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Great Farlands Laithe Linton in Craven Skipton BD23 5NR Great Farlands Laithe, Linton in Craven, Skipton BD23 5NR Great Farlands Laithe Linton in Craven Skipton BD23 5NR Great Farlands Laithe, Linton in Craven, Skipton BD23 5NR Guide Price: £195,000 IN ACCORDANCE WITH CURRENT PLANNING APPROVAL & POLICY, RESIDENTIAL OCCUPA- TION IS NOT PERMITTED • A delightful detached barn • Attractive Yorkshire Dales National Park setting • Sitting within approximately 5.91 acres (2.39 hectares) of good quality meadow land • Internally designed as stabling for horses • Ancillary daytime accommodation including tack room, kitchen and shower with WC and boarded hay loft above • Mains electricity and water supplies, foul drainage to septic tank • Of interest to those looking for a high quality equestrian facility, a smallholding or for use recreationally Skipton: approx. 8 miles Grassington: approx. 2 miles Burnsall: approx. 3.5 miles Harrogate: approx. 24 miles Location Access Method of Sale Located close to the picturesque village of Linton in The property is located off Moor Lane which is in The property is offered for sale by private treaty the Yorkshire Dales, the secluded property enjoys turn accessed off Lauradale Lane just outside the although the Vendors reserve the right to conclude long distance views towards Cracoe Fell. The land is village of Linton in Craven. the sale by any other method. accessed via Moor Lane which is a stone track/ bridleway running off Lauradale Road and Easements & Wayleave Viewing approximately ½ mile from the village of Linton in The property is sold subject to and with the Viewing is strictly by appointment with the Agents. Craven. benefit of all easements and wayleaves, both Interested parties will view entirely at their own public and private, whether they are mentioned in risk. Description these particulars or not, affecting the property. Directions Great Farlands Laithe is set within approximately Sporting Rights 5.91 acres (2.39ha) of meadow land. The traditional When heading north on the B6265 towards stone barn has a sand stone slate roof and provides The sporting rights are included in the sale so far Grassington turn right just after Swinden Quarry high quality equestrian accommodation as well as a as they are owned or exist. onto Lauradale Lane towards the village of Linton. boarded hay loft and ancillary daytime Restrictive Covenants Just before the village a ‘For Sale’ board will indicate a left turn onto Moor Lane and a second accommodation including tack room, kitchen and The property is sold subject to and with the ‘For Sale’ board will be positioned at the entrance shower with WC. The barn has mains electricity and benefit of all restrictive covenants, whether to the land on the left. water supplies and foul drainage is to a septic mentioned in these particulars or not. tank. The building is south facing and benefits from Offers & Enquiries a large cobbled courtyard at the front and croft area Planning To make an offer or for further information please lined with mature trees. Planning is subject to conditions contained in contact David Claxton on 01756 692900 or by Decision No YD/5/50/56A and C50/56C. It is understood that the conversion of the building email; Interested parties should make their own to its current form meets with the approved [email protected] planning permission and the property comprises as enquiries of YNPA regarding future uses. follows; Basic Payment Scheme Planning Authority The Yorkshire Dales National Park Ground Floor (approx 9.73m x 9.7m); The land is not registered on the Rural Payments Yoredale Central walkway/storage area Register under the Basic Payment Scheme and no Bainbridge Stable No 1 Entitlements are included in the sale. Leyburn Stable No 2 DL8 3EL Plans and Areas Stable No 3 Tel: 01969 652345 Tack Room with Shower & WC All plans in these particulars are for identification purposes only. All boundaries, dimensions and Details Prepared: June 2019 Kitchen area Restroom/Storage area with staircase to the first areas are approximate and subject to verification floor in the Title Deeds. Services First Floor (approx 9.73m x 9.7m); Store room We understand that the property benefits from Boarded hay loft mains electricity and water supplies and that foul drainage is to a septic tank. None of the services Tenure have been tested and Purchasers are advised to The property is held freehold and vacant possession make their own enquiries as appropriate. will be given upon completion of the sale. Location Plan Not to scale - For identification purposes only. Skipton Auction Mart Gargrave Road Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 1UD Tel: 01756 692 900 Not to scale - For identification purposes only. These particulars are issued in good faith but do not constitute representations of fact or form part of any offer or contract. The particulars should be independently verified by prospective buyers or tenants. Neither WBW Surveyors Ltd nor any of its employees or agents has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property. GENERAL: While we endeavour to make our particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property. SERVICES: Please note that we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we do strongly advise prospective buyer to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase. PLANNING PERMISSION: We have not verified any planning permission and you and your professional adviser must satisfy yourselves of any planning permission or building regulations. Any comments about planning and development are for general guidance only and your professional adviser must advise you. We cannot give any warranty about development potential. .
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