Shap, Penrith, CA10

Property Details: • Type: Farm Land • Tenure: N/A • Floor Area: N/A

Key Features: • Approximately 43.46 acres (17.59 hectares) or thereabouts of mowing & grazing land. • For sale as a whole by Public Auction on Thursday 27th February 2025. • 2.00pm at The Gavel, Penrith Auction Mart.

Location: • Nearest Station: Appleby Station • Distance to Station: 6.1 miles

Agent Information: • Address: Devonshire Chambers, Devonshire Street, Penrith, CA11 7SS

Full Description: This sale of land at Wickerslack close to Shap offers an opportunity to purchase an excellent block of land, which is currently sown down to grass, but could equally be put to arable use. The land benefits from roadside access with mains water present  in one parcel. This block of land will be of interest to farmers looking to expand their existing landholdings, together with people with amenity, environmental and small holding interests. IntroductionThis sale of land at Wickerslack close to Shap offers an opportunity to purchase an excellent block of land, which is currently sown down to grass, but could equally be put to arable use. The land benefits from roadside access with mains water present in one parcel. This block of land will be of interest to farmers looking to expand their existing landholdings, together with people with amenity, environmental and small holding interests.DirectionsFrom the north, follow the A6 south until you reach the village of Shap. After entering the village, proceed along the A6 for approximately 450 metres, taking the second turning to the left signposted Crosby Ravensworth. Follow this road out of Shap village heading east passing over the M6 motorway and proceed along this road for approximately 1.5 miles, taking the second turning to the left signposted Reagill. Proceed along here for approximately 250 metres and the land is located on your right hand side.

From the south enter Shap on the A6 and head north for approximately 1 mile, until reaching the turning for Crosby Ravensworth. At that point, follow the directions above. Please see the location sale plans within these particulars.

The location of the land will be identified by way of a PFK sale board.

What3Words: ///static.adjusting.billThe LandThe land offered for sale at Wickerslack extends to approximately 43.46 acres (17.59 hectares) or thereabouts of mowing land. Parcel 4097 was re-seeded two years ago with parcel 1396 having been re-seeded three years ago. The land, although currently down to grass, is capable of being sown down to an arable crop. The land is boundered in the main by dry stone walls with some post and wire fencing. Parcel 1396 benefits from a mains water supply, with parcel 4097 benefitting from a natural water supply.The Land contThe land lies just outside both the Lake District National Park and the Yorkshire Dales National Park boundaries. The land is easterly facing and lies between 250m and 310m above mean sea level. There is a public footpath which runs north to south across the most westerly corner of parcel 1396.

Parcel 1396 falls within the Severely Disadvantaged Area, with parcel 4097 falling outwith the Severely Disadvantaged Area. The land is classified as Grade 4 under the former MAFF Land Classification System.Method of SaleThe land at Wickerslack, Shap is to be offered for sale by Public Auction as a whole on Thursday 27th February 2025 at 2.00pm at The Gavel, Penrith Auction Mart. The Vendors and Sole Selling Agent reserve the right to alter or divide the property or to withdraw or exclude any of the property at any time. The Vendors reserves the right to vary any of the terms and conditions of the sale or to change the method of sale without notice. For this reason, we recommend likely Purchasers should register their interest with the selling Agents as soon as possible in order that they are kept abreast of any changes to the marketing of the land.General Conditions of SaleThe property will, unless previously withdrawn, be sold subject to the General and Special Conditions of Sale which may be inspected during the usual office hours at the offices of the Vendors' solicitors during the 14 days immediately prior to the Auction. The Conditions of Sale may also be inspected in the sale room on the sale date, but will not be read out. Any Purchaser will be deemed to have had notice of each condition and all bidders to bid on the basis they have inspected the Sale Conditions (whether they have in fact done so or not).DepositA non-refundable deposit of 10% of the purchase price will be payable to the Vendors' solicitors upon the fall of the Auctioneer's hammer.Money Laundering ObligationsAs a requirement of the Money Laundering Regulations (Money Laundering Terrorist Financing and transfer funds (information on the payer) regulations 2017) relating to property transactions, the selling agents are obliged to carry out Customer Due Diligence checks on all prospective Purchasers prior to any transaction being completed. Therefore, ALL prospective Purchasers MUST register with the sole selling agents prior to the auction. Please contact the selling agents for the information required to register. FOR THE AVOIDANCE OF DOUBT, NO ONE WILL BE ABLE TO BID FOR THE LAND AT AUCTION, UNLESS THEY ARE REGISTERED WITH THE SOLE SELLING AGENTS PRIOR TO THE AUCTION.TenureThe land is offered for sale freehold subject to a Grazing Licence Agreement, which terminates on the 31st March 2025. Completion is set for the 27th March 2025. Early completion may be possible by negotiation with the Vendors. For further details, please refer to the Vendors solicitors, who's details appear later in these sale particulars.WaterParcel 1396 benefits from a mains water supply with parcel 4097 benefitting from a natural water supply.Rights of WayThe property is sold subject to all rights including rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights and obligations and easements, quasi easements and restrictive covenants and all existing and proposed wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains, and water, gas and other pipes, whether or not referred to in these particulars. In particular please note, there is a Public Footpath running north to south across the western most corner of parcel 1396. There are overhead wires on poles running across parcel 4097. Any Purchaser will have satisfied themselves as to the nature of such restrictions and are advised to contact the Vendor’s Solicitors for details: Cartmell Shepherd Solicitors, Bishop Yards, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7XU. Bethan Griffiths acting.Sporting & Mineral RightsThe Sporting and Mineral Rights will be included with the sale as far they are owned by the VendorsBasic Payment Scheme (BPS)The land is sold without any entitlement to any BPS monies nor any de-linked payment.Quotas & Environmental SchemesFor the avoidance of doubt there are no livestock quotas nor milk quotas included in this sale and there are no schemes currently in place on the land.Land StatusThe land is classified as Grade 4 under the former MAFF Land Classification System.BoundariesAs far as the Vendors are aware, the responsibility of the boundaries are shown on the sale plans by inward facing ‘T’ marks. When no mark is shown, there is no further information available.Plans & Schedule of AreasThe plans attached to these particulars are based on Rural Land Registry data and Ordnance Survey National Grid and are for reference only. Any prospective Purchaser will have deemed to have satisfied themselves of the land and schedule.Fixtures & FittingsAny fixtures and fittings referred to in these particulars will be included in the sale unless stated otherwise.MeasurementsThe measurements are approximate and must not be relied upon.Health & SafetyGiven the potential hazards of agricultural property, we request that you take as much care as possible when making your inspection for your own personal safety. Please respect any livestock on the property and do not cause any disturbance to them.Viewing & Further InformationViewing of the land at Wickerslack is permitted during any daylight hour provided a copy of these particulars is to hand. Please do not obstruct any gateways or the public highway or any property belonging to third parties whilst viewing the land. Do not disturb any livestock grazing the land and all viewings are to be undertaken on foot at all occasions. NO vehicular access is to be taken to the land. For all enquiries please contact Jo Edwards for further information.AccessThe land at Wickerslack benefits from direct roadside access.AuthoritiesCumbria County Council The Courts, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8NA

Westmorland & Furness Council Town Hall, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7QF

United Utilities Dawson House, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LWGeneral ReservationsThe right is reserved to the Vendor(s) to amend, alter and incorporate fresh provisions as appropriate in respect of the above matters.

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