The Skye, Rusland, Nr Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12
- Land size
- 1.4 acres
Description
Announcement of the sale by private treaty to own a piece of Cumbrian heritage with its established Westmorland damson trees and productive apple trees.
This is a distinctive opportunity to acquire a traditional orchard in the picturesque Rusland Valley
We are delighted to announce a rare opportunity to purchase an attractive parcel of land approximately 1.4 acres in the picturesque Rusland Valley. The land features a stand of 159 Westmorland damson trees which blossom and bare fruit annually, preserving the character and heritage of this traditional Cumbrian fruit crop. In addition, the orchard benefits from 10 fruiting apple trees, adding further interest and variety.
The land is enclosed by deer fencing and benefits from a natural water supply, together with roadside access, making it an appealing opportunity for those seeking a productive orchard, a small rural holding or a peaceful piece of the Rusland Valley.
Method of Sale
The property is to be sold by Private Treaty, with all offers to be put forward via UAM Property.
Tenure
The Land is sold freehold and with vacant possession granted upon completion.
Wayleaves/Easements
The property is sold subject to, and with the benefit of, all rights of way, whether public or private, any existing or proposed wayleaves, easements or quasi easements, whether referred to within these particulars or not.
Health and Safety
Viewers should bear in mind the risk associated with agricultural land, as well as any livestock or wildlife that may be present at time of viewing.
We recommend all viewers to wear appropriate clothing and footwear to minimise the risks associated with viewing land and property.
Inspections
During normal business hours with a set of particulars to hand.
Location
Damson Field is situated at The Skye, Rusland near Ulverston, in the heart of the south Lakeland countryside . The surrounding areas is renowned for its rural character scenic landscape.
Directions
At the Greenodd roundabout take the second exit and stay on the A590 for 2.2 miles, turn left onto Lanes End, turn right onto Causeway, then left onto Rusland Cross. In 2.1 miles turn left onto Cinder Hill , turn right to stay on Cinder Hill taking a slight left onto The Syke . The land is situated on the right as marked by our For Sale board.
Postcode
LA12 8JT
WHAT3WORDS
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Boundaries
Details relating to boundary maintenance responsibilities, can be obtained from the agents upon request.
Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness Council
Designations
Lake District National Park
Sale Plans
The plans have been prepared by the Agents for the prospective purchasers and are for identification purposes only and are not to scale. They are considered to be correct, but any error or misstatement shall not affect the sale. Purchasers must satisfy themselves as to their accuracy.
Particulars
Particulars written October 2026. Photographs taken September 2026
Property Documents
Brochure
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
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- Council Tax Band
- TBC
- Date Posted
- 2026-10-15
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 432 land-only listings in North West England (1+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
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- Garden
- Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
17 Mbps
Standard (10-30 Mbps)
Suitable for
- Web & social
- Music streaming
- Standard video calls
Mobile signal
Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Leven Valley CofE Primary School3.3 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 68
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Penny Bridge CofE School4.6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 123
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School5.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 30
- Type
- Community school
- Coniston CofE Primary School5.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 67
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Crosthwaite CofE School6.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 109
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- John Ruskin School5.4 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 247
- Type
- Community school
- Cartmel Priory CofE School7.3 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 371
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- The Lakes School7.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 445
- Type
- Community school
- Ulverston Victoria High School8.1 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,319
- Type
- Community school
- Dallam School11 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 761
- Type
- Academy converter
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.
Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Planning map: Flood Zone 1.
Surface water
Not at the pin: mapped about 40 metres away.
These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.
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UAM Property, Ulverston
County Square, Ulverston, LA12 7AB