£260,000
Land for saleLot 2 - Prospect Farm, Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13
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About this property
Prospect House providing 2,435 ft2 of living accommodation.
Prospect Farmhouse providing 1,795 ft2 of living accommodation.
Prospect Barn providing 1,325 ft2 of living accommodation.
Versatile range of general purpose agricultural buildings.
Mixture of improved grassland, grazing pasture and woodland.
Extending in all to approx. 382.41 acres (154.75 hectares).
For sale as a whole or in up to six lots.
Location
Prospect Farm is situated within the hamlet of Setmurthy occupying an enviable location in the Derwent Valley within the Lake District National Park.
The market town of Cockermouth is situated just 3 miles to the south-west whilst the popular Lakes town of Keswick is situated approximately 11 miles to the south-east, both of which provide a full range of professional services and amenities.
The A66 is situated approximately 4 miles to the south which connects the property with the M6 at Penrith approximately 29 miles to the east, which, in turn provides good access provisions to the service centres of the north-west.
The area benefits from a range of independent schools including Windermere, Sedbergh and Austin Friars.
A west coast mainline connection to London Euston is available at Penrith which provides access to the Capital in just over 3 hours.
Lot 2
The property extends in all to approximately Ring-fenced parcel of improved grassland, pasture and woodland extending to 41.87 acres (16.94 hectares) plus a block of commercial woodland subject to a long lease in favour of Forestry England extending to 103.87 acres (42.03
hectares).
With the exception of Setmurthy Plantation which is Grade 4, the land is classified as being Grade 3 under the former maff land classification with the underlying soil type being part of the Brickfield 2 series which is described as a slowly permeable fine loamy soil summarised as being ideal for dairying and stock rearing.
The land is bound predominantly by mature hedgerow interspersed with timber post and wire fencing which provide stockproof boundaries.
Lot 2 is gently undulating rising from approximately 100 metres above sea level on the northern boundary and rising to approximately 195 metres above sea level on the southern extent of the farm.
The land benefits from good road frontage to the public highways thereby providing ease of access for modern machinery and equipment.
Method of Sale
The property is offered for sale by private treaty as Lot 2 of six lots. The vendors reserve the right to conclude the sale by any other means at their discretion.
If you have downloaded these particulars, please register your interest with the selling agent.
Tenure & Possession
The land is let by virtue of a Farm Business Tenancy (fbt) which expires on 30th April 2027.
Setmurthy Plantation (part of Lot 2) is sold subject to the unexpired 999 year leasehold interest in favour of the Forestry Commission.
Further information is available from the selling agents.
Basic Payment Scheme
The land has been registered on the Rural Land Register and all de-linked payments will be retained by the Tenant.
Environmental Stewardship
The land is currently entered into a Countryside Stewardship (HigherTier) Agreement. Further details are available from the selling agent.
Designations
Prospect Farm lies within the jurisdiction of the Lake District National Park authority which, itself, is a World Heritage Site.
Ingoing Valuation
In addition to the purchase price and the payment for fixtures and fittings (if any), the purchaser will be required to pay for any growing crops, including cultivations, seeds, fertilisers, sprays, lime, new leys and acts of husbandry at cost or market value (whichever is the higher) and any items normally paid for at ingoing. No claim will be allowed for dilapidations or any other matters.
Additional Information
An additional information pack is available from the selling agents. The bronze sculpture of the bull located in the courtyard is excluded from the sale.
Services
Prospect Farm benefits from a connection to a mains electricity supply (single phase) with each property being separately metered. The property benefits from a private (spring fed) water supply. The residential properties are served by independent oil fired central heating systems with secondary heating by a combination of open fires and log burning stoves. Foul drainage is to a shared package treatment unit.
Wayleaves, Easements, & Rights of Way
The land is sold subject to and with the benefits of all rights of way, water drainage, water courses and other easements quasi or reputed easements and rights of adjoining owners (if any) affecting the same and all existing and proposed wayleaves and other matters registered by any competent authority subject to statute.
A public bridleway follows the access track which transects Setmurthy Plantation (Lot 2).
Health & Safety
Please take care when viewing the property and be as vigilant as possible when making an inspection for your own personal safety.
VAT
Any prices quoted are exclusive of VAT. Should the property, any part of it or right attached become chargeable supply for VAT, such tax will be payable in addition to the purchase price.
Sporting Rights
The sporting rights are included in so far as they are owned.
Mineral Rights
The mineral rights in respect of Lots 1,2,3 and 4 are reserved to a third party and therefore excluded from the sale. The mineral rights in respect of Lots 5 and 6 are included in the sale in so far as they are owned.
