Heaton Royds Estate, Shay Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD9

A beautifully situated historic Estate with development potential offered for sale for the first time in over 400 years.

Description

INTRODUCTION
Heaton Royds Estate has been owned by the same family since 1580 and is now for sale for the first time in over 440 years. Not only will the purchaser acquire a piece of our history and many original architectural features including mullion windows, 17th Century oak panelling and doors but also the potential to create a beautiful modern home in the outstandingly situated stone Barn from which there are far reaching views over the Estate and Aire Valley. The property which extends in all to approximately 39.26 acres lies within a ring fence including productive grassland, ideal for livestock or those with equestrian interests, bordered and enhanced by mature mixed broadleaved woodland whilst lying on the fringes of the Salts Mill UNESCO World Heritage Site buffer zone.

The residential property and Barn are all Grade II Listed and include the former farmhouse which has been recently refurbished together with four adjacent cottages all offering accommodation with character and mainly let on AST`s providing potential income in the region of £42,000 per annum.

Preliminary discussions in the form of a pre-application enquiry have taken place to explore potential for development on the Estate to which there was a positive response with regard to conversion of the Barn into a house. There was also initial discussion regarding potential for new build “zero carbon” homes within the boundary of the Estate.

In our opinion, it is a combination of the accessible and sought-after location together with the history, landscape, conservation and development potential which makes Heaton Royds such a rare and unique opportunity.

LOCATION & SITUATION
Heaton Royds lies in one of the first areas of open countryside to the northwest of Bradford lying within the triangle formed by Bradford, Shipley and Bingley. The Estate lies in an elevated position approximately 150 metres above sea level from which there are magnificent far reaching views. Whilst benefiting from the rural location within the Greenbelt and protection provided by the adjoining Northcliffe Golf Club, the Estate is well situated for access to transport networks and services with Bradford which is the 2025 UK City of Culture (2.2 miles), Leeds (12 miles), Shipley Railway Station (2.5 miles) and Bingley (4 miles). Bradford Grammar School is only 2.8 miles away and Bradford Royal Infirmary 2.2 miles from the property. In addition Leeds Bradford Airport is only 9 miles and Salts Mill, a UNESCO World Heritage Site housing the David Hockney permanent exhibition is only 2.5 miles from the property.

DESCRIPTION
The Heaton Royds Estate extends in all to approximately 39.26 acres lying within a ring fence. The residential property lies at the western end of the Estate accessed off Shay Lane. The main component parts of the Estate include the stone Barn, the farmhouse and adjoining properties together with the farmland and woodland.

BARN
An extremely rare and attractive early 18th Century Barn of stone construction under a stone slate roof in a private and elevated position to the east of the farmhouse. The Barn, which is Grade II Listed, has a ground floor area of approximately 2,862 sq. ft (265 sq. metres) which has previously had consent for use as a joinery store, office and storage for books. The Barn has been altered internally to facilitate those uses and currently includes a large open plan space 69 ft 5” long x 19 ft wide plus additional rooms providing two storage areas, a former office and cloakroom. At the eastern end is a large separate room and at the western end is a former cottage more recently used as a workshop.

Externally there is an enclosed yard with single storey garaging and workshops of similar construction offering an excellent footprint for development. Following a pre- application enquiry (ref 24/00601/PMI) a positive response was received from the planners accepting the principle of development into a dwelling house. Further details of which are available from the selling agents. In our opinion the Barn offers enormous potential to become the principal dwelling house at the heart of this historic Estate.

RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY
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The houses comprise the complete row of five dwellings fronting onto Heaton Royds Lane. The properties vary in size and in total have a gross internal area of approximately 5,522 sq. ft (513 sq. metres) offering character accommodation and a potential annual income of around £40,000.

To the front they face onto Heaton Royds Lane which is a private track owned by the Estate but to the rear they benefit from small gardens and seating areas together with additional garden areas available to some properties as well as a communal off street parking area served by a separate private access.

This area was formerly used for a nursery business with buildings which are no longer there but generally offers a large previously occupied space which may have potential for alternative uses going forwards. To that extent the vendors initiated discussions with the planners regarding potential for building two zero carbon homes although no formal application has been submitted.

