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Land at, Nether Hesleden, Litton, North Yorkshire

Offers Over
£500,000
GSC Grays, Farm Agency
PROPERTY TYPE

Land

SIZE

15,606,241 sq ft

1,449,869 sq m

Key features

  • Substantial ring-fenced block of productive grassland and upland grazing
  • Excellent road frontage
  • Significant natural capital and amenity value
  • About 358.27 acres (144.99 ha)
  • FOR SALE AS A WHOLE

Description

A substantial ring-fenced block of productive permanent grassland and upland grazing with road frontage to Armistead Barns Road.

About 358.27acres (144.99 ha).

For sale as a whole.

Description - A substantial ring-fenced block of permanent grassland and moorland situated near the hamlet of Nether Hesleden, Littondale in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
The land is classified as Grade 4 /5 with a mixture of humose loam and peaty soils suitable for the grazing of sheep and native cattle breeds, with mowing achievable on the lowland parcels. The land extends in total about 358.27 acres, of which 10.80 acres is meadow capable of mowing, 39.34 acres is unimproved grassland and 308.15 acres of hill grazing / heather moorland. The land has excellent access directly onto Armistead Barns Road and several natural drinking water sources for livestock. It is generally south facing, lying between 285m and 550m above sea level and is enclosed by drystone walls.
The land offers significant scope for natural capital and biodiversity net gain (BNG) opportunities through the creation of deciduous woodland plantations and re-wilding activities (subject to obtaining the necessary consents). It also provides an excellent opportunity to acquire a substantial block of hill grazing with the ability to gather stock down to the lowland pastures.
Most of the land lies within a Conclusive Open Country Area under the Countryside Rights of Way Act 2000.

Sporting Rights - Sporting Rights are owned by a third party and are not included in the sale.

Directions - Upon reaching the village of Litton, procced north on Armistead Barns Road for approximately 1 mile. The land is located on the right-hand side and signposted by a GSC Grays sale board.

Postcode
BD23 5QL

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Viewing - By appointment through the Selling Agents GSC Grays, 5 & 6 Bailey Court, Colburn Business Park, Richmond DL9 4QL.

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Countryside Stewardship Schemes / Sfi - We are not aware of any Countryside Stewardship Scheme (CSS) or Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) agreements in operation over the land.

Designations - The land falls within the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

Tenure - The property is to be sold Freehold with vacant possession on legal completion.

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

Wayleaves, Easements, Rights Of Way - The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing rights, including rights of way, whether public or private, light, drainage, water and electricity supplies and all other rights obligations, easements, quasi-easements and all wayleaves and covenants, whether disclosed or not. The majority of the land lies within a Conclusive Open Community Area Under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000.

Services - We are not aware of any mains services connected to the land. A natural water supply currently provides drinking water for livestock.

Boundaries - The Vendor will only sell such interests as they have in the boundary hedges and fences. The boundary liabilities are delineated on the sale plan by “T Marks” in accordance with the information we have been provided.

Directions - Upon reaching the village of Litton, procced north on Armistead Barns Road for approximately 1 mile. The land is located on the right-hand side and signposted by a GSC Grays sale board.

Viewing
By appointment through the Selling Agents GSC Grays, 5 & 6 Bailey Court, Colburn Business Park, Richmond DL9 4QL.
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Plans, Areas And Schedules - These are based on the Ordnance Survey and Rural Land Register records and are there for reference only. They have been carefully checked by the Selling Agents and the purchaser/s shall be deemed to have satisfied themselves as to the description of the property and any error or misstatement shall not annul the sale nor entitle either party to compensation thereof.

Anti-Money Laundering - Anti-Money Laundering - In accordance with current anti-money laundering regulations, all offers to purchase the
property - whether from within the UK or overseas, and whether cash or subject to finance - must be supported by appropriate evidence of source of funds. Acceptable documentation may include a bank statement evidencing the
purchase price, a financial reference from a bank or funding provider, or written confirmation from a solicitor verifying that sufficient funds are available to complete the transaction. Purchasers will also be required to provide certified copies of identification (such as a valid passport) together with proof of residential address, in a form compliant with anti-money laundering legislation. An administrative fee of £37.50 per person will be charged to cover the cost of the necessary verification checks.

Brochures

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Land at, Nether Hesleden, Litton, North Yorkshire

Approximate location

NEAREST STATIONS

Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode
  • Horton in Ribblesdale Station6.3 miles

About GSC Grays, Farm Agency

6, 5 Bailey Court, Colburn Business Park, Catterick Garrison, DL9 4QL
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GSC Grays is a firm of chartered surveyors, land and estate agents operating in the North of England. We provide the multidisciplinary service you would expect from large corporates, delivered by a network of 9 regional offices, through teams with local knowledge and boots on the ground. Our reputation is built on the innovative and dynamic approach of our teams who stay at the cutting edge of industry developments and emerging opportunities to offer our clients the very best advice.

Our estate agency service covers the complete range of property, from premium town houses and country cottages to the finest sporting estates, and from single fields to working farms. We have two main Agency hubs at Colburn and Boroughbridge. We are proud of our reputation for service quality with our clients rating us 4.7 out of 5 in 2025.

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