Lambground (Lot 7 Foldgate Farm), Corney, Millom, Cumbria, LA19

Lot 7 Lambground - Closing Date 12 Noon Monday 16th September 2024

Land known as ‘Lambground’ which extends to approximately 0.59 acres (0.24 ha) and includes a farmhouse ruin.

The property is uniquely positioned between the west coastline and Corney fell in the Lake District National Park, and benefits from excellent mountainous views, reaching to The Isle of Man.

The property is available as a whole or in seven lots:

Lot 1 - Foldgate Farmhouse
Lot 2 - The Barn
Lot 3 - Buildings and Yard
Lot 4 - Stables
Lot 5 – Paddock extending to approximately 1.2 acres
Lot 6 – Land extending to approximately 3.7 acres
Lot 7 – Lambground extending to approximately 0.59 acres

Situation
Foldgate Farm is located within the Lake District National Park with excellent access to the Western Lakes and coastland and beaches. The beaches at Bootle and Silecroft, and the market town of Broughton in Furness are all close by.

Also easily accessible via pretty drives are the River Duddon, Corney Fell, Coniston Water, the Furness Peninsula, Furness Abbey, The Dock Museum, Walney Island Nature Reserve, Piel Island and the Cumbrian Coastal Way. Muncaster Castle and “La’al Ratty” miniature steam railway at Ravenglass all make for wonderful days out as do the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway, the Aquarium of the Lakes and steamboat cruises on Windermere.

For schooling there is Waberthwaite C of E Primary School and both a primary school and secondary school available in Millom. Primary schooling is also available in Broughton, along with a nursery. St Bees and Coniston Schools are also within commuting distance.

The town of Millom offers expected amenities including schools, healthcare facilities, supermarkets and transport links to nearby Barrow-in-Furness and Lancaster.

There are train links from Bootle, Ravenglass and Millom, with local trains to regional centres, and onward to all national centres.

Millom – 11 miles
Broughton in Furness – 15 miles
Whitehaven – 22 miles
Ambleside – 32 miles

Access
Access can be taken directly from the Corney Fell Road.

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Directions
From the centre of Millom, head north-west towards Station Road/A5093. Turn left onto Station Road/A5093. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto St George’s Rd/A5093 then continue to follow the A5093. Continue onto the A595 and after 6 miles turn right onto Swallow Hurst. Follow onto Bootle Broughton then take a right turn just before Corney Fell Road. This will take you to Foldgate Farm.

From Cockermouth enter the Bridgefoot Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A595. At the Lillyhall Roundabout, take the 2nd exit and stay on the A595 until Broad Oak. At Broad Oak, take a left turn and leave the A595. Continue on the Corney Fell Road then turn right onto Bootle Broughton. Take the first left, this will take you to Foldgate Farm.

Please note that the road over Corney Fell is closed currently due to a defective bridge, therefore please travel along the A595 via Bootle.

Description
Lot 7 - Lambground
Lambground sits to the southeast of the main holding and extends to approximately 0.59 acres (0.24 hectares) of rough land with a farmhouse ruin.

Access
Please note access to lot 7 (Lambground) is taken off the main Corney Fell road.