AIKE GRANGE STUD AIKE, BETWEEN DRIFFIELD AND BEVERLEY, EAST YORKSHIRE

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AIKE GRANGE STUD AIKE,

BETWEEN DRIFFIELD AND BEVERLEY

EAST YORKSHIRE Beverley 7 miles, Hull 19 miles, Driffield 10 miles, York 37 miles, M62 19 miles, (All distances approximates)

A FIRST CLASS EQUESTRIAN PROPERTY

“The sale of Aike Grange Stud presents a unique opportunity to purchase an immaculately presented, purpose built stud farm, which in recent years has

been operated as a livery yard and competition venue by the well-known Fry family. The property provides first class facilities including 27 stables, large

indoor school, three outdoor arenas and in all the property is situated within 35 acres of railed grass paddocks”.

House – A substantial modern house, providing adaptable and flexible accommodation, situated in attractive south west facing gardens and grounds.

The accommodation amounts to over 3,000 sq.ft and comprises: Entrance Hall, Kitchen, Study, Utility Room, Cloakroom, Dining Room, Sitting Room, Ground

floor Bedroom Suite with En-suite Bathroom, and Dressing Room/Office. To the first floor is a further En-suite Bedroom, Three further Bedrooms and Family

Bathroom. The property benefits from a Double Garage and has mature grounds with a number of private garden areas with sheltered lawns and patio areas.

Grooms Flat – A one bedroom grooms flat which could be linked back into the main house if so desired. Comprising: Sitting Room, Bedroom and Bathroom.

Equestrian Facilities – The property has a superb range of equestrian facilities, including: Stabling for 27 horses, Tack rooms, Feed stores, Lunging Area,

Three high specification 60m x 20m outdoor arenas, a 50m x 18m Indoor arena and a number of railed grass paddocks/ stallion paddocks.

Land – In all the property amounts to 35 acres, of which approximately 25 acres is productive, level grassland, situated as a number of grazing paddocks and hay

meadows, with the remaining being the yard, buildings and arenas all situated within a ring fence. There is the benefit of separate road access away from the main

yard for when competitions are operated on site.

FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY AS A WHOLE

www.frys.co.uk

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INTRODUCTION / HISTORY

Aike Grange Stud is a first class equestrian property which was originally developed in the

1970’s by Mr Stanley Powell who sired many winners from the Stud, originally from the

retiring thoroughbred known as ‘Le Johnstan’. The stud produced many noteworthy winners,

including ‘Cat O’Nine Tails’, who fetched the highest first day price at Doncaster St leger Sales

and successfully went onto win the Prince of Wales Stakes at York and races in the U.S.A. and

Australia.

Various other well-known stallions successfully stood at the yard and in the early 1990’s the

site was re-developed to provide much of the current infrastructure including the new

architect designed dwelling.

In 1996 the property was purchased by Simon and Laura Fry, the well-known and respected

international dressage rider and trainer, who represented Great Britain at dressage in the

Olympic Games and European Championships. The Fry’s further developed the property into

a superb competition and livery business to include a large indoor school and three outdoor

arenas (one to International and one to National standard), they established a strong client

base and held dressage competitions at unaffiliated and affiliated levels on a regular basis and

for a number of years the venue hosted the “Dancing Horses” gala evening, premier league

and International CD1 2* competitions.

Rarely do properties of this nature and standard become available on the open market and the

property offers the potential to be operated as a commercial stud farm, equestrian centre,

livery yard or alternatively as a fine private residence with stabling and land.

DESCRIPTION

Aike Grange Stud is a privately situated property, located in a rural position to the north of

the small rural hamlet of Aike, approximately 7 miles from the historic town of Beverley.

The property is situated in rural yet accessible location within good proximity to Beverley,

Driffield and large conurbations of Hull, York and the M62 motorway networks.

In basic summary the property comprises an individually designed five bedroom residence with

attached one bedroom grooms flat, superb equestrian facilities including 27 stables, large

indoor school, three high specification 60m x 20m outdoor arenas and in all the property is

situated within approximately 35 acres of railed grass paddocks and grounds.

