Cass Lane, Knaresborough

5.34 ACRES OF LAND, BARN & STABLESCASS LANEKNARESBOROUGH NORTH YORKSHIRE HG5 8JZKnaresborough 1.5 miles, Harrogate 3.5 miles, Wetherby 8 miles, York 17 miles. (All distances approximate)AN ATTRACTIVE PARCEL OF GRASSLAND WITH BARN AND EXTENSIVE STABLING, WELL PLACED BETWEEN KNARESBOROUGH AND HARROGATE“An excellent opportunity to purchase an attractive and well-contained edge-of-village grass paddock extending to approximately 0.49 acres, comprising mixed grassland with mature trees, established boundaries and the added benefit of a traditional grain silo building”

FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY: GUIDE PRICE: OFFERS OVER £350,000

DESCRIPTION / BACKGROUNDThe property comprises an attractive and well-situated parcel of grassland extending in total to approximately 5.34 acres, accessed directly off Cass Lane, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire.The land occupies a convenient semi-rural position between Knaresborough and Harrogate, with good access to the surrounding road network and nearby centres. The land is arranged as three grass field enclosures, with the barn and stable block located along the southern edge of the holding, close to the access.The property benefits from a useful barn extending to approximately 1,066 sq. ft. / 98.99 sq. m., divided internally into three principal areas, together with a substantial stable block extending to approximately 1,630 sq. ft. / 151.41 sq.m across 11 stables providing a range of loose boxes.Planning permission was previously granted for the conversion of the barn to form a one-bedroom dwelling under application reference HGT20/02610/FUL. This consent is now understood to have lapsed, although it may indicate potential for future development, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents.The land is well suited to equestrian, smallholding, agricultural or amenity purchasers and offers a rare opportunity to acquire a manageable block of land with useful buildings and possible longer-term development potential in a highly accessible location on the edge of Knaresborough. LOCATION The land enjoys an attractive semi-rural setting off Cass Lane, conveniently positioned between the historic market town of Knaresborough and the spa town of Harrogate, with outlook over the surrounding countryside.Knaresborough, situated approximately 2 miles to the east, provides a good range of local services and amenities including shops, cafes, public houses, schools, leisure facilities and a railway station.A wider range of services can be found approximately 4 miles to the west in Harrogate, which offers an extensive range of shops, restaurants, schools, hotels, health care, leisure and recreational facilities.The land is well placed for access to the local and regional road network, with the A59, A658 and A1(M) within convenient reach, providing links towards Wetherby, York and Leeds. The property is situated approximately 18 miles from the historic City of York, where further services are available, including a mainline train service to London King’s Cross and Edinburgh, Scotland, with journey times to London from under two hours.