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Land
16,291,461 sq ft / 1,513,526 sq m
Key information
Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Ask agent
Features and description
- Peatland moss within the Solway Coast AONB and part of the wider Bowness Common SSSI
- Part of the largest raised mire in England
- Significant amenity, biodiversity and environmental opportunities
- Peatland restoration and carbon sequestration potential
- Significant HLS income.
- CLOSING DATE FOR OFFERS - 12 noon – Tuesday 6th September 2022.
374.3 acres (151.48 hectares) of peatland moss forming part of a wider Site of Special Scientific Interest on the south fringe of the Solway Firth.
Description
The sale represents a rare opportunity to purchase 374.3 acres (151.48 hectares) of peatland moss, to the north of Wigton, on the Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The land forms part of the wider Bowness Common Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), totalling about 1,875 acres (758.79 hectares); the largest raised mire remaining in England.
The sale offers significant amenity, biodiversity and environmental opportunities, such as peatland restoration and carbon sequestration. The land also benefits from the income of a Higher Level Stewardship Scheme.
The Property was originally part of a wider peatland system, which included Glasson Moss and Whitrigg Common. There are considerable areas of active bog growth across the Common, allowing a variety of wetland species to thrive.
In other parts of the bog, the surface has been modified by peat cutting, drainage works and burning. Despite this, there is still a good depth of peat. In the drier areas, especially around the edges, there is an abundance of birch, lichens and patches of purple moor grass.
The land hosts a good range of breeding birds including sparrowhawk, curlew, snipe, sedge and grasshopper warblers. Other species recorded include black grouse and hen harrier. The area is also noted for its sizeable colony of the scarce large heath butterfly.
The most recent reports available identify the SSSI as being in an unfavourable recovering condition. This gives the opportunity to further enhance the mire and bring it back up to a favourable standard.
The vendor has agreed to a one-year extension of the existing Higher Level Stewardship Scheme, which provides an income of around £22,700 per annum. The land may be suitable for entry into a new agreement under the Countryside Stewardship Scheme.
Subsidies and Grants
The land is registered on the Rural Land Registry. The vendor has claimed and will retain the 2022 Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) payment. The BPS Entitlements are not included in the sale.
The land is also subject to a Higher Level Stewardship Scheme, extended to now expire in 2024. The purchaser will be required to take over and honour the remainder of this agreement.
Viewing
The land may be inspected at all reasonable times, on foot, with a copy of the sale brochure. Care should be taken, with particular note to open ditches, drains, livestock and wildlife.
Acreage: 374 Acres
Additional Info
Rights of Way, Easements & Wayleaves - The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way. A public footpath runs through the land, which is also designated as open access under the Countryside Rights of Way Act (CROW). The land benefits from various rights of ways reserved over adjoining farmland east and north of Anthorn, together with additional rights over Rogersceugh Lane and the track north of Anthorn.
Tenure - The freehold is offered for sale with vacant possession.
Services - There is no knowledge of any services connected to the land.
Sporting Rights - The sporting rights are included insofar as they are owned.
Mineral Rights - The mineral rights are reserved to a third party.
Grazing Rights - The land is not subject to third party grazing rights.
Local Authority - Allerdale Borough Council, Allerdale House, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 3YJ
Designations - The land lies within the Solway Coast AONB and forms part of the Bowness Common SSSI, South Solway Mosses National Nature Reserve (NNR), South Solway Mosses Special Area of Conservation (SAC), part of Priority Habitat Inventory for Lowland Raised Bog and is within a Less Favoured Area (LFA) classified as Disadvantaged.
Method of Sale - The land is offered for sale by private treaty as a whole. Offers for part or sub-lots of the land may be considered. All prospective purchasers are encouraged to register their interest with the selling agents.
Postcode - CA7 5AH (nearest)
VAT - The land is not opted to tax, therefore VAT will not be
charged.
Description
The sale represents a rare opportunity to purchase 374.3 acres (151.48 hectares) of peatland moss, to the north of Wigton, on the Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The land forms part of the wider Bowness Common Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), totalling about 1,875 acres (758.79 hectares); the largest raised mire remaining in England.
The sale offers significant amenity, biodiversity and environmental opportunities, such as peatland restoration and carbon sequestration. The land also benefits from the income of a Higher Level Stewardship Scheme.
The Property was originally part of a wider peatland system, which included Glasson Moss and Whitrigg Common. There are considerable areas of active bog growth across the Common, allowing a variety of wetland species to thrive.
In other parts of the bog, the surface has been modified by peat cutting, drainage works and burning. Despite this, there is still a good depth of peat. In the drier areas, especially around the edges, there is an abundance of birch, lichens and patches of purple moor grass.
The land hosts a good range of breeding birds including sparrowhawk, curlew, snipe, sedge and grasshopper warblers. Other species recorded include black grouse and hen harrier. The area is also noted for its sizeable colony of the scarce large heath butterfly.
The most recent reports available identify the SSSI as being in an unfavourable recovering condition. This gives the opportunity to further enhance the mire and bring it back up to a favourable standard.
The vendor has agreed to a one-year extension of the existing Higher Level Stewardship Scheme, which provides an income of around £22,700 per annum. The land may be suitable for entry into a new agreement under the Countryside Stewardship Scheme.
Subsidies and Grants
The land is registered on the Rural Land Registry. The vendor has claimed and will retain the 2022 Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) payment. The BPS Entitlements are not included in the sale.
The land is also subject to a Higher Level Stewardship Scheme, extended to now expire in 2024. The purchaser will be required to take over and honour the remainder of this agreement.
Viewing
The land may be inspected at all reasonable times, on foot, with a copy of the sale brochure. Care should be taken, with particular note to open ditches, drains, livestock and wildlife.
Acreage: 374 Acres
Additional Info
Rights of Way, Easements & Wayleaves - The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way. A public footpath runs through the land, which is also designated as open access under the Countryside Rights of Way Act (CROW). The land benefits from various rights of ways reserved over adjoining farmland east and north of Anthorn, together with additional rights over Rogersceugh Lane and the track north of Anthorn.
Tenure - The freehold is offered for sale with vacant possession.
Services - There is no knowledge of any services connected to the land.
Sporting Rights - The sporting rights are included insofar as they are owned.
Mineral Rights - The mineral rights are reserved to a third party.
Grazing Rights - The land is not subject to third party grazing rights.
Local Authority - Allerdale Borough Council, Allerdale House, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 3YJ
Designations - The land lies within the Solway Coast AONB and forms part of the Bowness Common SSSI, South Solway Mosses National Nature Reserve (NNR), South Solway Mosses Special Area of Conservation (SAC), part of Priority Habitat Inventory for Lowland Raised Bog and is within a Less Favoured Area (LFA) classified as Disadvantaged.
Method of Sale - The land is offered for sale by private treaty as a whole. Offers for part or sub-lots of the land may be considered. All prospective purchasers are encouraged to register their interest with the selling agents.
Postcode - CA7 5AH (nearest)
VAT - The land is not opted to tax, therefore VAT will not be
charged.
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