The sale of Manor Farm provides a wonderful opportunity to suit a range of buyers and the farm is offered as a whole or in 5 lots.

The traditional farm buildings are immediately to the south and east of the farmhouse and lend themselves to further development/conversion subject to the appropriate consents from the local planning authority. Purchasers should make their own enquiries.

DESCRIPTION

From Pontefract, follow the Ackworth Road south approximately 2 miles to High Ackworth, then, at the Brown Cow Pub bear right onto Purston Lane for about 50 yards. Turn right at the Ackworth Cross and Manor Farm is approximately 70 yards along the access drive, past Manor House on the right-hand side. A StephensonsRural sale board will identify the main farm access.

THE FARMHOUSE

Manor Farm house is a detached brick-built two storey dwelling under a tile roof with UPVC and timber windows and doors throughout. The dwelling benefits from plastic rainwater goods along with connection to mains water, gas and electric. The accommodation comprises over 1,800 sq ft and is detailed below:

KITCHEN

With vinyl floor, units at low and high level with stainless steel sink, full height pantry cupboards, stairs up to the southeast bedrooms.

CONSERVATORY

Plumbing for washing machine.

GARDEN ROOM

SOUTHEAST SITTING ROOM (FAMILY ROOM)

With carpet flooring, gas fireplace with tile surround.

SOUTHWEST SITTING ROOM

With carpet floor, gas fireplace with tile surround.

STUDY

WC

Wash hand basin, low flush wc.

BATHROOM

Panel bath, low flush wc.

UPSTAIRS

LANDING

With carpet floor.

BEDROOM 1 NORTHEAST

Double room with carpet floor.

BEDROOM 2 NORTHWEST

Double room with carpet floor.

BEDROOM 3 SOUTHWEST

Double room with carpet floor.

BEDROOM 4 SOUTHEAST

Single room with carpet floor and fitted wardrobe.

BEDROOM 5 SOUTHEAST

Single room with carpet floor and fitted cupboards.

FARM BUILDINGS

The Buildings are located to the south and east of the dwelling and comprise of a range of traditional brick and stone buildings and some modern storage buildings with some benefiting from an electricity supply. The Buildings are described in more detail below:

BUILDING 1: MACHINERY SHED

Steel & timber frame monopitch machinery store, hardcore floor, Yorkshire boarding to north, south & west but open to the east, metal sheet roof.

BUILDING 2

Brick and stone mono pitch store, fibre cement sheet roof, concrete floor.

BUILDING 3: CART SHED

7 bay steel frame mono pitch cart shed, brick & stone walls to E, S & W, concrete floor, fibre cement sheet roof.

BUILDING 4: MONOPITCH STORE

Timber frame mono pitch store, part brick & concrete panel walls, earth floor.

BUILDING 5: BULL STALLS

Monopitch store of brick construction with internal partitions forming 2 loose boxes, stone tile roof, concrete floor.

BUILDING 6: STABLES

Brick and stone construction with concrete floor, fibre cement sheet roof, internal partitions into 4 loose boxes.

BUILDING 7: CHEMICAL STORE

Brick monopitch chemical store, fibre cement sheet roof, concrete floor.

BUILDING 8: PIG HOUSE

Brick monopitch buildings with 7 concrete pig pens, steel profile sheet roof, concrete floor.

BUILDING 9: STONE STORE

Stone store under slate roof.

BUILDING 10: PIG HOUSE

Two storey brick and stone barn under a metal sheet roof.

BUILDING 11

Three storey stone and brick barn under stone tile roof.

LAND

Manor Farm is offered for sale as a whole or in any combination of lots extending in total to 95 Acres (38.45 Hectares) comprising 93.08 acres of arable land along with the homestead and yard.

The land is classified as Grade 3 on the Agricultural Land Classification and the soils fall within the Bardsey Soil Series, being described as slowly permeable loamy over clayey and fine silty soils over soft rock suitable for cereals, potatoes and grassland.

Lot 1, 2 & 3 are accessed down a private drive from the village.
Lot 4 & 5 can be accessed directly off the public highway known as the B6421 Purston Lane/Ackworth Road.

OVERAGE

Lot 1 and Lot 2 are subject to an overage clause for a period of 20 years whereby 50% of the uplift in value is reserved to the vendors in the event of Planning Permission being granted for any development other than agricultural, horticultural or equestrian.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SERVICES

Mains water, gas, electric and foul drainage are connected to the House and there has been a three-phase supply of electricity to the farm buildings.

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS

Unless specified in these details, the fixtures and fittings relating to any of the property, buildings and land are not included in the sale but may be available by separate negotiation.

WAYLEAVES AND EASEMENTS

The property is sold subject to all wayleaves and easements whether mentioned in these particulars or not. Local electricity lines cross Lot 4 & Lot 5.

PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY

The property is sold subject to all rights of way, public or private, whether mentioned in these sales particulars or not. A public footpath runs along the southern boundary of Lot 1 and Lot 2.
A right of way will be reserved through the homestead for Lot 2 & Lot 3.

NITRATE VULNERABLE ZONE (NVZ)

The land falls within a NVZ.

SPORTING AND MINERAL RIGHTS

These are included in the sale, in so far as they are owned.

LOCAL AUTHORITY

Wakefield Metropolitan District Council, Town Hall, Wood Street, Wakefield
Phone: 0345 850 6506

TENURE

We have not had sight of the title deeds; however, we have been advised the property is freehold and vacant possession can be gained of the whole premises immediately.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE

Manor Farmhouse is assessed in Band E.

COUNCIL TAX

Manor Farm house is assessed in Council Tax Band D.

FENCING

The Purchaser of Lot 1 will be responsible for erecting the boundary fence to Lot 2 and Lot 3.

PLANS, AREAS AND MEASUREMENTS

The plans, areas and measurements provided are for guidance and subject to verification with the title deeds. It must be the responsibility of any prospective Purchaser to carry out an adequate inspection and site survey to satisfy themselves where the extent of the boundaries will lie.

METHOD OF SALE

The land is offered for sale by private treaty as a whole, or in five lots. The Vendor reserves the right to conclude the sale by any means.

VAT

It is understood that the property is not assessed for VAT and any offers made are on the basis that VAT will not be charged on the purchase price.

ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS

The Agent must comply with Anti Money Laundering regulations. As part of the requirements, the Agent must obtain evidence of the identity and proof of address of potential Purchasers. Prior to an offer being accepted, all parties who are purchasing must provide the necessary evidence.

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AGENT CONTACT

Stephensons Rural, York Auction Centre, Murton YO19 5GF
01904 489 731
James Stephenson FRICS FAAV
Mary Foster MRICS FAAV

VENDOR'S SOLICITOR

Catteralls Solicitors, 15 King Street, Wakefield, WF1 2SLTel: 01924 291 122

DATE OF INFORMATION

Particulars prepared & Photographs taken – December 2025