Property Details

A FORMER SMALLHOLDING COMPRISING A 2 BEDROOM DETACHED HOUSE IN NEED OF RENOVATION TOGETHER WITH 2 FARM BUILDINGS ALL STANDING ON 1.05 HECTARES / 2.59 ACRES. THE PROPERTY WILL BE OF INTEREST TO OWNER OCCUPIERS AND DEVELOPERS.

DESCRIPTION
Dimple Farm has been in the same family for many years and was once a smallholding. It comprises a 2 bedroom detached house, together with a substantial two storey farm building both built over 100 years ago. In addition there is a single storey makeshift outbuilding last used for storage. The buildings, if they are to be retained, are now in need of substantial renovation. The house and buildings occupy a site area of approximately 0.105ha / 0.26a beyond which is a field of 0.95ha / 2.33a. The field is located in the Green Belt for planning purposes however the house and buildings and immediate surrounding land are outside the Green Belt and could be redeveloped subject to planning.

LOCATION
The land and buildings stand on the north west side of Healey Road in a predominantly residential area. The house is located to the front of the site with the former farm buildings directly to the rear with the field beyond. Ossett town centre is a mile to the north and the area is popular among residential owner occupiers.

ACCOMMODATION
THE HOUSE
Ground Floor Conservatory/Porch, inner lobby, lounge and kitchen
First Floor 2 Bedrooms and Bathroom
GROSS AREA 88m2/947ft2

THE BARN
Ground Floor Store, former stable and piggery
First Floor Store
GROSS AREA 190.1m2/2046ft2

OUTBUILDING
Store
GROSS AREA 74.5m2/802ft2
OVERALL AREA 352.6m2/3794ft2

BUSINESS RATES & COUNCIL TAX
The house is assessed for Council Tax in band C and we can find no rating assessments for the other buildings on site.

PLANNING
The rear field is located in the Green Belt for planning purposes on Wakefield MDC's adopted Local Plan. The site of the buildings has no specific allocation and may be available for redevelopment subject to planning. Our clients will consider proposals for the site subject to planning consent.

PURCHASE PRICE
Offers are invited for the freehold interest in excess of £350,000

CLAWBACK
It is anticipated that any sale will be subject to a clawback agreement in relation to the rear field. In the event the Green Belt land or any part of it receives planning consent for anything other than agricultural use, the then owner will pay 50% of any increase in the value of the land to the present owner. The clawback agreement will run for 30 years.

VIEWING
By prior telephone appointment through the agents.
Contact:
Michelle Graham Tel : 01924 299494
Email: michelle@holroydmiller.co.uk
or
Jonathan Kidd MRICS Tel: 01924 484961
Email: jonathan@holroydmiller.co.uk

EPC
An Energy Performance Certificate has been ordered.