Trees Farm Newton Arlosh Kirkbride Wigton CA7 5HN

Trees Farm

This is an opportunity to acquire a 140-acre (57 hectares) Farm comprising of; a detached 3 bed farmhouse including a range of useful agricultural buildings and 140 Acres of quality agricultural land, located on the fertile Solway coastal plain in a quiet, rural setting on the fringe of the village. For sale by Private Treaty as 3 separate lots or as a whole.

Guide Price £1,400,000 www.mitchellslandagency.co.uk

t: 01900 822016 e: [email protected] The Trees, Newton Arlosh

LOCATION / DIRECTIONS:

o For Sat Nav, use the post Code: CA7 5HN

o M6 (N) Jun.44 – 15 Miles

o City Centre & Mainline Rail Links – 15 Miles

o Wigton, Market Town – 6 Miles

Local Information

Situated on the road between and Kirkbride, bordered on one side by moss (peat) land and on the other by tidal salt marsh. There are grazing rights on the marsh, two of these ‘stints’ are available by separate negotiation.

The village has an excellent pub ‘Joiners Arms’ a traditional country pub which is renowned for its excellent food. Village shop and amenities are available in nearby Kirkbride, including a Primary School. Further amenities are in Wigton including an excellent Secondary School.

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Sheet ID Parcel ID Total Area(ha) Total Area (ac) LOT 1 Steading 1.04 2.56 NY2055 5969 1.07 2.64 NY2055 7062 1.99 4.92 NY2055 5353 6.67 16.48 NY2055 4535 1.32 3.26 NY2055 7138 3.83 9.46 TOTAL 14.88 36.77 LOT 2 NY2055 6319 3.23 7.98 NY2055 7305 3.32 8.20 NY2054 7590 3.61 8.92 NY2054 8474 2.76 6.82 NY2054 8962 3.35 8.28 NY2054 9543 4.56 11.27 NY2154 623 4.36 10.77 NY2054 3189 2.11 5.21 NY2054 5198 1.9 4.70 TOTAL 29.2 72.15 LOT 3 NY2056 4219 2.66 6.57 NY2056 5010 2.56 6.33 NY2056 3503 2.91 7.19 NY2055 2990 5.24 12.95 TOTAL 13.37 33.04

TOTAL 57.45 141.96

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DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY:

The Trees Farm is a former dairy farm, the owners were milking until 4 years ago. The farm is situated on the fringe of Newton Arlosh village in a highly productive area of North Cumbia, a short distance from the Solway coast. The farm comprises of a detached three bed house which has been renovated by the current owners, a courtyard of traditional farm buildings and to the east a modern cubicle building and a silage barn with cubicle and loose housing. The land surrounding the farmstead extends to approximately 36 Acres (14 ha). Directly to the south across the minor road there is a block of 72 Acres (29 ha) which is accessed directly from the road of via an accommodation track which leads to all fields. The third lot is accessed from the minor road (there is also access through lot 1) and extends to approximately 33 Acres (13 ha), this block is bordered on two sides by public and accommodation tracks.

LOT 1

The Trees farmhouse, range of modern and traditional agricultural buildings and agricultural land extending to 14.88 hectares (36.77 acres) or thereabouts.

Farmhouse the farmhouse is a detached property, on the ground floor there is a large kitchen diner, lounge, utility, and downstairs bathroom. On the first floor there are 3 double bedrooms and a family bathroom. The property benefits from oil central heating with a solid fuel Rayburn in the kitchen and an open fire in the lounge.

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SERVICES: Mains Water and electricity. Drainage is to a septic tank. The septic tank has not been surveyed and may not comply with new regulations ‘General Binding Rules’ (effective 1st January 2020) enforced by the Environment Agency, which do not allow septic tank discharge directly into surface water. The purchaser will have to ensure that a compliant system is in place at his/her own cost.

COUNCIL TAX: The Trees farmhouse has been placed in ‘Band C’ by Borough Council.

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS IN THE FARMHOUSE: These are mostly included in the sale at no extra charge. Prospective purchasers should discuss specific items with the Vendor as appropriate.

Agricultural Buildings within the courtyard of the farmhouse there is one traditional brick and stone-built barn 58’x18’ and a steel and brick-built barn 45’x22’, on the eastern side there is a range of brick-built buildings containing the former abreast parlour, tank room, engine room and workshop. Attached to these buildings there is a 130-cubicle shed with central feed passage measuring 75’x150’. Opposite the cubicle shed there is an 8-bay silage barn with a 70 cubicle lean to shed on one side and a loose housing lean to on the other measuring 104’x120’. From the modern buildings there is a slatted slurry pit which has a pumping system into a tower and further slurry lagoon.

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LOT 1 - Land The agricultural land consists of 5 parcels and extends to 36.77 acres (14.88 ha) of mixed grazing and arable land. Parcel number 7138 is currently in an arable crop. There is access to the land from the farm buildings and the public roads north and south of the steading. The land is part of the farm’s HLS scheme containing ELS options.

LOT 2 - Extending to 29.2 hectares (72.15 acres) or thereabouts. The lot consists of 9 enclosures of predominantly improved grassland which are accessed from an accommodation track to the south of the farmstead. Parcel number 0623 is currently part of a HLS scheme (option HK9) maintenance of wet grassland for breeding waders. Parcel 9543 will be sown down to low input spring barley and enhanced wild birdseed mix. HLS scheme expires November 2024.

