Lot 6 - Prospect Farm, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13

Location
Prospect Farm is situated within the hamlet of Setmurthy occupying an enviable location in the Derwent Valley within the Lake District National Park.

The market town of Cockermouth is situated just 3 miles to the south-west whilst the popular Lakes town of Keswick is situated approximately 11 miles to the south-east, both of which provide a full range of professional services and amenities.

The A66 is situated approximately 4 miles to the south which connects the property with the M6 at Penrith approximately 29 miles to the east, which, in turn provides good access provisions to the service centres of the north-west.

The area benefits from a range of independent schools including Windermere, Sedbergh and Austin Friars.

A west coast mainline connection to London Euston is available at Penrith which provides access to the Capital in just over 3 hours.

LOT 6
Ring-fenced parcel of improved grassland extending in all to 45.88 acres (18.57 hectares).

The land is classified as being Grade 3 under the former MAFF land classification with the underlying soil type being part of the Brickfield 2 series which is described as a slowly permeable fine loamy soil summarised as being ideal for dairying and stock rearing.

The land is bound predominantly by mature hedgerow interspersed with timber post and wire fencing which provide stockproof boundaries.

The land benefits from good road frontage to the public highways thereby providing ease of access for modern machinery and equipment.

The land has a northerly aspect rising from approximately 135 metres above sea level on the northern boundary to approximately 160 metres above sea level on the southern boundary.

Method of Sale
The property is offered for sale by private treaty as Lot 6 of six lots. The vendors reserve the right to conclude the sale by any other means at their discretion.

If you have downloaded these particulars, please register your interest with the selling agent.

Tenure & Possession
The agricultural land is let by virtue of a Farm Business Tenancy (FBT) which expires on 30th April 2027.

Further information is available from the selling agents.

Basic Payment Scheme
The land has been registered on the Rural Land Register and all de-linked payments will be retained by the Tenant.

Environmental Stewardship
The land is currently entered into a Countryside Stewardship (HigherTier) Agreement. Further details are available from the selling agent.

Designations
Prospect Farm lies within the jurisdiction of the Lake District National Park authority which, itself, is a World Heritage Site.

Ingoing Valuation
In addition to the purchase price and the payment for fixtures and fittings (if any), the purchaser will be required to pay for any growing crops, including cultivations, seeds, fertilisers, sprays, lime, new leys and acts of husbandry at cost or market value (whichever is the higher) and any items normally paid for at ingoing. No claim will be allowed for dilapidations or any other matters.

Additional Information
An additional information pack is available from the selling agents. The bronze sculpture of the bull located in the courtyard is excluded from the sale.

Wayleaves, Easements, & Rights of Way
The land is sold subject to and with the benefits of all rights of way, water drainage, water courses and other easements quasi or reputed easements and rights of adjoining owners (if any) affecting the same and all existing and proposed wayleaves and other matters registered by any competent authority subject to statute.

Health & Safety
Please take care when viewing the property and be as vigilant as possible when making an inspection for your own personal safety.

VAT
Any prices quoted are exclusive of VAT. Should the property, any part of it or right attached become chargeable supply for VAT, such tax will be payable in addition to the purchase price.

Sporting Rights
The sporting rights are included in so far as they are owned.

Mineral Rights
The mineral rights in respect of Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 are reserved to a third party and therefore excluded from the sale. The mineral rights in respect of Lots 5 and 6 are included in the sale in so far as they are owned.

Local Authority
Cumberland Council

Lake District National Park

Viewings
Viewings are strictly by appointment only through the selling agent.

Directions
Postcode: CA13 9SP

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