Belle Vue, West Lutton, North Yorkshire, YO25 3AG
Traditional Wolds farmstead set in 6.33 acres (2.56 hectares) with full planning permission for re-development of the farmhouse and conversion of traditional buildings to a substantial 5 bed dwelling.
BEST AND FINAL OFFERS BY 12 NOON FRIDAY 26TH JANUARY 2024
GUIDE PRICE: OVERS OVER £600,000 (FOR SALE AS A WHOLE)
A rare opportunity to purchase a residential farmstead/development opportunity with traditional and modern farm buildings, with planning permission for redevelopment of the farmhouse (on the site of the current house) and for conversion of the traditional granary into a single dwelling. Belle Vue Farmstead sits within a secluded and sheltered homestead of 6.33 acres or thereabouts and the buildings are worthy of inspection to appreciate the quality of the location alongside their character and development potential.
Sledmere 2.8 miles I Driffield 7 miles I Malton 14 miles I York 24 miles (A64 6 miles) All distances approximate
DESCRIPTION
Belle Vue offers a rare opportunity to purchase an original farmstead with a farmhouse requiring complete renovation with a range of traditional buildings with planning consent for conversion to a further residential unit.
The farm is located 7 miles north of Driffield on the Yorkshire Wolds enjoying a sheltered location with potential scenic views over the Great Wolds Valley.
The property includes a 3 bedroomed farmhouse in need of complete renovation, ranges of traditional and modern farm buildings, extending in total to 6.33 acres of land or thereabouts.
LOCATION AND ACCESS
Belle Vue is situated close to the rural hamlet of Cowlam. The town of Driffield lies 7 miles to the south and provides a range of services including supermarkets, petrol stations, a variety of shops, restaurants, primary and secondary schools and leisure facilities. The market town of Malton lies 14 miles north west and is known as Yorkshires Food Capital.
The estate village of Sledmere is 2 miles west and offers amenities including a farm shop, cafe, primary school and stately home with other leisure activities. The villages of West and East Lutton are 2-3 miles north.
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BELLE VUE FARMHOUSE
The farmhouse is a detached property with south facing aspect standing to the north west of the farm buildings. The property is of rendered brick (9" brick) construction under a concrete interlocking tile roof, with predominantly UPVC windows and doors, oil fired central heating. The property has the benefit of planning consent for demolition and the construction of a modern four bedroom farmhouse in accordance with approved architects plans. The existing farmhouse comprises the following accommodation.
GROUND FLOOR
Front Hallway - South facing elevation uPVC door
Sitting Room ( 3.517m x 2.866m):
uPVC window, single radiator (no fireplace)
Living Room (4.361m x 4.018m):
Built in cupboards , double radiator, Conroy oil fired boiler, understairs cupboard
Dining Room (4.309m x 3.934m) :
Double radiator, fireplace with tiled surround
Larder (3.156m x 1.356m): shelving
Kitchen (3.940m x 2.741m) :
Base and eye level kitchen units , stainless steel sink and double drainer, part single glazing windows , double radiator, lino flooring.
Downstairs Bathroom (3.99m x 1.81m) :
Plumb -cast bath with tiled panels, low flush WC, carpet, walk in shower, single radiator, double glazed window, tiled throughout.
Rear Porch (2.271m x 2.597m):
FIRST FLOOR
Bedroom 1 ( south west: 4.371m x 3.521m):
Two double radiators, built in cupboard, blocked fireplace
Dressing Room (3.052m x 2.13m):
Built in cupboards
Bedroom 2 (south west: 4.018m x 4.341m):
Single radiator
Bedroom 3 (4.028m x 2.126m min):
Single radiator
OUTSIDE
There is a small garage/store to the west of the farmhouse. To the north of the farmhouse is a concrete parking area with lawned garden surrounding the house to the north and south.
BELLE VUE FARM BUILDINGS
The buildings comprise of ranges of traditional and modern agricultural buildings and the barn/granary range has the benefit of planning consent for conversion to a 5 bedroom detached dwelling, the existing buildings comprise of:
Garage/Port (7.3m x 5.15m):
Open to north, brick under fibre cement, 2 bays, earth floor
Cart Shed (8.228m x 5.148m):
As above, part concrete block and brick rear walls.
Dutch Barn (8.93m x 18.28m):
Steel portal frame construction, part earth/concrete floor, fibre cement roof, plastic coated steel cladding to west elevation.
Adjoining to the north Lean- To (7.506 x 18.28m):
Timber frame construction , part concrete/earth floor, galvanised sliding door to west, timber sliding door to east elevation.
Adjoining to the east Lean-To Pole Barn (8.93 x 7.506m):
Galvanized cladding, plastic coated steel/galvanised roof.
