Moor End Farm, Harrogate Road, Dunkeswick, Leeds LS17 9LW

The property is available to view at our Open Viewing Days at the below times:

Thursday 25rd September 2025 from 9-10am

Moor End Farm extends in total to approximately 94.18 Acres (38.11Ha) and comprises a ring-fenced livestock farm centred around a substantial steading which includes a large range of modern steel and timber framed portal sheds and stone barns.

The farm offers scope for the continuity as a livestock farm or the development of the steading and alternative uses of parts of the farmland (subject to consents).

The land on the farm is all Grade 3 and the soil of the Dunkeswick series which is a slowly permeable seasonally waterlogged fine loamy soil over clay. The land is suited to livestock farming with some arable cropping possible on parts.

The farm is offered for sale as a whole or in up to 3 lots:

Lot 1 – Farmstead & Paddocks

Extending in total to approximately 8.95 acres and comprising the large range of modern steel and timber portal buildings together with two stone barns.

The extensive yard area offers scope for continued livestock farming with a substantial range of farm buildings including:

1.

80’ x 55’ steel portal frame livestock shed

2.

80’ x 22’ steel frame lean-to livestock shed

3.

100’ x 30’ Steel frame straw shed

4.

60’ x 25’ timber portal frame livestock building

5.

75’ x 30’ timber frame livestock building

6.

90’ x 22’ timber frame lean-to

7.

90’ x 35’ timber frame mono pitch livestock shed

8.

90’ x 22’ steel frame lean-to livestock shed

9.

60’ x 30’ timber frame general purpose shed

10.

80’ x 45’ Silage clamp with concrete walls

11.

Stone Barn single storey

12.

Stone Barn – single storey

The stone barns offer scope for conversion to residential use while the extensive range of more modern buildings have scope to form ancillary accommodation, commercial uses or conversion to separate residential units (subject to planning).

This lot includes ownership of the driveway and the three grass paddocks immediately surrounding the steading offering amenity space and scope for a range of uses.

Lot 2 – 68.75 Acres Productive Farmland

Situated to the north of the steading, this substantial block of productive farmland benefits from access off both Harrogate Road (A61) and Green Lane to the north. The land is divided into regular shaped fields and served by an internal track running south off Green Lane back to the boundary with Lot 1.

Lot 3 – 16.47 Acres Grassland

A single parcel of productive grassland with access off Weeton Lane. This parcel is bounded by a mix of past and rail fences and mature hedgerows.

The land has historically been used for grazing but is capable of mowing and offers

Moor End Farm lies between Harrogate and Leeds with fabulous views over the Wharfe Valley and being situated just off the A61 Harrogate Road with good access links to the A1(M).

The land lies on the northern side of the Wharfe Valley and rises gently from the hamlet of Dunkeswick with the land being between 50 and 100m above sea level.

BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME

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

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP SCHEME

None of the land is in any Environmental Stewardship Scheme although there may be scope to enter into the Sustainable Farming Incentive in 2026.

SERVICES A mains water supply is connected to Lot 1 with a borehole located on Lot 1 supplying water to field troughs across the farm. The purchasers of Lot 2 & 3 will have the right to connect to this borehole supply, subject to contributing to maintenance and paying for any water used at the prevailing rate.

Mains electricity is connected to Lot 1.

TENURE AND OCCUPATION

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

DIRECTIONS

From Harrogate proceed south of the A61 towards Leeds, passing through Pannal and crossing the A658 and proceeding towards Harewood. After approximately 2 miles the farm is on the right-hand side marked by a For Sale board.

PLANNING MATTER

It is considered that the farm buildings within Lot 1 have potential for conversion to a range of possible uses including residential and commercial uses. All purchasers should satisfy themselves of the planning potential before making any offer.

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, a public footpath runs up the farm drive, through the yard and south crossing over Lot 3 as indicated on the plans.

SPORTING, TIMBER & MINERAL RIGHTS

The sporting rights are excluded having been retained by a former owner. The timber and mineral rights are included in the sale so far as they are owned or exist.

NITRATE VULNERABLE ZONES

None of the property lies within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone.

FIXTURES & FITTINGS

Only those items specifically stated in these particulars are included in the sale. The farm buildings are sold including all remaining gates, troughs and fittings.

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.