TO LET BY TENDER. Marton Scar Farm West Marton, Skipton, North Yorkshire & Land at Greenbank Farm East Marton, Skipton, North Yorkshire

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1 TO LET BY TENDER Marton Scar Farm West Marton, Skipton, North Yorkshire & Land at Greenbank Farm East Marton, Skipton, North Yorkshire A rare opportunity to rent part or the whole of a good quality grassland farm comprising a substantial farmhouse, an extensive range of livestock and general purpose buildings with meadow and pasture extending to approximately acres. estate agents sales@davis-bowring.co.uk land agents land@davis-bowring.co.uk sporting agents sporting@davis-bowring.co.uk

2 Marton Scar Farm (Lots 1, 2 and 3) is located close to the village of West Marton and the Land at Greenbank Farm (Lots 4 and 5) is located approximately two miles away, close to the neighbouring village of East Marton. A shop, church, pub and local amenities are located in West and East Marton and the market town of Skipton is approximately six miles away. The farm is available as a whole or in five separate lots, offering a rare opportunity to take on a significant holding with an excellent farmhouse and range of buildings. There are a number of local Livestock markets, including Skipton (6 miles), Gisburn (5 miles) and Clitheroe (14 miles). -2-

3 LOT 1 Marton Scar Farmhouse An extensive Grade II listed farmhouse, recently modernised and comprising: Ground Floor Conservatory Office with separate entrance, shower room and stone flagged floor Large modern Kitchen with recently fitted units Large double Reception room with feature inglenook fireplace First Floor 3 Large Bedrooms Family Bathroom Outside Large, well maintained gardens Yard with extensive parking to front Loose Box Paddock Extending to approximately 3.63 acres in total -3-

4 LOT 2 Marton Scar Farm An extensive range of modern and traditional buildings, together with approximately acres of permanent pasture and meadow Access is currently via Lot 1, although if Lot 2 is rented without Lot 1, the Landlord may require the Tenant to access Lot 2 from Scar Road and the public highway only and to construct a new entrance at his or her cost. The buildings comprise: 1. Stone Barn - Large traditional stone under slate barn 2. General Purpose Barn - Steel portal frame building 3. Cattle & Feed housing - Steel portal frame building 4. Cattle housing - Steel portal frame building 5. General Purpose Barn - Steel portal frame building 6. Machinery Store - Steel portal frame building 7. Calf Boxes - Timber framed building 8. Muck Midden 9. General Purpose Barn - Steel portal frame building -4-

5 LOT 3 - Land at Mire House Lot 3 extends to approximately acres of meadow and permanent pasture and is located in close proximity to Lots 1 and 2. Access is available directly from the public highway from both the southern and western boundaries. -5-

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7 LOT 4 Land at Greenbank Farm (East) Approximately acres of primarily pasture. The land is accessed from Greenbank Lane, East Marton and provides useful grazing. There is also a gate connecting Lots 4 and 5. LOT 5 Land at Greenbank Farm (West) Approximately acres of meadow and permanent pasture with a substantial stone barn. The land is accessed from Ingthorpe Lane, providing a useful link to Lots 1-3. There is also a gate connecting Lots 4 and 5. Interested parties are advised not to enter the barn as the floor and roof are currently unsafe. The roof and floor will be repaired at the Landlord s expense prior to the start of the tenancy. -7-

8 Term The initial term will be for seven years from the 1st October 2015, with a break clause exercisable by either party on 1st October Classification The land is classified as Grade 4. Agreement The agents, Davis and Bowring will make a copy of the Farm Business Tenancy agreement(s) available to the successful applicant(s) in advance of the start date. Basic Payment Scheme The Basic Payment Scheme entitlement will be transferred to the successful applicant(s) of Lots 4 and 5 at no extra cost. The successful applicant(s) will be required to surrender the entitlement to the Landlord or another person nominated by the Landlord at the end of the tenancy without charge. There are no Basic Payment Scheme entitlements included in Lots 1-3, however, the outgoing Tenant has indicated that he may be willing to sell the entitlements to the incoming Tenant at market value by separate negotiation. Rights and Easements The tenancy will be subject to all rights of way, easements and wayleaves. Rent The rent will be paid monthly in advance in pounds sterling. Repairs The Tenant will be responsible for all repairs. Review The rent shall be reviewed in accordance with the Agricultural Tenancies Act Use The use of the holding is strictly restricted to agricultural use only. No arable crops may be planted in the final year of the tenancy without written consent. Assignment Assignment and subletting are strictly prohibited. Boundaries The successful applicant(s) shall be responsible to put and keep all boundaries in a good condition. The responsibility of the maintenance of the boundaries is shown by "T" marks where known. Whilst believed to be correct, these are given without responsibility and do not override the legal responsibility of the tenant. The particulars should be used as a guide to the boundaries, as several areas of games crops are excluded from the letting, but have not yet been planted. Reservations Sporting rights are reserved to and either exercised by the Landlord or Shoot Tenant. -8-

9 Viewing Strictly by prior appointment with the Agent only. Entry Level Stewardship Scheme An ELS Scheme is currently in place on Lots 2-4. This is understood to end on 30/11/15. It is understood that there is also a stewardship agreement in place on a small proportion of Lot 5. The successful applicant(s) will be required to take these agreements on. Further details are available from the Agent. These Letting Particulars: The letting particulars, plans and photographs have been prepared and given in good faith, but their accuracy is not guaranteed and they do not form any part of a contract. Tenders Tenders are to be submitted on the attached form in a sealed envelope marked Marton Scar Farm to be received at the office of Davis and Bowring by no later than 2pm on Friday 5th June The application should be supported by the following information: Details of the applicant's age, family circumstances, farming and business experience and training to date. Details of present farming and business operations if applicable. A business plan showing the farming policy, stocking etc. for the first three years, including an estimate of costs, returns and profitability. Details of the Tenant s capital requirement including any additional stock, equipment, machinery, working capital. To include a clear statement of the capital resources available (cash/bank or other loan arrangement) with evidence that such finance is assured by the source involved. Details of any capital expenditure for improvements to be sought from the Landlord and any improvements proposed by the Tenant. Names and addresses for character and bank references or guarantors as appropriate. Costs The applicants will bear their own costs in respect of their tender. The successful tenant will bear their own costs in respect of completing the tenancy documentation, which may include stamp duty land tax and a Land Registry fee. Tender Process All tenders received will be reported to the Landlord but the Landlord is not obliged to accept the highest or any tender. A number of applicants will be short listed and arrangements made to interview and for references to be obtained. If applicable current farm business accounts will be requested and an inspection undertaken of current land and premises. Unsuccessful applicants will be notified when a binding agreement for letting is in place. Further information Further information is available from Stephen Cockcroft on or stephen.cockcroft@davis-bowring.co.uk. -9-

10 Location: Marton Scar Farm is located six miles south west of Skipton as shown below. Postcode for satellite navigation purposes BD23 3JN -10-