Cliffe Common, Selby

Whitemoor Farm, Cliffe Common, Selby
An exciting opportunity to acquire an attractive, commercial farm with a farmhouse, commercial buildings and a range of renewable energy schemes, set within a ring fence extending 152.26 acres (61.62 hectares).
The property is available as a whole or in 4 lots as defined below:
•Lot 1 - Four bedroom Farmhouse with a large garden to the south and a 7 acre paddock including a small area of woodland to the east. Guide Price - £895,000
(Please see Lot 1 Brochure via Stephensons Estate Agents, Selby)
•Lot 2 – A range of commercial buildings including roof mounted PV solar and a biomass boiler.
Guide Price - £495,000
•Lot 3 – 4.49 acres of land including an array of PV solar schemes and a site of a Wind Turbine.
Guide Price - £330,000
•Lot 4 – 135.70 acres (54.92 hectares) of Arable Land with some capable of root cropping.
Guide Price - £1,500,000
Guide Price: £3,220,000 (The Whole)

Commercial Buildings (Lot 2) - The buildings are located towards the north of the homestead and comprise a range of commercial units within a large hardcore yard area. The units benefit from mains water and mains electricity, with Unit 4 also incorporating roof-mounted solar panels. Building 1 also includes a woodchip biomass boiler which provides heat to the Farmhouse and Building 1.

The buildings are currently let on long-term commercial leases, providing a secure income stream. Access is via a shared right of way from Lowmoor Road. Lot 2 is only available to purchase with Lot 1 or once a sale is agreed for Lot 1. The buildings are described in more detail below

Please see the Sales Brochure for further information

Renewable Schemes (Lot 3) - The property extends to approximately 4.49 acres and includes a range of renewable energy units, with circa 1 acre occupied by ground-mounted solar arrays and a wind turbine site with access track, and the remaining 3.49 acres comprising bare land. Lot 3 generates circa £48,000 per annum (CPI-linked) secured through FiT schemes, electric sales and rental income, running until 2031–2037. Lot 3 would only be available to purchase with other Lots, and not in isolation. The renewables are described in more detail below:

Solar Scheme 1 - A ground-mounted solar array located to the north east of the farmstead within a fenced compound. The system generates around 45,750 kWh per annum. The scheme benefits from a Feed-in Tariff (FiT), generating circa £33,000 per annum, with income CPI linked and payable until February 2037.

Solar Scheme 2 - A further ground-mounted solar array situated adjacent to Solar Scheme 1 to the north east of the farmstead. The solar generates around 54,000 kWh per annum and also benefits from a Feed in Tarrif (FiT) which generates circa £13,000 per annum with income also CPI linked and expiring in December 2034.

Wind Turbine Site- A wind turbine is located to the north west of the farmstead, with separate track access. The site for the Wind Turbine is sublet to an external company who pay a rent of £1300 per annum, with income CPI linked and payable until November 2031.

Land (Lot 4) - The farmable area extends to approximately 135.70 acres (54.92 hectares) of predominantly Grade 3 agricultural land. The soils are predomenitently described as heavy to medium to light (silty) with clay to clayey loam soil texture. Field No. 1212 and 1201 comprise lighter land, described as sand to sandy loam soils.

The land is suitable for a range of arable cropping with field No 1212 and 1201 suitable for growing root crops. A borehole is located in in the south west corner of field no 1887 providing an opportunity for irrigation. Access to the land is taken directly from Lowmoor Road and Market Weighton Road.

Land Schedule - Please see the Sales Brochure for the Land Schedule.

General Information: -

Services - Mains electricity and water are connected to the House and a number of the Buildings with a bio-digester. The mains water supply for Whitemoor Farm comes from a water meter at Lowmoor road.

Wayleaves And Easements - The property is sold including all wayleaves and easements.
Overhead electricity cable cross Lot 3 and fields 1212, 1201. 1887, 6030 and 2729 in Lot 4.

Rights Of Way - There is a Byway accessed off Lowmoor Road which is open to all traffic.
All lots have a Right of Access off Lowmoor Road

Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (Nvz) - The property is included within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone which will limit excessive fertiliser application.

Sporting Mineral Rights - The sporting and mineral rights are included with the sale, so far as they are owned.

Tenure - Whitemoor Farm is offered for sale with vacant possession upon completion for Lot 1 & Lot 4. Lot 2 & Lot 3 are sold subject to the current lease agreements in place.

Flooding - We are unaware of any flooding risk associated with the property.

Local Authority - North Yorkshure Council, County Hall, Racecourse Lane,
Northallerton


Method Of Sale - Lots 2, 3 and 4 will not be sold separately to Lot 1 until a sale has been agreed for Lot 1. The property is offered for sale by private treaty. The Vendor reserves the right to conclude the sale by any means.

Vat - VAT will be chargeable on the ground mounted PV and the Biomass Boiler.
It is understood that the remainder of the property is not assessed for VAT and any offers made are on the basis that VAT will not be charged on the purchase price.

Anti-Money Laundering Regulations - The Agent must comply with Anti Money Laundering regulations. As part of the requirements, the Agent must obtain evidence of the identity and proof of address of potential Purchasers. Prior to an offer being accepted, all parties who are purchasing must provide the necessary evidence.

Viewing - Strictly by appointment through the Selling Agents only. Please note if you have downloaded these particulars from our website you must contact the office to register your interest or you will not be included on future mailings regarding this sale. Please also register at for regular email updates.

Agent Contacts - Stephensons Rural, York Auction Centre, Murton YO19 5GF
Rod Cordingley FRICS FAAV

Stephensons Estate Agents, 43 Gowthorpe, Selby, YO8 4HE
Tom Brooks MNAFA

Please see Sales Brochure for full contact details.

Plans And Measurements - The plans, areas and measurements provided are for guidance and subject to verification with the title deeds. It must be the responsibility of any prospective Purchaser to carry out an adequate inspection and site survey to satisfy themselves where the extent of the boundaries will lie.

Address And What3words - Whitemoor Farm, Cliffe Common, Selby, YO8 6EG
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