4 Acres Of Land, Ideas
Discussion
In short, I have potential to lease 4 acres of land that are currently a dilapidated diy livery yard adjoining my house. Several buildings are no better than to be knocked down.
But, I'm not a horsey person, nor do I wish to be. I don't really want it to be an expensive playground for me and my son and would like to make a small return on my expenditure, but will suck it up if needed to have control over who uses the land.
It's tucked out the way, down a single track road and not overlooked. Nothing too disruptive, nor noisey.
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But, I'm not a horsey person, nor do I wish to be. I don't really want it to be an expensive playground for me and my son and would like to make a small return on my expenditure, but will suck it up if needed to have control over who uses the land.
It's tucked out the way, down a single track road and not overlooked. Nothing too disruptive, nor noisey.
Suggestions on an postcard
You need to know what class of use the land has.
Old livery stables might mean that you cannot do a lot with it apart from equestrian without planning or change of use
You could put it to grass livery (but make them maintain the fences, remove the muck etc
Not sure on the state of the buildings but people give stables away so just transport and construction costs so 4 acres could do 2-3 horses depending on the land . Someone may pay for a private yard as long as you have hacking or a manège nearby
Other local farms do the following
- equine vet office (they travel to the animals )
- winter equipment storage (no idea how insurance works)
- builders storage (needs change of use)
- dog walking (has to be fenced)
Old livery stables might mean that you cannot do a lot with it apart from equestrian without planning or change of use
You could put it to grass livery (but make them maintain the fences, remove the muck etc
Not sure on the state of the buildings but people give stables away so just transport and construction costs so 4 acres could do 2-3 horses depending on the land . Someone may pay for a private yard as long as you have hacking or a manège nearby
Other local farms do the following
- equine vet office (they travel to the animals )
- winter equipment storage (no idea how insurance works)
- builders storage (needs change of use)
- dog walking (has to be fenced)
Edited by The jiffle king on Wednesday 12th April 22:35
The jiffle king said:
You need to know what class of use the land has.
Old livery stables might mean that you cannot do a lot with it apart from equestrian without planning or change of use
You could put it to grass livery (but make them maintain the fences, remove the muck etc
Not sure on the state of the buildings but people give stables away so just transport and construction costs so 4 acres could do 2-3 horses depending on the land . Someone may pay for a private yard as long as you have hacking or a manège nearby
Other local farms do the following
- equine vet office (they travel to the animals )
- winter equipment storage (no idea how insurance works)
- builders storage (needs change of use)
- dog walking (has to be fenced)
It is equestrian land, part we may be able to seek change of use within reason. Old livery stables might mean that you cannot do a lot with it apart from equestrian without planning or change of use
You could put it to grass livery (but make them maintain the fences, remove the muck etc
Not sure on the state of the buildings but people give stables away so just transport and construction costs so 4 acres could do 2-3 horses depending on the land . Someone may pay for a private yard as long as you have hacking or a manège nearby
Other local farms do the following
- equine vet office (they travel to the animals )
- winter equipment storage (no idea how insurance works)
- builders storage (needs change of use)
- dog walking (has to be fenced)
Edited by The jiffle king on Wednesday 12th April 22:35
The buildings are brick with a mix of sheet metal and one large one is asbestos sheet (most of which has collapsed in) outside of the cost of asbestos abatement, the rest would be relatively cheaply disposed of and the rotten sheds simply burnt.
It's rapidly becoming a "just sign and then figure it out" a real opportunity not to miss from a peace and quiet, happy home perspective.
What occurs to me is why the owner is willing to lease the land if without too much trouble they could do whatever you might do with it, in essence perhaps the best return on the land is made by leasing it.
Now if you want to ensure that you control any activity on the land etc, then I guess the price of leasing is perhaps worth it.
Also how long is the lease etc because you want to make sure you don’t put lots in and find the lease ending
Now if you want to ensure that you control any activity on the land etc, then I guess the price of leasing is perhaps worth it.
Also how long is the lease etc because you want to make sure you don’t put lots in and find the lease ending
There was a very similar thread a few weeks back.
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
DaveA8 said:
What occurs to me is why the owner is willing to lease the land if without too much trouble they could do whatever you might do with it, in essence perhaps the best return on the land is made by leasing it.
Now if you want to ensure that you control any activity on the land etc, then I guess the price of leasing is perhaps worth it.
Also how long is the lease etc because you want to make sure you don’t put lots in and find the lease ending
It's owned by a family member who lives in Aus now and keeps it's as an inheritance for their kids. Now if you want to ensure that you control any activity on the land etc, then I guess the price of leasing is perhaps worth it.
Also how long is the lease etc because you want to make sure you don’t put lots in and find the lease ending
eliot said:
if you are not a horsey type, the last thing you want on your land is horsey types.
Why is that? Like any hobby population there will be good and bad but the PH prejudice against horses and horsey people is very strange. The same will be true of car enthusiasts, sailing fanatics and horse lovers
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