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Former Fountains Earth C of E Primary School, 5 Nidd View, Lofthouse, Harrogate, HG3 5SB

Offers in Region of
£195,000

£119.27 per sq ft

Business rates & charges may apply

Align Chartered Surveyors, Northallerton
SIZE AVAILABLE

1,635 sq ft

152 sq m

SECTOR

Commercial development for sale

Key features

  • Rural Self-Build Opportunity (STPP) with Land
  • Situated in a Rural Village Location
  • Site Area 0.764 Acres/ 0.309 Ha
  • Private Treaty Sale
  • Offers in the Region of £195,000

Description

The building is a single-storey structure with weathered stone-built walls, a pitched tiled roof, and double-glazed UPVC windows. The building is set within grounds that include a hard standing courtyard, a grassed playing field, and a parking area. Based on available records, it is estimated that the school was originally constructed in 1895. Internally the building consists of two classrooms, a kitchen, a hall, and male and female restrooms, all contained on one floor.

Within the site, the likely permissible development would extend to approximately 0.381 acres (0.158 HA), this area relates to the school buildings, yard and parking area (outlined Blue above).

However, if speculative planning permission could be gained to develop on the playing field which is currently set in a conservation area, the developable area may extend to approximately 0.764 acres (0.309 HA).

The subject property is situated in the rural village of Lofthouse, within the Harrogate district. Lofthouse is located approximately 21 miles (33.8 km) northwest of Harrogate, 16 miles (25.7 km) west of Ripon, and 32 miles (51.5 km) northwest of Leeds City Centre.

Lofthouse is part of the Pateley Bridge and Nidderdale electoral ward, which recorded a population of 5,548 in the 2021 Census, reflecting a slight decline of 0.52% from the 2011 figure of 5,843. The population density of 22.01 inhabitants per square kilometer underlines the rural character of Lofthouse.

The adjoining land use is predominantly residential, consisting mainly of semi-detached properties. However, the village also features other property types, including larger detached homes and bungalows. In addition to residential properties, Lofthouse includes several local amenities, such as The Crown, a public house and hotel, The Bluebell of Lofthouse, a holiday house, Lofthouse Memorial Hall, and a voluntary fire station. Beyond the built-up area, the surrounding landscape is largely agricultural land and moorland.

0.764 acres (0.309 ha)

152 sqm (1,636 sqft)

Commissioned

We understand that the property is in the freehold ownership of North Yorkshire Council.

The southern portion of the site falls within Flood Zone 3. As such, any future planning application will require the completion of a Flood Risk Assessment.

During a site inspection we observed that the River Nidd source appears to be protected by large metal sheet piles lining the bank forming the boundary line and there's a substantial height difference between the site level and the bed of the river below. Additionally, the bankside opposite is lower than the bankside of the subject property which likely makes flooding from bank-breaking unlikely.

The majority of the playing field is designated as a Conservation Area under Harrogate’s Local Plan.

Offers in the Region of £195,000.

VAT is not charged (VAT Exemption).

The successful purchaser will be responsible for the Council’s surveyor fees incurred in relation to this transaction.

All viewings are to be arranged by contacting one of the agents below:

Josh.
Daniel.

Brochures

Former Fountains Earth C of E Primary School, 5 Nidd View, Lofthouse, Harrogate, HG3 5SB

NEAREST STATIONS

Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode
  • Leyburn Station10.6 miles

About Align Chartered Surveyors, Northallerton

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