Bampton, Penrith, CA10

The 27.13 acres of land at Bampton lies to the south-west of the Lake District village of Bampton and offers an opportunity to purchase a useful block of a mix of mowing and grazing land.

The land benefits from roadside access together with a natural water supply.

Introduction

The Land

This land offers an opportunity to purchase a block of extremely useful mowing and grazing land which is in good heart. At the most southerly end of parcel 2800 pt. is a timber constructed store. In addition, there is a small area of hard standing just inside the access gate in parcel 4300 upon which are sited a basic set of sheep handling pens.

The land rises up from the access point off the public highway to the south-west and is undulating in nature but offers good free draining land.

The land is boundered by a mix of post and wire fences and drystone walls.

The land rises from approximately 185 metres above mean sea level to the highest point being approximately 240 metres above mean sea level.

The land falls within the Severely Disadvantaged Area for Basic Payment purposes and is not within any form of environmental scheme.

Common Rights

Attached to the land are the following common land grazing rights which are included in the sale:

The right to graze the following:
39 ewes
19 shearlings
19 hoggs

These rights are registered on the following commons:
CL0085 – Bampton Common
CL0089 – Knipe Moor and Knipescar Common
CL0090 – Bomby Green Common

General Remarks, Reservations & Stipulations

Method of Sale

The land at Bampton is to be offered for sale by private treaty as a whole.
The Vendors and sole selling Agents reserve the right to alter or divide the property or to withdraw or exclude any of the property at any time.

The Vendor(s) reserves the right to vary any of the terms and conditions of sale or to change the method of sale without notice. For this reason, we recommend likely purchasers should register their interest with the Selling Agents as soon as possible in order that they are kept abreast of any changes to the marketing of the land.

Tenure

The land is offered for sale freehold with vacant possession upon the date of completion.

Money Laundering Obligations

Under current Money Laundering Regulations relating to property transactions the selling agents are obliged to carry out Customer Due Diligence checks on any Purchaser prior to a transaction being completed.

Wayleaves, Easements, Covenants & Rights of Way

The property is sold subject to all rights including rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights and obligations and easements, quasi easements and restrictive covenants and all existing and proposed wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains, and water, gas and other pipes, whether or not referred to in these particulars.

In particular, there are two public footpaths running through field parcels 4300 and 3600. There are also overhead powerlines crossing the land.

Lowther Estate have a right of access across parcels 4300, 3600 and 2800 for the purposes of access to and egress from Ireland Wood and for timber extraction purposes.

No noisome noxious or offensive trade or manufacture shall be carried out or permitted on the Property.

No building, erection or structure erected or placed on the Property shall be used without the consent in writ...

Sporting & Mineral Rights

The sporting rights are included within the sale as far as they are within the ownership of the Vendor.
The mineral rights are specifically excluded from the sale as they outwith the ownership of the Vendor.

Basic Payment Scheme (BPS)

The land at Bampton falls within the Severely Disadvantaged Area for BPS Purposes. An application has been successfully made to establish and activate Entitlements under the Single Payment Scheme. In addition, claims have been submitted under the BPS and for the avoidance of doubt, the Vendor has claimed the 2021 BPS payment.

With regard to the 2022 BPS payment, the entitlements will be transferred to the Purchaser to enable them to claim Basic Payment Scheme monies for 2022.

The entitlements for the land and common rights are included in the sale and comprise the following:
10.95 SDA entitlements
8.15 Moorland entitlements

The transfer of entitlements will be made upon completion of the sale. It is the responsibility of the successful Purchaser to ensure that they are eligible to acquire the entitlements under the terms of the BPS.

Transfers will be made in accordance with the regulations of the Schem...

Quotas & Higher Level Stewardship Schemes (HLS)

For the avoidance of doubt there are no livestock quotas nor Stewardship Schemes included in this sale.

Fixtures & Fittings

All fixtures and fittings referred to in these particulars will be included in the sale unless otherwise stated. The fixtures and fittings present on the land are included in the sale.

Measurements

Measurements are approximate and must not be relied upon.

Land Status

The land is classified as Grade 4 under the former MAFF Land Classification System.

Boundaries

As far as the Vendors are aware the responsibility for the boundaries are shown on the sale plan by inward facing ‘T’ marks. When no ‘T’ mark is shown no further information is available.

Plans & Schedule of Areas

The plans attached to these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey National Grid and are for reference only. Any prospective Purchaser(s) will have deemed to have satisfied themselves of the land and schedule

Health & Safety

Given the potential hazards of an agricultural property we request that you take as much care as possible when making your inspection of the property for your own personal safety. Please also respect any livestock on the property and do not cause disturbance to them.

Please be mindful of Government regulations with regard to COVID-19 and respect social distancing at all times when inspecting the land, both to protect yourselves and other parties.

Viewing & Further Information

The land at Bampton may be viewed at any reasonable daylight hour provided a copy of these particulars is to hand. For all other queries, please contact Jo Edwards for further information by telephone on or by email:

Authorities

Cumbria County Council
The Courts, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8NA
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Lake District National Park Authority
Murley Moss, Oxenholme Road, Kendal, LA9 7RL
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United Utilities
Dawson House, Great Sankey, Warrington WA5 3LW
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Rural Payments Agency
PO Box 352, Worksop, S80 9FG
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General Reservations

The right is reserved to the Vendor(s) to amend, alter and incorporate fresh provisions as appropriate in respect of the above matters.
First Edition: September 2021
Particulars Prepared: June 2021
Photographs Taken: June 2021