Low Road, Scarborough YO12

Freehold

A ring-fenced parcel of grassland together with wildlife pond and amenity woodland situated within the North York Moors National Park extending to 161.63 acres (65.41 hectares)
CLOSING DATE FOR OFFERS: 12 NOON FRIDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER 2022

A ring-fenced parcel of improved grassland together with wildlife pond and amenity woodland situated within the North York Moors National Park extending in all to approximately 161.63 acres (65.41 hectares)

CLOSING DATE FOR OFFERS: 12 NOON FRIDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER 2022

LOCATION
The land at Throxenby is situated in open countryside approximately 1 mile to the south-west of the village of Scalby and approximately 3 miles to the west of the popular Victorian seaside resort of Scarborough.

The property benefits from good road frontage with vehicular access taken from Low Road on the south-eastern corner of the land and Red Scar Lane on the eastern boundary.

Access to the A170 connecting Helmsley and Scarborough is situated within 2 miles.

The land at Throxenby falls within the North York Moors National Park.

LAND
A ring-fenced block of improved grassland, some of which has previously been in arable cropping, together with amenity woodland and wildlife pond extending in all to approximately 161.63 acres (65.41 hectares).

The land comprises approximately 140.98 acres (57.05 hectares) of improved grassland, 2.69 acres (1.09 hectares) of rough pasture and wildlife pond together with three parcels of mixed species amenity woodland extending to approximately 15.64 acres (6.33 hectares), the remaining 2.32 acres (0.94 hectares) comprises track and livestock handling/hard standing area.

The woodland, ponds and field corners have all been managed to optomise the sporting potential of the land with a release pen sited centrally and the pond providing flight shooting.

The land is classified as Grade 3 under the MAAF Provisional Agricultural Land Classification. The underlying soil type is classed as being predominantly part of the “Salop” series which is described as a slowly permeable reddish fine loamy over clay soil summarised as being ideal for dairying on short term grassland together with an area situated on the western boundary being classed as part of the “Wharfe” series, which is described as deep and stoneless permeable fine loam soil which is ideal for grassland production and arable in drier regions.

The land also benefits from a mains water supply.
The boundaries comprise mature hedgerows together with post and wire fencing providing stockproof boundaries.

The land has a moderately north facing aspect rising from approximately 45 metres above sea level on the northern boundary to approximately 75 metres above sea level on the southern boundary.

OVERAGE
The area hatched on the sale plan is sold subject to an overage clause for a term of 25 years whereby if planning consent is granted for a change of use other than agriculture, forestry or equestrian purposes, a clawback of 30% will be due in favour of the vendors which will be triggered on the implementation of, or sale with planning consent, whichever occurs first.

TENURE & POSSESSION
The property is offered for sale freehold subject to a Farm Business Tenancy due to expire 5th October 2022.

Any Tenant’s Fixtures including cattle handling pens will be removed at the termination of the agreement.

METHOD OF SALE
The property is offered for sale by informal tender with offers invited by 12 NOON ON FRIDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER.

Tender forms are available on request from the selling agents.

If you have downloaded the particulars, please register your interest with the Harrogate office.

BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME
The land is sold without Basic Payment Entitlements.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCHEMES
The land has not been entered into any environmental schemes.

DESIGNATIONS
The Property is situated within the North York Moors National Park.

WAYLEAVES EASEMENTS & RIGHTS OF WAY
The land is sold subject to and with the benefits of all rights of way, water drainage, water courses and other easements and rights of adjoining owners (if any) affecting the same and all existing and proposed wayleaves and other matters registered by any competent authority subject to statute.

The land is sold subject to rights reserved in favour of third party properties at Raincliffe Farm in connection with drainage from private sewerage treatment systems.

HEALTH & SAFETY
Inspections are undertaken expressly at the parties own risk. Please be as vigilant as possible when making an inspection for your own personal safety, particularly around any livestock and machinery.

VAT
Any prices quoted are exclusive of VAT. In the event that the sale of the property or any part of it or any right attached to it becomes chargeable supply for the purposes of VAT, such tax will be payable in addition to the purchase price.

SPORTING & TIMBER RIGHTS
The sporting and timber rights are included in the sale in so far as they are owned.

MINERALS
The Royal mines of Gold and Silver are excepted from the extent of the Property hatched on the sale plan.

All minerals and associated rights of extraction are specifically reserved from the sale.

LOCAL AUTHORITIES
Scarborough Borough Council
www.scarborough.gov.uk

North York Moors National Park
www.northyorkmoors.org.uk

VIEWINGS
Parties are permitted to view the land, on foot during reasonable daylight hours whilst in possession of these sales particulars. Please inform Carter Jonas that you intend to view the land. Viewings are to be undertaken at your own risk. No responsibility will be accepted for any loss or injury caused.

DIRECTIONS
From Scarborough Train Station proceed west on the A64 and Falsgrave Road for 0.5 miles before taking the second exit onto Scalby Road (A171). Proceed 0.8 miles before turning left onto Lady Edith’s Drive follow the road for one mile which leads onto Low Road opposite Throxenby Mere, where the land can be accessed.

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