FARMHOUSE (NO 7)
Lying at the northern end of the terrace is the former farmhouse, date stone 1632, with rendered walls, a stone slate roof and mullion windows. The property has recently been modernised to include a new kitchen, bathroom and carpets. Particular features include the extensive and attractive oak panelling, the studded door and stone arched fire surround. The house has not been occupied since the improvement works have been completed so offers potential for owner occupation or for letting to generate income. Whilst the farmhouse currently has a good sized kitchen, utility, cloakroom, large sitting room plus two large double bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor it would be possible to incorporate the farmhouse and the adjoining Cottage 7a to create a single large five bedroom house. There is a good sized private garden to the rear.

COTTAGE 7A
The largest of the Cottages providing well proportioned three bedroom accommodation approached from the internal passageway. On the ground floor is the sitting room, kitchen and cloakroom with two double bedrooms, a single bedroom and bathroom on the first floor. The property which is let on an AST is well presented.

COTTAGE 8
A mid-terrace property Farmhouse Farmhouse with a long standing tenant occupying on an AST. On the ground floor there is a large living room with feature fireplace off which is a kitchen and store. On the first floor there are three bedrooms and bathroom.

COTTAGE 8A
The smallest of the properties with a ground floor living room, separate, kitchen, first floor bedroom, bathroom There is a mezzanine storage area above the bedroom. Let on an AST.

COTTAGE 9
An end terrace property currently vacant and recently modernised. The property includes a good sized sitting room, separate kitchen and bathroom on the ground floor together with two double bedrooms on the first floor.

THE LAND
The land in total extends to 39.26 acres lying within a ring fence to the northeast of the houses. The land is split by Heaton Royds Lane which is a track which narrows down to a footpath but which helps to divide the land and provide access to the individual fields. The grazing land which is generally level and capable of mowing or grazing is let on a two year Farm Business Tenancy (FBT) expiring on the 31st of December 2024 and includes 27.48 acres being the productive grassland. The land does fall steeply towards the Beck which is an attractive feature forming part of the southern boundary. The property includes a section of the mature broadleaved woodland which borders the southern boundary of the Estate and adds to the landscape and amenity value.




Acreage: 39.26 Acres

Additional Info

NEAREST POSTCODE - BD9 6SH

VIEWINGS - Viewings strictly by appointment through the selling agents Savills York and Woodheads .

DIRECTIONS - The property is best approached off the B6269 Cottingley to Heaton road turning off onto Long Lane where signposted to the Shay Grange Crematorium. Long Lane leads to Shay Lane with the properties being the last houses on the left where signed Heaton Royds. Please note that Shay Lane has been blocked beyond the boundary of the property prohibiting vehicular access beyond the property which reduces traffic considerably.

TENURE - The property is offered for sale freehold subject to the existing ASTs and Farm Business Tenancy.

METHOD OF SALE - The property is offered for sale by private treaty. The vendors reserve the right to conclude negotiations by any other means.

RIGHTS OF WAY - 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. There is a public footpath which passes through the Estate along Heaton Royds Lane. There is a licence agreement which permits a neighbour to access their property via Heaton Royds Lane.

SPORTING AND MINERAL RIGHTS - The sporting and mineral rights are included insofar as they are owned.

LOCAL AUTHORITY - City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council, Britannia House, Hall Ings, Bradford, BD1 1HX. (Planning Officer).

PLANNING - 7, Shay Lane: Grade II Listed, 8 and 9, Shay Lane: Grade II Listed, Barn and outbuildings to east of 7 Shay Lane: Grade II Listed, Low Wood and land at the eastern edge of the Estate lies within the boundary of the Salt’s Mill World Heritage Site and Buffer Zone Land north of Heaton Royds Lane lies within the World Heritage Buffer Zone.

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS - All fixtures, fittings, furniture, curtains belonging to the tenants are specifically excluded from the sale.

SERVICES - All properties are connected to mains electricity and mains drainage. Heating is via wood burning stoves and electric radiators.

HEALTH & SAFETY - Given the usual potential hazards around the farm buildings and land, we ask viewers to be as vigilant as possible when inspecting the properties for their own personal safety.