Gransmoor, Driffield, YO25

A TRADITIONAL SMALLHOLDING WITH FARMHOUSE, AND COTTAGE,  SET IN AROUND 21.90 ACRES

Offers in the region of £749,000 (for sale as a whole)

Gransmoor 1 mile I Driffield 8.5 miles I Bridlington 8 miles I Hull 22 miles (All distances approximate)

Set in open countryside, Low Farm offers an excellant opportunity to purchase a property with potential to develop the existing buildings subject to the necessary consents. The farm enjoys a private setting and the benefit of around 20 acres of permanent grassland all in a ring fence.

DESCRIPTION

Low Farm comprises asmallholding which benefits from two residential properties, a range of farmbuildings, and approximately 20 acres of permanent pasture.

The property hasbeen part of a larger holding which has been farmed as a mixed farm and comesto the market for sale for the first time in 70 years offering the opportunityfor a range of amenity, commercial, and agricultural uses subject to anynecessary consents.

In all the propertyextends to 21.90 acres or thereabouts.

LOCATION AND ACCESS

Low Farm is locatedapproximately 1 mile to the north of the village of Gransmoor, close to theEast Yorkshire coast with the popular resort of Bridlington around 8 miles tothe north. The farm is located within open countryside but benefits from goodlinks to the north and west via the A614 and to the south via the A165.

The Market Towns of Driffield and Beverley are within easy drivingdistance providing a wide range of facilities and amenities. The cities ofKingston upon Hull and York lie approximately 22 miles to the south and 38miles to the west respectively.

Popular attractions such as the historic BurtonAgnes Hall and sandy beaches at Fraisthorpe and Bridlington are in closeproximity.

LOW FARM FARMHOUSE

A semi detached four-bedroom farmhouse constructed ofbrick under a tile roof. The property would now benefit from a programme of modernisationand potentially reconfiguration to incorporate the adjoining Farm Cottage. Thefarmhouse enjoys a southerly aspect over a sheltered and private garden.

The accommodation is arranged over two floors andcomprises the following:

GROUND FLOOR

Rear Entrance Porch

Tiled floor, UPVC door

Rear Hall (3.82m x 2.49m)

Tiled floor

WC (2.76m x 0.85m)

Vinyl floor, WC, wash hand basin

Farm Office (1.58m x 2.76m)

Vinyl floor, built in cupboards

Hall (1.03m x 4.08m)

Carpet, understairs cupboard,

Dining Room (3.99m x 4.45m)

Part wood floor, fireplace

Kitchen (4.28m x 3.40m)

Tiled floor, base units with sink and drainer, builtin cupboards

Living room (4.25m x 3.94m)

Carpet, stone fire surround,

FIRST FLOOR

Bedroom 1 (3.88m x 3.95m)

Carpet, built in cupboards

Bedroom 2 (2.78m x 2.0m)

Carpet

Bedroom 3 (3.96m x 3.24m)

Carpet

Bathroom (2.48m x 5.02m)

Vinyl floor, WC, wash hand basin, bath, built incupboards, tiled walls

Bedroom 4 (1.73m x 4.26m)

Carpet

 LOW FARM COTTAGE

A three bedroom cottage adjoining the Farmhouseconstructed of brick under a tile roof with single glazed windows throughout whichwould also now benefit from a programme of modernisation.

The accommodation is arranged over two floors andcomprises the following

GROUND FLOOR

Rear Entrance Porch

Tiled floor

Reception Room (4.86m x 4.78m)

Tiled floor, open fire with tiled fire surround

Kitchen (2.81m x 4.77m)

Concrete floor, base units with sink and drainer

Lounge (3.37m x 4.85m)

Tiled floor, open fire, tiled surround

Entrance Porch

Concrete floor, wooden door, tiled roof

FIRST FLOOR

Bathroom (1.72m x 2.13m)

Vinyl floor, WC, wash hand basin, bath with overheadshower

Bedroom 1 (3.09m x 2.96m)

Carpet

Bedroom 2 (3.19m x 2.96m)

Carpet

Bedroom 3 (4.92m x 2.82m)

Carpet

LOW FARM BUILDINGS

The buildings comprise ranges of both traditional andmore recently constructed buildings. The Vendors have commissioned an Architectto look at the suitability of the traditional ranges for conversion and provideindicative drawings of what may be physically feasible in terms of conversion. Proposedfloorplans are included in these Particulars and further drawings areavailable. The Vendors have not had any discussions with the Local PlanningAuthority in terms of what might be acceptable with regard to a planningpermission and therefore the drawings are only to give an idea of the type ofdevelopment that might be suitable for the site.

Interested parties are advised to make their ownenquiries of the Local Planning Authority.