The property is an ideal proposition for those wanting a rural yet accessible equestrian

property. There are miles of nearby bridleways and there is a particularly good range of

equestrian facilities nearby including Beverley Racecourse , Bishop Burton College with its

extensive facilities and a number of County shows within easy reach.

LOCATION

The property is located to the northern edge of the traditional rural hamlet of Aike, between

Driffield and Beverley in East Yorkshire. The village comprises of a small number of houses and

former farmsteads.

There are no services within Aike, however Beverley provides a superb range of facilities.

Beverley is East Yorkshire’s county town, with classical architecture and a wealth of history

including Beverley Minster. The town offers a comprehensive range of high quality services and

amenities including schools, shops and restaurants. Beverley Racecourse is located on the

historic Westwood and hosts a number of races including highly popular evening meets. There

is also a railway station within the town.

The coastal resorts of Bridlington and Hornsea are a short distance to the East and the

commercial centres of Hull and York are within a good distance, there are also good road links

onto the M62.

See the enclosed location plan and land plan for the position of the property.

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ACCOMMODATION

Situated in an attractive south west facing position and accessed through a set-back brick

pillared entrance leading onto a sweeping tarmac driveway, the accommodation is situated in a

modern property constructed in 1992 of brick under a pitched roof.

The property provides spacious and flexible accommodation, over two floors and currently

includes ground floor bedroom space which could be re-adapted to provide further reception

rooms and the adjoining grooms flat could easily be re-amalgamated into the main house.

The accommodation amounts to over 3,000 sq.ft and comprises:

RECEPTION HALL

19.06ft x 9.7ft (5.80m x 2.96m)

Door to front garden, overlooks gravel drive, parquet flooring, radiator, stairs up to first floor.

CLOAKROOM

7.7ft x 4ft (2.53m x 1.22m)

Low flush W.C, pedestal wash hand basin, radiator.

KITCHEN

14.64ft x 12ft plus 10.97ft x 8.09ft (4.47m x 3.66m plus 3.32m x 2.47m)

A large L-Shaped kitchen dining area with fitted range of wall and base units with integrated

two oven Aga in tiled surround and with hooded extractor over, integrated electric oven,

fridge and 4 ring hob with extractor over and Bosch Dishwasher, one and a half bowl stainless

steel single drainer sink unit with mixer tap, tiled splash backs, tiled floor, display cabinets,

radiator, double aspect room. Two radiators. Tiled floor.

REAR ENTRANCE HALL

12.1ft x 8.07ft (3.70m x 2.47m)

Door to yard, and door to garden, tiled floor. Measurements above include boot

area/cloakroom and separate toilet with W.C fitted wash hand basin and radiator. Access to

Double Garage.

UTILITY ROOM

8.16ft x 7.62ft (2.50m x 5.85m)

Fitted range of wall and base units with stainless steel single drainer sink unit, tiled floors,

plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, tiled splash backs, Worcester oil fired boiler

providing central heating and domestic hot water, radiator.

SNUG/STUDY

11.5ft x 9.94ft (3.51m x 3m)

Conveniently situated off the kitchen, an attractive snug/office with double aspect. Fitted shelving,

radiator, blocked up fireplace.

DINING ROOM

18.49ft x 10.78ft (5.64m x 3.30m)

South facing bay window, radiator.

SITTING ROOM

22.6ft x 13.86ft (6.90m x 4.23m)

An attractive sitting room with double aspect, including bay window facing south and French

doors to patio area, open fireplace on marble hearth and surround with carved timber mantel

over 2 x radiators.

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INNER HALL TO GROUND FLOOR BEDROOM SUITE

9.46ft x 5.11ft (28.85m x 15.60m)

With fitted shelving/cupboards.

BEDROOM ONE

15.37ft x 12.96ft (4.69m x 3.95m)

Double bedroom, double aspect, radiator, built-in wardrobe.

