Grassland at Weeton Bridge, Weeton, Harrogate

The land extends in total to approximately 43.56 acres (17.63 ha) and comprises productive grassland which have all historically all been mown twice per annum with some winter grazing. The land is classed as Grade 3.

The land lies to the east of the village of Weeton, close to the hamlet of Dunkeswick and north of Harewood Bridge. The land is accessible off the public highway known as Weeton Lane.

TENANCY TERMS 

The land will be let on a Farm Business Tenancy on the following terms:

1. Rent to be paid half yearly in advance,

2.Tenant responsible for insuring own stock, crops and equipment,

3.Tenant responsible for maintaining and repairing the boundaries, gates and services,

4.To include a break clause after a period of 6 months,

5.Thereafter, a 50% partial resumption clause triggered with 6 months on receipt of planning for alternative use.

TERM

1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029.

TENDERS

The land is offered to let by informal tender. All offers should be returned to Hardcastle Rural Surveyors, The Manse, Main Street, Kirkby Malzeard, HG4 3RS or via email to info@hardcastlerural.co.uk by 12 noon on Thursday 26 February 2026.

Paper tenders must be returned in a sealed envelope clearly marked ‘Tender – Land at Weeton’ and the subject reference for emailed tenders must also be ‘Tender – Land at Weeton’.

Offers will be reported to the owner shortly after the above deadline and bidders will be advised as soon as a decision is made. The owner does not undertake to accept the highest or any offer.

Following acceptance of an offer, a tenancy agreement will be produced and sent to the bidder. No access to the land will be allowed until the agreement has been signed.

ACCESS

The land can be accessed off the public highway known as Weeton Lane. The postcode for the property is LS17 0BG.

SERVICES 

Mains water is available in both parcels.

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP SCHEME

Field parcel 2124 is entered into a Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier agreement. This parcel comprises option ‘GS2 Low Input Grassland’.

Please enquire to receive a copy of the agreement which specifies option requirements. The Tenant will be required to meet the requirements of this agreement.

VIEWING

The land may be viewed on foot at any reasonable time, viewers must be in possession of these particulars. No vehicular access to the land will be provided.