All the buildings are identified on the plan anddetailed below:

TRADITIONAL BUILDINGS

1. Fold Yard

Traditional fold yard enclosed by thefollowing buildings:

2. Mono-pitch Stores

Brick construction, fibre cement roof, concrete floor

3. Range of Traditional Stables  

Brick construction, pantile roof, concrete floor, internal divisions

4. Cart Shed & Former Dairy

Brick construction, pantile roof, concrete floor, two openings into thefold yard

5. Livestock Building

Brick construction, slateroof, concrete floor, two openings

6. Barn with Granary above

Two storey, brick and block construction,pantile roof, concrete floor to the ground floor and timber floor in thegranary above 

7. Store

Brick construction, pantile roof, concretefloor adjoining the former cow house but with separate entrance

8. Former Cow House

Brick construction, pantile roof, concretefloor

OTHER BUILDINGS

9. General Purpose Building

Steel portalframe, clad block walling, corrugated sheet roof, earth floor

10. LeanTo

Steel portalframe partly enclosed with block walling, corrugated sheet roof and earth floor

11. DutchBarn

Steel portalframe partly enclosed with block walling and corrugated metal cladding, curvedsheeted roof, part of this building houses grain storage bins.

12. Workshop

Block andcorrugated fibre cement construction

13. NissenHut

14. Garages

LAND

The majority of the grassland lies to the south of thefarmstead and has been used for sheep and cattle grazing.

A parcel extending to around 18.60 acres with access fromboth the farmstead and Gransmoor Road includes a water supply, pond, ridge andfurrow features as well as earthworks from a historic village (not a scheduledmonument).

There is also a useful sheltered paddock adjoining thefarmstead.

The land is classified as Grade 2 and Grade 3 by theDEFRA Agricultural Land Classification.

GENERAL REMARKS AND STIPULATIONS

Method of Sale

Theproperty is for sale as a whole by Private Treaty.  Interested parties should register theirinterest with Dee Atkinson & Harrison to be kept informed as to how thesale will be concluded.  The Vendors mayconsider the sale of additional land to the west of the farmstead, but thiswill be by separate negotiation. 

Fixtures & Fittings

Allfixtures and fittings are included in the sale unless specifically referred toin these particulars.

Tenure & Possession

Theproperty is for sale freehold with vacant possession on completion. 

Services

Mains electricity and water are connected. Weunderstand that foul drainage for the farmhouse and cottage is to a privatesystem.

Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)

LowFarm Farmhouse – EPC Rating- F                             Low Farm Cottage- EPC Rating- F                

Council Tax

CouncilTax is payable to the East Riding of Yorkshire Council. Low Farm Farmhouse isclassified as Band B with the Cottage also being Band B.

Sporting & Mineral Rights

In so far as they are owned, the sporting and mineral rights arein hand and are included in the sale.

Public Rights of Way, Easements & Wayleaves

Theproperty is sold with the benefit of all granted rights of way, water drainage,water courses, support, electricity supplies, light, other easement or quasi-easements and restrictive covenants, and all existing or proposed wayleaves forelectricity, drainage, water, gas, and any other pipes whether shown on theplan or indicated in these particulars or not and without any obligation todefine the same respectively.

Scotland to England Greenlink 2

Thisis a proposed National Grid scheme which would transport electricity fromScotland to Drax.  The proposed route ofthe underground cable crosses the grassland, and the Vendors are innegotiations with National Grid to grant an Option for a Deed of Easement.  Further information is available at https://www.easterngreenlink2.co.uk/or from Dee Atkinson & Harrison.   

Nitrate Vulnerable Zone

Theproperty is located within a surface water Nitrate Vulnerable Zone.

LocalAuthority

EastRiding of Yorkshire Council, County Hall, Beverley, East Yorkshire, HU17 9BA.T: 01482 887700.

VAT

Inthe event that the sale of the property or any part of it or any right attachedto it becomes chargeable for the purposes of VAT, such tax will be payable inaddition to the purchase price. As far as the Vendors are aware the property isnot subject to VAT.

Plans, Areas, & Schedules

Theplans provided in these sale particulars are for guidance only.  It is the responsibility of the Purchaser(s)to verify the boundaries and area of the property before completing asale.  These sales particulars werecompleted in June 2025.  The photographswere taken in April 2025.

Contaminated Land

The Vendors are not aware of any land having been filled with anycontaminated matter referred to in the Environmental Protection Act 1990. The Vendorsdo not give any guarantee or guarantees in this respect and advises thePurchaser(s) to undertake enquiries and investigations, which may be necessaryto satisfy themselves that none of this land is so filled. 

Viewings

Strictly by prior appointment with Dee Atkinson & Harrison 01377 253151.

Health & Safety

Partiesare reminded to be vigilant when making an inspection or viewing the propertyand be aware of potential hazards. Parties viewing the property do so, entirelyat their own risk.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Samantha Mellor MRICSFAAV                                                          

E: [email protected]                     

T: 01377 253151                                                                

Rebecca Horne MRICS FAAV

E: [email protected]

T: 01377253151

Sale Particulars prepared June 2025