EN-SUITE BATHROOM

9.01ft x 10.7ft (2.75m x 3.26m)

Modern white suite with bath, double shower, low flush W.C, fitted base unit with bowl wash

hand basin, tiled splash back, heated towel rail.

OFFICE/DRESSING ROOM

10.83ft x 9.7ft (3.30m x 2.96m)

Fitted shelving, radiator.

FIRST FLOOR

GALLERIED LANDING

21.5ft x 10ft (6.56m x 3m)

Galleried landing with room for a sofa, radiator, walk in fitted airing cupboard with hot water

cylinder and immersion heater.

BEDROOM TWO

14.28ft x 12.99ft (4.36m x 3.96m)

Double bedroom, double aspect radiator, with:

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM

11.1ft x 6.5ft (3.39m x 1.98m)

Corner shower cubical with low flush W.C, fitted units with wash hand basin, heated towel

rail,

DRESSING ROOM

8.4ft x 3.46ft (2.56m x 1.06m).

Built in wardrobe.

BATHROOM

10.15ft x 9.2ft (3.10m x 2.81m)

Bath, low flush W.C, pedestal wash hand basin, radiator.

BEDROOM THREE

12.15ft x 11.97ft (3.71m x 3.65m)

Double bedroom, radiator, fitted cupboards.

BEDROOM FOUR

13.94ft x 11.39ft (4.25m x 3.47m)

Double bedroom, radiator, door through to sitting room area of attached grooms flat.

BEDROOM FIVE

10.8ft x 8.75ft (3.30m x 2.67m)

Double bedroom, radiator.

GROOM’S FLAT

Accessed from a separate staircase off the Rear Entrance Hall, and with A large walk in storage

cupboard off the landing. The accommodation could easily be linked back into the main house

due to connecting doors.

BEDROOM/ LIVING ROOM

12.6ft x 12.01ft (3.84m x 3.66m) plus 3.86ft x 4.8ft (1.18m x 1.46m)

Radiator, door through to bedroom four of main house.

BATHROOM

7.21ft x 6.89ft (2.20m x 2.10m)

Bath, W.C, pedestal hand wash basin, tile splash backs, radiator, extractor fan.

BEDROOM

11.37ft x 9.29ft (3.47m x 2.83m)

Double bedroom, radiator. (Was originally intended as a kitchen and is wired for cooker and plumbed

accordingly).

OUTSIDE

The property is accessed off a council maintained road, through a curved brick pillared entrance

onto an attractive private tarmac drive with gravelled passing places which is bordered by an

avenue of trees with neat grass borders.

This leads round to the rear of the property and into the main stable yard area where there is a

raised turning circle and ample parking.

The property benefits from mature gardens and grounds including private lawned gardens and

patio areas. Hundreds of trees have been planted in previous years which private shelter.

Attached to the house is a garage comprising the following:

DOUBLE GARAGE

19.6ft x 19.17ft (5.98m x 5.85m)

Concrete floor, up and over door, electric and light. Door to rear entrance hall.

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EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES

Situated to the east of the house, is a superb and extensive range of high quality equestrian

facilities.

Overall, there is stabling for around 27 horses, situated partly in an attractive brick built

Tower Range stable block with central arched passage and clock tower, with the remainder

being situated in two large steel framed buildings providing American Barn type stabling.

There is also a feed room, lunge area, tack room and clipping/wash box. All stables benefit

from automatic watering system.

There is a 50m x 18m Indoor School which benefits from a waxed Protrack surface. There is

a hay store area and there is a large hardcore/concrete yard area with ample room for

parking, unloading and turning.

One of the main features of the property is the first class range of Outdoor Arenas with three

60m x 20m arenas which are to National and International competition standards.

The facilities comprise as follows:

TOWER STABLE RANGE

A most attractive range of seven stallion boxes, of brick and Marley tiled construction, with a

central archway, with Clock Tower above leading through to the railed stallion paddocks and

further grazing.

