Matterdale, Penrith, CA11

A CLOSING DATE HAS BEEN SET FOR OFFERS FOR THE PROPERTY BEING 12 NOON ON MONDAY 29TH JULY 2024

This sale of land at Bald How offers an opportunity to acquire a block of grazing land extending to approximately 9.04 acres (3.66 hectares). The land will be of interest to people with amenity, environmental, or smallholding interests together with farmers looking to expand their existing landholdings and people looking at alternative land uses.

The land is offered for sale as a whole and benefits from having direct roadside access.

The Land

This block of land comprises what was previously two enclosures but is now one parcel of grazing land which extends to approximately 9.04 acres (3.66 hectares) or thereabouts. The land benefits from having roadside access and a natural water supply. It is boundered by a mix of post and wire fencing and a short section of drystone wall. The land is bisected by a derelict drystone wall.

The land lies at approximately 250 metres above mean sea level and is classified as Severely Disadvantaged.

General Remarks, Reservations & Stipulations

Method of Sale

The land at Bald How is offered for sale by Private Treaty. The Vendor and Sole Selling Agent reserve the right to alter or divide the property or to withdraw or exclude any of the property at any time.

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

Money Laundering Obligations

As part of the 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.

Tenure

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

Access

The land at Bald How benefits from direct roadside access.

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 overhead power lines running through the block of land.

Any Purchaser will have satisfied themselves as to the nature of such restrictions and are advised to contact the Vendor’s Solicitors for details:

Arnison Heelis Solicitors, 1 St. Andrew’s Place, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7AW
Jane Jackson acting.

Sporting & Mineral Rights

The subject land is former customary freehold, and therefore it is believed that the mines and mineral rights may be reserved to the Lord of the Manor

Basic Payment Scheme (BPS)

The land is sold without any entitlement to any BPS monies nor any de-linked payment.

Quotas & Environmental Schemes

For the avoidance of doubt there are no livestock quotas or milk quotas included in this sale and there are no schemes currently in place on the land.

Land Status

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

Boundaries

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

Plans & Schedule of Areas

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

Field Parcel No - NY4023 3661 - 5.31 acres (2.15 hectares)
Field Parcel No - NY4023 4761 - 3.73 acres (1.51 hectares)

Fixtures & Fittings

Any fixtures and fittings referred to in these particulars will be included in the sale unless stated otherwise.

Measurements

The measurements are approximate and must not be relied upon.

Health & Safety

Given the potential hazards of agricultural land, we request that you take as much care as possible when making your inspection for your own personal safety.

Viewing & Further Information

Viewing of the land at Bald How is permitted during any daylight hour provided a copy of these particulars is to hand.

Please do not obstruct any gateways or the public highway whilst viewing the land. Do not disturb any livestock grazing the land and all viewing is to be undertaken on foot.

For all other queries, please contact Jo Edwards for further information.

Authorities

Cumbria County Council
The Courts, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8NA

Westmorland & Furness Council
Town Hall, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7QF

Lake District National Park
Murley Moss, Oxenholme Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7RL

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: July 2024
Particulars Prepared: July 2024
Photographs Taken: June 2024