GENERAL INFORMATION

LOCATION

The land forms part of the Birstwith Hall Estate, Harrogate. The Land is located to the North of the Skipton Road (A59), with one parcel to the south of the A59, just to the south of the village of Birstwith, Harrogate. The Land is approximately 5 miles to the west of Harrogate.

Lot 1 is accessed via the A59 to the south or via Barse Beck Lane and Swincliffe Lane to the north.
Lot 2 is accessed via Back Lane to the West, Tang Road, and Swincliffe Lane.
The nearest postcode is HG3 2LA.

DESCRIPTION

The land is split across a number of parcels and extends to approximately 184.82 acres (74.79 ha) as edged red on the attached plan. The main access is via Barse Beck Lane and Tang Road from White Wall Lane leading south from the A59. Most fields are a good size suitable for a mix of grazing and mowing.

All the land is classified as being within the Brickfield 3 Soil Series. Brickfield 3 Soil Series are described as being slowly permeable seasonally waterlogged fine loamy, fine loamy over clayey soils and clayey soils. The Agricultural Land Classification identifies the land as being Grade 3 and Grade 4.

SERVICES

A water connection is available to the land. To be charged in addition to the Licence Fee.

PLANS

Areas have been shown based on information from the RPA’s plans. Lot 1 shaded yellow and Lot 2 shaded Blue on the attached site plan.

MAIN TERMS OF AGREEMENT

The property is available to be let on a Farm Business Tenancy Agreement, either as a whole or in separate lots under the Agricultural Tenancies Act 1995. The Tenancy will be for an initial period of 5 years commencing on 1st November 2023 and until 30th October 2028. A copy of the Farm Business Tenancy is available for inspection at the Agent’s offices.

BREAK CLAUSE/ REVIEW

There is to be a Landlord and Tenant break clause on the 3rd anniversary of the tenancy. In addition, if an alternative use is obtained by the Landlord, the tenancy can be terminated.

The rent may also be reviewed on the 3rd anniversary.

RENT PAYMENT

The rent will be payable half yearly in advance on 1st November & 1st June with the final payment being on 1st June 2028.

BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME

There are no Basic Payment Scheme Entitlements available with the land.

STEWARDSHIP SCHEMES

The land is not included within any Countryside Stewardship Scheme. Prospective tenants wishing to enter the land into a Countryside Stewardship Scheme or any other scheme should discuss this with the agent prior to submission of the tender.

NITRATE VULNERABLE ZONE

The land is not located within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone.

HISTORIC/ ACHEAOLOGICAL FINDS

The Landlord will retain the right to all historic/ archaeological finds found on the property.

COST OF AGREEMENT

The successful Tenant will be expected to contribute £400 plus VAT towards the cost of setting up the Farm Business Tenancy.

REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE

Except where not mentioned in the agreement, repairing and maintenance obligations will be as set out in the Agricultural (Model Clauses for Fixed Equipment) Regulations 2015 (SI NO.950).

POSSESSION

The land will be available for possession on the 1st November 2023.

OTHER RIGHTS

All Sporting, Timber and Mineral Rights will be retained by the Landlord.

EASEMENTS AND WAYLEAVES

The land is let subject to all easements and wayleaves whether formally mentioned in the Tenancy Agreement including these letting details or not. The Landlord will reserve the right to retain the payment for all easements and wayleaves on the land.

OUTGOINGS

The Tenant will be responsible for any outgoings on the property.

RIGHTS OF WAY

The prospective tenant will have a right of way over the main drive to Woodside Farm and for an area within the yard to turn vehicles. This access is shaded brown on the Plan.
The following public footpaths cross the land:

Lot 1
From Barse Beck Lane heading west along the southern boundary of fields 2410, 3312, 4115 and 5113.
Along the southern boundary of field 4084
Along the Eastern boundary of fields 8387 and 8580 heading south along Barse Beck Lane, along the western boundary of 9870 and cutting across the south of the field
Along the southern boundary of 8216, 9528 and 0828 from White Wall Lane

Lot 2
Running south through field 7699 from Tang Road
Running south from Back Lane through field 3717 and along the north and west boundary of field 3489

The land is let subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way whether mentioned in these letting particulars or not.

USES

The use of the Holding will be restricted to agricultural use.

INFORMAL TENDER NOTICE

Tenders for the land must be submitted on tender form which will be provided on request from the agents and sent to the Agents York (Murton) Office, being Stephensons Rural, Murton, York, YO19 5GF.

Tenders must be received by 12 noon on Friday 4th August 2023.

Please contact the Agent for a Tender form.
The Landlord does not undertake to accept the highest or indeed any Tender received.

SCHEDULE OF LAND

Please see attached letting particulars.

REFERENCES

References, both financial and practical will be requested and the Landlord reserves the right to take up these references.

VIEWING

Viewing is by permit from the Agents only.

Please note that if you have downloaded these particulars from our website you must contact the Office to register your interest or you will not be included on further mailings regarding this letting.

AGENT CONTACTS

Mary Foster BSc (Hons)
Tel: 01904 489731
Mob: 07896 161016
Email: mary.foster@stephenson.co.uk

Edward Stephenson BSc (Est Man) MRICS FAAV
Tel: 01904 489731
Mob: 07801 685663
Email: edward@stephenson.co.uk

LOCAL AUTHORITY

Harrogate Borough Council, Council Offices Cresent Gardens, Harrogate, HG1 2SG
Telephone: 01423 500600