The accommodation of the Tower Range comprises:

TACK ROOM

19.1ft x 15.6ft (5.83m x 4.76m)

Wall and base units with stainless steel single drainer sink unit, window to south, electric light,

power and water etc.

STALLION BOXES x TWO

15.8ft x 13ft (4.80m x 3.97m) concrete floor, wall to point hay rack, stable door, window north.

Electric light, automatic waterer.

STALLION BOX

15.8ft x 14.72ft (4.80m x 4.49m), concrete floor, wall to point hay rack, stable door, window

north. Electric light, automatic waterer.

ARCHED WALKWAY

With Clock Tower above and leading through to 4 stallion paddocks and 3 grazing paddocks.

STALLION BOX

16.3 x 15.5ft (4.97m x 4.73m),

Concrete floor with rubber matting, water and electric. Saddle rack, Window facing south,

sliding door into yard.

STALLION BOXES X 3

15.5ft x 12.7ft (4.73m x 3.87m).

Concrete Floor, wall to point hay rack, stable door, electric light, automatic waterer.

WASH BOX / CLIPPING BOX

19.03ft x 15.5ft (5.80m x 4.73m)

Concrete floor with rubber matting, water and electric. Saddle rack, Window facing south,

sliding door into yard.

FEED ROOM

Steel container with power and light.

GENERAL PURPOSE BUILDING/AMERICAN STABLES

Steel portal frame construction with block walling surround, comprising a central passageway

with sliding doors at both ends – one to accommodate tractor access and stables situated to

each sides: All stables have automatic waters.

8 x stables 14.8ft x 11.26ft (4.51m x 3.43m) block walls, stable door, concrete floor.

2 x mare boxes 15.1ft x 14.8ft (4.61m x 4.51m) block walls, stable door, concrete floor.

GENERAL PURPOSE BUILDING/AMERICAN STABLING TWO

Steel portal frame construction with block walling surround, comprising a central passageway

with sliding doors at both ends – one to accommodate tractor access and stables situated to

each sides. Large water storage tank. All stables have automatic waters.

8 x stables 14.4ft x 12ft (4.39m x 3.66m) concrete block wall surround, stable doors.

2 x mare boxes 16.8ft x 14.6ft (5.12m x 4.45m) block walls, stable door, concrete floor.

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Passage way to

INTERNAL TURN OUT/LUNGE AREA

44.7ft x 38.5ft (13.63m x 11.74m)

INDOOR ARENA ENTRANCE AREA

26ft x 12ft (7.93m x 3.66m)

Part concrete floor and block paved floor, Yorkshire boarding surrounds

INDOOR ARENA

160ft x 60ft (48.8m x 18.30m)

A construction of steel portal frame with multi track bays, block walling surrounds, waxed

Protrack surface, power and light, kicking boards, roller shutter door to hay barn.

HAY BARN/STORE

60ft x 30ft (18.30m x 9.15m)

Power and light.

COMPETITION AREA

Situated a short distance to the east of the main yard is the formal competition area which is

very attractively landscaped with mature trees and includes three outdoor competition arenas

bordered by level spectator areas. There is the benefit of a separate vehicular access from the

north to access the land and parking areas on competition days.

INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION ARENA

60m x 20m

Judges box at C, commentators box with power at entrance.

NATIONAL COMPETITION ARENA

60m x 20m

Commentators box with power at entrance.

WARM-UP ARENA

60m x 20m

SECRETARY CABIN – Power and light.

SHOWERS / W.C.

2 x WC’s, 2 x showers and 2 x wash hand basins with mirror over. Own septic tank. Hot

water from 2 electric water heaters at basins and showers have calor gas hot water heating.

KITCHEN / SCORERS CABIN

Range of floor and wall units, stainless steel sink unit. Water and electric connected.

LAND

Situated in a compact ring fence, surrounding the house and buildings is approximately 35

acres of land, comprising attractive grass paddocks, mowing land, competition area, yard area

and gardens and grounds with pond and small woodland area adjacent to warm up arena.

