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

The land lies to the north of the village of Leathley within the Wharfe valley, approximately 3 miles from Otley and 7 miles from Harrogate. 

The land lies between 65 and 95m above sea level and enjoys a southerly aspect overlooking the village of Leathley.

TENURE AND OCCUPATION

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

DIRECTIONS

From Pool-in Wharfedale proceed north on the A658 crossing the river. Take the first left signed Leathely and continue on the B6161 passing through Leathely village. On leaving the village and starting an accent up Leathely Bank the land is on the right-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. 

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. 

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP SCHEME

None of the land is currently entered into an environmental stewardship scheme however it may be eligible for the Countryside Stewardship and Sustainable Farming Incentive schemes.

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.

NITRATE VULNERABLE ZONES

None of the land is within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone.

MINERAL & SPORTING RIGHTS

The mineral & sporting rights are included in the sale. 

SERVICES
Mains water is believed to be in the highway. Natural springs and streams run through the land providing water for livestock.

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.

VIEWING

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

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.

ACCESS

The land has an existing access off Leathley Lane which is suitable for large agricultural vehicles.

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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