Land at Low Sykes, Lofthouse, Harrogate

The land lies between the villages of Lofthouse (½ mile) and Ramsgill (1 mile) in upper Nidderdale approximately 5 miles from the market town of Pateley Bridge. The land lies between 150 and 170m above sea level.

The land extends to approximately 6.95 Ac (2.81Ha) and comprises a single grass field running down from Lofthouse Road to the River Nidd.

The land is bounded by a mix of stone walls and stockproof wire fences. There is a line of mature broadleaf trees adjoining the river.

Upon the land are the remains of a former timber framed building which may be capable of being reinstated (subject to the necessary consents).

The land is accessed off a gateway from the public highway and slopes gently down from the road. A stream water supply passes through the land close to the river.

The land is suited to grazing and mowing but has scope for a wide range of alternative uses, subject to consents.

TENURE AND OCCUPATION

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

SERVICES
There are no mains services connected to the property.

BASIC 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

None of the land is in any Environmental Stewardship Scheme

SPORTING, TIMBER & MINERAL RIGHTS

The shooting, timber and mineral rights are included in the sale so far as they are owned.

The fishing rights on the River Nidd are excluded from the sale being owned by Leeds Angling Club.

NITRATE VULNERABLE ZONES

None of the land lies within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone.

FIXTURES & FITTINGS

Only those items specifically stated in these particulars are included in the sale.

DIRECTIONS

From Pateley Bridge proceed up the dale towards Lofthouse for approximately 5 miles, passing through the village of Ramsgill. Continue for a further 1 mile and the land is on the left-hand side opposite Sykes Grange and 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.

Notwithstanding the above, there is a public footpath which crosses the land as marked on the plan.

BOUNDARIES

Where the boundary maintenance responsibilities are known or to be allocated, these are shown on the site plan by an inward facing T mark.