Nunfield Farm, Cumwhitton, Brampton, Carlisle, Cumbria
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NUNFIELD FARM, CUMWHITTON, BRAMPTON, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA NUNFIELD FARM CUMWHITTON, BRAMPTON, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA A first-class livestock farm in the Eden Valley, south of Cumwhitton, complete with attractive renovated farmhouse and comprehensive range of modern and traditional farm buildings, in all approximately 187.27 acres (75.79 hectares). Approximate mileages Carlisle 9 miles • Penrith 17 miles • Newcastle upon Tyne 55 miles Description • Substantial renovated four bedroom farmhouse • Extensive range of modern and traditional farm buildings • Good quality farmland capable of high stocking rates and arable cropping • Excellent road links to the A69 and M6 In all approximately 187.27 acres (75.79 hectares), available for sale as a whole or in two lots. National Farm Agency office Carlisle office 48 Bootham 64 Warwick Road York Carlisle YO30 7WZ Cumbria, CA1 1DR t 01904 756303 t 01228 546400 [email protected] [email protected] Farmhouse Dating from 1882, the farmhouse is a traditional stone built property under a slate roof, positioned to the south of the farmstead, with a separate entrance from the farmyard. The property is detached and has been extensively renovated and extended by the current owners. The property is arranged over two floors. The ground floor comprises an entrance hall, with panelled staircase leading to the first floor, doors to lounge, kitchen and pantry. The hallway continues with a door to the dining room, utility room, wc and rear entrance door. The kitchen sits in the north west corner with an excellent view of the farm entrance and yard; the room has a range of high quality fitted units with granite worktops and space for a family dining table. The lounge fireplace houses a wood burning stove within an exposed stone surround. The hallway and much of the ground floor living area has hardwood flooring. Many of the attractive period features have been retained in the property, such as the stone shelves in the pantry, traditional woodwork and ornate coving in some of the rooms. On the first floor there are four double bedrooms, one of which is en-suite and an additional family bathroom. The relatively space but also have potential for conversion to a steep pitch of the roof creates substantial attic space farm diversification enterprise or other development which could be utilised for further accommodation if opportunities subject to obtaining the relevant consents. required, subject to consents. Land There are mature lawned gardens with shrub borders on three sides sheltered by trees, and a small stone built The farmland lies in two blocks classified as Grade outbuilding housing a log/coal store, w/c and basin. The 3 under the Natural England Agricultural Land farmhouse benefits from double glazing throughout and Classification Map for the North West region. Soils oil fired central heating. are from the Salwick series, common to the locality, described as a loamy soil suitable for cereals or Farm Buildings grassland and the Newport 1 series, a deep well drained The farm has an excellent range of agricultural buildings, sandy and coarse loamy soil, again suitable for cereals concrete aprons and storage areas currently utilised and grassland. for the farms livestock enterprise. Many of the buildings have been recently erected by the current owners and The farmland, while currently all sown to grass, does provide modern livestock facilities. Please refer to the have greater scope for cereal cropping. All fields benefit buildings table and farmstead plan for further details. from water troughs and have been extensively re-fenced The traditional farm buildings provide useful additional in recent years. Lotting extensive amenities and mainline rail access is just nine Solicitors The farm is available as a whole or in two lots as miles to the west. Hewitson & Harker Limited, 22 Market Square, outlined below: Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4QT Services Contact: Alex Birtles Lot 1 – Nunfield Farmstead and 100.61 acres The farm has mains water and electricity with oil-fired Tel: 01768 371534 (40.72 hectares) pink on plan central heating and private drainage. A borehole for Field no Hectares Acres private water supply was drilled in 2012 and is currently Tenure 7493 3.62 8.95 unconnected. Freehold with vacant possession on completion. 9086 2.54 6.28 Following exchange of contract(s) there will be an 7212 3.97 9.81 Rights of Way, Easements & Wayleaves 8-12 week period before completion to allow the vendor time to move from the property. 