Midtown Farm - Lot 1, Kings Meaburn, Penrith, Cumbria

For Sale by Informal Tender - Tender deadline – 12noon on Thursday 28th May 2026. Midtown Farm represents a rare opportunity to acquire an extremely desirable smallholding nestled in the heart of Kings Meaburn village.

The property comprises a well-presented three-bedroom dwelling, together with a substantial
range of traditional and modern outbuildings, several of which adjoin the main residence and offer exciting potential for conversion or development (subject to consents).
The property is offered for sale in three individual lots, with the land extending to
approximately 26.34 acres (10.66 hectares) in total.

Guide Prices:
Lot 1 - £410,000 - £450,000
Lot 2 - £180,000 - £200,000
Lot 3 - £60,000 - £70,000
As a Whole £650,000 - £720,000

DESCRIPTION
Midtown Farm presents a rare opportunity to purchase a smallholding in the heart of the village of Kings Meaburn. The property is ideally situated between both the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the Lake District National Park. Available as a whole or in three individual lots.

At the front of the steading lies a traditionally constructed stone built three-bedroom former farmhouse with rear extension full of character and original features in a highly sought after rural setting. The property is in need of some renovation and refurbishment and therefore offers an ideal project for prospective purchasers.

The sale presents an excellent opportunity for those seeking a rural lifestyle or wishing to expand an existing farming enterprise. Located only 8.5 miles from the town of Penrith with direct access to the M6 , west coast mainline, schools & other amenities.

The farmhouse is surrounded by traditional stone-built agricultural buildings and benefits from approximately 26.34 acres (10.66 hectares) of meadow and pastureland, ideal for livestock grazing or amenity use.

The accommodation comprises a traditional three-bedroom stone-built farmhouse under a slate roof, in need of some renovation. Adjoining the dwelling is a large two-storey traditional stone barn, together with a further range of traditional stone outbuildings offering storage and potential livestock housing. Offering potential for expansion subject to relevant planning approvals. The productive meadow/grazing land extends to approximately 26.34 (10.66 hectares) acres, situated directly behind the steading, with the exception of a single field parcel located off Hoggs Lane.

Lot 1 – The Steading (1.11 acres)
Guide Price: £410,000 – £450,000

Lot 2 – Land Adjacent to the Steading (18.56 acres) Guide Price: £180,000 – £200,000

Lot 3 – Land Adjacent to Sockenbar Park (6.67 acres) Guide Price: £60,000 – £70,000

Lot 2
Land Adjacent to The Steading
18.56 acres (7.51 ha) edged blue on the Sale Plan

Located to the rear of Midtown Farm steading, in a ring fenced blocked are four productive grassland meadows extending to circa 18.56 acres (7.51 ha).

The land is bounded by a mixture of post and wire fences and hedgerows which are all found to be in a stockproof order.

The land is classified as DEFRA’s Grade 3 agricultural land. The land benefits from mains and natural water supplies with various streams running through the property.

There is a public footpath crossing over land within Lot 2.

The property can be accessed via a shared access track known as Hoggs Lane or if the property is purchased as a whole then access can be taken directly through Lot 1.

Overage: Field Parcel 5 is offered up for sale subject to an overage. The twenty-five-year overage shall amount to 50% of the uplift in value for any non-agricultural, or equestrian use, and be actionable on the grant of planning approval or permitted development use.

Lot 3
Land Adjacent to Sockenbar Park Holiday Homes
6.67 acres (2.70 ha) edged pink on the Sale Plan

A single paddock of productive meadow land accessed via a shared access track known as Hoggs Lane.

The land is down to grass and classified as DEFRA’s Grade 3 agricultural land. The land is bounded by post and wire fences which all appear to be in stockproof order.

The land is free from any stewardship or SFI restrictions or obligations.

Overage: Field Parcel 9 is offered up for sale subject to an overage. The twenty-five-year overage shall amount to 50% of the uplift in value for any non-agricultural, or equestrian use, and be actionable on the grant of planning approval or permitted development use.

Location
Midtown Farm is situated in the centre of the village of Kings Meaburn opposite the Village Institute. The town of Penrith is located 8.5 miles North and the city of Carlisle is located 24 miles North.

The town of Penrith benefits from many amenities including shops, public houses,

Services
TENURE
Freehold. The land is currently let on a grazing license that can be brought to an end with four weeks’ notice so vacant possession upon completion shall be available.

SERVICES
Mains water and electricity.

