LOW BECKSIDE FARM Mungrisdale, Cumbria
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LOW BECKSIDE FARM mungrisdale, cumbria LOW BECKSIDE FARM MUNGRISDALE, CUMBRIA, CA11 0XR highly regarded upland farm within the lake district national park Traditional farmhouse with four bedrooms Bungalow with three bedrooms Traditional stone barns Extensive modern livestock buildings Lot 1 – Low Beckside Farm set in approx. 195 acres of pasture, plus grazing rights on the common Lot 2 – 209 acres of off lying rough grazing, pasture and woodland IN ALL ABOUT 404 ACRES (163 HECTARES) For sale as a whole or in two lots A66 Trunk Road – 1.6 miles u Keswick – 9 miles u Penrith – 12 miles (All distances are approximate) Savills York Savills Carlisle River House, 17 Museum Street, York, YO1 7DJ 64 Warwick Road, [email protected] Carlisle, CA1 1DR 01904 617831 savills.co.uk Introduction Low Beckside Farm lies to the north of the A66 plantations adds to the amenity aspect of the holding. Across Mungrisdale fell and Bowscale fell. The farm has been in approximately 12 miles west of Penrith and just south of the road is a further 123 acres of permanent pasture plus valuable ELS and HLS Environmental Stewardship Schemes the hamlet of Mungrisdale. The farm has benefited from some rough grazing and woodland. one of which is rolling over on an annual basis. considerable investment in the state of the art livestock building completed in 2017 which was specifically designed Lot 2 comprises approximately 209 acres of pasture and Low Beckside Farm is likely to appeal to commercial farmers for sheep husbandry. The farm in all extends to approximately rough grazing including 29 acres of established woodland as well as lifestyle buyers seeking a manageable sized 404 acres offered for sale in two lots. lying in a single block at Greenah Crag. The land has excellent property with potential to further enhance the environmental access off the A66 to the north of Troutbeck and lies and conservation schemes in a very accessible yet largely Lot 1 extending to about 195 acres includes the farmhouse, approximately 3 miles by road from the farm. unspoilt location on the edge of the National Park. Lot 2 bungalow (subject to tenancy) and the traditional and is also likely to be of interest to purchasers with interests modern farm buildings lying in an attractive south facing The farming system has been based around a lowland flock in rewilding, conservation work or tree planting, subject to position, set within 72 acres bordering the attractive of Swaledale/Texel ewes together with a separate fell flock necessary consents. Glenderamackin River which together with small woodland of Swaledale ewes which also exercise grazing rights on Location and Situation Low Beckside Farm is very accessible lying only 1.6 miles requires some upgrading and modernisation but has potential north of the A66 Penrith to Keswick trunk road, just south to provide a well-proportioned family house. There may be of the attractive hamlet of Mungrisdale. Keswick lies potential to extend the accommodation into the adjoining approximately 9 miles to the west and Penrith approximately single storey garage. 12 miles to the east, providing access to the M6 Motorway and main west coast railway line. The bungalow is believed to be of block construction with rendered exterior walls under a slate roof. The Description accommodation extends to 890 square feet including dining/ kitchen, sitting room, three bedrooms and a bathroom. The Farmhouse and Bungalow house is subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Restriction and The farmhouse is a detached two storey house of traditional will be sold subject to a tenancy (details upon request). stone construction providing approximately 2,445 square feet of accommodation including four bedrooms. The majority of the windows are UPVC double glazed however the house farmhouse floorplan Gross internal area (approx): Farmhouse: 2,445 sq.ft / 227 sq.m bungalow Gross internal area (approx): Bungalow: 890 sq.ft / 83 sq.m Farm Buildings The farm buildings are effectively in two sections with the Building 8 – State of the art upland sheep husbandry traditional buildings adjacent to the farmhouse and the centre completed in 2017 – 459m2 – of steel portal frame modern farm buildings to the south. construction with fibre cement roof, part concrete panel walls and part Yorkshire boarding with gale breakers. Traditional buildings (see building plan) Internally the building is subdivided into sheep pens with Building 1a – Farmhouse part concrete and part hard-core floor and has created an excellent sheep housing and handling facility. Building 1b – Bungalow Building 9 – High eaves barn – 330m2 – a steel portal frame Buildings 2, 3 and 4 – Comprise a traditional stone barn with building originally constructed as a covered silage pit with toilet block at the north end. Building 3 is the Interpretive part concrete panel walls, box