£280,000 /Sale price

PRODUCTIVE GRASSLAND 23.40 ACRES (9.47 HA) approx.TWO CONVENIENTLY LOCATED PARCELS OF GRASSLAND, LYING TO THE EAST OF THE VILLAGE WITH ROAD FRONTAGE AND SEPARATE ACCESS FOR EACH LOT.THE TWO LOTS EXTEND TO approx. 14.23 ACRES AND 9.17 ACRES RESPECTIVELY.Guide Price Lot 1 14.23 Acres: £170,000Guide Price Lot 2 9.17 Acres: £110,000Available as a Whole or in Lots LOCATION AND ACCESSThe land lies in a highly desirable location, directly to the east of Wath Village, some 4 miles north east of Ripon and 10 miles south of Bedale. Both lots are accessed directly from a quiet lane running between the villages of Wath and Middleton Quernhow. The land is shown edged red on the attached plan, with access points marked in orange. DESCRIPTIONThe land extends in total to approx 23.40 acres (9.47 Ha) comprising a ring-fenced block of productive grassland capable of mowing and grazing. The land is suitably well fenced, with sturdy stock-proof post and wire fencing around the entirety. Both Lots also benefit from fishing rights on an attractive stretch of Wath Beck which forms the boundary between the two parcels and provides a natural water supply.Lot 1: 14.23 acres approx. (5.76 Ha) GrasslandThis is a highly attractive ringfenced block of versatile permanent grassland, benefitting from road frontage. At the southern end of the parcel is a cattle handling system and race, conveniently located adjacent to the gateway for loading livestock. According to the provisional land classification the land is classed as Grade 3, with soilscapes describing the land as "Freely draining slightly acid loamy soils".Lot 2: 9.17 acres approx. (3.71 Ha) Grassland / Arable Land with Copse.Lying directly adjacent to Lot 1, this is also a very versatile block of land. It is currently down to grass but is capable of growing arable crops and part has previously been used to grow potatoes. According to the provisional land classification the land is predominantly classed as Grade 2, with soilscapes describing the land as "Loamey and clayey soils with naturally high groundwater".In the north western corner of Lot 2 is an attractive copse, comprising a mix of mature evergreen and deciduous trees. ENVIRONMENTAL SCHEMES The land is not currently subject to any environmental schemes. NITRATE VULNERABLE ZONE The land lies within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone SPORTING RIGHTSThe sporting rights are included with the sale so far as they are owned or exist. WAYLEAVES, EASEMENTS & RIGHTS OF WAYThe property is sold subject to all Rights of Way, public and private, which may affect the property. RESTRICTIVE COVENANTSThe property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all restrictive covenants, both public and private, whether mentioned in these particulars or not. DEVELOPMENT VALUEThe property will be sold subject to a development value overage clause. If the land obtains planning consent for development other than Agricultural use within the next 30 years the vendor will be entitled to receive 50% of the increase in value.METHOD OF SALE The property is offered for sale initially by private treaty although the vendor reserves the right to conclude the sale by any other method. TENURE AND OCCUPATIONThe tenure of the property is understood to be freehold. Vacant possession will be provided upon completion. VIEWINGSThe property may be viewed at any reasonable time during daylight hours, whilst in possession of these particulars but only having previously notified the agent's office. DIRECTIONSFrom Wath Main Street, continue east until you have passed the village church on your left-hand side. Both parcels are situated adjacent to each other, immediately on the left as you leave the village and identified by a for sale board.