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Guide Price£45,000

Amenity Land At Sandwith, Croft Foot, Sandwith, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28

Land size
0.76 acres

Key Features

  • Desirable village setting
  • Convenient access to the A595
  • Excellent potential for a range of uses
  • Strong lifestyle appeal with future potential

Description

An excellent opportunity to acquire attractive
amenity land located in the sought-after
village of Sandwith, ideally positioned between
Whitehaven and St Bees. Enjoying a desirable
semi-rural setting, the land offers a rare chance
to secure a versatile piece of ground in a wellregarded and accessible location.

The land lends itself to a wide range of potential uses, including amenity, leisure, or lifestyle purposes such as a pony paddock, subject to the necessary consents, making it an ideal purchase for both private individuals and those seeking longer-term potential.

Situation
The land is located in the sought-after village of Sandwith, positioned to the south of the West Cumbrian town of Whitehaven. Both Whitehaven and Workington offer an extensive range of shopping, leisure, and medical facilities.

The nearby St Bees Heritage Coast provides stunning coastal scenery, renowned beaches, and a variety of picturesque walking routes.

The land is well positioned for access to the A595, offering excellent connectivity throughout the region. The Lake District National Park at Ennerdale Bridge is approximately 9 miles
away, while Sellafield, the area’s largest employer, is also within approximately 9 miles.

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

Access
Access is taken from an unclassified road running
through Sandwith village, leading via a gated
entrance into the car park. This arrangement provides convenient access for both vehicles and pedestrians. A right of way will be granted to the purchaser, allowing access across the car park and through the gate to the land.

Directions
From Whitehaven, take the B5345 to St Bees. Turn
right onto the Wilson Pit Road, after 0.5 miles, turn left into the road signposted Sandwith. After 1/3 mile, turn right onto main street. Follow the road through the village to reach the Land at Croft Foot.

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Nearest Postcode
CA28 9UG

Description
The land adjoins the established development at Croft Foot Farm Steading and extends to approximately 0.76 acres of gently undulating amenity land, currently rough grassland. The land presents a blank canvas, offering purchasers the opportunity to create and tailor the space to suit their individual needs.

The land is well suited to a variety of uses, including as a pony paddock, private garden extension or market garden, dog walking area, or for general amenity and leisure purposes. Its manageable size and accessible nature make it particularly appealing to those seeking
additional outdoor space in a desirable rural setting.

There may also be scope for alternative uses, subject to the necessary consents.

Occupying an attractive position within the soughtafter village of Sandwith, the property benefits from a peaceful, semi-rural environment while remaining conveniently located between Whitehaven and St Bees. This excellent location offers the perfect balance of countryside tranquillity and accessibility, with nearby
amenities, coastal walks, and transport links all within easy reach.

Altogether, this is an opportunity to acquire a versatile parcel of land in a highly regarded location, with strong lifestyle appeal and future potential.

Services
We understand that services are laid to Croft Foot. 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.

Planning & Development
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.

The land benefits from mature, established trees,
included within a Tree Protection Order, contributing to a picturesque countryside atmosphere and enriching the character of the setting.

Given the nature of the land and its inclusion within the original Croft Foot development, prospective purchasers are advised to undertake their own due diligence regarding invasive species, historical land use, and any potential contamination.

Sporting Rights
Any sporting rights are included in the sale in so far as they are owned.

Mineral Rights
To the extent they are included within the vendor’s title. We understand that these are not owned, and further information should be obtained from the vendors solicitor.

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 misstatement shall not annul the sale nor entitle either party to compensation in respect thereof.

Viewing
By strict appointment with the Selling Agents: Davidson & Robertson Ltd. Telephone: or via email: All viewings are to be arranged with the selling agents.

Date of Entry
By mutual agreement.

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.

Method of sale & guide price
Offers for the subject as a whole are sought at £45,000.

Tenure
The property is offered for sale as a leasehold property.

Solicitor
Bethan Griffiths
Cartmell Shepherd
Bishops Yard, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7XU
Tel:
Email: bethan.

