BARFF HILL FARM AIKE, , EAST , YO25 9BG BARFF HILL FARM AIKE ▪ DRIFFIELD ▪ EAST YORKSHIRE ▪ YO25 9BG

Beverley 4.5 Miles ▪ Brandesburton 5 Miles ▪ Driffield 6.5 Miles

An excellent arable and livestock farm in East Yorkshire

 Four bedroom farmhouse  Range of modern and traditional general purpose buildings  Productive arable and grassland  In all approximately: 80.93 Ha (199.98 acres)

For sale as a whole by Private Treaty.

Guide Price: £1,500,000

Shiptonthorpe 01430 876010 [email protected]

Sales Particulars We have taken reasonable care to prepare particulars that correctly describe the property . The particulars are based on information supplied by or on behalf off the Vendor and George F White LLP are not responsible for any errors or inaccuracies. The particulars must not be relied upon and do not form part of any contract between the Vendor and the Purchasers. Barff Hill Farm

Barff Hill Farm presents an excellent opportunity to acquire a 200 acre arable and livestock farm with a well-presented four bedroom farm house which has the benefit of an extensive range of well-maintained modern and traditional agricultural buildings. The property is well situated for access to local amenities and communication networks. It is located east of the A164 which connects the market towns of Driffield and

The property comprises a four bedroom detached farmhouse (subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition), with a range of farm buildings and productive agricultural land extending to 80.93 Ha (199.98 Acres) which is mostly drained.

Barff Hill Farmhouse

Barff Hill Farmhouse is an attractive, well proportioned four bedroom property with views onto the adjoining countryside. The property was built in 1992 and is subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition. It is constructed from brick under a tile roof and is surrounded by gardens.

The ground floor comprises a west facing hallway, fitted kitchen with walk-in pantry, living room with an open fireplace, snug, farm office, utility room and a shower room with W/c.

The first floor comprises four double bedrooms, airing cupboard and family bathroom.

Externally the property benefits from a large brick and pantile double garage with twin openings, both with sliding doors and has the benefit of mains electric. Surrounding the property are easily maintained gardens and an orchard which is identified as a Priority Habitat Inventory -Traditional Orchard.

The house benefits from oil-fired central heating, mains water, private drainage, double glazing (uPVC windows) and provision of domestic hot water from the central heating. It benefits from split phase electric with three phase connection located in the front paddock.

The Council Tax for the farmhouse is Band F whilst the Energy Efficiency Rating is D with a potential Energy Efficiency Rating of C.

Buildings/Steading

Barff Hill farm benefits from a large open steading encompassing a range of modern and traditional farm buildings.

BuildingBuilding Schedule Schedule Size Size (Approx.)

11 - Farmhouse 1,047 sqft 22 - Double Garage Garage 767 sqft 3 - Storage Buildings 746 sqft 3Brick - Bin and Store/Storage pantile roof, formally a dairy with two loose boxes opening into fold yard. Building Brick4 - Fold and Yard pantile roof, 4,032 sqft Steel portal frame. formally dairy with two loose5 - Fold boxes Yard opening 1,403 sqft intoTimber fold framed. yard. 6 - Traditional Range 1,678 sqft 4Brick - Fold and Yardtile buildings comprising four loose boxes and two open-fronted fold yard Portalsheds. framed. 57 - Fold Yard Yard Shed 1,704 sqft TimberSteel portal framed. frame. 8 - Old Cow Houses and Mill House 1,253 sqft 6Brick and tile, external metal feed bin. 79 - Cart Shed 737 sqft Brick and pantile roof - four bays. 810 - Work shop with galvanised sliding door 299 sqft Concrete blocked and profile sheet roof with inspection pit. 9 11 - Grain Store 2,315 sqft 10Steel portal frame with concrete floor with cast in-situ concrete walls. 12 - Grain Store 1,841 sqft 11Steel portal frame with concrete floor with precast concrete walls. 1213 - Storage Shed 3,284 sqft Steel portal frame with cast in-situ concrete walls and clad with Yorkshire boarding. 13 14 - West Lean-to 1,782 sqft 14Steel frame mono pitch lean-to. 15 - East Lean-to 3,157 sqft 15Steel frame lean-to. 1616 - Grain Store 3,968 sqft Steel portal frame with concrete floor, galvanised steel grain walling with central divi- sions. The Land Field Number Current Cropping Total Area Total Area Barff Hill farm extends to approximately 80.93 hectares (199.98 acres) (ha) (acres) compromising 69.34 hectares (171.34 acres) of productive arable land, 9.98 hectares (24.67 acres) of grassland land, 0.22 hectares (0.54 acres) of woodland, Part 5411 Farmstead 0.46 1.14 0.92 hectares (2.27 acres) of farmstead and a 0.47 Ha (1.16 acres) pond. 5310 Farmstead 0.46 1.14

