Land At Lords Lot, Crosthwaite, Kendal, Cumbria

A superb opportunity to purchase sound grazing and amenity land. Extending to 162.12 acres (65.61 hectares) with spectacular views, situated close to Crosthwaite within the Lake District National Park

(a UNESCO World Heritage Site), offering a wonderful opportunity for environmental opportunities. Available in two separate Lots or as a Whole.

Lot 1 – 25.77 acres (10.43 hectares) – Offers over £175,000
Lot 2 – 136.35 acres (55.18 hectares) – Offers over £550,000

Lot 1
A ring-fenced block of productive upland meadow and grazing land offering a diverse and ecologically valuable landscape with scattered mature trees and shrub cover. The land is divided into three parcels, enclosed by a traditional combination of dry-stone walls and stock fencing. The land slopes gently upwards from the road entrance.

The land benefits from direct access from the adjacent Council maintained public highway. The land in parcel SD 4392 6470 is subject to third party rights of access granted for agricultural purposes to neighbouring fields.

Lot 2
An outstanding block of upland pasture extending to 136.35 acres (58.18 hectares). The land rises from approximately 55 metres above sea level at the western entrance to the summit of Lord’s Lot at around 205 metres above sea level, affording exceptional panoramic views across the Winster Valley and towards the Lake District Fells.

Access is available by vehicle via a stoned shared access track (marked brown on the Sale Plan) or via Lot 1 if purchased as a whole. A public footpath crosses the land, and the entire parcel is designated as open access land under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000.

The land comprises species-rich grassland and scrub, with notable areas of heather and bilberry, interspersed with rocky outcrops. It has been identified by Natural England as supporting habitat for the fritillary butterfly, underlining its ecological importance. The land is considered to be of high biodiversity and nature conservation interest, although it is not subject to any statutory environmental designations, offering flexibility for future conservation-led land management initiatives.

The land offers great sporting potential, with sporting rights included on both lots. The land has previously been used for pheasant shooting, clay pigeon shooting and deer stalking but there are no existing agreements in place.

Directions
From the centre of the village of Crosthwaite head west along Totter Bank, then take the turning on the right onto Rickettrea, signposted Crook and Starnthwaite. Continue for approximately 400m, then take the right hand fork, continuing to follow signs to Crook and Starnthwaite. After approximately 150m the stone track providing access to Lot 2 can be found on the right (with Lot 2 situated approximately 550m along this track on the left). For Lot 1 continue along the public highway for approximately 0.5 miles and the land can be found on the right denoted by the Selling Agent’s sale board.

Location
The land is situated to the north of the village of Crosthwaite in South Cumbria. It is approximately four miles west of Kendal and four miles east of Windermere.

Grid Reference: SD434926
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Services
Environmental Surveys
Environmental surveys have been carried out on the land, which have revealed a range of unique species. The vegetation species include sphagnum moss, marsh cinquefoil, tormentil and square gooseneck moss.

Surveys have also revealed a range of unique bird species, including raven, great spotted woodpecker and European stonechat.

Soils
The land is freely draining, and soils are acidic and loamy over rock.

Tenure/Possession
Freehold.
Vacant possession on completion.

Wayleaves and Easements
The properties are sold subject to and with the benefit of any existing easements, rights, wayleaves and rights of way whether or not specifically mentioned in these particulars.

Stewardship Schemes
The land is in the vendor’s Sustainable Farming Incentive Agreement but will be removed from this as soon as possible on completion of the sale. It is not subject to any other environmental schemes at present but would lend itself to Countryside Stewardship and in particular, the wood pasture option. Preliminary discussions have been had with Natural England about this.

Current payment rates* are as follows:
£544 per ha-woodland pasture creation
£146 per ha—keeping native breeds on grazed habitats

*We suggest that individual parties make their own enquiries regarding this.

Boundaries
As far as the vendor is aware the responsibilities for the boundaries are shown on the sale plan by an inward or outward facing “T” mark. Where no mark is shown, no further information is available.

Sporting Rights
The sporting rights are included with the property insofar as they are owned by the Vendor.

Mineral Rights
The mines and minerals are excepted from Lot 1. Mineral rights are included with Lot 2 insofar as they are owned by the Vendor.

Sale Plans
The Sale Plan has been prepared by the Selling Agent for the convenience of the prospective purchasers. It is deemed to be correct, but any error, omission or misstatement shall not affect the sale. Purchasers must satisfy themselves as to accuracy.

Services
Both Lot 1 and Lot 2 have natural water supplies.

Local Authority
Westmorland & Furness Council. Tel No. .

Planning Authority
Lake District National Park. Tel No: .

Method of Sale
The property is offered for sale by private treaty.

Viewing Arrangements
Viewing is permitted at any reasonable time with possession of a set of these particulars. Anyone viewing the land does so at their own risk and is politely asked to ensure that the gates are securely closed when leaving the land. Tel No: , Option 3.