Flooding
Prospective Purchasers should look into flood risk as part of their due diligence process. The Vendor has not made us aware of any flooding to the property in the past.

Restrictions
The Property is not understood to have the following restrictions; conservation area/permitted development restrictions/restrictive covenants. We understand that there
is a tree present on the land which is protected by a Tree Preservation Order.

Rights of way
The Property is not understood to have the following restrictions; footpath/bridleway/restricted byway/byways open to all traffic.

Important Notes
Interested parties should register their interest and any proposals should be submitted to or to Suite 7M, Lakeland Business Park, Cockermouth, Cumbria,
CA13 0QT. Should a proposal be submitted to the office address please also confirm via telephone or email. The owner reserves the right to change the method of dealing with the property without any prior notification or change any closing date. Interested parties are therefore advised
to register their interest with the agents, following an inspection and having carried out suitable due diligence with regards to the subjects. The owner and their agents
reserve the right to exclude, withdraw or amalgamate any of the land shown at any time. The owner and their agents also reserve the right to generally amend these particulars.
The agents also reserve the right to conclude negotiations by any other means at their discretion and a degree of flexibility is available to interested parties. A closing date for
proposals may be fixed. The owner is not bound to accept any proposal, or go to a closing date.

Offers and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Regulations
All offers should be submitted to the Selling Agent. Under The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 we are required to carry out money laundering checks on
purchasers. To facilitate this and to proceed promptly with submitting an offer, the following documentation must be provided to us in advance (i.e. prior to or alongside the
formal offer submission):
• Valid proof of identification
• Proof of current address
• Evidence of purchase method (e.g., Mortgage in
Principle, Proof of Funds)
Upon verbal acceptance of an offer, we require to verify the purchaser’s identity and use an online verification service provider to do so. We cannot enter a business relationship with a purchaser until they have been identified. Failure to
provide required identification may result in an offer not being considered.

Third Party Rights and Easements
The subjects are sold together with and subject to all existing rights of way, easements, wayleaves and others, whether contained in the Title Deeds or otherwise, and purchasers will be deemed to have satisfied themselves in all respects thereof. Particulars and misrepresentation These particulars are produced for the guidance of
prospective purchasers and although they are intended to give a fair description of the property they do not constitute or form any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or
otherwise. Any measurements or distances referred to should be considered as approximate. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by intending purchasers in inspecting a property that has been sold or
withdrawn.

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Property details

Tenure
Leasehold
Council Tax Band
TBC
Date Posted
2026-05-13

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Water
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Heating
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Broadband
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Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Restrictions
Yes

Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Parking Available
Garden
Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • St Mary's Catholic Primary School1.3 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    195
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Kells Infant School1.4 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    3 to 7
    Pupils
    130
    Type
    Community school
  • Valley Primary School and Nursery1.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    286
    Type
    Community school
  • Monkwray Junior School1.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    7 to 11
    Pupils
    109
    Type
    Community school
  • St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School1.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 7
    Pupils
    189
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Roman Catholic

Secondary

  • The Whitehaven Academy2.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    859
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • St Benedict's Catholic High School2.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    990
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • West Lakes Academy3.6 milesOfsted: Inadequate *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,017
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Energy Coast UTC7.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    14 to 19
    Pupils
    383
    Type
    University technical college
  • St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington8.9 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    539
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Budgens Woodhouse, Whitehaven1.1 miles
Morrisons Daily Whitehaven Meadow Road, Whitehaven1.2 miles
Morrisons Daily Whitehaven Seacliffe, Whitehaven1.4 miles

GP surgery

Lowther Medical Centre2.2 miles

Pharmacy

Seacliffe Pharmacy1.3 miles

Hospital

West Cumberland Hospital1.9 miles

Walking trail

Coast to Coast311 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

St Bees Rail Station1.6 miles

Nearest bus stop

Greenbank Farm0.9 miles

Typical drive times

Egremont13 min · 5.7 miles
Whitehaven9 min · 3 miles
Workington22 min · 11 miles
Cleator Moor15 min · 5.5 miles
Carlisle (city)1 hr 4 min · 42 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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