Wrench Green, Hackness, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO13
£2,375,000
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Description
Location
Wrench Green Farm occupies an enviable location within the hamlet of Wrench Green and situated approximately 1.5 miles to the south of the picturesque village of Hackness, within the North York Moors National Park.
The popular coastal resort of Scarborough is situated approximately 7.2 miles to the east and provides a full range of professional services, amenities together with the award-winning beach - Scarborough North Bay.
The A170 is situated approximately 3.8 miles to the south which connects the property with the A19 at Thirsk and in turn provides good access provisions to the service centres of the north-east.
The area benefits from a range of independent schools including Ampleforth and Scarborough College.
The centre of the historic City of York is situated within 1 hour’s drive providing excellent shopping and amenities together with an east coast mainline connection to London Kings Cross within 2 hours.
Lot 1
Situated at the south-eastern extent of the farm, Wrench Green Farmhouse is a detached property of Victorian style which occupies an enviable position benefitting from a southerly aspect.
The farmhouse provides approximately 3,750 ft² (350 m²) of generously proportioned and well-balanced living accommodation which lends itself as much to relaxed family living as it does to formal entertaining.
A large reception hallway leads onto a cosy snug which in turn flows through to an open plan kitchen. The kitchen is well-suited to modern living, providing a dining and sitting area which benefits from a log burning stove and French doors leading to a garden terrace perfect for relaxed alfresco dining and entertaining. The kitchen itself has a 2-oven Aga and provides ample storage with base and wall units and a central preparation island. Leading from the kitchen there is a utility/boot room and access to the garaging.
From the recaption hall, access is also taken to an open plan sitting room with log burning stove and formal dining area. The orangery beyond enjoys a southerly aspect which opens onto formal gardens and is a space that can be enjoyed all year round.
To the first floor, there is a principal bedroom suite enjoying a double aspect together with en-suite facilities and walk-in wardrobe. A second double bedroom also offers en-suite facilities. To the second floor, there are four further bedrooms together with a bathroom.
Adjoining the farmhouse, the property benefits from a triple bay garage off which there is an office or games room together with a garden store/workshop. The access track leads to a courtyard which provides ample parking and a circulating area.
Externally, formal gardens laid to lawn complete with herbaceous borders enjoy a south-facing aspect whilst informal gardens including an orchard are situated to the eastern elevation which enjoy frontage to the River Derwent.
Lot 1 also benefits from a paddock bounded by timber post and rail fencing and complimented by a timber clad field shelter and stable. In all, Lot 1 extends to approximately 5.99 acres.
Lot 2
The traditional buildings are Grade II Listed and are offered as a separate Lot (Lot 2). The buildings are of stone construction under pan tile roofs and comprise a two storey barn and cart shed with granary over, single storey range of stables, cowhouses and loose boxes all arranged around three sides of a walled foldyard.
The farm buildings included with Lot 2 more specifically comprise:
1. Traditional range (Lot 2) of stone under pantile providing granary barn, former stables, cowhouses and loose boxes all arranged around a central covered foldyard (752 m²).
2. General purpose building of steel portal framed construction under a steel box profile clad roof with shuttered concrete wall and close board timber cladding to eaves with double sliding close boarded timber clad doors (128 m²).
Lot 3
Lot 3 comprises a partially equipped ring-fenced parcel of productive agricultural land extending to approximately 183.94 acres (74.45 hectares).
The modern buildings comprise a versatile range of steel and concrete portal framed structures providing grain storage, livestock accommodation and workshop/machinery storage.
The farm buildings included with Lot 3 more specifically comprise:
3. 7-bay Dutch barn of steel portal frame construction under a corrugated profile clad roof with earth floor (379 m²)
4. General purpose building of steel portal frame under corrugated profile clad roof with concrete block walls and corrugated profile clad to eaves with concrete floor (247 m²).
5. Livestock accommodation comprising concrete portal frame under corrugated profile clad roof and part concrete block walls with Yorkshire boarding to eaves (290 m²).
6. Lean-to of portal frame construction under a corrugated profile clad roof (159 m²).
7. Livestock accommodation comprising steel portal frame under corrugated profile clad roof and part concrete block walls with Yorkshire boarding to eaves with open feed barrier to north-eastern elevation (491 m²).
The land comprises arable land extending to approximately 40.54 acres (16.41 hectares), improved grassland extending to 47.91 acres (19.38 hectares), pasture land extending to 65.28 acres (26.45 hectares), woodland extending to 28.62 acres (11.57 hectares) with the farmstead extending to approximately 1.59 acres (0.64 hectares).
The land is classified as being Grade 6 under the former MAFF land classification with the underlying soil type being summarised as being part of the Wharfe series being a deep stoneless permeable fine loamy soil summarised as being suitable for cereals and permanent grassland.