The land is classified as Grade 3 on the DEFRA Agricultural Land Classification 9213 Winter Wheat 5.50 13.59 maps. The underlying soil association is identified as the Downholland 3 3194 Winter Wheat 9.19 22.71 Association which is described as “Deep stone-less clayey soils with a peaty or humose surface horizon. Some deep peat ,some humose sandy soils over gravel. 6816 Winter Wheat 8.60 21.25 Flat land with groundwater controlled by ditches and pumps. Risk of wind erosion’. 2541 24.00 Oil Seed Rape, 0.18 43.46 107.39

Fallow, 19.28 Spring Wheat Basic Payment Scheme The land is registered for the benefit of the Basic Payment Scheme. The 2016 6201 Winter Wheat 2.59 6.40 payment will be retained by the Vendor. Basic Payment Scheme entitlements will 5317 Grass 0.08 0.20 be included within the sale of the land however, will be subject to VAT which will be payable in addition to the purchase price 7018 Grass 2.88 7.12 4511 Grass 4.24 10.48 Stewardship Schemes The land is currently not subject to any Agri-Environment or Stewardship Schemes. 7830 Grass 2.78 6.87 7924 Woodland 0.22 0.54 Drainage Rates Drainage rates are payable to the Beverley & North Holderness internal Drainage 5503 Pond 0.47 1.16 Board which maintain both Coal Drain And Black Dyke. Total 80.93 199.98 Nitrate Vulnerable Zones The land is located within a Groundwater and Surface Water Nitrate Vulnerable Zone

Ingoing Valuation The Buyer will be required to purchase any growing crops in addition to the purchase price. There will be no other valuation.

General Remarks and Stipulations VAT

Method of Sale Any guide prices quoted are exclusive of VAT. In the event that the sale of the land or any part of it or any right attached to it becomes a chargeable supply for the The land is offered for sale as a whole by private treaty. Interested parties are purpose of VAT, such tax will be payable in addition to the purchase price. advised to register their interest with the Shiptonthorpe Office at an early stage as the Vendor reserves the right to invite the best and final offers by a closing date. Viewing

Offers should be made in writing and should include the level of offer, proposed Viewing is strictly by appointment with the Vendor’s agents. finance, proof of finance and solicitor details. The Purchaser will be required to exchange contracts within 28 days of receipt of the sale contract. A 10% deposit will Prospective Purchasers view the land at their own risk, neither the Vendor or their be paid on exchange of contract. agent accept any responsibility for the viewer’s safety whilst inspecting the property.

Tenure and Possession To arrange a viewing or to request further information, please contact George F White on 01430 876010 or email [email protected] The land is offered for sale freehold with vacant possession upon completion. Local Authorities Access Council, County Hall, Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU17 9BA The land can be accessed directly from Station Road and Beswick Road. Solicitors Boundaries Lundy’s, 17 Exchange Street, Driffield, East Yorkshire, YO25 6LA

The land is shown outlined in red on the plan for identification purposes only. The boundaries comprise principally of fences, hedges and drains.

Sporting and Mineral Rights

The sporting and mineral rights are included within the sale insofar as they are owned.

Schedule Monument

Barff Hill Farm contains a schedule monument known as ’Barff Hill Moated Site’. It was designated in September 1993 and is hatched in blue on the plan enclosed.

Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way

The land is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, water, drainage, watercourses and other easements, quasi or reputed easements and rights of adjoining owners if any affecting the same and all existing or proposed wayleaves and all other matters registered by a competent authority subject to statute.

Directions

Travel south from Driffield on the A164 towards Beverley. Pass through the village of Hutton Cranswick and by pass the village of Watton. After approximately a mile and at the Lockington crossroads, take the left along Station Road. Travel along this road for approximately 3 miles and the property will be located on your left as identified by our For Sale board.

Plans and Areas

The plans with these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey and National Grid Maps of all the areas and are for identification purposes only. Purchasers are required to satisfy themselves about all areas. Plans and schedules are for illustrative purposes and although believed to be correct, their accuracy is not guaranteed.

The brochure was produced in August 2016.

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