High Ellington, Ripon

A unique opportunity to acquire a flexible prospect of substantial, stone, Grade II listed farmhouse enjoying far-reaching countryside views. There is the option to purchase, either alone of alongside the farmhouse, a farm steading which benefits from planning permission to create three 3-4 bedroom dwellings with ancillary garaging. In addition, there is the potential to purchase further land extending to approximately 8.24 acres.

Situation And Amenities - High Ellington is a lower Wensleydale village in North Yorkshire, with countryside walks on the doorstep. The Georgian market town of Masham is only about 2.5 miles away and has one of the largest marketplaces in North Yorkshire with a good range of independent and national retailers, cafés, public houses, the well-renowned Black Sheep Brewery, restaurants, a Co-Operative and doctors' surgery. The Swinton Park Hotel and Country Club and Masham Golf Club are also in close proximity.

There are primary schools in Masham and secondary schools in nearby Ripon and Bedale, including Ripon Grammar School.

The market town of Leyburn, 9 miles away, also has many excellent local and artisan shops, a weekly outdoor market, filling station, doctors’ surgery, dentist, primary and secondary schools and a sixth form college. It is also home to one of the largest auction houses in the UK, Tennants Auctioneers on the eastern outskirts of the town.

There are also various independent schools within striking distance including Aysgarth Preparatory School, Queen Mary’s School for girls at Thirsk, Queen Ethelburgas College and further opportunities in York and Harrogate.

The village has relatively easy access to the A1, approximately 10 miles away. The nearest train station is at Northallerton (about 17 miles) with a regular service on the East Coast Main Line to York, Newcastle, London or Edinburgh. Leeds Bradford is the nearest international airport.

Firth House Farm - The Grade II Listed farmhouse boasts several character features throughout including stone flagged flooring, exposed beams, meat hooks, various alcoves, timber window shutters and log-burning stoves set on stone hearths, to name a few. The property would benefit from modernisation throughout.

There is a boot room to the rear, which leads into a substantial entrance hall with vaulted ceiling and doors into the dining kitchen, sitting room and storage area/ potential home office.

The dining kitchen has a range of units, a characterful fireplace, ample space for a table and a staircase to the first floor. The sitting room also benefits from a fireplace and leads into the front entrance porch, where there is an additional staircase to the first floor landing. There is a further, good-sized living room overlooking the front garden, along with two additional reception areas which could be used as a family/sitting room with adjacent playroom.

The first floor has six bedrooms, five of which are good-sized doubles, along with a house bathroom with walk-in storage area, which could be used as a laundry room.

Externally - The farmhouse has private parking for several vehicles and a stone-built detached outhouse providing useful storage space. The garden is mainly laid to lawn and has plenty of potential for further landscaping. There is also an additional, separate garden situated on the opposite side of the lane, which could be used as a vegetable garden and orchard.

Firth House Farm Steading Development - The steading at Firth House Farm comprises an extensive range of modern and traditional stone farm buildings with a large courtyard and good road access.

Planning consent (ref: 21/05079/FUL) has been granted to convert the traditional stone buildings into three, 3 & 4-bedroom residential units together with ancillary garage and storage space in the old Dutch Barn. Full details and drawings are available on the North Yorkshire Planning portal, but copies are also available from the Selling Agents.

The site itself is most attractive with a considerable amount of surrounding space, allowing for large plots and communal areas. Once the site is cleared, it will show a pleasant view to the north and east.

There is the opportunity to purchase the farm steading with planning permission, without the farmhouse. Please note the farm steading and land can be purchased in isolation, however the farmhouse is not available without the additional purchase of the development site.

Additional Land Opportunity - In addition to the farmhouse and steading, the vendor has agreed to make available to buy alongside them, some or all of the land highlighted in blue in the sale particulars. The entire field extends to about 8.24 acres (3.33ha). Interested parties should discuss their interest separately with the Selling Agents.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS LAND IS NOT AVAILABLE SEPARATELY AND CAN ONLY BE PURCHASED ALONG WITH THE FARMHOUSE AND STEADING. THE LAND HIGHLIGHTED IN GREEN IS AVAILABLE BY SEPARATE NEGOTIATION.

Tenure - The property is freehold and will be offered with vacant possession on completion.

Viewings - Strictly by appointment with GSC Grays. Telephone .

Local Authority - Harrogate Borough Council: . Council tax band E.

Services - The farmhouse and steading are currently connected to a mains electricity and water supply with private drainage which is expected to be non-compliant. Where services are shared between the farmhouse and steading it will be the responsibility of the purchaser of the steading to arrange and pay for the separation as required.

Wayleaves And Covenants - Firth House Farm is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing rights, including rights of way, light, drainage, water and electricity and all other rights and obligations, easements and all wayleaves or covenants whether disclosed or not.

Reservations - There will be a restrictive covenant on change of use of any part of the property to avoid commercial conflict with Swinton Estate and its businesses.

Swinton Estate reserves the right of pre-emption on any subsequent sales of any part of the property, with the exception of the newly created dwellings.

Agent's Note - We understand that asbestos is present in some of the buildings.

Disclaimer Notice: - GSC Grays gives notice that:
1. These particulars are a general guide only and do not form any part of any offer or contract.
2. All descriptions, including photographs, dimensions and other details are given in good faith but no warranty is provided. Statements made should not be relied upon as facts and anyone interested must satisfy themselves as to their accuracy by inspection or otherwise.
3. Neither GSC Grays nor the vendors accept responsibility for any error that these particulars may contain however caused.
4. Any plan is for guidance only and is not drawn to scale. All dimensions, shapes, and compass bearings are approximate and should not be relied upon without checking them first.
5. Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good condition, repair or otherwise nor that any services or facilities are in good working order.
6. Please discuss with us any aspects that are important to you prior to travelling to the property.