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 a smallholding which benefits from two residential properties, a range of farm buildings, and approximately 20 acres of permanent pasture.
The property has been part of a larger holding which has been farmed as a mixed farm and comes to the market for sale for the first time in 70 years offering the opportunity for a range of amenity, commercial, and agricultural uses subject to any necessary consents.
In all the property extends to 21.90 acres or thereabouts.
LOCATION AND ACCESS
Low Farm is located approximately 1 mile to the north of the village of Gransmoor, close to the East Yorkshire coast with the popular resort of Bridlington around 8 miles to the north. The farm is located within open countryside but benefits from good links 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 driving distance providing a wide range of facilities and amenities. The cities of Kingston upon Hull and York lie approximately 22 miles to the south and 38 miles to the west respectively.
Popular attractions such as the historic Burton Agnes Hall and sandy beaches at Fraisthorpe and Bridlington are in close proximity.
LOW FARM FARMHOUSE
A semi detached four-bedroom farmhouse constructed of brick under a tile roof. The property would now benefit from a programme of modernisation and potentially reconfiguration to incorporate the adjoining Farm Cottage. The farmhouse enjoys a southerly aspect over a sheltered and private garden.
The accommodation is arranged over two floors and comprises 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, built in 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 in cupboards, tiled walls
Bedroom 4 (1.73m x 4.26m)
Carpet
LOW FARM COTTAGE
A three bedroom cottage adjoining the Farmhouse constructed of brick under a tile roof with single glazed windows throughout which would also now benefit from a programme of modernisation.
The accommodation is arranged over two floors and comprises 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 overhead shower
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 and more recently constructed buildings. The Vendors have commissioned an Architect to look at the suitability of the traditional ranges for conversion and provide indicative drawings of what may be physically feasible in terms of conversion. Proposed floorplans are included in these Particulars and further drawings are available. The Vendors have not had any discussions with the Local Planning Authority in terms of what might be acceptable with regard to a planning permission and therefore the drawings are only to give an idea of the type of development that might be suitable for the site.
Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries of the Local Planning Authority.
All the buildings are identified on the plan and detailed below:
TRADITIONAL BUILDINGS
1. Fold Yard
Traditional fold yard enclosed by the following 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 the fold yard
5. Livestock Building
Brick construction, slate roof, 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 the granary above
7. Store
Brick construction, pantile roof, concrete floor adjoining the former cow house but with separate entrance
8. Former Cow House
Brick construction, pantile roof, concrete floor
OTHER BUILDINGS
9. General Purpose Building
Steel portal frame, clad block walling, corrugated sheet roof, earth floor
10. Lean To
Steel portal frame partly enclosed with block walling, corrugated sheet roof and earth floor
11. Dutch Barn
Steel portal frame partly enclosed with block walling and corrugated metal cladding, curved sheeted roof, part of this building houses grain storage bins.
12. Workshop
Block and corrugated fibre cement construction
13. Nissen Hut
14. Garages
LAND
The majority of the grassland lies to the south of the farmstead and has been used for sheep and cattle grazing.
A parcel extending to around 18.60 acres with access from both the farmstead and Gransmoor Road includes a water supply, pond, ridge and furrow features as well as earthworks from a historic village (not a scheduled monument).
There is also a useful sheltered paddock adjoining the farmstead.
The land is classified as Grade 2 and Grade 3 by the DEFRA Agricultural Land Classification.
GENERAL REMARKS AND STIPULATIONS
Method of Sale
The property is for sale as a whole by Private Treaty. Interested parties should register their interest with Dee Atkinson & Harrison to be kept informed as to how the sale will be concluded. The Vendors may consider the sale of additional land to the west of the farmstead, but this will be by separate negotiation.
Fixtures & Fittings
All fixtures and fittings are included in the sale unless specifically referred to in these particulars.
Tenure & Possession
The property is for sale freehold with vacant possession on completion.
Services
Mains electricity and water are connected. We understand that foul drainage for the farmhouse and cottage is to a private system.
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)
Low Farm Farmhouse – EPC Rating- F Low Farm Cottage- EPC Rating- F
Council Tax
Council Tax is payable to the East Riding of Yorkshire Council. Low Farm Farmhouse is classified 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 are in hand and are included in the sale.
Public Rights of Way, Easements & Wayleaves
The property 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 for electricity, drainage, water, gas, and any other pipes whether shown on the plan or indicated in these particulars or not and without any obligation to define the same respectively.
Scotland to England Greenlink 2
This is a proposed National Grid scheme which would transport electricity from Scotland to Drax. The proposed route of the underground cable crosses the grassland, and the Vendors are in negotiations 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
The property is located within a surface water Nitrate Vulnerable Zone.
Local Authority
East Riding of Yorkshire Council, County Hall, Beverley, East Yorkshire, HU17 9BA. T: 01482 887700.
VAT
In the event that the sale of the property or any part of it or any right attached to it becomes chargeable for the purposes of VAT, such tax will be payable in addition to the purchase price. As far as the Vendors are aware the property is not subject to VAT.
Plans, Areas, & Schedules
The plans 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 a sale. These sales particulars were completed in June 2025. The photographs were taken in April 2025.
Contaminated Land
The Vendors are not aware of any land having been filled with any contaminated matter referred to in the Environmental Protection Act 1990. The Vendors do not give any guarantee or guarantees in this respect and advises the Purchaser(s) to undertake enquiries and investigations, which may be necessary to satisfy themselves that none of this land is so filled.
Viewings
Strictly by prior appointment with Dee Atkinson & Harrison 01377 253151.
Health & Safety
Parties are reminded to be vigilant when making an inspection or viewing the property and be aware of potential hazards. Parties viewing the property do so, entirely at their own risk.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Samantha Mellor MRICS FAAV
E: sam.mellor@dee-atkinson-harrison.co.uk
T: 01377 253151
Rebecca Horne MRICS FAAV
E: rebecca@dee-atkinson-harrison.co.uk
T: 01377 253151
Sale Particulars prepared June 2025
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