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Guide price

£45,000

Land for sale
Sandwith, Whitehaven CA28

    Just added
    Added on 10/12/2025

    About this property

    • Semi rural location

    • Development potential

    • Close to the A595

    A great opportunity to acquire a traditional barn with development potential (subject to obtaining the usual consents).

    Situated in the popular village of Sandwith ideally located between Whitehaven and St Bees the property offers an interesting opportunity.

    Situation
    The property is situated in the popular village of Sandwith located to the south of the West Cumbrian hub of Whitehaven. Whitehaven and Workington provides a wide range of shops
    and amenities including medical and leisure facilities. Close by, is the St Bee’s Heritage Coast with picturesque walks and well renowned beaches. The property is well located providing
    access to A595 and to the Lake District.

    Whitehaven – 3 miles
    Workington – 10 miles
    Cockermouth – 16 miles
    Lake District – 7 miles

    Access
    Access is taken from an unclassified road that runs through Sandwith Village.

    Directions
    From Whitehaven, take the B5345 to St Bees. Turn right onto Wilson Pit Road, after 0.5 miles, turn left on to the road signposted Sandwith. After 1/3 mile, turn right onto main street. At the end of the road and opposite the Dog & Partridge pub, turn right. The site is on the left after 100m.

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    Description
    The barn forms part of Julias Drive which is to the north of Sandwith village. Sandwith village boasts a pub and is an ideal commuter hub for west Cumbria and the Lake District.
    The Barn is of traditional build made from predominantly sand stone under slate roof arranged over two storeys with wooden floor.

    It is advised that prospective purchasers do not enter the building due to health and safety regulations. Former Copeland Council policies allow for the conversion of traditional barns in
    accordance with specific criteria which can be found within the Copeland Local Plan 2013 – 2028.

    Prospective purchasers should carry out their own due diligence, make their own enquiries and take their own professional advice. It is further advised for prospective
    purchasers to contact Cumberland Council (formerly Copeland Borough Council) for further information.

    Planning
    The planning history with regards to the property can be provided upon request. Prospective purchasers should carry out their own due diligence and make their own enquiries and
    investigations with Cumberland Council (formerly Copeland Borough Council) planning department and seek professional
    advice.

    Services
    We understand that services are laid under the roadway at Julia Drive. Please note that we have not been able to test any services or make any judgement on their current condition, it is
    up to prospective purchasers to make their own enquiries with regards to the services for the property.

    Local Authority
    Cumberland Council
    Civic Centre
    Rickergate
    Carlisle
    CA3 8QG
    Tel: Plans, Areas and Schedules
    These are based on the Ordnance Survey and Title Deeds and are for reference only. They have been carefully checked and computed by the selling agents and the purchaser shall be deemed to have satisfied themselves as to the description of the property and any error or mis-statement shall not annul the sale nor entitle either party to compensation in respect thereof.

    Viewing
    By strict appointment with the Selling Agents: Davidson & Robertson Rural. Telephone or via email sales@ . All viewings are to be arranged with the selling agents. Please note that access should not be taken into the barn.

    Deposit
    A deposit of 10% of the purchase price will be payable on exchange of contracts. This will be non-refundable in the event of the transaction failing to reach completion for reasons not attributable to the vendors or their agents.

    Solicitor
    Bethan Griffiths
    Cartmell Shepherd
    Bishops Yard
    Penrith
    Cumbria
    CA11 7XU
    Email:
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