7726 2.08 5.14 The property is sold subject to, and with the benefit of 9005 1.84 4.55 all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way, Ingoing 6565 5.53 13.66 public and private whether specifically mentioned or not. 6542 1.91 4.72 Bales of silage and straw in store are to be purchased There are no known public rights of way over the land. by the buyer at an independent valuation. 5933 0.22 0.54 An electricity line crosses the south west corner of Lot 2. 8539 3.79 9.37 7851 2.77 6.84 Council Tax Designations Band F 5646 1.38 3.41 The land is not designated within any current Nitrate 4959 2.16 5.34 Vulnerable Zone. Fields 9005 and part of field 0633 lie 0154 2.43 6.00 Method of sale within the adjoining Moorthwaite Moss Site of Special The property is for sale by private treaty as a whole or in 9331 1.96 4.84 Scientific Interest (SSSI). Further details are available on two lots. 0633 4.52 11.17 request. Farmstead and yard 1.03 2.55 EPC Total area 41.75 103.16 Local Authority E Carlisle City Council, Civic Centre, Carlisle, Lot 2 – 84.11 acres (34.04 hectares) blue on plan Cumbria CA3 8QG Postcode Field no Hectares Acres CA8 9HA 9437 5.19 12.82 Tel: 01228 817000 9918 4.43 10.95 Directions 0805 4.54 11.22 Subsidies & Grants The land is registered with the Rural Land Registry and From junction 43 of the M6 motorway travel east along 2014 3.03 7.49 the A69 towards Hexham, continue through the village 1343 2.92 7.22 sold with the benefit of Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) Entitlements at no additional cost. The Entitlements of Warwick on Eden and cross the river. Take the 2129 3.22 7.96 right turn shortly after the bridge signed Cumwhitton. are currently held and will be claimed in 2015 by the 4135 3.72 9.19 Continue for approximately 4 miles following the signs vendor, who will endeavour to facilitate transfer to the 3349 3.32 8.20 for the village, the farm is located approximately ½ south purchaser(s) in readiness for the 2016 claim. 4720 3.67 9.07 of the village towards Hornsby. Total area 34.04 84.11 The land is also entered into an Entry Level Stewardship Viewing General Information Scheme (ELS), due to expire July 2016. The purchaser(s) Strictly by appointment with the selling agents Savills will be required to take over and honour the agreement. incorporating Smiths Gore. Local information Carlisle office - 01228 546400 The farm is located in rolling open countryside south of Sporting Rights National Farm Agency - 01904 756303 Cumwhitton village, with clear views to Cumrew Fell to Included in the sale insofar as they are owned. the east and impressive distant views southwest to the Date of Information Lake District National Park. Cumwhitton benefits from Minerals Particulars prepared – June 2015 a public house and village hall. The city of Carlisle with Included in the sale insofar as they are owned. Photographs taken – June 2015 Nunfield Farm - Farmstead plan Building Description Dimensions 1 Livestock building 19.3m x 23.1m Steel portal frame under fibre cement roof, Yorkshire boarding (63’ x 75’) 2 and concrete panel walls. Concrete floor, central feed store and Pond 1 passage with dividing pens to sides. 4 2 Livestock building 32.3m x 14.8m 6 5 Steel portal frame under fibre cement roof, Yorkshire boarding (105’ x 49’) 9 8 and concrete panel walls. Concrete floor, central feed passage and handling area with dividing pens to sides. 128.5m 7 10 3 Dutch barn / machinery store 22.9m x 19.6m 3 Steel portal frame with steel framed lean-to, part steel box (75’ x 64’) profile/part fibre cement roof with hardcore floor. Nunfield Farm - Location plan 4 Traditional stone barn 18.4m x 6.0m Stone built single storey barn with slate roof, concrete floor (60’ x 20’) 11 Nunfield and steel doors, divided as two loose boxes and two stables. 5 Traditional stone byre and store 5.2m x 15.4m Stone built double height barn with slate roof and concrete floor. (18’ x 51’) Divided as byre and store, note additional single storey stone store 0m 25m 50m 75m adjacent (7.7m x 2.6m). Ordnance Survey © Crown Copyright 2015. All rights reserved. Licence number 100022432. Plotted Scale - 1:1250 6 Traditional stone cart shed 7.9m x 5.4m The plan is published for convenience only. Although thought to be correct Stone built single storey barn with box profile roof and (26’ x 18’) its accuracy cannot be guaranteed and it does not form part of the contract. concrete floor to part, divided as three stores or loose boxes. 7 Traditional stone barn 41.9m x 6.2m Stone built double height barn, part with granary floor and (138’ x 20’) external steps. Slate roof and part concrete floor/part stone flag floors. Large doors to east and west, divided as workshop, byre and store.