Land for sale

Land At Hilston, Hilston, Hull, East Yorkshire HU11

Productive block of ring fenced arable land with historic tower.

Description
Description

The land extends to 392.15 acres in all, comprising of productive arable land, a small woodland coppice, wetland and cliffs, situated on the east coast close to the hamlet of Hilston.
The soils are Grade 3 from the Burlingham 2 series, well suited to cereal cropping which lies between 20 and 25 metres above sea level. The gently undulates and is divided by hedgerows into parcels well suited to modern farm machinery and farming practices. The surroundings are open countryside and arable land with excellent road access along the southern boundary from public roads.

Located within the land north of Hilston, is Admiral Storr’s Tower (Hilston Mount), a Grade II Listed look-out tower dating back to 1750, built for John Storr. The tower is a brick construction with stone dressed turrets set over three storeys, arranged as an octagonal tower with projecting semi-circular stair turret to north side. The entrance door sits under a brick arch beneath the datestone and a coat of arms, bearing 3 birds. The building is an interesting additional to the land and could be restored to an interesting new use (subject to consents).
Location & situation

The land is situated north and east of Hilston, east of Burton Pidsea and south of Aldbrough in rural East Yorkshire, approximately 15 miles east of Hull.



Acreage:
392.15 Acres



Additional Info
Land Classification - The land is classed as Grade 3 on the Agricultural Land Classification Map.

Soil Type - The soils belong to the Burlingham 2 series being described as “slowly permeable deep fine loamy soils”.

Tenure - The freehold of the land is offered for sale with vacant possession on completion. The seller would have an interest in continuing an ongoing relationship with the purchaser, either on a contract farming arrangement or farm business tenancy.

Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way - The property is sold subject to, and with the benefit of all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way, public and private whether specifically mentioned or not. A public footpaths runs north-south through field 5603.

Environmental Stewardship - The land is entered into a Sustainable Farming Incentive agreement which will be terminated upon completion of a sale.

Basic Payment Scheme (bps) - The land is registered on the Rural Land Registry, the seller will receive and retain any remaining de-linked payments. The purchaser will indemnify the vendor against any noncompliance from the date of completion.

Designations - Admiral Storr’s Tower (Hilston Mount) is Grade II Listed (List Entry Number 1083508)

The land lies within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (nvz).

Sporting & Timber - All sporting and timber rights shall be included in the sale in so far as they are owned.

Mineral Rights - All mineral rights shall be included in the sale in so far as they are owned.

Drainage - The land currently lies outside the South Holderness idb area, but drains via the Burton Pidsea Drain supervised by the idb into the idb-maintained Burstwick Drain.

Holdover/Growing Crops - Depending on the date of purchase, the purchaser will agree to purchase the growing crops based on standard caav costings at the date of completion. Alternatively, the vendor will retain holdover rights until the 2025 harvest is completed.

Services - None known.

VAT - We understand the land is not opted to tax for VAT.

Local Authority - East Riding of Yorkshire Council, County Hall, Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU17 9BA.

Access - The land has direct access to Tower Road and Hogsea Lane (both public highways).

Nearest Postcode: HU11 4QQ

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Vendor’s Solicitor - Wilkin Chapman llp, The Hall, Lairgate, Beverley, HU17 8HL – Additional Land - The joint selling agents are also marketing 274 acres of land situated at Burton Pidsea, 4 miles to the west, for the same vendor.

Method of Sale - The freehold of the property is available for sale as a whole by private treaty, offers for parts may be considered. All prospective purchasers are encouraged to register their interest with the joint selling agents.

Viewing - The land may be inspected at all reasonable times on foot; with a copy of these particulars. Care should be taken with open ditches, drains and particularly near the cliff areas. Please be mindful of potential hazards when inspecting the land and viewing is entirely at your own risk.