MARTIN HILL FARM NEAR HAXBY, , NORTH

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ESTABLISHED 1860

MARTIN HILL FARM HAXBY YORK Haxy 1.7 mies, Clifton Moor 4 miles, York City Centre 6 miles, Malton 15 miles, Leeds 22 miles (All distances approximates)

A SUPERBLY SITUATED FARM WITH POTENTIAL

“Martin Hill Farm is a 60 acre compact arable and livestock farm with residential and equestrian appeal, situated in a superb private rural position in open countryside, yet is only 1.7 miles from the very well serviced village of Haxby and only 6 miles from York City Centre.”

FARMHOUSE: A period farmhouse requiring completion renovation or providing the opportunity to re-develop and extend to create a superb country residence subject to consents. The accommodation comprises Entrance Hall, Sitting Room, Living/Dining Room, Kitchen, Pantry. To the first floor are Three Bedrooms and a family Bathroom.

FARM BUILDINGS: Situated in a large yard area is a substantial range of modern and traditional farm buildings, providing machinery and livestock housing.

LAND: In all the farm amounts to approximately 60 acres situated within a ring fence which comprises a mixture of grassland and arable land.

FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY AS A WHOLE

GUIDE PRICE: £850,000

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DESCRIPTION MARTIN HILL FARMHOUSE

Martin Hill Farm is a superbly situated small farm with vast potential situated in a very private Martin Hill Farmhouse is a detached period farmhouse constructed of brick under a pitched and peaceful position, yet is only 6 miles from York City Centre. pantile roof and now requires full renovation.

The farm is currently operated as a commercial arable and livestock farm, however given the It offers the opportunity to be improved or developed and extended (subject to consents) into accessible position, there is the opportunity to develop into an attractively situated residential an attractive rural residence. property or look at other uses such as leisure or equestrian uses, subject to the necessary consents. The property is situated in an attractive south facing position with attractive views over open countryside. In all the farm amounts to around 60 acres, situated within a ring fence and comprises a period three bedroom farmhouse requiring full renovation, a range of traditional and more modern farm buildings and has the benefit of reasonably productive arable and grassland.

The farmhouse is a small period property, but has attached outbuildings/stores and may have the potential to be redeveloped into a fine rural property, subject to consents.

Overall this is a rare opportunity to acquire a superbly positioned farm which provides a number of opportunities for further development or alternative uses subject to planning.

LOCATION

Martin Hill Farm is the last property accessed off Moor Lane and is situated in an attractive rural location in open countryside to the north of the well serviced rural town of Haxby near York.

The farm is situated in a very accessible rural location being located within 1.7 miles of Haxby, within 4 miles of Clifton Moor retail park and within 6 miles of York City Centre.

Haxby is an extremely well serviced rural town with a full range of services and amenities including schools, banks, shops, pubs/restaurants and leisure facilities.

It is ideally positioned for access to the shopping parks at Monks Cross and Clifton Moor as well as access via the ring road to the A64 for those travelling to Leeds and further afield. The York

Golf Club is around 2 miles distant. There are also a selection of well-respected state and private The accommodation comprises accommodation as follows: schools available within the city centre. ENTRANCE HALL The historic City centre of York is situated only approximately 6 miles south providing a high class range Stairs up to first floor of shops, services, schools and amenities with mainline trains available to Kings Cross, London and Edinburgh in less than 2 hours. SITTING ROOM 3.98m x 3.65m Tiled fireplace. Window south

LIVING ROOM

3.96m x 3.55m Tiled fireplace. Inbuilt storage cupboards. window south.

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KITCHEN BEDROOM TWO 3.5m x 2.4m 3.97m x 3.65m Range of base and wall units. Stainless steel single drainer sink unit. Double bedroom. South facing window.

BEDROOM THREE 3.25m x 2.42m

BATHROOM 4.34m x 2.36m (14.24ft x 7.74ft) Bathroom with fitted suite including bath, low flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin, tile splashbacks, in-built airing cupboard.

PANTRY 2.5m x 2.42m

First Floor BEDROOM ONE 3.97m x 3.6m Double bedroom. In-built cupboard. South facing window.

OUTSIDE The property is accessed off a private driveway which leads to the farmhouse and yard.

The house is situated to the south of the main farmyard and has a garden area to the front and parking to the rear.

To the west of the house is an attached storage building with a footprint of approximately 30ft x 20ft.

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BUILDINGS FOUR BAY OPEN STORE Martin Hill Farm has a good range of modern and traditional farm buildings which are currently 60ft x 30ft provide general livestock housing produce and machinery storage. A steel frame building with Yorkshire boarding above and open fronted to the east.

The modern buildings provide good quality storage and there is a range of more traditional brick buildings which may offer potential, subject to consents.

TIMBER POLE STORE 90ft x 30ft A timber framed building with clad sides.

DUTCH BARN 66ft x 35ft Timber pole Dutch barn with lean-to. GENERAL PURPOSE / LIVESTOCK BUILDING 90ft x 60ft TRADITIONAL RANGE A modern steel portal frame building with concrete floor and currently split into 6 bays housing 66ft x 15ft plus 37ft x 15ft plus 42ft x 38fc Covered Yard two cattle pen areas with access from the west and 2 bays accessed from the south providing A traditional range of red brick buildings situated to the north of the house, utilised for agricultural produce storage. There is a walkway and raised feeding and walkway area. storage, but offering potential for alternative uses, subject to consents. There is a covered fold yard surrounding traditional buildings to the north and east.

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LAND In all the farm is situated in approximately 60 acres situated within a ring fence comprising approximately 57 acres of productive arable and grassland with the remainder comprising yard, roads and buildings.

The land has the benefit of being situated within a ring fence and has good internal access throughout.

The land has been farmed providing grass leys capable of mowing and grazing and arable land suitable for a variety of winter and spring cereal crops.

The grassland is secured by post and wire, post and rail or mature hawthorn hedging and part of the grassland is very well sheltered by the adjoining Haxby Wood.

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GENERAL INFORMATION - REMARKS & STIPULATIONS

BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME The land is registered for the Basic Payment Scheme with the necessary entitlements in place and the entitlements will be included within the sale and Cundalls will arrange for the transfer to the purcahser. The 2016 entitlements will be retained by the vendors.

EASEMENTS, RIGHTS OF WAY & WAYLEAVES The property is sold subject to and with the benefits of all existing rights of way, water, light, drainage and other easements attaching to the property whether mentioned in these particulars or not.

There are no footpaths or rights of way crossing the property.

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 being within Grade 3, according to the Natural Land Classification map for Region.

SOIL CLASSIFICATION The land is classified as being within the Everingham soil series in accordance with the Soil Survey of England and Wales. Such soils are described as “deep stoneless fine sandy soils”.

METHOD OF SALE The property is being offered for sale by private treaty as a whole. The agent reserves the right to conclude negotiations by any other means at their discretion. To be kept informed of sales progress, interested parties should inform the agents of their interest on 01653 697 820 or email: [email protected] or [email protected]

GENERAL INFORMATION Services: Mains electric and water supply. Septic tank drainage. Council Tax: Band E Tenure: We understand that the property is Freehold and that vacant possession will be given upon completion. It is proposed that completion will take place in Spring 2017, or alternatively if before this date, the current vendor will require a right of Holdover until Spring 2017. Viewing: Strictly by appointment with the agents office in Malton, 01653 697820 Guide Price: £850,000 Postcode: YO32 2QW EPC: Rating G. See EPC enclosed.

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FLOORPLAN

NOTICE: Details prepared August 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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