Land At Castleton, Castleton, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 2EJ | Property for sale | Savills
29 Ac(11.74 Ha)
Guide price £295,000($577,681)

Land At CastletonCastleton, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 2EJ

  • Available in lots
29 Ac (11.74 Ha)

Key features

  • Grassland and woodland with buildings set within the North York Moors National Park
  • River frontage
  • Ellerbeck soil series
  • For sale as a whole or in 3 Lots
  • In all about 29 acres

Grassland and mature woodlands with buildings and river frontage on the fringe of Castleton village, situated in the heart of the North York Moors National Park. In all about 29 acres.

About this property

  • LAND
    Nestled to the north and southeast of the village of Castleton, the land is divided into three parcels each boasting excellent road frontage. This grassland extends to 29 acres (11.73 hectares) and is currently used for sheep grazing and subject to a Farm Business Tenancy, although the land will be sold with vacant possession upon completion.

    The land is Grade 4 with soils from the Ellerbeck series, being slightly stoney but well drained. Lying at approximately 132 metres above sea level, the land is surrounded by the spectacular North York Moors landscape. Lots 1 and 2 slope towards the picturesque River Esk, home to populations of Salmon and Sea trout, whilst Lot 3 slopes southerly towards Danby Beck, east of the village.

    Lot 1 (edged green on plan)-Land off Station Road
    Sheltered and productive grassland framed by scenic mature woodlands, with frontage to the River Esk and direct road access. 6.9 acres £75,000.

    Lot 2 (edged blue on plan)-Land north of Church Street.
    18.5 acres of productive grassland and mature woodlands. The sale includes a yard area and two field shelters, the remains of traditional barn and brick pump houses. Part is designated as a schedule monument, known as Castleton Castle Mound. 18.5 acres £150,000.

    Lot 3 (edged red on plan)- Land south of Church Street.
    3.6 acres of grassland, including 0.60 acres of woodland and a traditional field barn. 3.6 acres £70,000.

    Land at Castleton (whole) 29 acres £295,000.

Additional information

  • Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way-Lot 1 is subject to a wayleave agreement which relates to the erection, maintenance, repair, renewal and removal of electric lines. Lot 2 has the benefit of a right of access over adjacent land for the maintenance and repair of the building located to the north west of the parcel. There are no public rights of way affecting the land. The property is sold subject to, and with the benefit of all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way.
  • Access-Situated on the fringe of Castleton village, all three lots have direct access from public highways Station Road and Church Street.
  • Subsidies & Grants-The vendor has no knowledge of any subsidy or grant applications over the land. It is assumed the land is registered on the Rural Land Registry.
  • Sporting Rights-Included in the sale insofar as they are owned. Fishing rights are also included in the sale of Lots 1 and 2.
  • Mineral Rights-Included in the sale insofar as they are owned.
  • Tenure-The land is currently let on a Farm Business Tenancy (FBT). This agreement will continue until the sale has completed
  • when vacant possession will be obtained.
  • Overage condition-The land is sold subject to an overage clause whereby 30% of the uplift in value attributable to the grant of planning permission for anything other than agriculture and equestrian use will be payable to the Vendor, the clause is to run for a period 50 years.
  • Services-The vendor has no knowledge of any services or connections to the land.
  • Local Authority-North Yorkshire Council, County Hall, Northallerton, DL7 8AD
  • Postcode-YO21 2ET (nearest). Please use the What3Word location for navigation to each lot.
  • what3words locations-Lot 1 - ///record.mental.enveloped, Lot 2 - ///worm.arts.unicorns, Lot 3 - ///chugging.inhaled.boards
  • Method of Sale-The site is offered for sale by Private Treaty as a whole or in 3 Lots. We reserve the right to conclude this sale in the appropriate manner and follow instruction from our client. Please contact the Savills York office to register your interest.
  • Viewing-The land may be inspected at all reasonable times on foot; with a copy of these particulars. Care should be taken with particular attention to livestock, open ditches and drains. Please be mindful of potential hazards when inspecting the land and viewing is entirely at your own risk.