The grassland has been designed to form several good sized paddocks, including 4 stallion

paddocks and 3 grazing paddocks through the yard archway, 3 paddocks accessed from the

track behind the indoor school – one of these being used as a horse box park for

competitions and incorporates a “stoned” circular track for ease of access. The larger of

these three paddocks is used regularly for hay/haylage. An area of land on the competition

area has also been used for making hay in recent years. To the right of the main house

driveway there are 3 smaller grazing paddocks. The fields have good fencing with the majority

being post and railed and there is a water supply to the majority of grazing areas.

There is the benefit of a separate vehicular entrance to the north which is useful for providing

access and parking for competitions and events.

There is also a farm track to the southern boundary which gives separate access to the

competition arenas and site.

SOIL TYPES & LAND CLASSIFICATION

The land is classified as Grade 3 and all the land belongs to the Holderness series of soil types,

according to The Soil Association of England and Wales.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Services: Mains electric and water. Private Drainage. Oil Fired Central heating.

Council Tax: Band F.

Business Rates: Rateable Value: £14,000.

Planning: East Riding of Yorkshire County Council. Tel: 01482 393939

Tenure: We understand that the property is Freehold and that vacant possession will be

given upon completion.

Viewing: Strictly by appointment with the agents office in Malton, 01653 697820

Directions: Travelling from Beverley, take the A164 towards Driffield. Proceed through

Leconfield and after around 2 ¼ miles turn right signposted Aike. Proceed

forwards and over the level crossing, follow the road round and Aike Grange

Stud is on the left hand side prior to entering Aike village.

Postcode: YO25 9BG

Guide Price: See covering letter.

GENERAL INFORMATION - REMARKS & STIPULATIONS

BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME

The land is registered for entitlements to the Basic Payment Scheme. The entitlements will be

transferred for the successful purchaser to claim if they meet the scheme requirements.

EASEMENTS, RIGHTS OF WAY & WAYLEAVES

The property is sold subject to and with the benefits of all existing rights of way, water, light,

drainage and other easements attaching to the property whether mentioned in these particulars or

not. No footpaths or rights of way cross through the land.

PLANNING

The original planning consent for the house and stable buildings, application number 305/103 stated

the following “The occupation of the dwelling house is limited to persons in connection with the use of the

adjoining buildings as a horse breeding business, or to persons wholly or mainly employed or last employed

locally in agriculture as defined in Section 290 (1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1991 or in forestry

or a dependent of such a person residing with him”.

Please note that the property has not been used for horse breeding purposes since 1996.

SPORTING, TIMBER & MINERAL RIGHTS

It is assumed that sporting, timber and mineral rights are in hand and included in the sale.

BUSINESS

The current owners do currently operate a Full Livery service from the property, accommodating

approximately 15 horses. However please note the property is not being sold as a going concern

and no trading accounts will be available to view. The vendors are prepared to provide basic in-

going and out-going figures to prospective purchasers.

The owners may be willing to pass on goodwill of exisiting liveries/staff subject to further

discussions.

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS

All Items normally designated as fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale unless mentioned

within the details. There are a number of items which have been used by the equestrian business

and are available by separate negotiation including: training mirrors, horse solarium, P.A. system,

amplifier, seating and a marquee(s).

ADDRESS

Aike Grange Stud, Aike, Driffield, East Yorkshire, YO25 9BG

METHOD OF SALE

The property is being offered for sale by private treaty as a whole. The agent reserves the right to

conclude negotiations by any other means at their discretion. To be kept informed of sales

progress, interested parties should inform the agents of their interest on 01653 697 820 or email:

tom.watson@cundalls.co.uk

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PROFESSIONALS IN PROPERTY SINCE 1860

FLOORPLAN

NOTICE: Details and photos prepared March 2015. All measurements are approximate. The services as described have not been tested and cannot be guaranteed. Charges may be payable for service re-connection. These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in this firm’s employment has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property.

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