Low Sorbies, Roadhead, Carlisle, Cumbria
- Land size
- 112.69 acres
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
Description
Low Sorbies comprises a ring-fenced, stock rearing farm with land extending in total to 112.69 acres (45.59 hectares) along with a range of traditional and modern farm buildings.
Occupying a slightly elevated position with views across the Black Lyne River, this impressive traditional four-square farmhouse is built of local stone and offers beautifully proportioned accommodation, combining period character with a practical layout ideally suited to modern family living.
A welcoming central reception hall, with entrances to both the front and rear, forms the heart of the home. To the front are two gracious reception rooms, comprising the principal living room and a formal dining room, both enjoying excellent natural light. To the rear are a comfortable sitting room and a spacious dining kitchen, creating a relaxed family space with excellent connectivity throughout the ground floor.
A well-designed side extension has further enhanced the property's versatility, providing a secondary entrance hall, utility room and shower room. This section links directly with the sitting room and offers excellent scope to create a self-contained annexe, ideal for multi-generational living, a dependent relative, older children seeking greater independence, or guest accommodation.
The first floor continues the theme of generous proportions, with four excellent double bedrooms served by a well-appointed family bathroom.
To the rear of the farmhouse lies a traditional courtyard of substantial stone-built outbuildings,
Lawned gardens extend to the front and side of the property offering the perfect space to enjoy the peaceful setting of Low Sorbies.
Lot 1 – GUIDE PRICE £745,000
Comprising the steading and land extending in total to 65.14 acres (26.36 hectares) of mainly grazing and mowing land.
Lot 2 – GUIDE PRICE £205,000
A block of land extending in total to 41.44 acres (16.77 hectares) of grazing and mowing land.
Lot 3 – GUIDE PRICE £45,000
Two field parcels extending in total to 6.11 acres (2.46 hectares) of mainly grazing and mowing land, with good roadside access.
Guide Price as a Whole: £995,000
Nine Hundred and Ninety Five Thousand Pounds
The steading of Low Sorbies comprises an excellent range of traditional and modern farm buildings that are highly suited to a stock rearing enterprise. The permission already being granted for an agricultural workers dwelling and the potential development of the High Sorbies former steading (subject to the relevant consents) also generate exciting potential to expand the steading and accommodation on site. The further accommodation may be utilised as holiday lets (Subject to planning) to maximise the property and benefit from the peaceful location.
SERVICES
Oil fired central heating system with mains electric and water. Neither these services nor any boilers or radiators have been tested.
Drainage is to a private septic tank. Please note no formal investigation has been carried out as to the operation of the sewerage system and septic tank, these may not meet the current General Binding Rules 2020 and the property is being sold on this basis. All parties must ensure that their lenders are aware of this before submitting an offer.
KEY INFORMATION
• Standard construction.
• We understand that broadband and mobile telephone reception are available. For an indication of speeds and supply please see the OFCOM website:
• There is private off road vehicle parking
TENURE
The property is offered for sale Freehold with Vacant Possession on completion.
BURDENS
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 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 constituted in the title deeds or referred to in these particulars.
NITRATE VULNERABLE ZONE
The land is not within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCHEMES
Low Sorbies is subject to an SFI agreement, which is due to end on the 31/03/2027. This is non-transferable. There is also a Mid-Tier agreement over the land, which is due to end on the 31/12/2026. This is also non-transferable. Due to the nature of the schemes being non transferable at the current period, the incoming purchaser will need to adhere to both schemes until the end dates as a condition of the sale. More information on both schemes is available upon request.
SPORTING & MINERAL RIGHTS
The sporting rights to include fishing rights, insofar as they owned by the Vendors are included in the sale. It is believed that the mineral rights are not owned.
VIEWINGS
Viewings are strictly by appointment, please contact us on .
METHOD OF SALE
The property is to be offered for sale as a Whole or as three lots by Private Treaty. The Seller reserves the right to amalgamate, withdraw, or exclude any of the property shown at any time or to generally amend the particulars or order of sale.
SOLICITORS DETAILS
Arnison Heelis, Penrith, 1 St Andrews Place, Penrith, CA11 7AW
Vestibule
Entrance Hallway
Living Room
Dining Room
Sitting Room
Kitchen Dining Room
Utility Room
Rear Hall
Store Room
Shower Room
First Floor Landing
Bedroom 1
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 3
Bedroom 4
Bathroom
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- D
- Date Posted
- 2026-07-20
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 16 Farms & Smallholdings listings in North West England (100+ acres).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)
Utilities & Restrictions
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Property Features
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- Parking
- Private Parking
- Garden
- Garden
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