PICKERING MOOR FARM STAPE, PICKERING, NORTH

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ESTABLISHED 1860 PICKERING MOOR FARM STAPE PICKERING Newton on Rawcliffe 1.5 miles, Pickering 6 miles, Egton 11 miles, Whitby 16 miles, 30 miles (all distances approximate)

A WELL LOCATED SMALL FARM WITH POTENTIAL

“Pickering Moor Farm is situated in a rural yet accessible position within the National Park and comprises a period farmhouse, range of traditional and modern general purpose / livestock buildings and in all situated within approximately 10.39 acres of mowing and grazing land”

. HOUSE: A south facing farmhouse which provides reasonable living accommodation with potential to extend into adjoining buildings subject to consents. The accommodation comprises – Kitchen – Pantry – Bathroom – Dining Room. To the first floor: Two Bedrooms

. AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS: A large range of tradional buildings and more modern general purpose buildings used for livestock housing, storage and stabling. Traditional buildings offering the potential for conversion to alternative uses subject to planning consents.

. LAND: In all the farm amounts to 10.39 acres within a ring fence, comprising a mixture of good quality mowing and grazing land.

FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION

AT THE FOREST AND VALE HOTEL, PICKERING, ON TUESDAY 28th JUNE 2016

TO BE AUCTIONED AT 6.30pm PROMPT.

AUCTION GUIDE: £350,000

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INTRODUCTION HOUSE Pickering Moor Farm is an attractively situated traditional agricultural smallholding comprising Pickering Moor Farmhouse comprises a detached two bedroom property which provides a detached stone and pantile farmhouse, range of traditional courtyard buildings offering relatively spacious accommodation with the potential to extend into the attached outbuildings potential, a further range of more modern farm buildings and in all the property is situated or into the more traditional buildings situated within the courtyard to the rear. within approximately 10.39 acres comprising predominantly reasonable quality grazing and mowing land. The accommodation is situated within the traditional stone under pantile farmhouse which benefits from double glazed UPVC windows. Historically it is understood that the property was once a public house and prior to being known as Pickering Moor Farm, the property was known as Holly Bush Farm, most likely due The property is in need of modernisation and improvements however it offers the potential to to the large Holly Bush which is still situated in the front garden. develop an attractively situated rural property. The accommodation comprises:

The most recent owner Mr R Watson (deceased) had occupied the property for 84 years and GROUND FLOOR therefore it is a genuinely rare opportunity to now purchase the property. KITCHEN The property presents a rare opportunity to purchase a traditional small farm which has 14.6ft x 13.6ft (4.45m x 4.15m) potential for other uses including equestrian or holiday cottage accommodation subject to A light and spacious kitchen including a modern range of cream kitchen wall and base units securing the necessary planning consents. incorporating double drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. Tile splashbacks. Two radiators. The farm does now require modernisation and improvement to part; however, it offers the potential to create an attractively situated small farm and would be suitable for younger farming and new farming entrants, or those looking for an affordable secondary farming base.

Due to the attractive National Park location, close to Pickering and Whitby, the property could be utilised for a variety of tourism uses (subject to consents) and will be ideal for those with equestrian interests due to the miles of nearby hacking.

LOCATION The property is located in the small rural hamlet of Stape, which is made up of a number of farmsteads and rural houses.

Whilst being situated in an attractive rural location within open countryside in the North York Moors National Park the property has very good access being situated directly off the council maintained public highway and it is located approximately 1 mile North of Newton upon Rawcliffe village.

The nearest town is the popular and traditional market town of Pickering which is only 6 miles to the South and comprises a wide range of amenities and services including high quality shops, accommodation, cafes, restaurants and is home to the North York Moors Railway which provides steam trains from Pickering to the popular tourist destination of Goathland which is home to the popular television series of Heartbeat.