The property is served by a septic tank drainage system. Prospective purchasers should be aware that the system has not been tested for compliance with current regulations and may not meet the requirements of the relevant authorities. The septic tank is being sold as seen, and no warranties or guarantees are provided as to its condition or compliance. Any remedial works, upgrades, or replacement required to meet current or future regulatory standards will be the sole responsibility of the purchaser. Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries and obtain independent professional advice prior to exchange of contracts.

ACCESS
Midtown Farm fronts the main street in the village of Kings Meaburn. The land can be accessed either through the main property (if bought with Lot 1) or by Hoggs Lane with exception of Lot three which is accessed solely via Hoggs Lane shown on the attached plan in red.

WALEAVES AND EASEMENTS
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of any existing easements, wayleaves and rights of way. The sale is subject to all the existing rights of way, drainage, light, air support and other easements and quasi-easements and outgoings whether mentioned in these particulars or not.

SPORTING & MINERAL RIGHTS
The sporting and mineral rights are retained insofar as they are owned.

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP SCHEMES Insofar as we are aware the land is not entered into any Environmental Stewardship or Sustainable Farming Incentive agreements or Schemes and is therefore free for the successful buyer/s to enter into their own arrangements if desired.

SALE PLAN The property is sold subject to all rights including rights of way, whether public or private, rights of light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights, obligations.

BOUNDARIES The ownership and maintenance responsibility of the boundaries are indicated with T marks on the sale plan, where no T marks are shown the responsibility are unknown. The boundaries currently comprise of a mixture of post and wire fences and hedge rows

VIEWINGS
There will be three set viewing days, further available by request, these being:
- Wednesday 15th April 2-4pm
- Thursday 23rd April 10-12noon
- Saturday 2nd May 10-12noon

We politely request all parties confirm their viewings with our Staveley office via calling Tel:

LOCAL AUTHORITY Westmorland and Furness Council –
Band “D”

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE
“F”

METHOD OF SALE
The property is to be offered for sale by Informal Tender. Bids are to be submitted by post of H&H Land and Estates, Cumbria Tourism Business Centre, Windermere Road, Staveley, LA8 9PL or by email: later than 12noon Thursday 28th May 2026

Ground Floor

Entrance Hall

The front door leading on to the main street in Kings Meaburn.

Living Room

Two windows to the front elevation with plastered over ceiling beams, an open fire with a stone surround and a wooden mantel. Built in cupboards under the stairs and carpet flooring.

Kitchen

Fitted base and wall units stainless steel sink, electric cooker and hob with carpet flooring leading into the pantry

Pantry

Stone shelves and a single glazed window. Fitted cupboards and tiled floor.

Hallway

A door leading into the passageway.

Dining Room

4.78m x 3.61 - A window elevated to the front. Wooden beams, an open fire with a mahogany surround and carpet flooring.

First Floor

Main Bedroom

A window elevated to the front and a carpet floor.

Double Bedroom

A fitted cupboard with water tank, a storage heater, window to the front elevation and carpet flooring.

Bathroom

A bath, electric shower, W/C, fitted sink unit heated towel rail and lino flooring

Single Bedroom

A single glazed window to the rear elevation under a flat roof with a carpet floor.

Midtown Farm Buildings

Buildings

Midtown Farm benefits from a small range of outbuildings that have been utilised for stock housing and storage with the potential for future development and expansion, subject to the relevant permissions from the local authorities.

Traditional Stone Barn

Found over two floors with stone floor, traditional stalls and a hay loft above.

Lean-to Log Store

Also housing the fuel tank.

Lean-to Adjoining Traditional Barn

Housing original cow stalls and grooved concrete floor.

Cattle Byre

Part concrete block part traditional stone construction with stone floor and stalls with rendered internal walls and a tin roof.

Outside W.C

Tool Shed/Sheep Housing

Monopitch building with block constructed walls, tin roof and concrete floor and sliding door utilised for workshop/tool storage.

Storage Building

Stone construction with a tin roof and wooden door.

Outhouse/Workshop

Traditional construction with stone floor. Utilised previously as a workshop with wooden doors to the front. Note: Scheduled Monument: Field Parcel 2 is understood to be part of the Kings Meaburn medieval settlement Scheduled Monument. For further details please see Historic England Listed Entry Number 1018935. Overage: Field Parcel 1 is offered for sale subject to a twenty-five-year overage. The overage shall amount to 50% of the uplift in value upon the grant of planning approval for only residential development within this paddock alone.