Land for sale

Scar House Force, Muker Richmond, North Yorkshire DL11

Traditional stone barn with consent to convert into camping barn lying within attractive meadow and pasture, including Scar House Force waterfall. In all about 7.14 acres (2.89 hectares).

Description
The sale represents an extremely rare opportunity to purchase a traditional dales stone barn with the benefit of planning consent for conversion into a camping barn, occupying an elevated position with far-reaching views down Swaledale. The barn lies within 7 acres of meadow and pasture land and includes Scar House Force, a waterfall on the upper reaches of the River Swale.

Upper Swaledale is known for its’ traditional stone-built villages, wildflower meadows and dramatic moorland, and is characterised by the River Swale flowing through it, and is a popular destination for walkers, cyclists and visitors to the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The sale provides a rare opportunity not only for those seeking to own a small piece of this heritage landscape, but also for buyers wanting to take advantage of the opportunity to convert the stone barn into a camping barn primarily for cyclists and walkers. Ownership of the waterfall and part of the river makes this a truly unique opportunity.



Acreage:
7.14 Acres



Additional Info
Situation - The land is situated in picturesque Upper Swaledale to the south-side of the B6270 approximately 1 mile west of Muker and half a mile south of Thwaite, and lies at the junction between the B6270 and the road to Hawes by the Buttertubs Pass. Hawes is approximately 7 miles, Reeth 10 miles, and Kirkby Stephen 12 miles.

Directions - The nearest postcode is DL11 6DW but this covers a number of properties, so preferably use the what3words reference which is ///defected.registers.homing.

Tenure -The freehold is offered for sale with vacant possession upon completion. The land is subject to a seasonal grazing licence.

Planning - Planning consent was granted on appeal on 31st January 2025 for conversion of the traditional stone barn to a camping barn subject to conditions. A copy of the consent is available upon request, but the main terms include development to commence within 3 years of the date of permission. Also the building shall be used for short-stay holiday accommodation as a camping barn only, and no individual person shall occupy exclusively or use the facilities provided for more than 3 consecutive nights or more than 28 days in any 12 month period. The building shall not be used or occupied as a dwelling house. In addition access is to be on foot or bicycle, and the barn will be off-grid with no mains electricity or water. An eco-friendly composting toilet is permitted. Heating would be via a log-burning stove.

The development shall be managed in full accordance with the Visitor Management plan.

Copies available upon request or from the planning portal appeal ref. App/C9499/W/24/3351401

Services - There is no knowledge of any services connected to the land.

Method of Sale - The property is offered for sale by private treaty as a whole.

Rights of Way, Easements & Wayleaves - The property is offered for sale subject to and with the benefit of all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way, public and private whether specifically mentioned or not, a footpath crosses fields 490 together with a private reserved right of access. There is a bridleway which follows the track (not owned) between the barn field and the waterfall field.

Sporting and Mineral Rights - The sporting and mineral rights are included in so far as they are owned.

Bps and Environmental Stewardship - The land has been registered with the rpa but no entitlements nor rights to subsidy are included. The land is not currently entered into any environmental management schemes.

Viewing - The land may be inspected on foot during daylight hours by private appointment. Particular care must be taken around the river and waterfall, and children must not be left unaccompanied.

Date of Information - Particulars prepared June 2025 Photographs taken April 2025 Reference 250618AWB/da