The historic City of York is situated approximately 30 miles away with mainline trains available to PANTRY Kings Cross, London and Edinburgh in less than 2 hours. The A170 provides good access to 6.72ft x 4.41ft (2.05m x 1.34m) Thirsk, the A19, Scarborough and Pickering. Fitted shelving

Please also see the enclosed location plan for situation. 4

BATHROOM OUTSIDE 8.81ft x 6.8ft (2.69m x 2.07m) To the rear of the property is an attractive and good sized courtyard area which provides ample Bath with electric shower, low flush WC, wash hand basin, tiled splashbacks room for parking and turning and is situated adjacent to a number of traditional stone and pantile buildings. LOBBY/STORE 6.57ft x 3.95ft (2m x 1.2m) To the side of the property is a tarmac seating area and side entrance and a small area of lawned An under stairs storage cupboard garden with concrete pathway.

DINING ROOM To the front of the property is a lawned South facing garden with holly bush and hedgerow to 13.38ft x 12.31ft (4.08m x 3.75m) the front. Living room with south facing window, radiator, attractive stone mantle with traditional range, beamed ceiling.

SITTING ROOM 13.24ft x 12.79ft (4.04m x 3.9m) Electric Fire in tiled surround and hearth, radiator, beamed ceiling, South facing aspect.

FIRST FLOOR

BEDROOM ONE 13.7ft x 12.9ft (4.18m x 3.93m) Double bedroom, South facing window over open countryside.

BEDROOM TWO 13.7ft x 13.3ft (4.18m x 4.05m)

Double bedroom with South facing window and attractive aspect over open countryside, in- 5 built airing cupboard and in-built storage cupboard.

FARM BUILDINGS LEAN TO STORE 20ft x 17ft (6.1m x 5.18m) The property benefits from a road access to the North which provides separate access to the Timber frame building, asbestos roof, side sheeting. farmyard and buildings which provide a reasonably large amount of storage for agricultural uses. FORMER COW HOUSE 40ft x 22ft (12.19m x 6.71m) Former cow kennels building constructed of timber frame with concrete block/stone walls to part, concrete floor, asbestos roof.

TRADITIONAL BUILDINGS There is a substantial range of traditional stone and pantile buildings which offer the potential for possible conversion to holiday lets, annex accommodation or possible extension into the existing farmhouse subject to the necessary consents. The buildings currently provide general purpose agricultural storage facilities. The buildings comprise:

SINGLE STOREY BUILDING SOUTH (situated to East of house)

STORE ONE 13.2ft x 10.4ft (4.02m x 3.17m)

STORE TWO 10.4ft x 9.2ft (3.17m x 2.8m)

TRADITIONAL BUILDING EAST A traditional stone and pantile building with part asbestos roof providing two storey accommodation to part and comprising

 Two Storey General Store 24ft x 14ft (7.31m x 4.27m)  Single Storey Store 15.5ft x 14.3ft (4.72m x 4.36m) The buildings comprise the following TRADITIONAL BARN NORTH HAY BARN A two storey building constructed of stone and pantile roof. 60ft x 30ft (18.29m x 9.14m) Constructed of steel portal frame with asbestos roof over and earth floor  Ground floor stable one 15ft x 10ft (4.57m x 3.05m)

 Ground floor stable two 15ft x 11ft (4.57m x 3.35m) GENERAL STORE/DILAPIDATED BUILDING  First floor store 22.8ft x 15ft (6.95m x 4.57m) 45ft x 30ft (13.72m x 9.14m)

A timber pole building with tin sheet roof and sides and earth floor (please note roof has collapsed to part of building)

THREE BAY IMPLEMENT STORE 45ft x 27ft (13.72m x 8.23m) Three bay timber framed mono-pitch implement store with block and stone walling to East, South and North elevations and open to West. Tin roof and side sheeting.

TIMBER FRAMED STORE 17ft x 15ft (5.18m x 4.57m) Timber framed building with earth floor and asbestos roof. 6

THE LAND GENERAL INFORMATION - REMARKS & STIPULATIONS In all Pickering Moor Farm amounts to approximately 10.39 acres of which approximately 9.28 acres is grazing/mowing land. BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME & ENVIRONMENTAL SCHEME The land is not registered for the Basic Payment Scheme or any environmental schemes at The land comprises two individual parcels of grassland which gently slope from West to East present. and provide high quality grazing or mowing land. EASEMENTS, RIGHTS OF WAY & WAYLEAVES The land is situated adjacent to mature woodland to the East and is well sheltered and has The property is sold subject to and with the benefits of all existing rights of way, water, light, direct road frontage to Stape Road. drainage and other easements attaching to the property whether mentioned in these particulars

The land is gently sloping, free draining grassland suitable for grazing of livestock or horses. or not. There is a footpath crossing the property through the far south field.