Fishing Rights
The fishing rights are reserved to a third party and are excluded from the sale.
Local Authority
Cumberland Council
Lake District National Park
Viewings
Viewings are strictly by appointment only through the selling agent.
Directions
Postcode: CA13 9SP
What3Words
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Prospect Farm is situated within the hamlet of Setmurthy occupying an enviable location in the Derwent Valley within the Lake District National Park.
The market town of Cockermouth is situated just 3 miles to the south-west whilst the popular Lakes town of Keswick is situated approximately 11 miles to the south-east, both of which provide a full range of professional services and amenities.
The A66 is situated approximately 4 miles to the south which connects the property with the M6 at Penrith approximately 29 miles to the east, which, in turn provides good access provisions to the service centres of the north-west.
The area benefits from a range of independent schools including Windermere, Sedbergh and Austin Friars.
A west coast mainline connection to London Euston is available at Penrith which provides access to the Capital in just over 3 hours.
Lot 2
The property extends in all to approximately Ring-fenced parcel of improved grassland, pasture and woodland extending to 41.87 acres (16.94 hectares) plus a block of commercial woodland subject to a long lease in favour of Forestry England extending to 103.87 acres (42.03
hectares).
With the exception of Setmurthy Plantation which is Grade 4, the land is classified as being Grade 3 under the former maff land classification with the underlying soil type being part of the Brickfield 2 series which is described as a slowly permeable fine loamy soil summarised as being ideal for dairying and stock rearing.
The land is bound predominantly by mature hedgerow interspersed with timber post and wire fencing which provide stockproof boundaries.
Lot 2 is gently undulating rising from approximately 100 metres above sea level on the northern boundary and rising to approximately 195 metres above sea level on the southern extent of the farm.
The land benefits from good road frontage to the public highways thereby providing ease of access for modern machinery and equipment.
Method of Sale
The property is offered for sale by private treaty as Lot 2 of six lots. The vendors reserve the right to conclude the sale by any other means at their discretion.
If you have downloaded these particulars, please register your interest with the selling agent.
Tenure & Possession
The land is let by virtue of a Farm Business Tenancy (fbt) which expires on 30th April 2027.
Setmurthy Plantation (part of Lot 2) is sold subject to the unexpired 999 year leasehold interest in favour of the Forestry Commission.
Further information is available from the selling agents.
Basic Payment Scheme
The land has been registered on the Rural Land Register and all de-linked payments will be retained by the Tenant.
Environmental Stewardship
The land is currently entered into a Countryside Stewardship (HigherTier) Agreement. Further details are available from the selling agent.
Designations
Prospect Farm lies within the jurisdiction of the Lake District National Park authority which, itself, is a World Heritage Site.
Ingoing Valuation
In addition to the purchase price and the payment for fixtures and fittings (if any), the purchaser will be required to pay for any growing crops, including cultivations, seeds, fertilisers, sprays, lime, new leys and acts of husbandry at cost or market value (whichever is the higher) and any items normally paid for at ingoing. No claim will be allowed for dilapidations or any other matters.
Additional Information
An additional information pack is available from the selling agents. The bronze sculpture of the bull located in the courtyard is excluded from the sale.
Services
Prospect Farm benefits from a connection to a mains electricity supply (single phase) with each property being separately metered. The property benefits from a private (spring fed) water supply. The residential properties are served by independent oil fired central heating systems with secondary heating by a combination of open fires and log burning stoves. Foul drainage is to a shared package treatment unit.
Wayleaves, Easements, & Rights of Way
The land is sold subject to and with the benefits of all rights of way, water drainage, water courses and other easements quasi or reputed easements and rights of adjoining owners (if any) affecting the same and all existing and proposed wayleaves and other matters registered by any competent authority subject to statute.
A public bridleway follows the access track which transects Setmurthy Plantation (Lot 2).
Health & Safety
Please take care when viewing the property and be as vigilant as possible when making an inspection for your own personal safety.
VAT
Any prices quoted are exclusive of VAT. Should the property, any part of it or right attached become chargeable supply for VAT, such tax will be payable in addition to the purchase price.
Sporting Rights
The sporting rights are included in so far as they are owned.
Mineral Rights
The mineral rights in respect of Lots 1,2,3 and 4 are reserved to a third party and therefore excluded from the sale. The mineral rights in respect of Lots 5 and 6 are included in the sale in so far as they are owned.
Fishing Rights
The fishing rights are reserved to a third party and are excluded from the sale.
Local Authority
Cumberland Council
Lake District National Park
Viewings
Viewings are strictly by appointment only through the selling agent.
Directions
Postcode: CA13 9SP
What3Words
Lot 2: /// cringes.glance.thread
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