The land is bound predominantly by mature hedgerow interspersed with timber post and wire fencing which provide stockproof boundaries.
The land has an easterly aspect rising from approximately 60 metres above sea level on the eastern boundary to 180 metres above sea level on the western boundary.
An access track leads from the farmstead and provides good access provisions to the arable land and improved grassland beyond whilst the public highway known as Lang Gate bounds the southern boundary which provides access to the land situated to the west of the farmstead.
Lot 4
Lot 4 comprises an off-lying ring-fenced parcel of improved grassland extending in all to approximately 15.70 acres (6.36 hectares).
The land has a westerly aspect rising from approximately 50 metres above sea level on the western boundary where it meets the River Derwent to approximately 60 metres above sea level on the eastern boundary.
Access is taken from the public highway known as Mowthorp Road with a secondary access also available from the unnamed public highway that bounds the land to the north.
Method of Sale
The property is offered for sale by private treaty as a whole or in up to four lots. The vendors reserve the right to conclude the sale by any other means at their discretion.
If you have downloaded these particulars, please register your interest with the selling agent.
Tenure & Possession
The property is offered for sale freehold with vacant possession of Lots 1 and 2 available on completion.
Lot 3 is let by virtue of a Farm Business Tenancy (FBT) which expires on 30th September 2026.
Lot 4 is let on a grazing licence and vacant possession will be provide on completion.
Basic Payment Scheme
The land has been registered on the Rural Land Register and all de-linked payments will be retained by the vendor.
Environmental Schemes
The land is currently entered into a Countryside Stewardship (Middle Tier) Agreement. Further details are available from the selling agent.
Listing Status
The traditional farm buildings (Lot 2) are designated as being Grade II Listed – a copy of the Listing is available from the selling agents.
Designations
With the exception of Lot 4, the farm is situated within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ).
Ingoing Valuation and Holdover
In the event that the sale completes after the 2026 harvest, the purchaser(s) will be obliged to take over and pay for all growing crops, including cultivations, seeds, fertilisers, sprays, lime, new leys and acts of husbandry at cost or market value (whichever is higher) where applicable.
Additional Information
An additional information pack is available from the selling agents.
Services
Wrench Green Farm benefits from connections to mains water and electricity.
Drainage is to a private septic tank. Heating
and hot water is provided by an oil fired boiler with secondary heating provided by multi-fuel stoves.
Wayleaves Easements & Rights of Way
The land is sold subject to and with the benefits of all rights of way, water drainage, water courses and other easements quasi or reputed easements and rights of adjoining owners (if any) affecting the same and all existing and proposed wayleaves and other matters registered by any competent
authority subject to statute.
• A public footpath follows the riverbank of the river Derwent.
• A public footpath follows the access track of Coomb Slack Farm and continues north before branching west through Wood House Plantation.
• In the event that Lot 2 is sold in isolation, a
private right of way will be granted through the farmyard to provide access rights to the northern elevation of the buildings.
Restrictive Covenants
Wrench Green Farm is sold subject to various
restrictive covenants that were imposed upon
the title by the Hackness Estate when the property was purchased by the Vendors and include (but are not limited to):
• Not to use the property for any other purpose than a farm in pursuit of agriculture.
• Not to use the outbuildings for any purpose other than as farm buildings.
• Not to erect any new building without the approval of the Hackness Estate.
Further details are available from the
selling agent.
Health & Safety
Please take care when viewing the property and be as vigilant as possible when making an inspection for your own personal safety.
VAT
Any prices quoted are exclusive of VAT. Should the property, any part of it or right attached become chargeable supply for VAT, such tax will be payable in addition to the purchase price.
Sporting Rights
The sporting rights are reserved to a third party and are excluded from the sale.
Mineral Rights
The mineral rights are included in the sale subject to a leasehold interest (due to expire September 2086) of the mines and minerals comprising evaporites including potash, polyhalite, salt and intermingled minerals lying below a depth of 800m from the surface.
Fishing Rights
The fishing rights are reserved to a third party and are excluded from the sale.
EPC Ratings
Current: E(47)
Potential: C(77).
Local Authorities
North Yorkshire Council
North York Moors National Park
Viewings
Viewings are strictly by appointment only through the selling agent.
Directions
From the A170: on entering the village of East Ayton, opposite the Shell Filling Station, turn onto Castlegate (signposted Forge Valley, Hackness). Proceed for approximately 2 miles and continue as the road bears left and becomes Mowthorp Road. Continue for a further 1.5 miles and turn left signposted Wrench Green. Continue over the bridge that crosses the River Derwent and turn right at the T Junction onto Lang Gate and then
turn left into the hamlet of Wrench Green. The farmhouse is situated at the end of the track.
