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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).

This Property£28,571 / acre
Regional Average (1+ acres) £23,766 / acre
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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 status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Garden
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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

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good LimitedO2 Good LimitedThree Good NoneVodafone Good None

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

Budgens Newby Bridge, Newby Bridge3.2 miles
Co-op Hawkshead, Hawkshead, Cumbria5.5 miles
Spar - Coniston, Coniston, Cumbria5.5 miles

GP surgery

Haverthwaite Surgery3.3 miles

Pharmacy

Collins & Butterworth Ltd5.5 miles

Hospital

Westmorland General Hospital12 miles

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

Windermere Rail Station7.4 miles

Nearest bus stop

Plum Green2 miles

Typical drive times

Ambleside28 min · 12 miles
Ulverston23 min · 9.4 miles
Lancaster (city)54 min · 35 miles
Grange-over-Sands25 min · 11 miles
Bowness-on-Windermere28 min · 12 miles

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

Very low risk

Planning map: Flood Zone 1.

Surface water

Medium to low risk (1 in 100 to 1 in 1000)

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.

Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.

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County Square, Ulverston, LA12 7AB

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