BENSE BRIDGE FARM Stokesley, North Yorkshire

BENSE BRIDGE FARM STOKESLEY NORTH YORKSHIRE TS9 5LD

AN IDEAL OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE A SMALL HOLDING WITH FURTHER DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL, CURRENTLY UTILISED AS AN EQUESTRIAN CENTRE WITH 11.15 ACRES (4.51 HECTARES) OF PADDOCKS, STABLES, MENEGE, OUTBUILDINGS, FOUR BEDROOM FARMHOUSE, TWO BEDROOM GRANARY, TWO BEDROOM COTTAGE.

AVAILABLE AS A WHOLE OR IN THREE LOTS.

Accommodation

Reception Hall • Sitting Room • Dining Room Conservatory • Kitchen • Study • Utility • Cloak/WC Master Bedroom with Ensuite Shower Room and Dressing Room Further Three Bedrooms • Family Bathroom and Playroom/Attic Two Bedroom Granary and Two Bedroom Cottage

Externally Established Gardens • Triple Garage • 20 Stables 6 Loose Boxes • Menege • 11.15 Acres (4.51 Hectares) of Grazing/Paddocks Hay Storage and Food Stores

26 – 28 High Street, Stokesley TS9 5DQ Tel: 01642 710742

www.gscgrays.co.uk [email protected]

Offices also at:

Barnard Castle Bedale Hamsterley Leyburn Richmond Tel: 01833 637000 Tel: 01677 422400 Tel: 01388 487000 Tel: 01969 600120 Tel: 01748 829217

Situation & Amenities Description Bense Bridge Farm occupies a picturesque setting on the edge of the Available as a whole or in three separate lots, Bense Bridge Farm presents a rare opportunity to acquire a compact North Yorkshire Moors approximately ½ mile from the historic equestrian centre set within 13.40 acres (5.42 hectares) or thereabouts, incorporating an attractive four bedroom marketWEST town of Stokesley PASTURE. FARM farmhouse, two bedroom cottage and detached two bedroom granary, together with stabling for up to twenty six horses, ménage, 11.15 acres (4.51 hectares) of grass paddocks and traditional buildings. Stokesley,MICKLETON with cobbled high street is bustling with individual shops, restaurants, public houses and cafes. The property is ideally situated in a rural location with a bridleway leading directly from the holding over open countryside to the Cleveland Hills and the North Yorkshire Moors, whilst remaining within easy reach of the nearby In addition to a weekly market and a monthly farmers market, this commercial centres. vibrant town plays host to an annual agricultural show. Lot 1: Bense Bridge Farmhouse The town also has a library, health centre and hotel. Leisure Bense Bridge Farmhouse is a superb family house offering generous accommodation extending to approximately 3960 amenities include: cricket and football pitches, golfing range, leisure sqft. The ground floor accommodation in the principle house includes a welcoming reception hall, sitting room with centre with swimming pool, art society, film club and gardening club. large bow window creating a light and airy atmosphere, a spacious new conservatory with open views onto the Stokesley also offers primary and secondary schools and several Cleveland Hills and French doors leading out to the patio and gardens, dining room, study, fitted breakfast kitchen churches. with integrated appliances and window overlooking the courtyard, utility and cloak w/c. The first floor accommodation comprises of four good size bedrooms including a master suite with ensuite and dressing room, together with family bathroom with four piece suite including a double Jacuzzi bath. The second floor provides a versatile playroom / attic room and additional storage.

Bense Bridge Cottage is attached to Bense Bridge Farmhouse and is believed to have previously been incorporated as part of the main property. Currently it is an independent two bedroom cottage extending to approximately 1070 sqft. The accommodation includes a sitting / dining room, conservatory, kitchen, ground floor bathroom with four piece suite, two first floor bedrooms and attic room with potential to convert into a third bedroom with en-suite shower room, subject to obtaining the necessary consents.

