Gransmoor, Driffield

A VERSATILE ARABLE FARM & HOLIDAY COTTAGE BUSINESS  A unique opportunity to purchase a highly productive arable and holiday cottage business in a lovely ring fenced position. Comprising a period 5 bedroom house, modern 4 bedroom bungalow, 2 bedroom house, three holiday cottages and five part completed holiday cottages, large range of buildings and in all 303.61 acres within a ring fence. · Farmhouse: A period 5 bedroom farmhouse of over 2,800sq.ft situated in private gardens. · Treetops: A detached modern 4 bedroom bungalow, nicely situated separate from the farmstead providing modern living accommodation in attractive gardens· Foreman’s House: A 2 bedroom house currently let on an AST generating £725pcm.· Holiday Cottages: Three established holiday cottages generating a healthy annual income, plus a range of courtyard buildings, externally complete and at first fix stage to provide five holiday cottages/residential lets.· Farm Buildings: A large range of farm buildings providing over 30,000 sq.ft of floorspace and providing grain storage and drying system, workshop and machinery storage and a substantial range of former intensive pig rearing buildings.· Agricultural Land: In all around 303.61 acres situated in a ring fence with excellent internal field access and providing 280 acres of  mainly Grade II farmable arable area producing high yielding cereal crops.     There are also grazing and mowing fields and lagoon.  FOR SALE AS A WHOLE OR IN THREE LOTS · Lot 1: Farmhouse, foreman's house, holiday cottages, buildings & around 26 acres:  Guide Price: £1,799,999· Lot 2: Around 260 acres land.                                                                              Guide Price: £2,600,000· Lot 3: Treetops and 17.2 acres.                                                                            Guide Price: £600,000 GUIDE PRICE:   £4,999,999 
INTRODUCTION Fourth Farm comprises a high quality commercial farm and leisure business, peacefully situated in an attractive rural position between the capital of the Wolds Driffield and the coastal resort of Bridlington in the East Riding of Yorkshire. The sale of the farm represents a rare opportunity to purchase a successful diversified farm and leisure business, with         significant residential and leisure appeal and capable of generating a strong annual income. The property also has vast potential to further expand and add commercial value in leisure or equestrian pursuits, subject to the necessary consents.  In all, Fourth Farm extends to approximately 303.61 acres (122.87 hectares) being within a ring fence, where the land is       principally under arable production, with the exception of two fields (c.16.5 acres) of permanent pasture.  The property includes three residential properties and eight holiday or short term let cottages (three are established and five are at first fix stage, ready for internal fit-out to a buyers own requirements). The current vendor occupies the property known as Treetops, a very attractive and modern 3/4 bedroom bungalow, nicely situated in a private position away from the main farmstead in lovely gardens and grounds. The original principal farmhouse is privately situated in the farmyard and provides substantial 5 bedroom accommodation   together with private grounds, garage and outbuildings. Foreman’s House provides the third residential dwelling and comprises a 2 bedroom house with private garden area. Approximately twenty years ago, given the attractive position of the farm and proximity to the various Coastal resorts, Wolds, York and Beverley the current owner developed three high quality holiday cottages.  The business is award winning            (Gold standard) and provides a ready-made business generating a strong income outside of farming.  There is also the benefit of a lovely courtyard range of brick and pantile buildings which have been externally completed to provide five additional holiday cottages (or can be let on residential AST’s). This building is at ‘first fix’ stage (excludes electrics & plumbing) and is a blank canvas for a new owner to develop to their own required specification. The farm is situated in a ring fence, with no reason to go ‘off farm’ with machinery and in all amounts to 303.61 acres             The arable fields are of a good size and suitable for modern farming practices and machinery, with the land being generally level in aspect with some areas of undulation towards the eastern fringe. The land is classified as Grade II and Grade III with the majority being  Grade II. The amenity aspect is enhanced by various small blocks of woodland and hedges across the farm. The farm may offer mineral exploitation opportunities and The East Riding and Hull joint minerals policy shows mineral      deposits of sand and gravel across the farmland.  The farm buildings allow for grain storage of approximately 1,000 tonnes and include grain store, separate dryer shed with grain bins, together with a range of versatile general purpose storage barns and former pig breeding and fattening buildings.  There is a significant opportunity to expand upon the leisure side of the farm business by developing a lodge /caravan /     glamping park or equestrian facilities subject to the usual planning consents and approvals.  Overall, the farm should appeal to purchasers looking for an attractive farm with opportunities to develop and diversify the commercial opportunities this unique property offers. The farm could also be ideal as a sporting or amenity estate for       weekend / occasional use. The current farming and holiday let business can be operated by third parties with the current    owners already having arrangements in place with Sykes Cottages and a local farming contractor. The farm has been lotted three ways, as listed below however alternative packages may be available by negotiation  · Lot 1: House, foreman's house, holiday cottages, buildings & around 26 acres:     Guide Price: £1,799,999· Lot 2: Around 260 acres land.                                                                           Guide Price: £2,600,000
· Lot 3: Treetops and 17.2 acres.                                                                         Guide Price: £600,000
LOCATION AND SITUATION Fourth Farm is situated in a private position immediately to the edge of Gransmoor Village with access off the main public highway which then leads onto a private access road to the far south east boundary of the village. Gransmoor is a small rural hamlet situated south of the   Yorkshire Wolds and west of the Yorkshire Coast. The surrounding area is excellent for walking, cycling, riding and bird watching A full range of services and amenities can be found in the coastal town of Bridlington which is located approximately 6 miles north east including food outlets, cafes, hoteliers,       restaurants, leisure and recreational facilities.  The town is a popular tourist destination with visitor attractions and accommodation and the town is also home to further educational and healthcare facilities. There is also a railway station. The market town of Driffield is located approximately 10 miles to the south west and offers a comprehensive range of services and amenities including supermarkets, convenience stores, fuel filling stations, leisure, recreational and sporting facilities.  The town is also home to educational and healthcare institutes including primary & secondary schools, doctors surgery, general hospital and dental practitioners.    The area is unspoilt and offers a picturesque mix of rolling countryside with towns and villages nestled within and quick and easy access to the Coast at Filey, Scarborough and      Bridlington.    The historic City of York is 34 miles distant where further amenities are available including mainline train services direct to London Kings Cross and Edinburgh, Scotland in under two hours.