West Hill Edge Farm, Galphay, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4

SUPERB RING-FENCED UPLAND LIVESTOCK FARM IN A BEAUTIFUL SETTING

Description

Summary
West Hill Edge Farm is a productive upland farm in an elevated position overlooking attractive rolling rural countryside immediately north of Lumley Moor Reservoir, south of the village of Kirkby Malzeard. The village provides local amenities including public house, village shop, garage and primary school. A woodland plantation provides shelter to the south and east, the farm sits at the end of a no through public road, with the B6265 giving access to Ripon and the A61 for wider road connectivity.

The farm is a rare opportunity to acquire a sizeable residential farm with potential for further development in the direction of a purchaser’s choosing, be that agriculture, conservation, woodland establishment, equestrian or leisure uses (subject to consents). In addition, the vendors have historically rented land adjacent to the farm from Yorkshire Water, which could also be available to an incoming purchaser.

West Hill Edge Farm
West Hill Edge Farm is an expansive ring-fenced farm close to the villages of Galphay, Laverton and Kirkby Malzeard. Accessed via a short driveway from a no through road, the farm includes two well-proportioned bungalows with a modest range of traditional buildings west of the residential dwellings. The two properties and farm buildings sit on the eastern boundary of a ringfenced block of grassland bound by dry stone walls and sheltered to the east by a woodland plantation. The land all gently slopes south towards Lumley Moor Reservoir.

West Hill Edge Farmhouse
West Hill Edge Farmhouse is a well-proportioned three bedroom detached bungalow, built in brick under a pantile roof, set back from the main driveway and entrance to the farm. The accommodation comprises entrance hall, living room, open plan kitchen/dining room with recently renewed fitted units and appliances, conservatory, three-bedrooms and family bathroom. Outside, there are lawned gardens, flowerbeds and terrace along with stone-built storeroom. The property also benefits from wonderful, far-reaching views south. It is understood the property is subject to an agricultural occupancy condition and was constructed in the mid 1990’s. There is an oil fired central heating system and uPVC windows.

Harry’s Hideaway
This property is a two-bedroom detached bungalow also built in brick under a pantile roof. It is believed to be free of any agricultural occupancy condition and the accommodation briefly comprises, entrance hall, living room, kitchen/ dining room, utility/porch, two double bedrooms and family bathroom. Outside is a modest lawned garden with flowerbeds and terrace, with outstanding views over the farmland and surrounding open countryside.

Harry’s Hideaway is currently run as a holiday let offering an additional income stream for the purchaser, or could provide further accommodation for a family member.

Traditional Farm Buildings
To the west of the residential dwellings lies a modest range of farm buildings which have developed over time and are constructed in a range of materials. These centre around timber frames and concrete block buildings, with steel profile and fibre cement roofs and cladding. The buildings have been used for livestock housing, machinery and feed storage. Whilst these are towards the end of their useful lives, they provide a footprint to further develop, replace or improve the current offering for modern agricultural and equestrian use (subject to consents).

Land
The land lies in a single ring-fenced block south and west of the farmstead extending in total to approximately 160 acres, comprising 70 acres improved grassland, 21 acres pastureland and 68 acres rough grazing. It is bounded by a mix of drystone walls and post and wire fences. The land is suited to use as meadow, pasture and rough grazing however could be improved and drained to further increase productivity.

The vendors have sought to balance management of the land for conservation and production, with entry into a Higher Level Stewardship Scheme providing an additional income of £9,669.90 per annum. The land could be suitable for tree planting, subject to consents.

A wooded plantation forms the eastern boundary of the land and Lumley Moor Reservoir forms the southern, with the remainder land bordered by open countryside. The land is classified as Grade 4 and 5 on the Agricultural Land Classification with soils from the Wilcocks 1 series described as slowly permeable seasonally waterlogged fine loamy and fine loamy over clayey upland soil with a peaty surface.

Additional Land
The vendors have historically rented land adjacent to the west of the farm from Yorkshire Water. Whilst there are no guarantees, this land might be available to an incoming purchaser to take on (subject to agreement).




Acreage: 159.6 Acres

Additional Info

Rights of Way, Easements and Wayleaves-The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all wayleaves, easements and rights of way whether public or private whether mentioned or not. The farm is crossed diagonally by two public footpaths and bridleway. Local electricity lines also cross the land. We understand Yorkshire Water have a right of way through the farm to reach land adjacent to the reservoir. It is assumed this is subject to a maintenance contribution.

Services-Mains electricity and water is supplied by borehole and spring water. Drainage is private and the system is unlikely to comply with the current regulations and will require replacement by the purchaser with a new system.

Subsidies and Grants-The land is registered on the Rural Land Registry and the vendor has claimed and will retain the Basic Payment (BPS) and any subsequent payments based on previous entitlements and historical claims. The purchaser will indemnify the former tenant and vendor against any noncompliance from the date of completion. The purchaser will be required to take over and honour the Higher Tier Stewardship Agreement until conclusion 31 December 2026.

Designations- The farm sits within the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Sporting Rights-The sporting rights are reserved to third parties.

Mineral Rights-The sporting rights are included in the sale, in so far as they are owned.

Local Authority-North Yorkshire Council

Energy Performance Certificate-West Hill Edge Bungalow Band D, Harry’s Hideaway Band E

Council Tax-West Hill Edge Bungalow Band D, Harry’s Hideaway - Band D (currently rated for non-domestic rates due to holiday let use).

VAT-We understand the land is not opted to tax for VAT purposes.

Tenure-The freehold of the property is offered for sale with vacant possession on completion.

Method of Sale-The farm is offered for sale by private treaty as a whole. Offers for part may be considered. All prospective purchasers are encouraged to register their interest with Savills.

Nearest Postcode-HG4 3PX

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Viewing-Strictly by appointment with the sole selling agents Savills.

Health and Safety-Given the potential hazards around the farm buildings, land and open water, we ask viewers to be as vigilant as possible when inspecting the properties for their own personal safety.