Paddocks At Gawthrop, Dent, Cumbria

To be sold by Public Auction at Sedbergh People’s Hall, Howgill Lane, Sedbergh, LA10 5DQ on 16th September 2026 from 2.45pm. An exciting opportunity to purchase an idyllic block of productive grazing and amenity land with river frontage
found nestled adjacent to the village of Gawthrop,

within the sought-after Yorkshire Dales National Park. Extending in total to circa 6.86 acres (2.78 hectares)

Guide Range - £30,000 - £40,000

Description
Extending to approximately 6.86 acres ( 2.78 hectares) [Edged Red on the Sale Plan]

The land comprises four parcels of grazing and meadow land. The land is undulating and flat in areas. There is a natural water supply running through the land.

The boundaries consist of dry-stone walls and post and wire fencing, all of which appear to be stockproof however, we suggest all prospective buyers inspect and undertake required due diligence prior to auction as the property is sold as seen.

Access to the land is via a track off Brackensgill Lane. Please see access route shown purple on the attached plan

Fencing Obligation
The successful buyer will be obliged to install a livestock proof sheet netting boundary along the boundary marked yellow within one month of completion. Access may be taken via High House Farm for this purpose only and for the benefit of doubt this shall not grant any future access rights over High House.

Directions
Heading south out of Sedbergh following the signs for Dent & Dentdale, stay on the Loftus Hill road for approximately 1 mile. Take a slight right over the bridge and stay on Moser Hill Brow for circa 3 miles turn right over Barth Bridge and turn right onto Brackensgill Lane after approximately 0.3 miles upon entering Gawthrop take the first right into a hamlet of house the land is located on the right with the selling agents board upon entrance. Please see attached sale plan for illustrated plan showing access for the land.

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Location
The Paddocks are found on the south western boundary of the hamlet of Gawthrop situated approximately 0.7 miles West of from the village of Dent and within the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The market town of Sedbergh lies circa 5 miles north of the land. The lot is accessible via a hardcore trackway off Brackensgill Lane.

Auction General
General Information and Stipulations
The following Stipulations where applicable shall be deemed as Special Conditions of Sale. In the event of any variance between the Stipulations and the Special Conditions of Sale then the latter will prevail. Purchasers will also be deemed to have had full notice of the Stipulations and the Special Conditions of Sale and the same will not be read out at the time of sale. The Special Conditions of Sale may be inspected at the Auctioneer’s Offices and also the offices of the Seller’s Solicitors FOURTEEN days prior to the sale.

N.B Prospective purchasers are requested to contact the Seller’s Solicitors to discuss legal matters pertinent to the Sale Contract and documentation.

Solicitors
McGarry Solicitors, 54 Main Street, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5AB
Tel No: .

Tenure
Freehold. Vacant possession upon completion. The date fixed for completion is Friday 16th October 2026 or earlier by mutual agreement.

Method of Sale
The property will be offered for sale as described in these particulars of sale.

Water Supplies
The land is noted to have natural water supplies

Planning Authority
Yorkshire Dales National Park. Tel No: .

Mines and Minerals
Included, insofar as we are aware.

Sporting Rights
Included, insofar as we are aware.

Environmental Schemes
The land is understood to be free from any environmental scheme.

Wayleave and Easements
The sale is subject to all existing rights of way, drainage, light air support and other easements whether mentioned in these particulars or not.

Boundaries
The responsibility of the boundary fences are indicated with ‘T’ marks on the sale plan where known and are from the information provided by the sellers and are believed to be correct. Please see fencing obligation referred to above in regards to the works required to the boundary coloured yellow on the attached sale plan.

Sale Plan
The Sale Plan has been prepared by the Selling Agent for the convenience of the prospective purchasers. It is deemed to be correct, but any error, omission or misstatement shall not affect the sale. Purchasers must satisfy themselves as to accuracy.

Money Laundering Regulations 2017
We are required by legislation to undertake checks on any potential purchaser prior to accepting their bid. Any interested party should either call into our Kendal Office with photographic ID, i.e., passport/driving licence and proof of address i.e., Council Tax/utility bill for copying prior to the auction or present copies at the Auctioneer’s desk prior to the commencement of the sale.

Payment of Deposit and Completion
A 10% deposit is payable by the successful purchaser and must be paid by BACS or cheque only. The balance of funds shall be due on completion being Friday 16th October or earlier by mutual agreement.

Viewings
The land may be inspected at any reasonable time by prospective buyers on foot, provided a copy of these particulars are in possession.