Handale Bank Farm, Moorsholm Lane, Liverton, Redcar And Cleveland, TS13

INTRODUCTION
Handale Banks Farm comprises a purpose built pig breeding and finishing unit. The unit was
established in the 1970’s and would benefit from a comprehensive programme of refurbishment and modernisation. The unit did operate as a contract rearing unit until
recently.

The farm benefits from an IPPC Permit for over 2000 pigs.

The unit has the benefit of a rural location whilst it being close to the village of Liverton with good links to the main road network.

SITUATION
Liverton 1 mile, Saltburn by the Sea 8 miles, Guisborough 11 miles, Whitby 16 miles, Middlesbrough 20 miles, Thirsk 40 miles, York 60 miles (all distances are approximate).

The farm steading area is attractively situated and nicely set back off the main road. The steading area is situated approximately 1 mile east of the village.

Liverton is a popular rural village which is located in East Cleveland on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park.

LOT 1: THE FARM STEADING, FARM BUILDINGS TOGETHER WITH 66 ACRES APPROX.(shaded red)

Handale Banks Farm comprises an attractive brick built farmhouse which is in need of complete refurbishment, a more modern large detached farmhouse built in the early 1980’s, which is subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition and an extensive range of intensive pig breeding and rearing buildings together with general purpose buildings.

The original farmhouse is a large detached 4 bedroom house in need of refurbishment (see floor plan). The farmhouse stands well on the edge of the steading area with views over open
countryside.

The more modern farmhouse is a large detached 4 bedroom house which was built in the early 1980’s (see floor plan). The house stands well on a slightly elevated position overlooking open countryside and the farm steading area.

Internally, the property comprises a large Kitchen with an island, Utility Room, Dining Room, Sitting Room, Conservatory, Farm Office, three Double Bedrooms, one with En- Suite. To the first floor is a large Sitting Room with views over open countryside together with a Master Bedroom.

There is a timber framed 3 bedroom lodge (see floor plan). This provides ideal accommodation for a stock person or a farm manager.

OUTSIDE
The Farm buildings (Please refer to the plan)

The Land
The land lies well in relation to the steading area in a compact ring fence. The land is classed as Grade 3 on the Agricultural Land Classification Map for England & Wales. It is a medium to well bodied clay loam capable of growing cereals, oil seed and grass.

LOT 2: 28 ACRES OF ARABLE & GRASSLAND (shaded blue)
Lot 2 comprises a most useful block of permanent pasture and arable land together with horse gallops. The land is accessed directly off the public highway leading from Liverton Village to Handale Banks Farms.

LOT 3: 50 ACRES OF ARABLE LAND (shaded brown)
Lot 3 comprises a versatile block of arable land together with a small parcel of permanent pasture. The arable land is divided into two regular and easily workable fields with direct access off both Liverton Road and Moorsholm Lane, which leads from the village to Handale
Banks Farm. The land is currently sown

LOT 4: 10.03 ACRES OF PERMANENT PASTURE & AMENITY LAND (shaded yellow)
Lot 4 comprises s a parcel of permanent pasture which is divided into three paddocks which are all well fenced. There is an amenity wildlife pond situated towards the eastern boundary of the property. The land has excellent roadside frontage onto the public highway.

GENERAL REMARKS & STIPULATIONS VIEWING
By appointment with Robin Jessop Ltd on or with the Joint Agents, Messrs
Richardson & Smith on .

TENURE
The property is freehold with vacant possession given upon completion. The title is not registered. However, the solicitors are currently voluntarily registering the farm.

DEVELOPMENT CLAWBACK CLAUSE
In respect of lot 3 there is a development clawback clause on the area of land hatched brown. This area is subject to the clawback for a period of 30 years and 30% for any development other than that associated with either agricultural or equestrian use.

FARM PLAN
The farm plan is for identification purposes only. The field numbers and areas given may vary from old Ordnance Survey sheets, previous Field Data sheets and Rural Land Registry maps and the title deed plans.

INTEGRATED POLLUTION PREVENTION CONTROL (IPPC)
The IPPC permit number is EPR/EP3036UD. The date of issue was 31/01/2008. The current permit status is affective and the primary activity type is intensive farming for more than 2000 pigs (production pigs).

BOUNDARIES
The Vendors will only sell such interest (if any) as they have in the boundary fences, hedges, ditches, walls and other boundaries separating this property from other properties not
belonging to them.

EASEMENTS & RIGHTS OF WAY
The property is sold subject to all covenants, easements, rights of way whether mentioned in these particulars or not. Without prejudice to the foregoing, the property is sold subject:-

1. There is a Northern Power Grid line which crosses the land. 2. There are a number of public footpaths which cross the land. 3. The farm road is a Council maintained road to the farm-yard.

SERVICES
Mains Electricity and mains water are connected to the property. Drainage is to a septic tank.

NITRATE VULNERABLE ZONE The farm is currently NOT in an NVZ.

GROWING CROPS
The purchaser(s) will take over the growing crops. The valuation will be based on the cost of seeds, fertilisers, sprays and cultivations undertaken. The cost of cultivations carried out will be done as per the contractors charges.

SPORTING RIGHTS & MINERAL RIGHTS
Freehold with Vacant Possession will be given upon completion.

ASBESTOS
With regards to any asbestos on the holding, a detailed asbestos survey has not been carried out. On completion of the sale, it will be the responsibility of the purchaser(s) to comply with the Control of Asbestos Act at Work Regulations 2012.

COUNCIL TAX
Handale Banks Farm - Band B Handale Banks Farm House – Band G

MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS
Please note that if you are the successful purchaser, it is now a legal requirement for you to provide two forms of identity. This will need to be provided personally into our office so that we can take copies of both this and proof of funds which will also be required to comply with Money Laundering Regulations.

METHOD OF SALE
The property is being offered for sale initially by private treaty. If after viewing the property you are seriously interested, then please kindly register your interest with either:- Andrew Dickins MRICS FAAV, Robin Jessop Ltd, 4 North End, Bedale, North Yorkshire DL8 1AB – . Ian Halley FRICS, Richardson & Smith, 8 Victoria Square, Whitby YO21 1EA – So that we can keep you informed of how we intend to conclude the sale.

USEFUL ADDRESSES
SOLICITORS
Messrs Harrowells, 31 Yorkersgate, Malton, York YO17 7AA. Acting Solicitors: Jacqueline Barr. Tel : Email: Jacqueline.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council, 9 Kirkleatham Street, Redcar – . North Yorks Moors National Park, The Old Vicarage, Bondgate, Helmsley, North Yorkshire YO62 5BP – . Email: