Village Farm Ellerbeck, Northallerton, North Yorkshire

For Sale as a Whole or in Three Lots

Lot 1: Farmhouse, Extensive Range of General-Purpose Buildings and 149 Acres of Arable and Grassland - £1,400,000

Lot 2: 45.75 Acres approximately of Arable and Grassland - £330,000 Lot 3: 62.39 Acres approximately of Arable Land - £470,000

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Extensive Range of General-Purpose Farm Buildings Farmhouse requiring complete Refurbishment

Arable and Grassland extending to 257.35 Acres Desirable Mixed Farm

Unique and Rare Opportunity Viewing By Appointment Only

INTRODUCTION

Village Farm is a first class highly productive

mixed arable and grass farm currently devoted

to the growing of cereals, oil seed rape and

grass.

The farm offers a unique and rare opportunity

to purchase a commercial mixed farm in this

renowned farming area situated between the

North Yorkshire Moors National Park and the

thriving market town of Northallerton.

Village Farm stands well set back off the A684

leading between the A19 Interchange at

Osmotherley to Northallerton. The majority of

the land is situated in a ring fence.

SITUATION

Northallerton 4 miles. Stokesley 9 miles. Thirsk

10 miles. Yarm 11 miles. York 34 miles (all

distances are approximate).

Located in the small rural Hamlet of Ellerbeck

only 4 miles East of Northallerton and 9 miles

South of Stokesley the farm is well placed in

relation to the larger centres of York and

Teesside.

The farm steading is attractively situated and

is nicely set back from the main road. The farm

is situated approximately 1-mile West of the

A19 meaning that Thirsk and Yarm are within

reasonable commuting distance.

LOT 1: THE FARM STEADING, FARM BUILDINGS

AND 149 ACRES (SHADED RED)

Village Farm comprises an attractive stone-

built farmhouse which is need of complete

refurbishment, a useful range of general-

purpose buildings, grain store and arable and

grassland extending to 149 Acres (60.30Ha)

approximately.

The farmhouse is a large detached house in

need of refurbishment. The farmhouse stands

well in a south facing position. Externally the

house is complemented by a large lawned

area.

FARMHOUSE ACCOMMODATION

(see floorplan)

The Farmhouse comprises a large four

bedroomed detached dwelling. The property

is entered via the front hall which gives access

to the dining room, the first floor and the inner

hallway. The inner hallway leads to the sitting

room and the living room. The living room has

the benefit of a log burner and has access to

the first floor. The kitchen is accessed via the

living room where there is a range of fitted

units. The kitchen leads to the garden room

and the log store. The living room also leads to

the rear porch, farm office and downstairs

W.C.

On the first floor there is four double

bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Prospective purchasers need to exercise

caution when viewing the farmhouse.

OUTSIDE

The Farm Buildings

There is a good range of modern general-

purpose farm buildings including open fronted

cattle shed, grain store and general-purpose

buildings.

The Land

The land lies well in relation to the steading

area in a compact ring fence. The land is

classed as Grade 3 on the Agricultural Land

Classification Map for England and Wales. It is

very productive medium to well bodied clay

loam. It is capable of growing some high

yielding crops of cereals, oil seed rape and

grass. The land is in good heart and is being

well farmed

LOT 2: 45.75 ACRES OF ARABLE AND

GRASSLAND (SHADED BLUE)

Lot 2 comprises a most useful block of

permanent pasture together with 9 acres

approximately of arable land. Cod Beck runs

through the land dividing the pasture land.

The land is accessed directly off the A684 with

access also down the Green Lane leading from

the A684 to Kirby Sigston.

LOT 3: 62.39 ACRES OF ARABLE LAND (SHADED

GREEN)

Lot 3 comprises a versatile block of arable land.

The land is divided into two regular easily

workable fields with direct access off the A684

and the minor road leading from the A684 to

East Harsley.

GENERAL REMARKS & STIPULATIONS

Viewing

Strictly by appointment with Robin Jessop Ltd

– 01677 425950.

Village Farm Ellerbeck, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL6 2RY

An Outstanding Mixed Farm in the Vale of Mowbray extending to 257.35 Acres (104.15Ha) Approximately

Please contact us to arrange viewing subject to

our Covid-19 Viewing Protocol. A copy of this

is available for inspection on our website.

Tenure

Freehold with vacant possession given upon

completion.

Farm Plan

The farm plan is for identification purposes

only. The field numbers and areas given may

vary from old Ordnance Survey sheets,

previous field data sheets and Rural Land

Registry maps and the Title Deed Plans.

Growing Crops

The Vendors will harvest the current growing

crops. However, should the exchange of

contracts not happen before autumn

cultivations 2020 then the purchaser(s) will

take over the growing crops. The valuation will

be based on the costs of seed, fertilisers,

sprays and cultivations undertaken. The cost of

cultivations carried out will be done in

accordance with the standard valuation

practice as recommended by The Central

Association of Agricultural

Valuers. This will be carried out by Robin

Jessop Ltd whose decision will be final and

legally binding with both Vendors and

Purchasers. There will be no charge for

enhancement.

Boundaries

The Vendors will only sell such interest (if any)

as they have in the boundary fence, hedges,

ditches, walls and other boundaries separating

this property from other properties not

belonging to them.