Postcode: YO13 9AB
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Wrench Green Farm occupies an enviable location within the hamlet of Wrench Green and situated approximately 1.5 miles to the south of the picturesque village of Hackness, within the North York Moors National Park.
The popular coastal resort of Scarborough is situated approximately 7.2 miles to the east and provides a full range of professional services, amenities together with the award-winning beach - Scarborough North Bay.
The A170 is situated approximately 3.8 miles to the south which connects the property with the A19 at Thirsk and in turn provides good access provisions to the service centres of the north-east.
The area benefits from a range of independent schools including Ampleforth and Scarborough College.
The centre of the historic City of York is situated within 1 hour’s drive providing excellent shopping and amenities together with an east coast mainline connection to London Kings Cross within 2 hours.
Lot 1
Situated at the south-eastern extent of the farm, Wrench Green Farmhouse is a detached property of Victorian style which occupies an enviable position benefitting from a southerly aspect.
The farmhouse provides approximately 3,750 ft² (350 m²) of generously proportioned and well-balanced living accommodation which lends itself as much to relaxed family living as it does to formal entertaining.
A large reception hallway leads onto a cosy snug which in turn flows through to an open plan kitchen. The kitchen is well-suited to modern living, providing a dining and sitting area which benefits from a log burning stove and French doors leading to a garden terrace perfect for relaxed alfresco dining and entertaining. The kitchen itself has a 2-oven Aga and provides ample storage with base and wall units and a central preparation island. Leading from the kitchen there is a utility/boot room and access to the garaging.
From the recaption hall, access is also taken to an open plan sitting room with log burning stove and formal dining area. The orangery beyond enjoys a southerly aspect which opens onto formal gardens and is a space that can be enjoyed all year round.
To the first floor, there is a principal bedroom suite enjoying a double aspect together with en-suite facilities and walk-in wardrobe. A second double bedroom also offers en-suite facilities. To the second floor, there are four further bedrooms together with a bathroom.
Adjoining the farmhouse, the property benefits from a triple bay garage off which there is an office or games room together with a garden store/workshop. The access track leads to a courtyard which provides ample parking and a circulating area.
Externally, formal gardens laid to lawn complete with herbaceous borders enjoy a south-facing aspect whilst informal gardens including an orchard are situated to the eastern elevation which enjoy frontage to the River Derwent.
Lot 1 also benefits from a paddock bounded by timber post and rail fencing and complimented by a timber clad field shelter and stable. In all, Lot 1 extends to approximately 5.99 acres.
Lot 2
The traditional buildings are Grade II Listed and are offered as a separate Lot (Lot 2). The buildings are of stone construction under pan tile roofs and comprise a two storey barn and cart shed with granary over, single storey range of stables, cowhouses and loose boxes all arranged around three sides of a walled foldyard.
The farm buildings included with Lot 2 more specifically comprise:
1. Traditional range (Lot 2) of stone under pantile providing granary barn, former stables, cowhouses and loose boxes all arranged around a central covered foldyard (752 m²).
2. General purpose building of steel portal framed construction under a steel box profile clad roof with shuttered concrete wall and close board timber cladding to eaves with double sliding close boarded timber clad doors (128 m²).
Lot 3
Lot 3 comprises a partially equipped ring-fenced parcel of productive agricultural land extending to approximately 183.94 acres (74.45 hectares).
The modern buildings comprise a versatile range of steel and concrete portal framed structures providing grain storage, livestock accommodation and workshop/machinery storage.
The farm buildings included with Lot 3 more specifically comprise:
3. 7-bay Dutch barn of steel portal frame construction under a corrugated profile clad roof with earth floor (379 m²)
4. General purpose building of steel portal frame under corrugated profile clad roof with concrete block walls and corrugated profile clad to eaves with concrete floor (247 m²).
5. Livestock accommodation comprising concrete portal frame under corrugated profile clad roof and part concrete block walls with Yorkshire boarding to eaves (290 m²).
6. Lean-to of portal frame construction under a corrugated profile clad roof (159 m²).
7. Livestock accommodation comprising steel portal frame under corrugated profile clad roof and part concrete block walls with Yorkshire boarding to eaves with open feed barrier to north-eastern elevation (491 m²).
The land comprises arable land extending to approximately 40.54 acres (16.41 hectares), improved grassland extending to 47.91 acres (19.38 hectares), pasture land extending to 65.28 acres (26.45 hectares), woodland extending to 28.62 acres (11.57 hectares) with the farmstead extending to approximately 1.59 acres (0.64 hectares).
The land is classified as being Grade 6 under the former MAFF land classification with the underlying soil type being summarised as being part of the Wharfe series being a deep stoneless permeable fine loamy soil summarised as being suitable for cereals and permanent grassland.
The land is bound predominantly by mature hedgerow interspersed with timber post and wire fencing which provide stockproof boundaries.