profile, roof and cladding centre with double glazed windows, stone flag floor and with part Yorkshire boarding. Concrete floor and adjoining 2 open beam ceilings, used as a classroom (35m ). Building Midden area. 4 at the southern end is a double height hay barn and feed store (166 m2) with part flag and part concrete floor. Building 10 – Extensive sheep sorting pens and races together with further facilities to the south of building 9. Building 5 – Steel framed lean to - 120m2 – used as general storage and car garaging for the farmhouse and bungalow. The buildings benefit from a large area of concrete apron providing clean hardstanding, storage and turning areas to 2 Building 6 – Traditional stone barn - 75m – currently in aid efficient use of the buildings. poor condition but with potential Building 7 – General store – 248m2 – steel portal framed building with box profile roof with ventilated ridge, concrete block walls and concrete floor The Land The land at Low Beckside together with the land east of the council road which is known as land at Redmire extends in all to approximately 195 acres, the majority of which is classified as Severely Disadvantaged (SDA) and is Grade 4 on the Agricultural Land classification map. Low Beckside itself lies in approximately 72 acres within a ring fence to each side of the river which cuts through the middle and forms an attractive feature. There are good quality productive grazing fields with excellent access off the council highway and an internal access track leading to a bridge crossing which was rebuilt following Storm Desmond ensuring good access to the majority of the land. The land at Redmire (over the road) extends to a further 123 acres including permanent pasture, rough grazing and 20 acres of woods and ponds. The main area of woodland known as Redmire Wood has recently been felled. The permanent pasture includes some level improved grassland. The majority of the land is accessed off the private track leading to Redmire Farm. Land at Greenah Crag is a single block of land extending to about 209 acres with excellent road frontage at the southern end onto the old road adjacent to the A66. The first section of the land comprises almost 30 acres of permanent pasture beyond which the remainder of the land is rough grazing bordered by 29 acres of established woodlands. This would be a wonderful piece of land for those with rewilding, conservation, planting as well as farming interests, subject to gaining the necessary consents. Alternatively for a purchaser of the whole farm it would continue to form a valuable part of the overall grazing regime. General Information Nearest Postcode CA11 0XR (see location plan) Viewing Strictly by appointment through the sole selling agents Savills. Given the potential hazards of a working farm, we request you take care when viewing the property especially around the farmyard. Tenure and Possession The farm is offered for sale freehold with vacant possession upon completion with the exception of the bungalow which is sold subject to the existing lifetime tenancy. Lot 1: Low Beckside Farm approx. 195.30 acres (79.04 ha) Lot 2: Greenah Crag approx. 208.90 acres (84.57 ha) Services We have been advised that the dwellings are connected to mains electricity and water with private drainage via a shared septic tank. The majority of the farm buildings are connected to the mains electricity supply and mains water supply. Lot 2 is partly served by a natural water supply as well as two metered troughs. Local Authority Eden District Council Town Hall, Corney Square Penrith, Cumbria CA11 7QF Tel: 01768 817817 Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) BPS Entitlements based on the net eligible areas are included in the sale and will be transferred to the purchasers following completion. The claim for the 2021 year will be submitted by the vendors who will also retain the payment. Ingoing Valuation In addition to the purchase price the purchaser will be required to take over and pay for those items of tenant right including: • Hay, straw and silage at market value • All purchased stores including fertilisers, seeds, sprays, feeding stuffs, fuel and oils etc to be charged at cost • The hefted hill flock will be taken over at valuation Fixtures and Fittings All fixtures, fittings, furniture and personal items owned by the occupiers of the dwellings are specifically excluded from the sale. However any landlord items such as fitted carpets are included in the sale. Sporting Rights and Mineral Rights The sporting and mineral rights are included in the sale, insofar as they are owned. Environmental Stewardship Schemes The farm has been entered into ELS and HLS Agreements providing valuable income. HLS scheme, AG00388143, was generating £16,008 p.a but expires on 30th June 2021. A separate scheme, AG00353862, relating to Mungrisdale Common provided a further payment of £14,401 last year and has been rolled over to November 2021.