St Ives Equestrian Centre, Harden, Bingley BD16 1AT

DETAILS St Ives Equestrian Centre, Home Farm
St. Ives Estate, Harden, BD16 1AT

An immaculately presented equestrian centre nestled within the picturesque grounds of the 350-acre St. Ives Estate which boasts fishing lake, large adventure children's playground, 18-hole golf course, archery, nature walks and trails, parking facilities adjacent to the historic St. Ives Mansion and the Golf Club House. The St. Ives Equestrian Centre is a premiere equestrian facility offering first-class amenities for both horse and rider.

Formally a 3 Bedroomed Farmhouse currently used as 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Lounge| Dining Room | Kitchen | Utility/Boot Room |63 Looseboxes| Horse Walker | Indoor Arena/Menage | Outdoor Floodlit Menage | Office | Horse Solarium | Horse Shower Bay |Numerous Tack Rooms | Traditional 32 Stable Block (Monarch Stable Block)| Turnout Grass Paddocks | Large Traditional Hay Barn set in a total site Of 21.48 Acres (8.69 Ha).

Situation
St Ives Equestrian Centre enjoys a prime location within the renowned St. Ives Estate, positioned on the
outskirts of Harden village in West Yorkshire. The centre is ideally situated for equestrians seeking a tranquil countryside environment while remaining conveniently accessible to nearby towns and transport links.

The centre is just 2 miles from the bustling market town of Bingley, offering easy access to essential amenities, including shops, schools, and dining establishments. For those traveling from further afield, the site is well-connected by road, with the A650 and A629 providing quick routes to nearby towns such as Bradford, Keighley, and Skipton, as well as the wider Yorkshire Dales.

Surrounded by the St. Ives Estate it provides immediate access to an extensive network of bridleways and footpaths, allowing for miles of idyllic hacking routes through the estate's parkland, forests, and around its picturesque golf course. The estate's peaceful setting offers equestrians the perfect backdrop for both leisure riding and serious training.

Description
Overview
The leasehold property spans approximately 21.48 acres (8.69 hectares) of prime countryside, This well-appointed yard combines a thriving equestrian business with comfortable residential accommodation. At present the property is let to a sitting tenant who operates the equestrian yard. They have developed a well-renowned business in the area and offer the market suitable livery and schooling.

Residential Property
Currently the cottage is a 2 bedroomed property with the potential to be reconfigured to its original 3 bed
format. The well-presented cottage offers a lovely home that is practical and homely. Upon entry to the cottage the residents will be greeted by the utility room, perfect for washing and the removal of mucky boots after being on the yard. From there you will pass the downstairs WC and be greeted by the spacious living room which can form the heart of the home, adjacent is the kitchen which leads to the dining room or possible additional living room/reception room. Upstairs there are 2 double bedrooms and large house
bathroom.

Equestrian Yard
The yard and land present a high-quality range of buildings, with a total of 63 looses boxes located within the steel portal framed building and traditional red brick buildings. The traditional range of buildings, house the tack room, staff kitchen, workshop and yard office. The loose boxes in the stone building are of particular quality being of wooded and galvanised steel construction. In addition to the standard loose boxes there are 2 foaling boxes. Within the main yard is also a horse walker that provides an additional opportunity for a horse's fitness to be catered for.

To the southeast of the property lies another fold yard with parking for horseboxes/trailers and access to another traditional stone barn that is currently used for horse owners 'equipment and feed lock up.

The steel portal framed building is an exceptionally well-constructed building that shelters and creates the indoor sand-based school/arena with looseboxes running around the circumference of the building. The
building is also complimented by the solarium and wash bay to enable the highest standards of equine care is offered.

Externally the outdoor menage is topped with rubber chippings allowing for extra capacity at peak times and flexibility to individual training plans. To the properties north there is land and turnout paddocks for grazing and further exercise, the grazing land extends in total to circa 17.7 acres. The provisional Land classification, classes the land as grade 4 and soil scapes describes it as "Freely draining slightly acid loamy soils". The land is of good quality and suitable for grazing and equestrian use.

Tenure
Leasehold - Subject to a lease from Bradford City Council. The property is also subject to a sublease. Further Information of these leases are available from the selling agent on 01423 860322.

Services
Mains Gas, Mains electric (3 Phase), Mains Drainage.

Listing
It Is understood that part of the property Is Grade 2 listed and sits within the listed grounds of St Ives Estate. List Entry Number:1001707

Local Authority
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council.

Council Tax
Band C.

Business Rates/Rateable value
£3,150

Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way
The property is sold subject to all Rights of Way public and private which may affect the property, whether stated in these particulars or not.

The owners are retaining the right to extract water from an existing spring.

Viewings
Strictly by appointment with the selling agents Lister Haigh, Knaresborough 01423 860322.

Restrictive covenants
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all restrictive covenants, both public and private, whether mentioned in these particulars or not.

Development Clawback Clause
The property will be subject a Development Clawback Clause should planning permission be granted for any
other use other than equestrian or agriculture.

Sporting & mineral rights
The sporting rights and mineral rights are included in the sale so far as they are owned or exist.

Directions
From Bingley town centre head north on the main street, once at the traffic lights with the fire station turn west on to Millgate. Travel over the bridge crossing the river and proceed up the hill for approximately 0.5 miles. then turn right at the signpost to "St Ives Estate". Continue along the track towards the Equestrian Centre and Golf Course. Drive past the Golf Club house and carry straight on the property will be marked by a Lister Haigh for sale board.