Property description

To be sold by public auction at town hall, kendal, LA9 4DL on Friday 6th may 2022 at 2.45PM.
About 37.31 acres formerly part of Esp Ford Farm, just south of Crosthwaite.

Lot 1 - About 9.17 acres [3.71 has] Meadow/Pasture;
Lot 2 - About 37.31 acres [15.09 has] Meadow/Pasture;
Lot 3 - About 8.52 acres [3.44 has] Pasture

Particulars
The land is in three distinct blocks to the east of the A5074 between Gilpin Bridge and Crosthwaite. All the fields are laid down to grass and enjoy mainly southerly aspects between 5 and 10 metres above sea level. The fields total approximately 55 acres and are coloured on the sale Plan for identification purposes.

Lot 1
Meadow and Pasture Land
Extending to approximately 9.17 acres [3.71 hectares] [shaded blue on the Sale Plan]
Two parcels of good quality meadow bounded by the River Gilpin to the east and a drainage ditch to the west. Access is via a farm track and a concrete bridge. Boundaries are stockproof and comprise a mixture of dry stone walls, stock fencing and mature hedgerows.

Lot 2
Meadow and Pasture Land
Extending to approximately 37.31 acres [15.10 hectares] [shaded pink on the Sale Plan]
Six adjoining fields ranging from flat meadow to rolling pasture with scattered trees. There is a water tank in field 5201 with pipes to some water troughs as well as natural water supplies from drainage ditches. Boundaries are generally stockproof and comprise a mixture of dry stone walls, stock fencing and mature hedgerows.

Lot 3
Pasture Land
Extending to approximately 3.45 acres [8.52 hectares] [shaded yellow on the Sale Plan]
A single flat field bounded by drainage ditches with mature hedgerows and stock fencing.<br /><br /><b>Directions</b><br />From junction 36 of the M6 motorway take the A590 and after approximately 3.5 miles take the slip road to Barrow/Milnthorpe. After approximately 3 miles take the right turn signposted A5074 Bowness and Windermere. Follow the road for approximately 3.5 miles until reaching the Lyth Valley Country Hotel on the right.

Approximately 150 metres to the north of the Lyth Valley Country House there is a farm track through some trees on the right which leads into the land. A right of way runs for about 110 metres and crosses the River Gilpin to Lot 1. Lots 2 and 3 are accessed through Lot 1 or via Holmes Lane and Savinhill Road<br /><br /><b>Location</b><br />Lying in open rolling countryside between Scout Scar and Whitbarrow Scar on the edge of the Lake District National Park close to Lyth Valley Country House. The villages of Crosthwaite and Brigsteer are in close proximity.<br /><br /><b>Auction General</b><br />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.

Tenure Freehold. Vacant possession upon completion.

The date fixed for completion is Friday 17th June 2022 or earlier by mutual agreement.

Solicitors Hill Dickinson, 50 Fountain Street
Manchester, Greater Manchester, M2 2AS. Tel No:

Services
Mains water is connected to the land.

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 mis-statement shall not affect the sale. Purchasers must satisfy themselves as to accuracy.

Entitlements
There are no entitlements to Basic Payment Scheme.

Stewardship Schemes
There are no Stewardship Schemes on the land.

Easements and Wayleaves
The land is sold with the benefit of and subject to all existing wayleaves. There is an overhead electricity line crossing the land in Lot 2.

Right of Way
In addition to the right of way from the A5074, there are rights of way along Holmes Lane and Savinhill Road. A bridleway runs into the land between field number 5201 and fields 5913 and 6698.

Sporting Rights, Mineral Rights and Standing Timber
All rights and standing timber which the vendor has the power to convey are included in the sale.

Local Authority South Lakeland District Council. Tel No:

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

Viewing Arrangements
The land can be viewed at any reasonable time, provided a copy of these particulars are with you.<br /><br />
Amenities

Of interest to local farmers, landowners, hobby farmers and investors.

Three blocks of good quality meadow and pasture land situated towards the north-westerly corner of the iconic Lyth Valley.

Natural and mains water supplies.

Potential for Environmental Stewardship and biodiversity offsetting.

Vacant possession on completion.