The land is bound by secure dry stone walling or post and wire fencing. BOUNDARIES The vendors will only sell such interest as they have in the boundary fences and hedges etc. All SOIL TYPES boundaries and areas are subject to verification with the title deeds and the plans enclosed are All the land belongs to the ‘Fyfield 3’ series of soil types, according to The Soil Association of for identification only. and Wales. Such soils are ‘Jurassic sand and sandstone; well drained stoneless loamy and sandy soils over soft limestone’ SPORTING, TIMBER & MINERAL RIGHTS It is assumed that sporting, timber and mineral rights are in hand and included in the sale. LAND CLASSIFICATION The land is classified as Grade 4 on the Ministry of Agriculture Land Classification Plans. FIXTURES AND FITTINGS Unless specifically stated, all fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale but may be available to purchase by negotiation.

GENERAL INFORMATION Services: Mains electric and water. Septic tank drainage. Tenure: We understand that the property is Freehold and that vacant possession will be given upon completion. Viewing: Strictly by appointment with the agents office in Malton, 01653 697820. Guide Price: £350,000 Postcode: YO18 8HZ – Please do not rely on your satellite navigation system, please see location plan and look at area maps prior to travelling. Planning: North York Moors National Parks: Tel: 01439 770657 Solicitors: Mr John Ellis, Ellis Lakin and Co, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 7AD. Tel: 01751 472 121. Fax: 01751 475 132.

METHOD OF SALE – PUBLIC AUCTION The property is being offered for sale by Public Auction. The sale and auction of the land is being handled by Tom Watson MRICS FAAV and Keith Warters MRICS and anyone with queries of the auction process should contact the auctioneers at the agents Malton office on: 01653 697820 or email: [email protected] or [email protected]

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CONTRACT FOR SALE, LOCAL SEARCHES & LEGAL DOCUMENTS The Contract for Sale, Local Searches and Legal Documents will be made available for inspection by prior appointment at the Vendor’s Agents and Solicitors offices. Legal Document Packs will be directly available from the Vendor’s agents. Legal queries relating to Title should be addressed to the Vendor’s solicitors: Mr John Ellis, Ellis Lakin and Co, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 7AD. Tel: 01751 472 121. Fax: 01751 475 132.

AUCTION VENUE The auction is to take place at The Forest and Vale Hotel, Pickering on Tuesday 28th June 2016 The auction will commence at 6.30pm, please ensure you arrive prior to 6.30pm.

MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS The successful bidders must provide proof of identity and current address to the auctioneers immediately upon the fall of the hammer and before completing the memorandum of sale.

Suitable forms of identification include: Full passport, national identity card, full driving licence, birth and council tax bill, recent mortgage statement from a recognised lender, bank or building society statement including an address or utility bill issued in the last 3 months. If the purchaser is acting on behalf of another party, a letter of authority, in a form approved by the vendor’s solicitor, must be obtained.

A BUYERS GUIDE TO AUCTIONS Please take every opportunity to ensure you wish to bid and ensure that you bid clearly. It is advised that any buyer, prior to bidding has:  Inspected the property  Confirmed with us the accuracy of the information provided  Read and checked the legal pack  Taken professional advice  Taken account of Stamp Duty Land Tax  Ensured they have adequate Finance available for the purchase price and immediate 10% deposit. If you are the successful bidder there is a binding Contract. You will be required to sign the Sale Contract immediately and pay a 10% deposit. This may be by way of bankers draft or cheque. The remainder of the purchase price must be paid on the completion date. Cash is unacceptable due to money laundering regulations. We are able to accept debit cards.

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ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE NOTICE: Details and photographs prepared April 2016. All measurements are approximate. The services as described have not been tested and cannot be guaranteed. Charges may be payable for service re-connection. These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in this firm’s employment has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property. 9

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