Former Fountains Earth C of E Primary School, Lofthouse, 5 Nidd View

At a glance

Key Points

• Development Opportunity
• Situated in a Rural Village
• Site Area 0.764 Acres/ 0.309 Ha
• Informal Tender Process

Description

The building is a single-storey structure with weathered stone-built walls, a pitched tiled roof, and double-glazed UPVC windows. The building is set within grounds that include a hardstanding courtyard, a grassed playing field, and a parking area.

Based on available records, it is estimated that the school was originally constructed in 1895.

Internally, the building consists of two classrooms, a kitchen, a hall, and male and female restrooms, all contained on one floor.

Within the site, we consider the likely permissible development would extend to approximately 0.381 acres (0.158 HA), this area relates to the school buildings, yard and parking area (outlined Blue above).

However, in the event that speculative planning permission could be gained to develop on the playing field which is currently a conservation area, the developable area would extend to approximately 0.764 acres (0.309 HA).

Available area

The accommodation comprises the following areas:

The Location

The subject property is situated in the rural village of Lofthouse, within the Harrogate district. Lofthouse is located approximately 21 miles (33.8 km) northwest of Harrogate, 16 miles (25.7 km) west of Ripon, and 32 miles (51.5 km) northwest of Leeds City Centre.

Lofthouse is part of the Pateley Bridge and Nidderdale electoral ward, which recorded a population of 5,548 in the 2021 Census, reflecting a slight decline of 0.52% from the 2011 figure of 5,843. The population density of 22.01 inhabitants per square kilometre underlines the rural character of Lofthouse.

The neighbouring land use is predominantly residential, consisting mainly of semi-detached properties. However, the village also features other property types, including larger detached homes and bungalows.

In addition to residential properties, Lofthouse includes several local amenities, such as The Crown, a public house and hotel, The Bluebell of Lofthouse, a holiday house, Lofthouse Memorial Hall, and a voluntary fire station. Beyond the built-up area, the surrounding landscape is largely agricultural land and moorland.

Offers & Procedure

Align Chartered Surveyors are inviting offers by way of informal tender with submissions to be made no later than 1pm on Friday 28th March 2025. A pack containing additional information and offer forms is available from Align upon request.

The envelope should have no other name or mark (e.g. franking marks) indicating the identity of the sender.

Viewings

All viewings are to be arranged by
contacting one of the agents below:
Daniel.Clinch@alignpropertypartners.co.uk
Josh.Wraight@alignpropertypartners.co.uk

Legal Costs

The successful purchaser will be responsible for the Council’s surveyor fees incurred in relation to this transaction.