Residential development for sale

A substantial range of farm buildings including a 4-bedroom house to modernise/rebuild plus two stone barns with historic permission to convert, in an enviable 3 acre rural setting south of Harrogate with a lovely southerly outlook and views to the west over Lower Wharfedale. For sale as a whole or in lots.

Swindon Bank Farm - At Swindon Bank Farm, there is the opportunity to retain the existing dwelling and modernise/extend to personal choice. creating a fabulous individual home. Alternatively there is a comprehensive planning approval for the construction of a new country house of exceptional design, stature and presence that would be best in class. When coupled with the potential of the adjacent stone barns for the likes of leisure facilities, garaging, or as separate dwelling (s), one can soon appreciate why this is such a unique opportunity. The property is now offered for sale as a whole or lots.

Development Potential - Swindon Bank Farm offers a number of development options, either as conversion/modernisation or new build.

The present stone farmhouse comprises 4 bedrooms and 2 reception rooms having attached outbuildings with potential to enhance the living accommodation either single or two storey. The adjacent range of stone barns are L shaped and naturally lend themselves for conversion to two separate dwellings, albeit there is an extant consent as a single larger dwelling of around 3400 sq ft.

In terms of new build, the combined expertise of specialist London based architects Ben Pentreath coupled with specialist designers Rural Solutions has secured detail planning permission for the construction of a new dwelling in classic English country house style, the likes of which are unlikely to be seen in the North of England let alone the greater Harrogate district. With a close eye on detail, the proposed house envisages generously sized rooms and ceiling heights plus an emphasis on open plan living.

The approved dwelling is arranged over four floors extending to some 7340 sq ft (682 m2) and currently shown on plan as three first floor bedroom suites with second attic floor options, plus a grand ground floor entrance hall and three reception rooms incorporating a large open plan living area that forms of the centrepiece of what could be one of the most impressive private houses in the area.

Situation And Location - The rural nature of the location belies its convenience with excellent facilities in Pannal village itself, as well as South Harrogate and indeed the town centre. There are a number of schooling options within a 10 -15 minute drive, train stations at Weeton and Pannal, with a regular LNER service from Harrogate to Kings Cross. The commercial centres of Leeds, Bradford and York are commutable and the airport at Yeadon offers an increasing number of international flight options. The A1(M) motorway at Wetherby also offers good road access further afield. The existing farmstead sits comfortably within a 3 acre holding with wonderful views over the surrounding countryside, particularly to the south west towards Otley Chevin and Ilkley Moor, as well as offering delightful sunsets over Almscliffe Crag outside North Rigton.

Planning - Planning Permission was granted on 22 August 2023. Reference: ZC23/02378/FUL | Erection of a net zero/ carbon negative replacement farmhouse with solar panels, ground source heat pump, mechanical ventilation with heat recovery and battery storage; Demolition of 2 no. barns; Conversion of 1 no. Barn to domestic accommodation; Installation of new orchard; Landscaping and habitat creation. | Swindon Bank Farm Swindon Lane Pannal Harrogate North Yorkshire HG3 1JD.

There is also extant/historic planning permission to convert the two stone barns into one substantial dwelling, with potential to develop as two separate dwellings as an alternative (subject to appropriate consents).

Further information and opinion on the current, past and future planning potential is available from the selling agents.

Tenure - Swindon Bank Farm is offered freehold with vacant possession on completion. There is a bridleway and right of way to the farmland to the west that runs along the northern boundary of the property.

Services And Epc - Mains water and electricity are understood to be in the vicinity. Drainage is historically to a septic tank that needs replacement. Mains gas is not available. Current EPC rating: G

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Directions - From the roundabout/junction at the southern end of the Harrogate bypass (junction of A61/A658) proceed south on the A61 towards Harewood. The entrance to the property is then on the right hand side after 0.3 miles.

Viewing Arrangements - Strictly by appointment through the Borougbridge office of GSC Grays,[use Contact Agent Button] – Reference Tim Waring ([use Contact Agent Button])