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SELBYSTOWN, ROWELTOWN
Nr. CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA6 6LY
An attractive residential stock rearing farm extending to approximately 112.5 acres (45.5
hectares) overall to include a three bedroom house, pleasant gardens, a range of residential,
stock and general purpose buildings, grazing and mowing land, woodland and picturesque
river frontage and ponds. The farmhouse has much original character with potential for more
accommodation and ample scope for extension and conversion. This agricultural holding has
good potential for equestrian, commercial and other leisure uses and is set in a quiet rural
location in North Cumbria, accessible to the local market towns of Longtown and Brampton
and to the City of Carlisle where there is access to the M6 and main line trains. The
entitlements to the Basic Payment Scheme will be included in the sale. EPC =D
GUIDE PRICE: £720,000 Carlisle/M6 Motorway 15 miles, Brampton 10 miles, Longtown 10 miles (All distances approximate)
LOCATION Selbystown is located in the River Lyne Valley at the confluence of
the White Lyne and Black Lyne rivers and in the northern reaches of
Cumbria close to the Scottish Border. This is an attractive and unspoilt
rural area with extensive areas of forests nearby to include the
Kershope Forest, Newcastleton Forest and the Border Forest Park.
The Border Forest Park lies a short distance from Selbystown and has
many miles of tracks to explore and much wildlife and is ideal for
riding, walking and cycling. The Northumberland National Park, The
Solway, Hadrian’s Wall World Heritage Zone and the Lake District
National Park are also readily accessible. Roweltown is a scattered
hamlet of farms and houses lying between Hethersgill and Roadhead
with a strong local community. The holding lies on a quiet minor road
leading to the Whitelyne and Blacklyne bridges.
The nearest local shopping is in the pleasant town of Brampton
(approx 10 miles) or in the market town of Longtown (approx 10
miles) to the southwest. The City of Carlisle has a large shopping
centre and most required amenities to include access to main line
trains and the M6 Motorway and is situated approximately 15 miles
away. The nearest marts are Longtown and Carlisle.
DIRECTIONS The position of the farm is shown on the location plan and there are
several possible routes to the property. From Smithfield, which is on
the A6071 between Longtown and Brampton, take the turning towards
Hethersgill. Pass through Hethersgill and Bolton Fell End and continue
into Roweltown. After the turning to Stapleton, turn left immediately
after the Public House and the property is the second on the right.
After the turning to Stapleton take the next left signposted to
Mallsburn and Penton and the property is the second on the right. For
sat nav purposes use CA6 6LY.
DESCRIPTION A most desirable country property having an attractive and well
maintained house with pleasant gardens to include outhouses, potting
shed, hen house, polytunnel and glass house. Adjoining there is a barn
with potential for extension/conversion and a double garage with
workshop facilities. The steading has a good range of stock buildings
to include traditional buildings with potential for conversion or
alternative use subject to planning consent. The holding provides
useful grazing and mowing ranging from riverside meadow to higher
land at around 131m above above sea level with some extensive views
over the north of the county and into Scotland. The grazing extends to
around 98 acres (40 hectares) with mains water troughs and natural
water supplies plus conservation ponds, tree planting and existing
woodland. There is picturesque river frontage on the Whitelyne and
River Lyne extending to approximately 685m of single bank to include
the fishing rights. This is an ideal stock farm with potential for leisure,
equestrian and other use and an excellent family home. The overall
holding extends to around 112.5ac (45.5 ha) as shown in pink on the
sale plan and detailed in the schedule of areas.
PLANNING All enquiries regarding the potential for conversion and extension of
the existing accommodation or other agricultural buildings to
alternative use should be addressed to the local planning authority at
Carlisle City Council.
TENURE Freehold.
POSSESSION Vacant possession of the property will be given upon completion of
the sale which will be by agreement.
POSTAL ADDRESS Selbystown, Roweltown, Carlisle, Cumbria CA6 6LY
COUNCIL TAX Following enquiry to the valuation office website we understand the
house is in council tax band A.
SERVICES There are mains water and electricity supplies and a private sewerage
tank. The house is mostly timber double glazed with central heating
from an oil fired system to radiators throughout the principal
accommodation. There is a cast iron stove in the living room and the
backup of an immersion heater for hot water. The kitchen range is not
included in the sale and will be removed by the vendors for safety
reasons.
WAYLEAVES, EASEMENTS The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all reservations,
AND RIGHTS OF WAY easements, rights of way and other matters, whether public or private
and whether constituted in the title deeds or not. These include a
public footpath roughly as shown by the blue line through enclosure 5,
8, 13 and 14 on the sale plan.
