Pooley Bridge, Penrith, CA11

Introduction

The sale of land at Floshgate near Pooley Bridge offers a rare opportunity to purchase a useful block of grazing land which is located close to Ullswater within the Lake District National Park. The land will be of interest to farmers looking to expand their existing landholdings together with those with amenity, equestrian, conservation or alternative land use interests.

Directions

From Penrith, take the A66 heading westbound until reaching the Rheged roundabout. At this point, take the A592 heading towards Ullswater. Proceed along this road for approximately 3½ miles until reaching a T junction. At the T junction, take the right hand turn and proceed for approximately ½ a mile, continuing along the A592 and the land is located on your right hand side.

The location of the land is shown on the plans within these particulars and will be identified by way of a PFK sale board.

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The Land

This land sale offers a rare opportunity to purchase a parcel of land located within the Ullswater valley. This land is a sound piece of permanent pasture which benefits from roadside access and a private water supply which runs over third party property.

Although the land does not have direct access to Ullswater, it does enjoy expansive views across the lake.

The land lies between 150 metres and 170 metres above mean sea level and falls within the Severely Disadvantaged Area and is classified as Grade 4 under the former MAFF Land Classification System.

General Remarks, Reservations & Stipulations

Method of Sale

The land at Floshgate is offered for sale by Private Treaty. The Vendor and sole selling Agents reserve the right to alter or divide the property or to withdraw or exclude any of the property at any time.

The Vendor reserves the right to vary any of the terms and conditions of sale or to change the method of sale without notice. For this reason, we recommend likely Purchasers should register their interest with the sole selling Agents as soon as possible in order that they are kept abreast of any changes to the marketing of the land.

Money Laundering Obligations

As a requirement of the Money Laundering Regulations (Money Laundering Terrorist Financing and transfer funds (information on the payer) regulations  2017) relating to property transactions, the selling agents are obliged to carry out

Customer Due Diligence checks on all prospective Purchasers prior to any transaction being completed. Please contact the selling agents for the information required to register.

Tenure

The land is offered for sale freehold with vacant possession upon the date of completion.

Access

The land at Floshgate benefits from direct roadside access.

Wayleaves, Easements, Covenants & Rights of Way

The property is sold subject to all rights including rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights and obligations and easements, quasi easements and restrictive covenants and all existing and proposed wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains, and water, gas and other pipes, whether or not referred to in these particulars.

In particular, it should be noted that there are overhead wires on poles across the land, for which there is a wayleave payment made.

Any Purchaser(s) will be deemed to have satisfied themselves as to the nature of such restrictions and are advised to contact the Vendor's Solicitors for details: 

Brockbanks Solicitors, Norham House, 71 Main Street, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9JS. Diana Smalley acting.

Sporting and Mineral Rights

The sporting and mineral rights are included within the sale in so far as they belong to the Vendor.

Basic Payment Scheme (BPS)

The land is sold without any entitlement to any BPS money nor any De-linked payment.

Quotas & Environmental Schemes

For the avoidance of doubt, there are no schemes currently in place on the land.

Land Status

The land is classified as Grade 4 under the former MAFF Land Classification System.

Boundary Responsibility

As far as the Vendor is aware the responsibility for the boundaries are shown on the sale plan by inward facing ‘T’ marks. When no 'T' mark is shown, there is no further information available.

Plans & Schedule of Areas

The plans attached to these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. Any prospective Purchaser(s) will have deemed to have satisfied themselves of the land and schedule.

Fixtures & Fittings

Any fixtures and fittings referred to in these particulars will be included in the sale, unless stated otherwise.

Measurements

The measurements are approximate and must not be relied upon.

Health & Safety

Given the potential hazards of agricultural land, we request that you take as much care as possible when making your inspection for your own personal safety.

Viewing & Further Information

Viewing of the land at Floshgate is permitted during any daylight hour provided a copy of these particulars is to hand.

Please do not obstruct any gateways, the public highway or any property belonging to any third party whilst viewing the land.

All viewings are to be undertaken on foot on all occasions. NO VEHICULAR ACCESS IS TO BE TAKEN TO THE LAND.

For all enquires, please contact Jo Edwards at PFK Rural for further information.

Authorities

Westmorland & Furness Council, Town Hall, Penrith, CA11 7QF

United Utilities, Dawson House, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LW

Lake District National Park Authority, Murley Moss, Oxenholme Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7RL

General Reservations

The right is reserved to the Vendor(s) to amend, alter and incorporate fresh provisions as appropriate in respect of the above matters.

First Edition: May 2026

Particulars Prepared: May 2026

Photographs Taken: May 2026