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BUILDING PLOT TO THE EAST OF ORCHARD VALE, WETHERBY ROAD, RUFFORTH, , YO23 3QF

A SUPERB BUILDING PLOT BEING OFFERED FOR SALE WITH DETAILED PLANNING CONSENT FOR THE ERECTION OF A 3 STOREY 6 BEDROOM DETACHED HOUSE OCCUPYNG A QUIET BACKWATER POSITION IN THE HEART OF RUFFORTH, WITH ADJOINING PADDOCK APPROACHING 2.12 ACRES IN SIZE. ( A FURTHER 21.92 ACRES AVAILABLE AS A SEPARATE LOT)

GUIDE PRICE: £240,000- £250,000

FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION: TUESDAY 12TH MAY 2015 (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 BUILDING PLOT TO THE EAST OF ORCHARD VALE, WETHERBY ROAD, RUFFORTH, YORK, YO23 3QF

GENERAL INFORMATION: A superb building plot being offered for sale with detailed planning consent for the erection of a 3 storey 6 bedroom detachedt house occupying a quiet backwater position in the heart of Rufforth, with adjoining paddock approaching 2.12 acres in size.

SITE INFORMATION: The extent of the site can be seen outlined in red on the plan within this brochure. The area outlined in red to the north east of the plot demonstrates the paddock land. The purchaser of the building plot will be granted rights of access from Wetherby Road to point C on the plan in order to allow for access to the paddock.

DIRECTIONS: From York take the B1224 (Wetherby Road) west, at the roundabout with the A1237 take the second exit continuing on the B1224 to Rufforth. In Rufforth turn right immediately before the Church as directed by the Auction House For Sale Board. The land will be found at the end of the access driveway.

The nearest postcode for the land is: Pear Tree Farm, Rufforth, YO23 3QF

THE LAND: The land comprises 2.12 acres (0.86 hectares) or thereabouts of land currently used for grazing, however has potential for arable production. 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 and Foggathorpe soil series being clay loam soil suitable for cereals and grassland. (A further 21.92 acres available in a separate lot).

SERVICES: Mains services of water, drainage and electricity are understood to be available to the building plot. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves with the appropriate Statutory Authorities that the connections can be made. A. LOCAL AUTHORITY B. HIGHWAYS City of York Council West Offices West Offices Station Rise Station Rise York York YO1 6GA YO1 6GA Tel: 01904 551550 Tel: 01904 551550 C. FOUL & SURFACE WATER DRAINAGE D. WATER Water Services Yorkshire Water Services PO Box 99 PO Box 99 Bradford Bradford BD3 7YB BD3 7YB Tel: 0800 1385385 Tel: 0800 1385385 E. ELECTRICITY Northern Electrical Distribution Carliol House Market Street Newcastle NE1 6NE TENURE: The land is freehold and vacant possession will be given upon completion.

PLANNING: By decision number 14/02258/FUL dated 20 October 2014, detailed planning consent was granted for the erection of a 3 storey, 6 bedroom detached house with adjoining double garage. Detailed plans are available on request from our city centre office at 10 Colliergate, York. Email: [email protected].

BOUNDARIES: The vendor will only sell such interest as they have in the boundary hedges and fences etc. All boundaries and areas

T: 01904 489731 The property auction specialist E: [email protected] BUILDING PLOT TO THE EAST OF ORCHARD VALE, WETHERBY ROAD, RUFFORTH, YORK, YO23 3QF are subject to verification with the title deeds. The purchaser of the building plot is to fence their boundary between points A, B and C on the attached plan. t METHOD OF SALE: The land is to be offered for sale by auction at 6 pm on Tuesday 12th May 2015 at York Auction Centre. These particulars should be read in conjunction with the full catalogue of the auction sale.

VIEWING: The building plot is easily accessible off the private drive that runs along Pear Tree Farm, Prospective purchasers are welcome to view the site independently.

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: The completion date will be 28 days from the sale date.

SOLICITORS: Michael Kirby Solicitors, The Raylor Centre, James Street, York, YO10 3DW Tel: 01904 415932 .

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. It will be the responsibility of any prospective purchaser to plot the boundary of the land following the sale and to carry out an adequate inspection and site survey to satisfy themselves where the extent of the boundaries will lie.

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] BUILDING PLOT TO THE EAST OF ORCHARD VALE, WETHERBY ROAD, RUFFORTH, YORK, YO23 3QF

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