MINERAL AND SPORTING The mineral and sporting rights, insofar as they are owned by the
RIGHTS Vendors, are included in the sale although we understand various
fields may not include all these rights and this will be confirmed by the
vendor’s solicitors. The property is believed to own approximately
685m of half river on a section of the White Lyne and River Lyne with
single bank fishing.
ACCESS Access to the holding is directly off a publicly maintained highway to
a private drive plus other access points off the highway to fields. There
is an additional access at the eastern end into field 28 off an un-
surfaced lane.
LOCAL AUTHORITY Carlisle City Council, Civic Centre, Carlisle, CA3 8QG. Tel: (01228)
817000.
Cumbria County Council, The Courts, Carlisle, CA3 8NA. Tel:
(01228) 606060.
RURAL PAYMENTS AGENCY P.O. Box 69, Reading RG1 3YD. Tel: 03000 200 301.
BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME The entitlements to the Basic Payment Scheme will be included in the
sale which we understand extend to 38.38 units. The payment for 2018
will be retained by the vendors and the entitlements transferred to the
purchasers for their use on completion of the sale.
LAND STATUS The land is all classified by the RPA as Severely Disadvantaged Less
Favoured Area.
VENDORS SOLICITOR Lovedays, Crown Chambers, 6 Bank Road, Matlock DE4 3AQ.
Tel: 01629 583142. F.O.A. Chris Gale.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS The fitted carpets will be included in the sale. The vendors are retiring
from farming and much of the machinery, equipment and fencing
materials etc will be available by separate negotiation (more detail on
viewing). The stock of firewood can be included in the sale for the
sum of £300.
INGOING The silage bales will be taken over by the purchaser on completion at
the price of £15 per bale.
VIEWING Strictly by appointment through the sole selling agents. Tel: (01228)
792299.
The Farmhouse The accommodation has much character and briefly comprises:-
A timber double glazed front door leads to the entrance hall with a
tiled floor, beamed ceiling and an open staircase. There are glazed
double doors leading to the attached barn plus doors off to the boot
room, kitchen and shower room.
Boot Room 5.26m x 2.01m with doors to the garden and to a neighbouring wood
store measuring approximately 8m x 2m.
Farmhouse Kitchen 5.62m x 4.01m having a range of fitted timber wall and base kitchen
units to include two stainless steel single drainer sinks, a built-in oven,
a four ring electric hob with hood over, plumbing for a washing
machine and ample room for a breakfast table and chairs. Please note
that the range in this room will be removed by the vendors for safety
reasons.
Lounge 4.03m x 3.75m max having a cast iron stove on a stone base, a beamed
ceiling, a view over the fields and an exposed stone wall with opening
and step down to:-
Dining Room 2.45m x 3.67m having French doors to the rear patio and a beamed
ceiling.
Inner hall with staircase and providing access to:-
Boiler Room 2.28m x 2.43m max having the central heating boiler, shelving, useful
storage and the consumer unit.
Shower Room 2.12m x 1.94m being part tiled with corner shower cubicle, WC and
pedestal wash hand basin.
FIRST FLOOR There are two staircases to the first floor, rising from the main
entrance hall and off the inner hall. The inner staircase leads to a first
floor landing with radiator and providing access to:-
Bathroom 3.09m x 2.47m max having a three piece bathroom suite comprising a
pine panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin and W.C. There is a
coombed ceiling and skylight.
Bedroom 3.67m x 2.47 with a coombed ceiling.
Bedroom 4.09m x 3.86m having built-in wardrobes, vanity unit with wash hand
basin, hot water cylinder cupboard with immersion heater and an
exposed stone wall plus a view over the fields to the front.
Bedroom 5.24m x 4.07m max with feature only tiled fireplace and view.
The front hall staircase leads to a first floor galleried landing providing
access to:-
Store 4.98m x 4.06m max being an ‘L’ shaped room with exposed beams
and shelves and potential subject to any required consents to form a
bedroom or study etc. There are no skylights or windows in this room
at present.
OUTSIDE A stone surfaced road leads to a concrete courtyard with ample
parking available and situated between the farm buildings and house.
To the front of the house there is a large and attractive garden with
lawn, flower beds, stone walls, silver birch and fish pond. In addition
a large wisteria on the front elevation of the house. To the side there is
a well maintained and productive vegetable garden in raised beds and
to the rear of the house a patio and grass amenity area.
