Land Off Mask Lane, Newton on Derwent, York, YO41 4DH | Property for sale | Savills
35.90 Ha(88.70 Ac)
Guide price £900,000($1,059,840)

Land Off Mask LaneNewton on Derwent, York, YO41 4DH

  • Under offer
  • Freehold

Key features

  • 88.7 acres (35.9 hectares) of quality Grade 3 arable land
  • Ring fence block
  • Sporting rights included
  • Subject to stewardship scheme
  • Direct access from the public highway

88.7 acres (35.9 hectares) of quality Grade 3 land in a ring-fence west of Newton upon Derwent

About this property

  • The land is situated south of Mask Lane with a useful internal central access track linking the fields. The land is high quality and productive arable, with amenity and conservation appeal, particularly around a wildlife focused stewardship area. The land is currently mixture of second year winter wheat, winter barley, areas planned for spring barley cropping and stewardship.

    The land is classified as Grade 3 under the Agricultural Land Classification, with soils from the Blackwood series, a sandy and coarse loamy soil suitable for cereals, potatoes and beet. The land is level at approximately 10 meters above sea level.

    Tenure
    The freehold of the land is offered for sale with vacant possession on completion. The vendor would be interested in an ongoing relationship with the purchaser, either on a contract farming arrangement or more formal leaseback, if this is of interest.

    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. There are no known wayleaves or public rights of way, a private right of way extends along part of the internal access for a neighbouring land owner.

    Basic Payment Scheme (BPS)
    The land is registered on the Rural Land Registry, the seller has claimed and will retain the 2023 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.

    Environmental Stewardship
    There is a mid-tier Countryside Stewardship Agreement in place over the land, expiring in 2025. The vendor will seek to transfer or terminate the agreement at the purchasers request

    Designations
    The land lies within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ).

    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.

Additional information

  • Holdover - The vendor will retain holdover rights until the 2024 harvest is completed.
  • Services - The vendor has no knowledge of any services or connections to the land.
  • 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 Mask Lane (a public highway) and benefits from a useful internal track linking the fields.
  • Nearest Postcode - YO41 4EB
  • What3words - ///ballparks.unhappily.broker
  • Vendor's Solicitor - Hague & Dixon, Bank House, 1 The Square, Stamford Bridge, York, YO41 1AG