Hagg Farm, Skelton- In- Cleveland, TS12 2LN

PARTICULARS
The letting of Hagg Farm offers a rare opportunity to gain a 10 year tenure of a productive smallholding with the potential of a fully renovated, Grade II Listed attractive farmhouse. The farm has been unoccupied since May 2024 and historically was a small commercial dairy unit. The farm is being offered on behalf of Skelton & Gilling Estates who are more than willing to work with the right tenant in order to achieve a mutually satisfactory tenancy and refurbishment programme.

The farmhouse is in need of complete refurbishment and upgrading which the Estate have stated they will be fully responsible for and once completed the farmhouse, together with both modern and traditional farm buildings would provide a wonderful opportunity for the right tenant. The land extends to approximately 40 acres and is currently in both arable and grass production and is situated in and around Skelton.

The letting of Hagg Farm, therefore, affords a great opportunity for numerous business proposals to be submitted in order to acquire a productive smallholding.

Situation & Location
Hagg Farm is situated directly off the Skelton bypass, just to the South of Skelton Industrial Estates. Skelton Industrial Estate offers a wide varity of shops and services whist there are most traditional amenities on the busy High Street.

The Farmhouse
The farmhouse has sadly been vandalised and now requires comprehensive refurbishment including re-wiring and re-plumbing., window repairs and fitted kitchen and bathroom. The period stone-built Listed house offers spacious accommodation.

The farmhouse accommodation includes:
Ground Floor: Entrance Hallway, Boot Room, Farmhouse Kitchen, Utility. Inner Hallway, Dining Room, Lounge, Bathroom and Boiler Room. External Store.
1st Floor: Landing, 4 Double Bedrooms.
2nd Floor: 2 Large attic rooms.

Farm Buildings
Hagg Farm has the benefit of both modern and traditional farm buildings, some of which are in need of refurbishment. Formerly, fully utilised within the dairy enterprise, the more modern buildings now offer opportunity for a variety of uses, both agricultural or storage. They briefly comprise;

Buildings and Descriptions

4 Bay GP Shed - Concrete block lower walls, box profile upper walls and roof with concrete floor, electric power and light and 2 access doors. 60' x 30'

4 Bay GP Shed - Concrete block lower walls with Yorkshire boarding upper walls under an RFC roof, with concrete floor and electric, power and light. 60' x 45'

Small traditional stone and pan-tiled building, comprising former tank room, loose boxes etc. 33' x 18'

3 Bay GP Shed - constructed of concrete block lower walls with RFC upper walls and roof, concrete floor with electric power and light. 45' x 20'

Full length lean-to to the above - constructed of concrete blocks with CI upper walls and roof, concrete floor, electric, power and light. 45' x 20'

Traditional ranges adjoining the Farmhouse - constructed of stone under a composite tiled roof on two different roof heights and comprises barns, loose boxes, stables etc. with granaries over. 45' x 17'
45' x 24'

Traditional building - constructed of brick, under a pan-tile roof of two former cart sheds with granaries over with concrete floor and in need of refurbishment. 27' x 24'

The farm yard and immediate surrounds are well served with tarmacked aprons and access roads, leading onto various, useful hardcore and tarmacked outdoor storage space, which would lend itself to a variety of uses.

The Farm Land
The land extends to approximately 40 acres with the majority adjoining the farmstead or accessed directly from the farm yard. There are two further off-lying parcels of land situated across the bypass and through the industrial estate (see attached boundary plan). Currently, the two fields of arable land have been farmed in hand by the Estate and all of the grassland has been taken under a seasonal licence by an Estate tenant.

All fields are bounded by a combination of mature hedges, together with post and wire fences, many of which are not currently stock proof. All of the grassland has been utilised for fodder crop production and has not been grazed in recent years. The two arable fields have been in cereal crop production for several years.

There are no Basic Payment Subsidy entitlements to take over by the incomer, nor is any of the land currently in any Stewardship Agreement.

Schedule of Land
Field No. Hectares Acres Description
8879 3.12 7.71 Arable
0779 3.43 8.48 Arable
2871 1.21 2.99 Permanent Pasture
4063 0.45 1.11 Permanent Pasture
6455 2.47 6.10 Permanent Pasture
3550 2.28 5.63 Permanent Pasture
5613 4.63 11.44 Permanent Pasture
Total 17.59 43.46

Proposed Tenancy - Heads of Terms
It is proposed that Hagg Farm will be available on a 10 year FBT, a draft copy of which will be available for inspection in due course. Please note, all proposals regarding term, rent and future usage of the smallholding are to be encouraged and all proposals will be considered.

The current proposed terms would be as follows:
Term - 10 years subject to 3 year rent reviews and break clauses.
Commencement Date - 23rd November 2025 (early entry would be available by agreement).
Rent Payment - Payable half yearly in advance, 13th May & 23rd November.

GENERAL REMARKS AND STIPULATIONS

Method of Letting: The property is being offered to let on a 10 year FBT by informal tender as a whole.

Interested parties must complete the enclosed tender form and submit their written offers by Friday 26th September 2025.to: Richardson & Smith, 8 Victoria Square, Whitby, YO21 1EA, or by email to

Viewing: Viewings by appointment. All interested parties should discuss any specific issues that might affect their interest, with the agent's office prior to travelling or making an appointment to view this property.

There will be a number of viewing days, which will be announced shortly, but places must be pre-booked. For any queries or to book a viewing day appointment, please contact Ian Halley or James Smith.

Directions: From the Skelton Bypass, Hagg Farm has its own exit from the roundabout opposite the turning for Asda & McDonalds. The roadway will be gated unless viewings are arranged. See also location plan.

Services: The property has connections to mains water and electricity. Sewerage runs to a septic tank.

Council Tax Banding: The property is band D for council tax with approx. £2,424 for 2025-26. Redcar & Cleveland Council - Tel .

Planning: All of the remaining traditional buildings in the farmstead are grade II listed. Planning Authority: Redcar & Cleveland Council. Tel .

Post Code: TS12 2LN

IMPORTANT NOTICE
Richardson and Smith have prepared these particulars in good faith to give a fair overall view of the property based on their inspection and information provided by the vendors. Nothing in these particulars should be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good structural condition or that any services or equipment are in good working order as these have not been tested. Purchasers are advised to seek their own survey and legal advice.