Easements & Rights of Way

The property is sold subject to all covenants,

easements and rights of way whether

mentioned in these particulars or not.

Without prejudice to the foregoing, the

property is sold subject to:-

1. There is a wayleave in respect of a pylon

line which crosses the easterly boundary of

the farm through field numbered 4237 and

4656.

2. There is a public footpath crossing field

numbers 4237, 4656, 5786 and 3777.

3. There is a high-pressure gas main that

crosses field number 4237.

Services

Mains electricity and mains water are

connected to Lot 1. Septic Tank Drainage.

The farm house has oil fired central heating.

Early Entry

The Purchaser(s) will be granted early entry

onto the stubbles on exchange of contracts to

enable them to carry out crop cultivations

before completion.

Holdover

Holdover will be required on the open fronted

cattle yard (Building 7 on the plan) until 31st

December 2020 for the storage of grain.

Basic Payment Scheme

The land is registered for the Basic Payment

Scheme (BPS). The BPS Entitlements are

included in the sale. The following

Entitlements are included with each Lot:

Lot 1 – 60.40 Ha

Lot 2 – 18.00 Ha

Lot 3 – 25.09 Ha

The Vendors will retain the 2020 payment and

the Purchaser(s) will indemnify the Vendors

against any penalties imposed following

completion (until 31st December 2020)

resulting from the Purchaser(s) actions.

The Vendors will use their reasonable

endeavours to transfer the Entitlements to the

Purchaser(s). Robin Jessop Ltd will co-ordinate

the transfer and charge the Purchaser(s) a fee

of £200.00 plus VAT in respect of each

transfer.

It will be the responsibility of the Purchaser(s)

to supply to Robin Jessop Ltd their CPH

number and SBI number upon completion of

the sale.

Environmental Schemes

The farm is not subject to Environmental

Stewardship, Countryside Stewardship or

similar schemes.

Nitrate Vulnerable Zone

The farm is not within an NVZ as per the

Nitrate Vulnerable Zone 2017.

Sporting, Mineral & Timber Rights

The sporting, mineral and timber rights are

understood to be included with the freehold as

far as they are owned.

Asbestos

With regards to any asbestos on the holding, a

detailed asbestos survey has not been carried

out. On completion of the sale it will be the

responsibility of the Purchaser(s) to comply

with the Control of the Asbestos Act at Work

Regulations 2012.

Drainage Rate

There are no drainage rates payable.

Special Note

There is an area in the garden which is fenced

off. This area of land has been used as a burial

ground for the family dogs. It is the wishes of

the family that this area is not disturbed.

Council Tax

Village Farm Farmhouse – Band F.

Directions

On leaving the A19 from both the North and

South proceed along the A684 towards

Northallerton for approximately 0.5 miles. The

farm is situated on the left-hand side as you

come into the small hamlet of Ellerbeck.

The Farm is clearly sign posted with a Robin

Jessop Ltd For Sale Board.

Method of Sale

The property is being offered for sale initially

by private treaty. We reserve the right to

conclude the sale by any other means at our

discretion. If after viewing the property you

are seriously interested, then please register

your interest with either Andrew Dickins

MRICS FAAV, Robin Jessop FRICS FAAV or

Tabitha Bentley MRICS FAAV so that we can

keep you informed of how we intend to

conclude the sale.

Money Laundering Regulations

The Purchaser(s) will be required to provide

proof of identification to comply with Money

Laundering Regulations.

Useful Addresses

Vendors Solicitors

Freeman Johnson Solicitors, 222 High Street,

Northallerton, DL7 8LX. Acting Solicitor: Mr

Peter Town. Tel: 01609 772160.

Hambleton District Council

Hambleton District Council, Civic Centre,

Stonecross, Brompton, Northallerton, DL6

2UU – 01609 779977

Building

Number

Description

1 Farmhouse

2 General Purpose Buildings

(60’ x 45’)

Steel Framed. Double Span.

Asbestos Roof and Side Clad.

Concrete Block Walls to 6’.

Concrete Floor.

3 Grain Store (40’ x 80’)

Steel Framed. Asbestos

Roof. Grain Panel Walling.

Concrete Floor.

4 General Purpose Buildings

(60’ x 45’)

Steel Framed. Double Span.

Asbestos Roof and Side Clad.

Concrete Block Walls to 6’.

Concrete Floor.

5 General Purpose Buildings

(19’ x 45’)

Steel Framed. Double Span.

Asbestos Roof and Side Clad.

Concrete Block Walls to 6’.

Concrete Floor.

6 Former Cow Byre (46’ x 17’)

Sandstone Built. Concrete

Floor. Tin Roof.

7 Open Fronted Cattle Yard

(47’ x 120’)

Steel Framed. Asbestos Roof

and Side Clad. Concrete

Block to 6’ Open Fronted.

Concrete Floor.

Important Notice: Robin Jessop Ltd, their clients and any Joint Agents give notice that: They are not authorized to make or give any representations of warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning permission, building regulations or other consents. Where it is stated that there is planning potential, Purchasers must satisfy themselves with the Planning Authority or otherwise. Robin Jessop Ltd has not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.

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