NATIONALLY IMPORTANT LANDMARK WITHIN THE NORTH YORK MOORS NATIONAL PARK. gormire lake and woodland, thirsk, north yorkshire NATIONALLY IMPORTANT LANDMARK WITHIN THE NORTH YORK MOORS NATIONAL PARK. gormire lake and woodland, sutton-under-whitestonecliffe, north yorkshire, yo7 2qe u Gormire Lake 16 acres (6.4 hectacres) u Attractive broadleaved woodland 53 acres (21.7 hectares) u In all about 69.71 acres freehold (28.2 hectares) u Additional sporting rights over 114 acres of adjacent farmland Thirsk 5 miles, Helmsley 9 miles, York 25 miles (all distances are approximate) Situation Gormire will be familiar to many, lying within the boundary of the North York Moors National Park at the foot of Whitestone Cliff, situated midway between the village of Sutton-under- Whitestonecliffe (1.3 miles) and the Sutton Bank visitor centre and car park. The property lies to the north side of the A170 trunk road approximately 5 miles east of Thirsk, 9 miles west of Helmsley and 25 miles north of the City of York. The view looking west from the viewpoint on Whitestone cliff looking over Gormire Lake and woods has been described by James Herriot as “the best view in England”. Description This sale offers an extremely rare opportunity to acquire an Gormire lies at the foot of the western escarpment of the iconic national landmark within the North York Moors National Hambleton Hills and contains a natural lake surrounded by Park. There may be opportunities to generate income from well-established attractive broadleaved woodland. The lake Tourism ,Fishing ,Wild Swimming or Conservation Schemes was formed over 20,000 years ago by glacial erosion and is although there are plenty of private areas with no public the fourth largest natural lake in Yorkshire. Above the lake rises access which can be enjoyed. For those with sporting a densely wooded escarpment of Jurassic gritstone which is interests the shooting rights over Gormire Farm are a valuable exposed at Whitestone cliff. The lake itself which has a surface addition. The vendors have in the past launched a boat onto area of approximately 16 acres is the setting of several myths the Lake and there was even a temporary boathouse at one and folklore, including rumours that the lake is bottomless point. For those with conservation and wildlife interests, the (untrue) and that at the bottom of the lake is the entrance to property is home to many rare species of vegetation and hell (probably untrue). What we do know is that the lake has flora. become popular in recent years with wild swimmers as it has no streams feeding it so there is very little current. The Times General Information named the lake as one of the 20 best lakes and rivers in Britain Location for wild swimming. The lake is known to contain a variety of See location plan. The nearest postcode is YO7 2QE. Whilst species of coarse fish including sizeable Pike. there is a legal right of access from the A170 passing Gormire Farm to the site viewers are encouraged to walk to the The lake is surrounded by well-established and attractive property from the public car park at the visitors centre and mixed broadleaved woodland including Birch, Sycamore, Oak, follow the footpath through Garbutt Wood. Alternatively Ash and Elm. Towards the western boundary lies a second there is a small layby on the southside of the A170 smaller lake known as Butterdale which is very private. The approximately 300 metres west of the entrance to Gormire whole site forms part of the larger Gormire Site of Special Farm. Scientific Interest (SSSI) which includes the adjoining Garbutt Wood which is managed as a nature reserve by the Yorkshire Viewing and Health and Safety Wildlife Trust. Specific references are made to the wide range The land may be inspected at all reasonable times on foot of vegetation on the lakeside with ground flora including with a copy of the sale brochure. Care should be taken when Bluebells and Wood Sorrel in the woodland. viewing due to the uneven nature of the ground. There is an established pathway which leads all the way around Gormire There are vehicular rights of access to the property from Lake, however there is no established footpath to the smaller the A170 up the track leading past Gormire Farm to the Butterdale Lake. woodland gate. (Hatched line on the sale plan.) Method of sale The sale benefits from sporting rights over the freehold land The property is offered for sale by private treaty as a whole. as well as over approximately 114.6 acres of adjoining land All prospective purchasers are encouraged to register their including attractive undulating and sloping grassland and interest with the selling agents as soon as possible. woodland. The vendors and their family have run a low key family shoot for many years. Tenure The freehold of the property is offered for sale with vacant Public access includes a bridleway which runs in a north west possession and extends to approximately 69.71 acres direction from Gormire Farm to the east side of Gormire comprising the woodlands, lakes and sporting rights over Lake and a public footpath passes through the property in them. The sale also includes additional shooting rights over a general east west direction along the southern shore of land extending to approximately 114 acres of adjoining land Gormire Lake. Permissive rights of way have been granted at Gormire Farm. The purchaser will be entitled to shoot the and join the bridleway with the public footpath which leads land 6 days per annum with up to 6 guns subject to giving through Garbutt Wood to the Sutton Bank viewpoint and prior notification as to the shoot dates and avoiding the 50m visitor centre. This is currently the main access point to the exclusion area around the farmhouse. Further details available woodland now that public parking has been restricted from upon request. the council road off the north end of the property. Designations The property lies within the boundary of the North York Moors National Park and lies within the Gormire Site of Special Scientific Interest although there are no management agreements in place. Rights of access There is a formal vehicular right of access at all times and for all purposes over the track leading from the A170 passing Gormire Farm to the property. Rights of Way, Easements & Wayleaves The property is sold subject to, and with the benefit of all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way, public and private whether specifically mentioned or not. Services None. Planning Authority This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown Copyright reserved. (100024244). This Plan is published for the convenience of Purchasers North York Moors National Park only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any The Old Vicarage, Bondgate, Helmsley, York, contract. NOT TO SCALE. North Yorkshire - YO62 5BP Telephone: 01439 772700 Date of Information Particulars prepared – July 2021 Photographs taken – June 2021 Contact Andrew Black [email protected] 01904 617831 Reference AWBJM/050721 This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown Copyright reserved. (100024244). This Plan is published for the convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. NOT TO SCALE. Savills York River House, 17 Museum Street York YO1 7DJ [email protected] 01904 617800 Important Notice Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1: They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2: Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy savills.co.uk themselves by inspection or otherwise. 21/07/07 WD.