Land

Land at Eskdale Green, Holmrook, CA19 1TT

The agricultural and amenity land lies in a block of three fields and extends in total to approx. 17.65 Acres (7.14ha). Situated close to the village of Eskdale Green in the heart of the Western Lake District National Park, the land has good roadside access and is bordered by the River Esk.

The land is suitable for grazing and mowing, investment purposes and has potential for amenity use, subject to relevant consents.

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Location

The land is located approx. ½ mile south of Eskdale Green Village, 7 miles east of the Irish Sea coast, 8 miles south of Wast Water Lake, 40 miles from Kendal and the M6.

METHOD OF SALE,

The property is offered for sale as a whole by Public Auction at 2pm on Thursday 14th September 2023 (unless sold privately beforehand) within the Fairfield Restaurant, Lakeland Agricultural Centre, Cockermouth, CA13 0QQ. Guide Price £130,000 as a whole.

The property will be offered for sale as a whole subject to reaching undisclosed reserve prices. Please take note that any guide price given is not a reserve price. If a reserve price is not met during the auction the highest bidder will have the right to purchase the property at the reserve price after the auction. The Vendor reserves the right to amend the particulars of sale at any time; not to accept any offer received; to withdraw from the sale or to sell privately at any time prior to the auction. Any changes will be made clear at the Public Auction.

DEPOSITS, CONTRACTS AND COMPLETION,                                                                              

A 10% deposit of the purchase price will be payable on the fall of the Auctioneer’s hammer. The contracts of sale are also to be signed on the fall of the Auctioneer’s hammer. Copies of the contracts of sale will be available for inspection, by prior appointment only, at the offices of the Solicitor and Agent for two weeks prior to the sale.

The date fixed for completion Thursday 26th October 2023, or earlier by mutual agreement.

TENURE AND TITLE:

The property has freehold title and vacant possession will be given on completion. The property is sold subject to all existing burdens (covenants, wayleaves, rights of way, easements, quasi- easements, rights of access, ancient monuments, etc.) whether public or private and whether constituted in the title deeds or not. The purchasers will be held to have satisfied themselves as to the nature of such burdens and are advised to contact the Vendor’s solicitor in order to do so.

ENVIRONMENT AND BASIC PAYMENT (BPS) SCHEMES:

The land is registered for BPS, the 2023 payment is retained by the vendors, the purchasers will be required to keep the land in good agricultural condition to comply with the scheme. The entitlements are excluded from the sale and are not available. The land is not in an Environmental Stewardship Scheme therefore is free from management restrictions.

BOUNDARIES:

Responsibility for the maintenance of boundaries is indicated by inward facing ‘T’ marks on the Sale Plan. Where no mark is shown no further information is available.

SPORTING & MINERAL RIGHTS:

The mines and minerals together with ancillary powers of working are included. Insofar as the sporting rights are owned by the Vendor, they are included in the sale at no extra charge.

VIEWING

At any reasonable time during daylight hours provided a copy of these particulars are to hand.

Mitchells Land and Property, Lakeland Agricultural Centre, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0QQ.

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VALUED ADDED TAX (VAT)

VAT will be charged if applicable.

Search fees may be chargeable, please refer to the auction legal pack.

TENURE

Freehold interest is being offered with vacant possession on completion.

VENDOR’S SOLICITOR:

Hilary Crook, Hatch Legal Solicitors, 1 Sella Bank, Seascale, CA20 1QU

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LOCAL AUTHORITY

Lake District National Park Authority, Wayfaring House, Murley Moss Business Park, Oxenholme Road, Kendal, LA9 7RL

MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS

If you intend to bid for the property at auction, it will be necessary for you to register beforehand. Full details available from the agents.