Farm for sale

Nestled in the peaceful rural hamlet of Newton Arlosh, near Wigton, this impressive 117 Acre (47.7ha) farm presents a rare opportunity to acquire an excellent agricultural farm, complete with a 3 bed farmhouse and a comprehensive range of traditional and modern buildings.

The property offers versatility for livestock, arable, or mixed farming enterprises, as well as significant potential for diversification or development. This is an exceptional opportunity to secure a productive farm in one of Cumbria’s most sought-after locations.

For Sale by Private Treaty as a Whole, in 3 Lots or a Combination of Lots.

Guide Price as a Whole £1,500,000

Lot 1: Farmhouse, steading 1.02ha (2.51 Acres) and 3.60ha (8.90 Acres) of agricultural land

Guide Price: 450,000

Description:

Charming single-story home boasting 1100 sq. ft. (102.3m2) Located on a generously sized lot, this properties comfortable living with its thoughtful floor plan, offering ample space for a family. The utility of the property is heightened by a dedicated utility room and an attractive kitchen complete with a stove. The living room becomes the heart of the house with a heart-warming fireplace. The dining room is spacious enough to host family dinners or small gatherings. The property also features two bathrooms; one of them conveniently located on the ground floor. This house offers an exceptional blend of practicality and elegance that promises a delightful living experience as shown on the plan.

Fixtures and Fittings in the Farmhouse:

The farmhouse has been recently renovated having damp proofing and re-plastered walls. The property is ready to complete to individual taste.

Outside:

The farmhouse has a walled entrance to a tarmacked drive and parking area where there is a detached garage. There are secluded lawned gardens at the rear of the property.

Services:

BT telephone line connected. Water and electricity are via a mains supply. Central heating and hot water are via an oil-based system. Mains Drainage

Council Tax:

West End Farm has been placed in band ‘D’ by Cumberland Council.

Energy Performance Certificate (EPC):

The farmhouse EPC ratings are available from the selling agent on request.

Farm buildings

The farm buildings at West End farm are a mixture of traditional and modern, there are two entrances from the public road leading to the following:

• On the roadside there is a steel framed open fronted building, of block construction under an asbestos roof. The 5 bay 75’ x 22’ 10’’ (33m x 23m) has a concrete floor.
• A general storage, loose housing building 77’ x 61’ (23.5m x 18.6m), steel framed with block walls with Yorkshire boarding, part concrete and part earth floor.
• There are two traditional buildings used for livestock handling, they are of stone and brick construction under slate roofs attached to the above buildings 29’6” x 22’ (9m x 6.7m) and 43’ x 22’ (13.2m x 6.7m)
• A 7 bay silage barn 105’ x 43’ (32m x 13.2m) steel framed with concrete panel walls under an asbestos roof, with loose housing on either side, on the west side the enclosed loose housing, 105’ x 36’ (32m x 11m) and on the east side open fronted with feed barriers 105’ x 33’ (32m x 10m). The feed area opens on to a concrete walled bale pad.

Development Potential

An application for the development of the site was submitted in 2020. There was a grant of Outline Planning Permission for the demolition of the agricultural buildings and the erection of 4 residential dwellings. This approval has since expired although there remains an opportunity to develop the site subject to necessary permissions.

Land with Lot 1: - 3.6 ha (8.90 ac)

The land associated with Lot 1 comprises two parcels of pastureland which is all mainly suitable for arable, mowing or grazing. The land is serviced by a mains water supply via field troughs. The boundaries are predominantly of post and wire fencing with hedgerows.

Lot 2 – 20.21 ha (49.94 Acres)

Guide Price: £500,000

This excellent block of land comprises four parcels of pastureland and over winter stubble, which is suitable for arable, mowing or grazing. The land has roadside frontage and is accessed via a Concrete and hardcore track leading through Lot 1 from the public road (Shown by a red dotted line on the plan), also via an accommodation hardcore track north of the steading. Boundaries are mainly of post and wire fencing with hedgerows. There is a mains water supply to some parcels. The land is generally quite flat and is well drained.

Lot 3 – 22.88 ha (56.55 Acres)

Guide Price: £550,000

Comprising 4 ring fenced parcels of pastureland, which is suitable for arable crops, mowing and grazing. The land is accessed via a Concrete and hardcore track leading through Lot 1 & 2 from the public road (Shown by a red dotted line on the plan). Boundaries are of mainly post and wire fences with hedgerows. Water is provided by a mains supply. The land is mainly low lying, flat and well drained.

Tenure and Title:

The property has freehold title, and vacant possession will be given on completion.

The following affect the property:

The land is affected by a single Electricity Northwest apparatus and oversailing line (Lot 2).

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. The purchasers and are advised to contact the Vendor’s solicitor in order to do so.

Water Supply:

Mains water troughs are located in each lot.

Basic Payment Scheme:

The land is classified as Non-SDA by the Rural Payments Agency / Entitlements are retained by the vendor. There are no entitlements for sale either with the land or separately.

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.

Environment:

In so far as the Vendor is aware, the property is not affected by any environmental, historical, archaeological or other statutory designation. The land is in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

The land is not subject to any agri-environment scheme obligations or restrictions which could affect agricultural operations or future land use. Therefore, providing the purchaser with flexibility for the future management of the land or agricultural enterprise. If you wish to discuss agri-environment scheme or grant options available for this land, please contact a member of our Farm & Environmental Advisory team.

Our Farm & Environmental Advisory team can transfer and register land through the Rural Payments Agency for you, please contact them to discuss this request further.

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Method Of Sale

The property is offered for sale by Private Treaty in three Lots, combination of lots or as a whole. The Vendor reserves the right to amend these particulars, not to accept any offer received or to withdraw the property from sale at any time. Offers should be submitted to: Mitchells Land Agency, Lakeland Business Centre, Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 0QQ. A closing date for offers may be fixed, and prospective purchasers are advised to register their interest with the selling Agents following an inspection

Viewing

Lot 1 strictly by appointment with the selling agent. Lot 2 and 3 can be viewed during daylight hours providing a set of Sales Particulars are to hand and whilst being respectful of any stock currently grazing the land.

Vendors Solicitor:

TBC

Sporting and Mineral Rights:

The sporting and mineral rights over the land belong to a third party.

Energy Performance Certificate:

The Farmhouse EPC rating: TBC

Ingoings/Outgoings:

There are no ingoings or outgoings.

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:

December 2025.