£2,475,000

Land for sale
Land At Ellerton & East Cottingwith, York, East Yorkshire YO42

    Freehold
    Added on 30/10/2026

    About this property

      The sale of the land and buildings at Ellerton and East Cottingwith offers an excellent opportunity to acquire a partially equipped agricultural holding in East Yorkshire.

      The buildings have been used as a self-contained dairy unit and comprise a versatile range of modern buildings which are equally suited to alternative agricultural enterprises including as a beef fattening unit.

      The land comprises a mixture of improved land used for arable and maize cropping together with permanent grassland and woodland.

      In all extending to 281.96 acres (114.10 hectares).

      Location
      The Property is located in open countryside in the county of East Yorkshire.

      Lot 1 (land and buildings at Ellerton) is situated approximately 1.8 miles to the east of the village of Ellerton.

      Lots 2 and 3 are situated approximately 1 mile to the south of the village of East Cottingwith.

      The market town of Selby is situated approximately 12 miles to the south-west.

      Lot 1
      Lot 1 comprises a partially equipped dairy farm comprising a self-contained dairy unit together with agricultural land extending in all to approximately 245.77 acres (110.94 hectares).

      The buildings comprise a modern range of dairy buildings with capacity for 300 cows located within a compact yard area to the centre of the Property. The farmstead area is partially concreted with some stone hard standing. We understand grant funding has been obtained for further concreting works in front of the silage clamps in future.

      The land extends in all to approximately 245.77 acres (110.94 hectares) and is made up of 235.74 acres (95.37 hectares) of arable/improved grassland and 10.10 acres (4.09 hectares) of wood.

      The land is classified as Grade 4 as defined by the former Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food Land Classification Map and is predominantly suitable for permanent pasture with some occasional arable cultivation. The land is predominantly bordered by mature hedgerows and woodland.

      The underlying soil type is classed as being part of the Foggathorpe 2 soil series which is described as a slowly permeable seasonally waterlogged stoneless clayey and fine loamy over clayey soils and summarised as being suitable for cereals and grassland with stock rearing.

      The land is generally level and sits between 5 metres and 8 metres above sea level.

      We understand that a number of the ditches are maintained by the Internal Drainage Board with drainage rates payable.

      Lot 2
      Lot 2 comprises a ring-fenced parcel of arable land extending in all to approximately 28.39 acres (11.49 hectares).

      The land is classified as Grade 3 as defined by the former Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food Land Classification Map.

      The underlying soil type is classed as being part of the Newport 1 soil series which is described as a deep stoneless fine sandy soils affected by groundwater and associated with similar well drained soils summarised as being suitable for cereals, potatoes and sugar beet.

      The land is situated at approximately 9 metres above sea level and is accessed from Hags Lane.

      Lot 3
      Lot 3 comprises a parcel of ings grassland extending in all to approximately 7.80 acres (3.16 hectares).

      The land is classified as Grade 3 as defined by the former Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food Land Classification Map.

      The underlying soil type is classed as being part of the Fladbury 3 soil series which is described as a stoneless clayey, fine silty and fine loamy soil affected by groundwater associated with flat land and a risk of flooding summarised as being suitable for stock rearing on permanent grassland with occasional winter cereals.

      The land is situated at approximately 5 metres above sea level and is accessed from Ings Lane.

      Method of Sale
      The property is offered for sale by private treaty as a whole or in up to 3 lots. The vendors reserve the right to conclude the sale by any other means at their discretion.

      If you have downloaded these particulars, please register your interest with the selling agent.

      Tenure & Possession
      The land is sold freehold with the benefit of vacant possession on completion.

      Basic Payment Scheme
      The land has been registered on the Rural Land Register and all de-linked payments will be retained by the Vendor.

      Environmental Schemes
      The land is entered into an Entry Level plus Higher Level Stewardship Agreement.

      Designations
      Lot 3 (the Ings grassland at East Cottingwith) is designated as being part of the Site of Special Scientific Interest (sssi) known as Derwent Ings.

      Ingoing Valuation
      In addition to the purchase price, the Purchaser will be required to pay for any growing crops, including cultivations, seeds, fertilisers, sprays, lime, new leys and acts of husbandry at cost or market value (whichever is higher) where applicable.

      Services
      Electricity is supplied to the farm buildings via a diesel powered generator and the property is connected to a mains supply of water.

      Wayleaves, Easements, & Rights of Way
      The land is sold subject to and with the benefits of all rights of way, water drainage, water courses and other easements and rights of adjoining owners (if any) affecting the same and all existing and proposed wayleaves and other matters registered by any competent authority subject to statute.

      Health & Safety
      Parties are reminded to be as vigilant as possible when making an inspection and be aware of potential hazards including open ditches and drains. Parties viewing the property do so, entirely at their own risk.
      VAT

      Any prices quoted are exclusive of VAT.

      In the event that the sale of the property or any part of it or any right attached to it becomes a chargeable supply for the purposes of VAT, such tax will be payable in addition to the purchase price.

      Sporting Rights
      The sporting rights are included in the sale in so far as they are owned.

      Mineral Rights
      The mineral rights are included in the sale in so far as they are owned with the exception of Lot 3 where they are reserved to a third party.

      Local Authority
      East Riding of Yorkshire Council


      Viewings
      Viewings are strictly by prior appointment
      through the selling agents.

      Directions
      Lot 1: YO42 4PN
      Lots 2 and 3: YO42 4TT

      What3Words
      Lot 1: ///noise.inserting.gong
      Lot 2: ///employers.rehearsed.hugs
      Lot 3: ///cape.revise.lamplight

      Mortgage calculator

      Monthly repayment

      £12,381 per month

      Whole of market comparison

      70+ lenders and 10,000+ products

      How much could I borrow

      In partnership with

      mojo logo

      The monthly repayments provided are estimates and should be used as a guide only. The actual amount you can borrow will depend on your personal financial situation and subject to a full application. For a more precise estimate, please use the Mojo mortgage calculator. Your home or property may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

      More information

      • Tenure

        Freehold

      • Council tax band

        A band has not yet been confirmed.

      Report this listing

      Carter Jonas - Harrogate

      Logo of Carter Jonas - Harrogate
      Email agent