LOT 3 - Extending to 13.37 hectares (33.04 acres) or thereabouts. This lot consists of 4 parcels of agricultural land. The lot is currently in an arable crop. The lot benefits from a metered mains water supply and is accessed on two sides by public roads. The land is part of the farm’s HLS scheme containing ELS options.

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VIEWING: The farmhouse and agricultural buildings can be viewed strictly by appointment only with the Sole Agents, Mitchells Land Agency. Telephone 01900 822016. The land can be viewed at any reasonable time during daylight hours provided the prospective purchasers have registered with the agents and are respectful of the current tenant’s stock, closing gates behind themselves etc.

METHOD OF SALE: The property is offered for sale by Private Treaty. The property will be offered for sale in lots or as a whole, subject to reaching undisclosed reserve prices. Please take note that any guide price given is not a reserve price.

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. A closing date for offers may be fixed, any prospective purchasers are advised to register their interest with the agents following an inspection.

COMPLETION: The agricultural land is tenanted on a grazing licence, these tenancy arrangements will be completed prior to completion. Vacant Possession will be given on completion.

TENURE & TITLE: The property has freehold title and vacant possession will be given on completion. The following affect the property: - • Lot 1 is affected by a public footpath.

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.

INGOINGS & OUTGOINGS The owners are planning on making first cut silage on 50 Acres, this will be stored in the silage clamp. The successful purchaser(s) will be responsible for taking over at valuation all grass silage in the pits on completion. This valuation will be undertaken by Mitchells Land Agency whose decision is final. The muck in the buildings and store will also be taken over by the incoming purchaser.

WATER SUPPLY: Lots 1 (including the buildings), 2 and 3 are served with a metered mains water supply. Water troughs are located in all Lots, they are connected and in working order. In the event of the Lots 1 & 2 being sold separately, a sub meter will be installed, and the owner of Lot 2 will be bound to reimburse the owner of Lot 1 for the water used.

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BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME (BPS) ENTITLEMENTS: The land is classified as Non-SDA by the Rural Payments Agency / DEFRA and has been registered for the BPS. The owner will make the claim for 2021, the purchaser will be bound to keep the land in good environmental condition and comply with scheme rules. There are Non-SDA entitlements available, these are being retained by the owner but may be available by separate negotiation. There current owner owns 2 stints on the Newton Arlosh Marsh, these are for Cattle only (2 cattle per stint) these are also available by separate negotiation.

FUTURE ENVIRONMENTAL PAYMENTS Entry into the proposed Environmental Land Management Scheme from 2024 will replace all other stewardship payments and Direct area payments (Basic Payment Scheme). Payments will be available for public goods and services such as improvements to air and water quality, enhancement of existing bird habitats, woodland planting and general boundary restoration. Grants will be on offer to manage old and new hedges, along with fence work. Infrastructure improvements such as slurry storage, roofing of yards/muck stores and replacement of concrete are also available. Mitchells Farm & Environment Consultancy would be pleased to work with you to sign up to future schemes and advise your business how to maximise grant funding going forward, as well as advising on the existing management practices and regulations for the current scheme requirements across this holding.

VENDOR’S SOLICITOR: Maria Wright, Bendles Solicitors, 1 Victoria Place, Wigton CA7 9PJ. Tel: 016973 42121 Email: [email protected]

ENVIRONMENT: The farm has a Countryside Stewardship ELS/HLS scheme which ends in November 2024. It will be a requirement of the purchaser/s to take on this agreement, full details of the scheme can be obtained from the agent. In so far as the Vendor is aware, the property is not affected by any environmental, historical, archaeological or other statutory designation.

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: Mineral rights are not included in the sale. Insofar as the sporting rights are owned by the Vendor, they are included in the sale at no extra charge.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE (EPC): The farmhouse EPC rating is 37-F full details of the EPC are available from the selling agent on request.

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MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS As part of the Money Laundering Regulations relating to the sale of property, we, as selling agents are obliged to carry out ‘Customer Due Diligence’ checks on potential purchasers prior to a transaction being completed. We are therefore bound by law to ensure we have appropriate identification of purchasers. Please be aware that we will require the purchaser(s) to provide suitable identification to us prior to completion.

VALUE ADDED TAX (VAT): VAT will not be charged on the sale.

DATE OF PREPARATION: April 2021.

IMPORTANT NOTICE Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars, all interested parties should note: 1. The description and photographs are for guidance only and are not a complete representation of the property. Photographs were taken APRIL 2021. 2. Plans are not to scale, are for guidance only and do not form part of a contract. 3. Services and appliances referred to have not been tested and cannot be verified as being in working order. 4. No survey of any part of the property has been carried out by the Vendor or the Sole Selling Agent. 5. All measurements have been taken using the following: Ordnance Survey data; the RPA Rural Land Registry maps; Promap mapping software; from scaled plans and by tape measure and therefore may be subject to a small margin of error. 6. Only those items referred to in the text of these particulars are included. 7. Nothing in these particulars or any related discussions forms part of any contract unless expressly incorporated within subsequent written agreement. These particulars do not form, not form any part of, any offer of contract. Any contract relating to the sale of the property shall only be capable of being entered into by the Vendor’s solicitor. 8. These particulars have been prepared in good faith and in accordance with the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 to give a fair overall view of the property, but neither Mitchell’s Auction Company Ltd nor the Vendor accepts any responsibility for any error that they may contain, however caused. Any intending purchaser must therefore satisfy himself by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness. 9. Neither Mitchell’s Auction Company Ltd nor any of their employees has any authority to make or give further representation or warranty in relation to the property.

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