Storiths BD23Skipton, BD23

Detailed Description

The Bolton Abbey Estate has three farms ranging from 61 acres to 206 acres available to rent, providing once-in-a-generation opportunities for experienced or prospective farmers.

The Bolton Abbey Estate which forms part of the Devonshire Group brings together the charities, businesses and estates in the care of the Devonshire family, which also includes Chatsworth in Derbyshire, the Lismore Estate in County Waterford, and the Compton Estate in Sussex. The Group is committed to preserving, restoring and enhancing the heritage assets in its care for future generations, and to being a significant contributor to the economic, environmental and social wellbeing of its communities.

A magnificent place to call home, the Bolton Abbey Estate encompasses 30,000 acres of countryside, including moors, rivers, woodlands and farmland. This thriving estate is sustainably managed and environmentally sensitive to protect its future and to encourage the diversity of wildlife and other inhabitants to flourish upon its land. The estate is home to no less than four sites of special scientific interest (SSSI's) which are recognised for their unique habitats which support several breeding bird populations.

Noska Farm

64.4 acres (26 hectares) of upland grazing
Available in two Lots or as a whole, Noska Farm is nestled into the valley on the edge of Hazlewood & Storiths Common, with 68 acres of north facing land, a range of traditional buildings and a three bedroom farm house in need of significant refurbishment but with the potential to become a rural idyll.

Lot 1 - Farmhouse, outbuildings and a paddock. In all c. 2 ac

Lot 2 - Land. In all c. 62.4 ac

Noska Farm house

A detached, well proportioned farmhouse requiring comprehensive refurbishment, currently stripped back to a bare shell. The farmhouse has two good sized reception rooms and a kitchen with beautiful, sweeping views both to the valley below and to the moors above. There is a pantry and a fuel store off the kitchen providing a good footprint for potential kitchen expansion.

Upstairs there are three good sized bedrooms and a large family bathroom.

Outside

To the side and rear of the property there is a large walled garden.

Farm Buildings

Behind the farmhouse is a series of traditional stone barns laid out in a U shape with two double height barns on each long side and a single storey cattle shed connecting the two.

The barns could be utilised for agricultural purposes, or in the longer term, be repurposed to an alternative use, be that holiday accommodation or other commercial function.

Access

The farm is accessed via a shared track from Storiths Lane.


Tenancy

Method of Tenure: Whole - 20 year FBT

Lot 1 - 20 year common law or commercial tenancy depending on the nature and extent of any diversification

Lot 2 - 5 year FBT

Additional term may be considered commensurate with tenant's investment.

Investment: The estate recognises that the house requires significant investment as would any project to repurpose the buildings. The successful tenant will be prepared to invest in the property in exchange for a long term tenancy and, subject to approval of plans and financial appraisal, the Estate will match fund the tenant's investment in both the house and buildings up to a capped amount.

Rent: Tenders for the whole in the region of £20,000 per annum

Use: It will be a requirement that the named tenants of the holding reside in the farmhouse.

Council Tax: Noska Farm - Band D

Services

Mains electricity with smart meter installed, private estate water supply which will be recharged annually, private drainage. The farmhouse was served with an oil fired boiler for which the oil tank remains in situ.

Estate private water prevailing rate at 2024 - £95 standing charge plus £1.95/m3. Reviewed annually.

Viewing

There will be two viewing days available to view the property by appointment with Savills.

Monday 2nd & Wednesday 4th September between 12pm and 5pm

Prospective tenants wishing to view the property should register their interest with Sarah Hartley