Detached house
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Detached house
4.96 acre(s)
EPC rating: E
Key information
Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Ask agent
Broadband: Ultra-fast 1000Mbps *
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Features and description
- Tenure: Freehold
- Offered for sale in two Lots.
- A wonderful opportunity to purchase a delightful smallholding in the picturesque Cartmell Fell.
- Substantial four bedroom character farmhouse with oak exposed beams and double glazed windows.
- Self contained attic provides excellent guest suite.
- Detached barn conversion, comprising a sitting room and two double bedrooms.
- Range of traditional buildings, which present an excellent opportunity for development subject to planning consent.
- Meadow, pasture and amenity woodland extending to approximately 9.13 acres [3.69 hectares].
- Stunning views with the backdrop of sunrises and sunsets.
- Of interest to a variety of purchasers including those with equestrian interests, local farmers, hobby farmers and lifestyle purchasers.
TO BE SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION AT TOWN HALL, KENDAL, LA9 4DL ON THURSDAY 6TH FEBRUARY 2025 AT 2.30pm
A superb opportunity to purchase a wonderful smallholding in the Lake District National Park.
Located in a secluded position, within a few minutes drive of the A590.
Spectacular views towards the Howgill Fells and Ingleborough. Traditional restored four bedroom farmhouse, detached barn conversion with two bedrooms and two reception rooms, extensive range of farm buildings. Meadow, pasture, amenity ground and woodland. To be offered for sale in two Lots.
In all about 9.13 acres (3.69 hectares).
Lot 1 – Simpson Ground Farm 4.17 acres Lot 2 – Stone Barn and Land– 4.96 acres
Planning
The stone barn and former milking parlour previously had planning permission for demolition and replacement to provide ancillary studio buildings within application reference number: 7/2020/5567. The planning approval expired in 2023.
Directions
From the A590, just before High and Low Newton Bypass, turn left at the top of Lindale Hill and into High Newton. As you approach the village centre, take the first right. Pass the public house on the right and continue up towards Cartmell Fell. After approximately 1 mile, turn left at the gateway, at the right hand bend. As you pass through the gateway, bear right and continue along the road for approximately 2km. Simpson Ground Farm is located at the end of the road.
Location
Simpson Ground Farm is located in Cartmell Fell, in an elevated position overlooking Morecambe Bay to the south, the Ingleborough Range to the far easterly horizon and the Lakeland fells above Longsleddle to the north. It is located circa 2.5 miles from the village of High Newton and approximately 3 miles from the A590.
Grid reference: SD[use Contact Agent Button]
What3Words: landlady.downhill.reserves
Outside
Land - Lot 1
The land extends to four enclosures of pasture and woodland, extending to approximately 2.89 acres (1.17 hectares). There are also a further 1.34 acres (0.54 hectares) of garden and grounds included within this lot. There is a public footpath which runs through Lot 1, passing the front of the residential properties and along the outbuildings.
Lot 2 has the benefit of a right of access at all times and for all purposes as shown purple on the sale plan, from the Council maintained highway.
LOT 2 TRADITIONAL STONE BARN WITH ADJACENT FIELD
Lot 2 comprises of a traditional stone barn under slate roof, with two attached lean-tos and approximately 4.90 acres (1.98 hectares) of sound meadow land located to the east of the barn.
1. Lean-to (4.46m x 3.05m)-traditional stone lean-to under slate roof with an earth floor.
2. Stone barn (10.07m x 6.07m)-3 bay traditional stone barn under a double pitched slate roof, concrete floor. One bay lofted.
3. Lean-to-(4.25m x 2.78m)-traditional stone lean-to under slate roof with an earth floor.
Land The land comprises approximately 4.90 acres (1.98 hectares) of good quality meadow land. Boundaries consist of stockproof stone walls and post and wire fences and there are overhead electricity wires and poles on the land.
Lot 2 is sold with a right of access across lot 1 highlighted purple on the sale plan.
Services
Services
Simpson Ground Farm benefits from mains electricity, oil central heating system, private water supply and private drainage. The properties also benefits from B4RN Broadband.
Simpson Ground Annexe benefits from an air source heating system via underfloor heating.
A superb opportunity to purchase a wonderful smallholding in the Lake District National Park.
Located in a secluded position, within a few minutes drive of the A590.
Spectacular views towards the Howgill Fells and Ingleborough. Traditional restored four bedroom farmhouse, detached barn conversion with two bedrooms and two reception rooms, extensive range of farm buildings. Meadow, pasture, amenity ground and woodland. To be offered for sale in two Lots.
In all about 9.13 acres (3.69 hectares).
Lot 1 – Simpson Ground Farm 4.17 acres Lot 2 – Stone Barn and Land– 4.96 acres
Planning
The stone barn and former milking parlour previously had planning permission for demolition and replacement to provide ancillary studio buildings within application reference number: 7/2020/5567. The planning approval expired in 2023.
Directions
From the A590, just before High and Low Newton Bypass, turn left at the top of Lindale Hill and into High Newton. As you approach the village centre, take the first right. Pass the public house on the right and continue up towards Cartmell Fell. After approximately 1 mile, turn left at the gateway, at the right hand bend. As you pass through the gateway, bear right and continue along the road for approximately 2km. Simpson Ground Farm is located at the end of the road.
Location
Simpson Ground Farm is located in Cartmell Fell, in an elevated position overlooking Morecambe Bay to the south, the Ingleborough Range to the far easterly horizon and the Lakeland fells above Longsleddle to the north. It is located circa 2.5 miles from the village of High Newton and approximately 3 miles from the A590.
Grid reference: SD[use Contact Agent Button]
What3Words: landlady.downhill.reserves
Outside
Land - Lot 1
The land extends to four enclosures of pasture and woodland, extending to approximately 2.89 acres (1.17 hectares). There are also a further 1.34 acres (0.54 hectares) of garden and grounds included within this lot. There is a public footpath which runs through Lot 1, passing the front of the residential properties and along the outbuildings.
Lot 2 has the benefit of a right of access at all times and for all purposes as shown purple on the sale plan, from the Council maintained highway.
LOT 2 TRADITIONAL STONE BARN WITH ADJACENT FIELD
Lot 2 comprises of a traditional stone barn under slate roof, with two attached lean-tos and approximately 4.90 acres (1.98 hectares) of sound meadow land located to the east of the barn.
1. Lean-to (4.46m x 3.05m)-traditional stone lean-to under slate roof with an earth floor.
2. Stone barn (10.07m x 6.07m)-3 bay traditional stone barn under a double pitched slate roof, concrete floor. One bay lofted.
3. Lean-to-(4.25m x 2.78m)-traditional stone lean-to under slate roof with an earth floor.
Land The land comprises approximately 4.90 acres (1.98 hectares) of good quality meadow land. Boundaries consist of stockproof stone walls and post and wire fences and there are overhead electricity wires and poles on the land.
Lot 2 is sold with a right of access across lot 1 highlighted purple on the sale plan.
Services
Services
Simpson Ground Farm benefits from mains electricity, oil central heating system, private water supply and private drainage. The properties also benefits from B4RN Broadband.
Simpson Ground Annexe benefits from an air source heating system via underfloor heating.
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offering a depth of knowledge and experience unrivalled in the local markets. This combined with our comprehensive range of services for buyers, sellers,
landlords and tenants ensures our offices are the first port of call for clients across Cumbria, Durham, North Yorkshire and the Scottish Borders.