The Dutch Barn and associated lean to structures are to be removed as part of the S106 agreements if the residential use of the Bar/Traditional Granary is triggered under planning consent 22/00476/GPAGB
Barn/Traditional Granary (29.35m x 5.35m):
Brick construction under slate roof divided into loose boxes with a south facing aspect.
Adjoining to the north is a Former Chemical Store (3.95m x 2.65m ) of concrete block construction.
Adjoining to the east is a Traditional Range (5.50m x 22.75m):
Brick under pantille range , 3 open bays, 2 loose boxes to the south.
These buildings benefit from the permitted development approval for residential use,
Covered Fold Yard (23.8m x 11.3m):
Steel portal frame covered fold yard fibre cement roof, part concrete roof, open to the south. If the residential use of the Barn/Granary is triggered as part of planning consent 22/00476/GPAGB, this building is to be removed as part of a S106 agreement.
LAND
The property includes a grass paddock to the north extending to 2.12 acres with established shelter belt which encloses the homestead to the north.
The land is classified as Grade 2 by the DEFRA Agricultural Land Classification and forms part of the Burlingham 2 soil series being a chalky till soil.
SERVICES
Mains electricity and water are supplied to the farmhouse and mains electricity and water to the buildings. We understand that the existing house is serviced with septic tank drainage.
PLANNNG CONSENTS
Farmhouse
Full planning permission for the demolition of the existing farmhouse and construction of a 4 bedroom dwelling on the site was approved by the Ryedale Distcrict Council on 8th September 2021, reference 20/01263/FUL.
Farm Buildings
Full planning permission for the conversion of the traditional agricultural building to a five bedroom dwelling was approved by Ryedale District Council on 10th August 2022. A copy of the approved plans can be accessed via the planning portal using the reference 22/00476/GPAGB.
A section 106 agreement provides for the removal of the modern agricultural buildings if the development of these buildings is commenced.
The planning portal search link:
https://planningregister.ryedale.gov.uk/caonline-applications/
GENERAL REMARKS AND STIPULATIONS
METHOD OF SALE
The property is for sale as a whole by Private Treaty. Interested parties should register their interest with Dee Atkinson and Harrison to be kept informed as to how the sale will be concluded.
TENURE & POSSESSION
The property is for sale freehold with vacant possession on completion
SPORTING & MINERAL RIGHTS
In so far as they are owned, the sporting and mineral rights are in hand and are included in the sale.
PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY, EASEMENTS AND WAYLEAVES
The Vendors will retain rights to access to the pole mounted Northern Power Grid transformer on the southern boundary line in the event they need a connection for their retained land.
The Vendor is to retain a right of access for all purposes over the farm access between points A, B, E and F contributing to the reasonable repair and maintenance of the access track according to user..
The land is sold with the benefit of all according to user granted rights of way, water, support, drainage, electricity supplies, light, or other easements or quasi easements and restrictive covenants and all existing or proposed wayleaves for electricity, drainage, water, gas and other pipes whether shown on the plan or indicated in these particulars or not and without any obligations to define the same respectively.
VAT
In the event that the sale of the property or any part of it or any right attached to it becomes chargeable for the purposes of VAT, such tax will be payable in addition to the purchase price. As far as the Vendors are aware the property is not subject to VAT.
FENCING OBLIGATIONS
The Purchaser(s)is to construct a post and four rail fences between points C,D,E and F
RESTRICTIVE COVENANT
The property will be subject to a restrictive covenant in which the residential development of the site will be limited to two residential dwellings in the interests of preserving the amenity of the site and retained farmland.
PLANS, AREAS & SCHEDULES
The plans provided in these sales particulars are for guidance only. It is the responsibility of the Purchaser(s) to verify the boundaries and area of the property before completing a sale. These sales particulars were completed in October 2023.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
North Yorkshire Council (Ryedale area), Ryedale House, Old Malton Road, Malton, YO17 7HH. Telephone 0300 131 2131
GUIDE PRICE
Offers in excess of £600,000
REGISTRATION OF INTEREST
Interested parties are required to register their interest with Dee Atkinson and Harrison in order to be kept informed as to how the sale will be concluded.
VIEWINGS
Strictly by Appointment through Dee Atkinson & Harrison 01377 253151
HEALTH & SAFETY
Please note that the site comprises a redundant farmstead with hazards and no access is permitted without permission from the agents.
CONNECTED PERSONS
Please note that the Vendors of this property are connected to Dee Atkinson & Harrison.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Contact: Tel 01377 253151
Davina Fillingham MRICS FAAV NSch
Email: davina@dee-atkinson-harrison.co.uk
or
Amelia Preston BSc Hons
Email: amelia@dee-atkinson-harrison.co.uk
Dee Atkinson & Harrison
The Exchange
Exchange Street
Driffield
East Yorkshire
YO25 6LD
Details prepared: October 2023