The Buildings
The residential buildings include with approximate internal measurements:
Barn 4.95m x 8.78m being a large traditional stone and slate barn adjoining
the house with double doors for entry direct from the house entrance
hall. The barn has a concrete floor, electric light and sockets, arched
vehicular access door and presently provides extensive and useful
residential storage. There is significant potential within this barn to
obtain planning consent to extend the residential accommodation or
for alternative uses to include an annexe or holiday cottage.
Garage/Workshop 4.67m x 6.6m being a double garage/workshop adjoining the above
barn with fitted bench, electric light and sockets, two up-and-over
doors and concrete floor.
Glass House 1.8m x 4.1m maximum.
Polytunnel 7.6m x 4.5m. approx
Adjoining the vegetable garden a potting shed and hen house of timber
construction with a boxed profile sheet roof as follows:
a) Potting Shed 5.19m x 3.2m with concrete floor, electric light and sockets and
workbench.
b) Hen House 5.3m x 3.2m.
The agricultural buildings with approximate internal measurements include:-
Machinery Store/Shed 9.55m x 6.55m with electric light.
Pole Barn Range 12m x 6m and 5.5m x 6.5m and 3.6m x 5.1m.
Secure Store 5.5m x 3.6m or machinery shed
Loose Stock Housing 7.1m x 5.7m. This building is of block construction and adjoining is a
stone and slate range of four buildings, the first three of which have
electric light. These buildings are as follows:-
a) Store/Pen 2.6m x 4.6m
b) Shed 2.6m x 5m being an open fronted machinery shed.
c) Former Byre 4.4m x 5.4m.
d) Former Byre 4.5m x 5.8m which is part fitted with kennels.
Former Byre 5.4m x 4.4m which is partly fitted with kennels.
Fuel Store 2.97m x 4.26m being a detached brick built building with lean-to.
Pole Barn 11.6m x 10.5m providing loose housing.
Cattle Shed 11.5m x 22.7m a steel portal framed building with front overhang and
concrete forecourt, feed barrier and providing loose stock housing with
bull pen.
LAND The grazing and mowing area extends to approximately 98 acres (40
ha) to include mains water troughs and natural water, stock proof
fencing. There are attractive riverside meadows, some open views and
areas of recent tree planting and ponds with an overall area of around
112.46 acres (45.54 ha) to include half river, farmhouse, steading and
roads.
EPC A summary of the Energy Performance Certificates is set out below and full
details are available by email on request or can be downloaded from the
various websites we use.
Schedule of Areas
Areas taken from Promap and RPA Plans and are approximate only
No. on Sale Plan O.S. No Description Acres Hectares
1 5489 Wood/River Bank 1.19 0.48
2 5395 Wood/River Bank 0.54 0.22
3 6490 6.67 2.70
4 9599 2.69 1.09
5 8396 3.58 1.45
6 8193 0.47 0.19
/7789 Pond 0.77 0.31
7 8385 4.97 2.01
8 9899 Wood 2.35 0.95
9 8174 Pond 0.20 0.08
10 8364 5.16 2.09
11 9374 5.61 2.27
12 9780/0574/ Planting/Track
0278/0474 Pond/Track 0.94 0.38
13 0383 5.34 2.16
14 0892 Wood 0.99 0.40
15 1282 Wood 1.48 0.60
16 3895 Wood 0.32 0.13
17 5399 Wood 0.22 0.09
18 2281 9.93 4.02
19 3992 3.53 1.43
20 5591 5.95 2.41
21 4079 6.37 2.58
22 5675 4.10 1.66
23 1668 0.42 0.17
24 3767/2870 5.04 2.04
25 5463/5458 3.33 1.35
26 2858 11.51 4.66
27 4954/4746 4.64 1.88
28 6548/7244
/7653/5546 inc. pond 9.31 3.78
29 2450 2.69 1.09
Steading/house/
Other - roads/garden/
half river/other. Approx 2.15 0.87
__________ ________
Totals 112.46 ac 45.54 ha
Details prepared 8th June 2018 Ref: NPH
Important Notice C & D Rural for themselves and for the Vendors/Lessors of this property, give you notice that:-
1. The mention of any appliances and or services within these particulars does not imply that they are in full and efficient working order. 2. The particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers or lessees and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an
offer or contract.
3. All descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details are given having taken all reasonable steps to avoid misleading or committing an offence. Nonetheless, such statements do not constitute any warranty or representation by the
Vendor and are accurate only to the best of the present information and belief of the Vendor.
4. No person in the employment of C & D Rural has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property
nor is any such representation or warranty given whether by C & D Rural or the Vendors/Lessors of this property.