Waverbridge, Wigton, CA7

Introduction

The sale of Wayside offers a rare opportunity to purchase a large residential property which requires renovation works to put your own stamp on the property.The house sits within a large plot of land and benefits from having adjacent paddocks extending to approximately 3.14 acres and therefore lends itself to be of interest to those with smallholding, equestrian or environmental and amenity interests looking for a property which they can turn into a home of their own with the addition of land.

Directions

From the centre of Wigton, leave the town heading westbound on the B5302 until reaching the A596. Proceed across the A596 at the staggered crossroads heading north-west along the B5302 signposted Silloth. Continue along the B5302 for approximately 1¼ miles until reaching the hamlet of Waverbridge. Pass over the humpback bridge, taking the first right after the post box signed posted Dundraw and Kelsick. Having turned right, proceed along this road for approximately 70 metres and the driveway for the property is located on your left hand side.

Please see the location plan and sale plan within these particulars for the location and extent of the property. The location of Wayside will be identified by way of PFK sale boards.

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Wayside

Wayside comprises a brick under tiled roof dormer bungalow which sits within a large plot extending to approximately 0.36 hectares (0.9 acres). This comprises a lawned area and a  gravelled drive to the front and an area of lawn to the side and rear elevation of the property with beyond the back lawn is an orchard which currently houses a greenhouse and a potting shed, and is overgrown.

The property comprises the following:

Ground Floor

A wood effect UPVC door leading into a large hallway, with off the hallway being the following:

Downstairs shower room with WC and wash hand basin.

A small single bedroom - 3.07m x 2.05m (10′ 1″ x 6′ 9″).

A family bathroom with WC, wash hand basin, a freestanding bath - 2.76m x 3.05m (9′ 1″ x 10′).

Within the hallway are storage cupboards with louvred doors.

A large double bedroom which enjoys windows on three aspects of the room and benefits from a built-in cupboard and built-in wardrobe with louvred doors - 4.76m x 3.48m (min) (15′ 7″ x 11′ 5″ min).

A large living room with double glazed windows to the rear aspect of the property and a patio door leading out to a paved area. The living room benefits from a small fireplace in a brick surround and is overlooked by a mezzanine level from upstairs - 4.73m max x 8.55m (15′ 6″ max x 28′ 1″ max).

Through from the living room is the kitchen/diner with a large dining area which benefits from Velux ceiling lights and double doors leading out to a rear patio. The kitchen area has wall and base units, 1 ½ sink and drainer, fitted dishwasher and fridge. There is an oil fired two oven and two hot plate Aga - 9.00m x 2.96m (29′ 6″ x 9′ 9″).

Through from the kitchen is a small hallway which gives access to a utility room with wall and base units, 1½ sink and drainer, plumbing for a washing machine - 3.26m x 2.48m (10′  8″ x 8′ 2″).

From here, access leads to a further hall area which gives access to a back door to the rear of the property and also a further downstairs WC, with wash hand basin and a small storage cupboard which houses the consumer units for the property.

Further off the small hallway, is a large wood effect UPVC double glazed conservatory - 5.75m max x 4.76m (18′ 10″ max x 15′ 7″) with double doors leading to the outside of the property, and off this is a small snug - 2.90m x 2.47m (9′ 6″ x 8′ 1″).

It should be noted the conservatory suffers from issues with the roof and water ingress into the conservatory.

First Floor:

Stairs leading off the main hallway lead to a landing area with Velux ceiling light - 2.5m x 3.37m (8′ 2″ x 11′ 1″).

Off the landing is access to a Bedroom - 6.05m x 2.95m (19′ 10″ x 9′ 8″). This room benefits from a window to the northern elevation of the property together with a Velux ceiling light.

Off the other side of the landing is a further Bedroom which benefits from a window to the southern elevation of the property together with two Velux ceiling lights - 3.17m x 5.07m (10′ 5″ x 16′ 8″).

A door leading from the bedroom gives access to a boarded out storage area within the eaves of the property, with a partitioned off section which houses the hot water cylinder.

To the outside of the house is a large garden which has both a lawned area and an orchard area. Through the garden area is a large brick built garage with an up and over garage door (which currently does not function correctly) - 6m x 5.44m (19′ 8″ x 17′ 10″) which has an electricity and water supply to it - It should be noted that the water supply is currently not connected. Also within the garage is a small vehicle inspection pit.

