AIKE GRANGE STUD
AIKE, BETWEEN DRIFFIELD AND BEVERLEY, EAST YORKSHIRE
CHARTERED SURVEYORS • AUCTIONEERS • VALUERS • LAND & ESTATE AGENTS • FINE ART & FURNITURE
ESTABLISHED
1860
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.
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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.
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.
BATHROOM
10.15ft x 9.2ft (3.10m x 2.81m)
Bath, low flush W.C, pedestal wash hand basin, radiator.
BEDROOM ONE
15.37ft x 12.96ft (4.69m x 3.95m)
Double bedroom, double aspect, radiator, built-in wardrobe.
BEDROOM THREE
12.15ft x 11.97ft (3.71m x 3.65m)
Double bedroom, radiator, fitted cupboards.
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.
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.
OFFICE/DRESSING ROOM
10.83ft x 9.7ft (3.30m x 2.96m)
Fitted shelving, radiator.
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.
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).
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Built in wardrobe.
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.
EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES
Situated to the east of the house, is a superb and extensive range of high quality equestrian
facilities.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
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)
INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION ARENA
60m x 20m
Judges box at C, commentators box with power at entrance.
INDOOR ARENA ENTRANCE AREA
26ft x 12ft (7.93m x 3.66m)
Part concrete floor and block paved floor, Yorkshire boarding surrounds
NATIONAL COMPETITION ARENA
60m x 20m
Commentators box with power at entrance.
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.
WARM-UP ARENA
60m x 20m
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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 ingoing 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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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.