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2.64 ACRES (1.07ha) AMENITY GRASSLAND

Rufforth, , YO23 3QD 4 miles west of the City Attractive roadside grass field at the eastern end of Rufforth village; ideally suited for equestrian or amenity use. Stands at the entrance to the Airfield.

GUIDE PRICE £25,000—£30,000 FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION Wednesday 29th July 2015 At 6pm at York Auction Centre

York Auction Centre, Murton, York YO19 5GF Email: [email protected] Tel: 01904 489731 Fax: 01904 489782 Website: www.auctionhouse.uk.net t 2.64 ACRES AMENITY GRASSLAND AT RUFFORTH, YORK

GENERAL INFORMATION: An opportunityt to purchase a useful block of amenity grassland with potential for equestrian activity. Located outside the Rufforth village boundary with excellent access from Wetherby Road, Rufforth, located approximately 4 miles west of York, North .

DIRECTIONS: Off the York ring road west of the City, take the B1224 towards Rufforth and Wetherby. The filed lies around 1/2 mile before reaching Rufforth village at the entrance to the Airfield. The nearest postcode is YO23 3QD.

ACCESS: The present access to the field is off the B1224 road. Interested parties may consider a preferred access off the entrance to the Airfield subject to the usual consents.

THE LAND: The land comprises 2.64 acres (1.07 hectares) or thereabouts of land currently used for mowing. The land is classified as being Grade 3 on the DEFRA Agricultural Land Classification. The Soil Survey of and Wales shows the land to fall within the Dunkeswick soil series being clay loam soil suitable for grassland and some arable cropping.

WAYLEAVES & EASEMENTS: The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, easements and wayleaves whether mentioned in these particulars or not.

SERVICES: There are no services connected to the land. Mains water is nearby and purchasers should make their own enquiries for a connection.

TENURE: The land is freehold and vacant possession will be given upon completion.

OUTGOINGS: Drainage rates are payable annually to the Marston Moor Internal Drainage Board

BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME: The land is registered with the Rural Payments Agency, and the entitlements can be transferred to the Purchaser at market value plus cost of transfer. The 2015 payment is retained by the Vendor. The Purchaser will undertake to comply with the Basic Payment Scheme regulations until 31st December 2015.

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP: The Land is not subject to an Environmental Stewardship Scheme.

NITRATE VULNERABLE ZONE: The land is situated in a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone.

SPORTING & MINERAL RIGHTS: As far as they are owned they are included in the sale.

BOUNDARIES: The vendor will only sell such interest as they have in the boundary hedges and fences etc. All boundaries and areas are subject to verification with the title deeds.

T: 01904 489731 The property auction specialist E: [email protected] 2.64 ACRES AMENITY GRASSLAND AT RUFFORTH, YORK

METHOD OF SALE: The land is to be offered for sale by auction at 6 pm on Wednesday 29th July 2015 at York Auction Centre. These particularst should be read in conjunction with the full catalogue of the auction sale.

VIEWING: Please contact Stephenson and Son on 01904 489731 for a permit to view.

GUIDE PRICE: Guides are provided as an indication of each seller's minimum expectation. They are not necessarily figures which a property will sell for and may change at any time prior to the auction. Each property will be offered subject to a Reserve (a figure below which the Auctioneer cannot sell the property during the auction) which we expect will be set within the Guide Range or no more than 10% above a single figure Guide.

EXCHANGE OF CONTRACTS AND COMPLETION: Exchange will take place in accordance with the auction terms and the completion date will be 28 days from the sale date.

LOCAL AUTHORITY: York City Council, West Offices, Station Rise, York, YO1 6GA. Tel: 01904 551550.

SOLICITORS: Ware & Kay, Sentinel House, Peasholme Green, York, YO1 7PP. Tel: 01904 716000.

PLANS, AREAS & MEASUREMENTS: The plans, areas and measurements provided are a guide and subject to verification with the title deeds. The plans, areas and measurements provided are a guide and subject to verification with the title deeds. The land is identified on the attached plan, shown edged in red.

ACCESS TO RUFFORTH AERODROME

YORK

Please note that if you have downloaded these particulars from our website you must contact our office to register your interest to ensure you are kept up to date with the progress of the sale. CONSUMER PROTECTION FROM UNFAIR TRADING REGULATIONS 2008 Stephenson & Son for themselves and the vendors or lessors of this property for whom they act, give notice that: i. These particulars are a general outline only, for the guidance of prospective purchasers or tenants, and do not constitute the whole or any part of an offer or contract. ii. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of any description, dimensions, references to condition, necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details contained herein and any prospective purchasers or tenants must not rely on them as statements of fact or representations and must satisfy themselves as to their accuracy iii. No employee of Stephenson & Son has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty or enter into any contract whatever in relation to the property. iv. We will not be liable in negligence or otherwise for any loss arising from the use of these particulars. v. The reference to any plant, machinery, equipment, services, fixtures or fittings at the property shall not constitute a representation (unless otherwise stated) as to its state or condition or that it is capable of fulfilling its intended function. Prospective purchasers/tenants should satisfy themselves as to the fitness of such items for the requirements. vi. We can give no warranty or representation whatsoever in relation to the farming prospects or other matters

T: 01904 489731 The property auction specialist E: [email protected]