Adjoining the rear of the garage is a timber frame and corrugated box profile sheet walled store which houses the oil tank for the property - please note the oil tank leaks and therefore is not utilisable. The store building benefits from an electricity supply to it - 3.5m x 11.5m (11′ 6″ x 37′ 9″).

The land with Wayside is located immediately to the north-west of the property, and benefits from roadside access off the B5302 as well as from the garden. There is also a gateway leading off the road leading to Kelsick just past the driveway to the house but this is significantly overgrown.

General Remarks, Reservations & Stipulations

Method of Sale

Wayside will be offered for sale by Public Auction as a whole on Thursday 24th September 2026 at 6pm at Waverton Recreation Hall, Waverton, Wigton CA7 0AE.

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 Purchaser(s) 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.

General Conditions of Sale

The property will, unless previously withdrawn, be sold subject to the General and Special Conditions of Sale which may be inspected during the usual office hours at the offices of the Vendor's solicitors during the 14 days immediately prior to the Auction.

The Conditions of Sale may also be inspected in the sale room on the sale date, but they will not be read out.

Any Purchaser(s) will be deemed to have had notice of each condition and all bidders to bid on the basis they have inspected the Sale Conditions (whether they have in fact done so or not).

Deposit

A non-refundable deposit of 10% of the purchase price will be payable to the Vendor's solicitors upon the fall of the Auctioneer's hammer.

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. Therefore, ALL prospective Purchasers MUST register with the sole selling agents prior to the Auction. Please contact the Selling Agents for the information required to register.

FOR THE AVOIDANCE OF DOUBT, NO ONE WILL BE ABLE TO BID FOR THE PROPERTY AT AUCTION UNLESS THEY ARE REGISTERED WITH THE SOLE SELLING AGENTS AND HAVE PROVIDED THE NECESSARY ID DOCUMENTS PRIOR TO THE AUCTION.

Tenure

The property is offered for sale freehold with vacant possession. Completion is set for 22nd October 2026. Early completion may be possible by negotiation with the Vendor.

For further details, please refer to the Vendor's solicitors who's details appear later in these sales particulars.

Services

The property benefits from mains water and electricity with drainage dealt with via a septic tank which is located within the garden area to the front of the property. The property benefits from oil fired central heating and an oil fired aga.

IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT THE SEPTIC TANK HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED AND MAY NOT MEET CURRENT REQUIREMENTS AND PROSPECTIVE PURCHASERS SHOULD MAKE THEIR OWN INVESTIGATIONS.

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 paddock.

Any Purchaser 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, CA13 9JS. Louise Holt acting. Email:

Sporting & Mineral Rights

The sporting and mineral rights are included as far as they are owned by the Vendor.

Council Tax

Wayside falls within Council Tax Band F within the Cumberland Council area.

Land Status

The land is classified as Grade 3 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 Ordnance Survey National Grid 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.

It should be noted that none of the fixtures and fittings have been tested and are sold as seen and no guarantee or warranty is given with regard to the quality or functionality of any of the items within the property.

It should be noted that the oil tank within the outbuilding leaks and therefore is not utilisable.

The electrics within the building have not been checked within the recent past and no guarantee is given with regard to the compliance of the foul drainage system.

THE PROPERRTY IS SOLD AS SEEN AND PROSPECTIVE PURCHASERS SHOULD MAKE THEIR OWN ENQUIRIES IN REGARD TO ALL MATTERS.

Measurements

The measurements are approximate and must not be relied upon.

Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations

The Regulations came into force on 21st November 2002. Any Purchaser(s) should satisfy themselves of the nature of any asbestos material in the property.

Health & Safety

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

Viewing & Further Information

Viewings of Wayside are to be undertaken on the following viewing mornings:

10 am to 12 noon - Tuesday 4th August 2026

10 am to 12 noon - Tuesday 18th August 2026

10 am to 12 noon - Tuesday 8th September2026

For all enquires, please contact either Jo Edwards at PFK Rural on or by email or alternatively, PFK Estate Agency, Cockermouth on .

All viewings require to be booked through our Cockermouth Estate Agency office.

Authorities

Cumbria County Council, Civic Centre, Rickergate, Carlisle, CA3 8QG

Cumberland Council, The Market Hall, Market Place, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7JG

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

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: July 2026

Particulars Prepared: July 2026

Photographs Taken: June / July 2026

EPC Rating: F