The land has an easterly aspect rising from approximately 60 metres above sea level on the eastern boundary to 180 metres above sea level on the western boundary.
An access track leads from the farmstead and provides good access provisions to the arable land and improved grassland beyond whilst the public highway known as Lang Gate bounds the southern boundary which provides access to the land situated to the west of the farmstead.
Lot 4
Lot 4 comprises an off-lying ring-fenced parcel of improved grassland extending in all to approximately 15.70 acres (6.36 hectares).
The land has a westerly aspect rising from approximately 50 metres above sea level on the western boundary where it meets the River Derwent to approximately 60 metres above sea level on the eastern boundary.
Access is taken from the public highway known as Mowthorp Road with a secondary access also available from the unnamed public highway that bounds the land to the north.
Method of Sale
The property is offered for sale by private treaty as a whole or in up to four lots. The vendors reserve the right to conclude the sale by any other means at their discretion.
If you have downloaded these particulars, please register your interest with the selling agent.
Tenure & Possession
The property is offered for sale freehold with vacant possession of Lots 1 and 2 available on completion.
Lot 3 is let by virtue of a Farm Business Tenancy (FBT) which expires on 30th September 2026.
Lot 4 is let on a grazing licence and vacant possession will be provide on completion.
Basic Payment Scheme
The land has been registered on the Rural Land Register and all de-linked payments will be retained by the vendor.
Environmental Schemes
The land is currently entered into a Countryside Stewardship (Middle Tier) Agreement. Further details are available from the selling agent.
Listing Status
The traditional farm buildings (Lot 2) are designated as being Grade II Listed – a copy of the Listing is available from the selling agents.
Designations
With the exception of Lot 4, the farm is situated within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ).
Ingoing Valuation and Holdover
In the event that the sale completes after the 2026 harvest, the purchaser(s) will be obliged to take over and pay for all growing crops, including cultivations, seeds, fertilisers, sprays, lime, new leys and acts of husbandry at cost or market value (whichever is higher) where applicable.
Additional Information
An additional information pack is available from the selling agents.
Services
Wrench Green Farm benefits from connections to mains water and electricity.
Drainage is to a private septic tank. Heating
and hot water is provided by an oil fired boiler with secondary heating provided by multi-fuel stoves.
Wayleaves Easements & Rights of Way
The land is sold subject to and with the benefits of all rights of way, water drainage, water courses and other easements quasi or reputed easements and rights of adjoining owners (if any) affecting the same and all existing and proposed wayleaves and other matters registered by any competent
authority subject to statute.
• A public footpath follows the riverbank of the river Derwent.
• A public footpath follows the access track of Coomb Slack Farm and continues north before branching west through Wood House Plantation.
• In the event that Lot 2 is sold in isolation, a
private right of way will be granted through the farmyard to provide access rights to the northern elevation of the buildings.
Restrictive Covenants
Wrench Green Farm is sold subject to various
restrictive covenants that were imposed upon
the title by the Hackness Estate when the property was purchased by the Vendors and include (but are not limited to):
• Not to use the property for any other purpose than a farm in pursuit of agriculture.
• Not to use the outbuildings for any purpose other than as farm buildings.
• Not to erect any new building without the approval of the Hackness Estate.
Further details are available from the
selling agent.
Health & Safety
Please take care when viewing the property and be as vigilant as possible when making an inspection for your own personal safety.
VAT
Any prices quoted are exclusive of VAT. Should the property, any part of it or right attached become chargeable supply for VAT, such tax will be payable in addition to the purchase price.
Sporting Rights
The sporting rights are reserved to a third party and are excluded from the sale.
Mineral Rights
The mineral rights are included in the sale subject to a leasehold interest (due to expire September 2086) of the mines and minerals comprising evaporites including potash, polyhalite, salt and intermingled minerals lying below a depth of 800m from the surface.
Fishing Rights
The fishing rights are reserved to a third party and are excluded from the sale.
EPC Ratings
Current: E(47)
Potential: C(77).
Local Authorities
North Yorkshire Council
North York Moors National Park
Viewings
Viewings are strictly by appointment only through the selling agent.
Directions
From the A170: on entering the village of East Ayton, opposite the Shell Filling Station, turn onto Castlegate (signposted Forge Valley, Hackness). Proceed for approximately 2 miles and continue as the road bears left and becomes Mowthorp Road. Continue for a further 1.5 miles and turn left signposted Wrench Green. Continue over the bridge that crosses the River Derwent and turn right at the T Junction onto Lang Gate and then
turn left into the hamlet of Wrench Green. The farmhouse is situated at the end of the track.
Postcode: YO13 9AB
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Brochures
ParticularsWrench Green, Hackness, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO13
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Scarborough Station4.6 miles
- Seamer Station5.4 miles
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