LOCATION

The land is situated approximately 1 mile east of Hessay. To the south, the nearest village is Rufforth, being approximately 3 miles. The property is within easy reach of the A59 connecting York and Harrogate.

DESCRIPTION

The level land comprises four arable fields and an area of amenity woodland extending in total to approximately 61.54 acres (24.91 hectares) of Grade 3 arable land. The land is well-suited for modern agricultural machinery and lies within the Foggathorpe 2 series outlining that the land has soils suitable for winter cereals or grassland. At the south west corner is a 200,000 gallon slurry tank on hardstanding. The tank is not included in the sale but is available by separate negotiation.

ACCESS

The land is accessed from an unmade private track to the south west corner of the land from Low Moor Lane over which there is a right of access. The property is within one mile of the A59 connecting York and Harrogate. From the village of Hessay, head east on Shirbutt Lane before turning right down Low Moor Lane for approximately 0.7 miles before turning left on to the unmade track (shaded brown on the field plan). Keep left at the fork in the road and the land, slurry tank and small area of hardstanding will be straight ahead.

SERVICES

We are unaware of any services to the land.

FREEHOLD

Freehold with vacant possession on completion.

WAYLEAVES AND EASEMENTS

We are unaware of any wayleaves or easements crossing the land.

PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY

There are no public footpaths that cross the Land.

BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME (BPS)

The land is registered for BPS but the entitlements are not included in the sale.

NITRATE VULNERABLE ZONE (NVZ)

We have checked the Environment Agency NVZ map which confirms the land does lie within an NVZ.

SPORTING AND MINERAL RIGHTS

The Mineral Rights are not owned for Fields 0833 and 8234.

For the remainder of the land the Sporting and Mineral Rights are included with the sale so far as they are owned.

VIEWING

By permit from the Agents only. Please note if you have downloaded these particulars from our website, you must contact the office to register or you will not be included on further mailings regarding this sale. Please also register at www.stephenson.co.uk for regular email updates.

ENTRY TO THE LAND

The Purchaser is to be given entry to the Land following the completion of the 2023 harvest.

LOCAL AUTHORITY

City of York Council, West Offices, Station Rise, York, YO1 6GA. t: 01904 551550

VAT

It is understood that the property is not assessed for VAT and any offers made are on the basis that VAT will not be charged on the purchase price.

METHOD OF SALE

The land is offered for sale by private treaty. The Vendor reserves the right to conclude the sale by any means.

ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING

The Agent must comply with Anti Money Laundering regulations. As part of the requirements, the Agent must obtain evidence of the identity and proof of address of potential buyers. Prior to an offer being accepted, all parties who are purchasing must provide the necessary evidence.

VENDOR'S SOLICITORS

Fitzgerald-Harts, Claro Chambers, Bridge Street, Boroughbridge, York, YO51 9LD
t: 01423 322312e: matthew.brown@fitz-law.co.uk

AGENT CONTACTS

For further information please contact:

Rod Cordingley FRICS FAAV
m: 07801 685660 e: rlc@stephenson.co.uk

Mary Foster BSc (Hons)
M: 07896 161016 e: mary.foster@stephenson.co.uk

SCHEDULE OF LAND

Please see attached sales particulars.