Lot 2: The Granary The Granary is a two bedroom detached property extending to approximately 925 sqft of accommodation. The accommodation comprises sitting room with beamed ceiling and windows overlooking the garden and the views beyond, fitted kitchen, two first floor bedrooms and family bathroom.

Buildings Lot 3: Stables & Land Within the various lots there is a mixture of traditional, general Bense Bridge Farm as outlined in red on the attached plan extends to 13.40 acres (5.42 hectares) or thereabouts purpose and timber buildings as detailed below and shown on the and comprises of a mixture of grassland, woodland, farmyard and amenity areas. The grassland extend to attached block plan. approximately 11.15 acres (4.51 hectares) and is split into a number of individual paddocks of varying sizes which are defined by timber fencing that could easily be altered. 1. Bense Bridge Farmhouse and Bense Bridge Cottage Sporting and Mineral Rights 2. The Granary The sporting and mineral rights are included within the sale as far as they are owned. 3. Triple garage and workshop area 13.25m x 7.36m 4. Modern Barn with concrete floor and 6 loose boxes Easements, Covenants and Rights of Way 13.10m x 9.00m The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, easements, wayleaves and restrictive 5. Timber stable block with 3 loose boxes and adjacent hay covenants whether mentioned in these particulars or not. Not withstanding the above:- storage unit 1. a public bridlepath and footpath runs between the rear of the stables and ménage upto the Cleveland Hills 6. 8 brick built stables with adjoining tack room 5.11m x 5.07m 2. a private water pipe carry mains water crosses the holding 7. Open garage and store. 3. Northern Powergrid have a wayleave for a single pole electric line 8. Timber stable block with 7 loose boxes, feed station and tack room Basic Payment Scheme The land has not been registered for the Basic Payment Scheme or any Environmental Stewardship Schemes. 9. Timber stable block with 2 loose boxes 10. Hay / Feed stores 11. Floodlit Menage with all-weather rubber surface 25m x 40m

Tenure Postcode Bense Bridge Farm is offered for sale freehold with vacant possession upon completion. TS9 5LD

Local Authority Boundaries The vendors will only sell such interests as they have in the boundary fences, walls, ditches, Hambleton District Council, Civic Centre, Stone Cross Tel: 0845 1211 555 hedges and other boundaries separating this property from other properties not belonging to them. Solicitors Mike Boyes - Goodswens Solicitors, 118 High Street, Redcar, Cleveland, TS10 3DH – 01642 48 24 24 Areas, Measurements and Other Information All areas, measurements and other information have been taken from various farm records Council Tax and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchaser(s) should not rely on them as Hambleton District Council. Telephone: 01609 779977. statements of fact and should satisfy themselves as to their accuracy.

Viewings Health & Safety Strictly by appointment with agents, GSC Grays Tel: 01642 710742 Given the potential hazards of a working farm, we would ask that for your own personal safety you be as vigilant as possible when making any inspection, particularly around the farm Directions buildings. No unaccompanied viewings are to be undertaken. The property is situated just off the A172, approximately 1 mile from Stokesley High Street and 9 miles from A19 junction with the A172.

Bense Bridge Farm EPC

The Cottage EPC

The Granary EPC

DISCLAIMER NOTICE: PLEASE READ: GSC Grays gives notice to anyone who may read these particulars as follows: 1. These particulars, including any plan are a general guide only and do not form any part of any offer or contract. 2. All descriptions including photographs, dimensions and other details are given in good faith but do not amount to a representation or warranty. They should not be relied upon as statements of fact and anyone interested must satisfy themselves as to their corrections by inspection or otherwise. 3. Neither GSC Grays nor the vendor accept responsibility for any error that these particulars may contain however caused. 4. Any plan is for layout guidance only and is not drawn to scale. All dimensions, shapes and compass bearings are approximate and you should not rely upon them without checking them first. 5. Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good condition / repair or otherwise, nor that any services or facilities are in good working order. Please discuss with us any aspects that are important to you prior to travelling to the view the property. Particulars written: June 2013 Photographs taken: May 2013