Barden 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.

Gamsworth Farm

58 acres (23.5 hectares) of grazing and mowing land.

Situated in an idyllic location on the banks of the River Wharfe and at the foot of the Dales Way, Gamsworth farm provides a perfect setting for lifestyle farming with opportunities to diversify into other markets, be that holiday accommodation or other commercial use of the extensive range of traditional buildings.

Gamsworth Farmhouse

The detached farmhouse comprises two reception rooms, one with a log burner and a well proportioned kitchen with three door AGA. There is a sizeable pantry off the central lobby providing ample storage.

Upstairs there are 3 double bedrooms, one single bedroom and a family bathroom with shower bath.


Outside

There is a small well kept area of garden behind the farmhouse.

Farm Buildings

An attractive range of stone buildings surround the house and would lend themselves well to conversion.

The farmyard comprises a mix of traditional and modern buildings which sit predominantly in front of the farm house, including a four bay portal framed storage shed, a 3 bay wooden framed shed and a large low framed cattle shed.

To the rear of the property there are two further storage and livestock sheds.

Access: The farm is accessed via a short private track.

Tenancy

Method of Tenure: Gamsworth Farm is offered as a 15 year Farm Business tenancy

Rent: Tenders in the region of £27,500 per annum

Investment: The estate recognises that the location and configuration of the traditional buildings at Gamsworth Farm lends themselves to some form of commercial repurposing. If the successful tenant were inclined to invest in the property, subject to approval of plans and financial appraisal, the Estate will match fund the tenant's investment up to a capped amount.. For more information please call Savills or speak to an estate representative at the viewing day.

Council Tax: Low Gamsworth Farm - Band E

Use: It will be a requirement that the named tenants of the holding reside in the farmhouse.
The holding will be used for Agricultural purposes however subject to the Landlord's separate consent, opportunities to diversify will be considered favourably.



Services

Mains electricity, Water on a private estate supply which is recharged annually, private drainage. The farmhouse is served with an oil fired boiler.

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