Land for sale

Productive block of arable and grassland with amenity and bio-diversity opportunities.

Description

254 acres of predominantly free draining arable land, together with grassland, pond and SSSI area offering bio-diversity opportunities. The land is situated in an attractive coastal location on the immediate edge of Buckton village.

In all there is around 223 acres of arable land which comprises free draining soils capable of producing high yielding arable and root crops. There is about 23 acres of permanent pasture, which includes a natural pond area and SSSI known as Hoddy Cows Spring, this scrubland could also provide biodiversity opportunities.

The land has the benefit of good road frontage and access from three points. The land gently undulates and is free draining, with the majority of the land comprising large open
fields suitable for modern farm machinery.

Lot 1: 230.90 acres - arable land and cliff top
Lot 2: 23.54 acres – grassland, scrub and SSSI area

LOCATION & SITUATION

The land is situated with access off the B1229 to the immediate west of Buckton village. Buckton and the adjoining Bempton village is a rural east coast village situated approximately 4 miles north east of Bridlington. There is a basic range of services including primary school, shops and public houses, a larger selection of services are available in the seaside town of Bridlington.

The area is popular with tourists, being located approximately 4 miles to the north of the seaside resort of Bridlington and 15 miles to the south of Scarborough.

A full range of services and amenities including primary and secondary schools, sporting and leisure facilities, shops and restaurants can be found in the traditional seaside resort of Bridlington located within 4 miles of the subject property.




Acreage: 254 Acres

Additional Info

Tenure - The freehold of the land is offered for sale with vacant possession on completion. The vendor currently operates a contract farming arrangement with a local farmer, who would have an interest in continuing an ongoing relationship with the purchaser, either on a contract farming arrangement or farm business tenancy. The grassland areas are occupied by third parties on short term annual agreements.

Land Classification - The land is classed as Grade 3 on the Agricultural Land Classification Map.

Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way - The property is sold subject to, and with the benefit of all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way, public and private whether specifically mentioned or not. A footpath crosses over part of the ownership of Hoddy Cows Lane and east-west along the northern boundary and cliff top. The land benefits from a right of way over Hoddy Cows Lane and there is a further right of way over a shared access track from the B1229, west of the village.

Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) - The land is registered on the Rural Land Registry, the seller has claimed and will retain the 2024 Basic Payment (BPS) and any subsequent payments based on previous entitlements and historical claims. The purchaser will indemnify the vendor against any non-compliance from the date of completion.

Soil Type - The soils belong to the Burlingham 2 series described as “deep fine loamy soils with slowly permeable sub soils”.

Environmental Stewardship - The land forms part of a Higher Tier Countryside Stewardship Agreement focused on the SSSI and scrub area with a apportioned annual payment of £339.57. This agreement expires 31/12/2026. The vendor will seek to transfer the agreements and the purchaser(s) will undertake to comply with scheme rules for the remainder of the term.

Designations - The land lies within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ). Hoddy Cows Spring and the cliff of Flamborough Head are both designated Site’s of Special Scientific Interest.

Sporting & Timber - All sporting and timber rights shall be included in the sale in so far as they are owned.

Mineral Rights - All mineral rights shall be included in the sale in so far as they are owned.

Boundaries - The vendor and vendor’s agents will do their best to specify the ownership of boundaries, hedges, fences and ditches but will not be bound to determine these.

Drainage-The selling agents understand the land is under drained, any plans held will be made available.

Holdover/Growing Crops - Depending on the date of purchase, the purchaser will agree to purchase the growing crops based on standard CAAV costings at the date of completion. Alternatively, the vendor will retain holdover rights until the 2025 harvest is completed.

Services - There is metered mains water to Lot 2, servicing a field trough.

VAT - We understand the land is not opted to tax for VAT.

Local Authority - East Riding of Yorkshire Council, County Hall, Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU17 9BA.

Access - The land has direct access to the B1229 (a public highway) and benefits from a useful internal track linking the fields.

Nearest Postcode - YO15 1AS

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Vendor’s Solicitor - Rollits Solclitors, Citadel House, 58 High Street, Hull, HU1 1QE

Development Overage - The whole property will be sold subject to a large scale energy scheme overage (50Kw + schemes) set at 20% of the landowner income derived as the result of the planning consent and implemented scheme, for a period of 50 years from the date of completion of the sale.

Additional Land - The joint selling agents are also marketing 392 acres and building plus planning for 12 glamping units situated at Flamborough for the same vendor. This land is available as a whole or four lots with a guide price of £3,850,000.

Method of Sale - The freehold of the property is available for sale as a whole or in two lots by private treaty, offers for alternative parts may be considered. All prospective purchasers are encouraged to register their interest with the joint selling agents.

Viewing - The land may be inspected at all reasonable times on foot; with a copy of these particulars. Care should be taken with open ditches and drains. Please be mindful of potential hazards when inspecting the land and viewing is entirely at your own risk.