£535,000 4 bedroom farm house for sale Oakbank Farm, Firbank, Sedbergh LA10 5EG

Tenure: Freehold

General
Oakbank Farm sits at the end of a public highway with access over the former railway bridge still maintained by Railtrack, to the majority of the land and the former railway track.

The track would make an excellent short gallop and a manege and stabling subject to planning, either as part of the holding or separately.

A block toilet is situated across the lane from the house next to a former single caravan site. An electricity cable is laid to the site.

A public footpath runs from the lane through the yard and the woodland area onto Goodies.
A bridlepath follows the lane and down the track across the fields down to the river.
Turbary rights have been granted on Firbank Fell.

Oil fired central heating – boiler less than 10 years old.

Farmhouse accommodation (All measurements are approximate)

Porch over front door

Living Room 6.96 x 3.58m (22ft 10ins x 11ft 9ins)
Originally two rooms, dividing wall removed to create one large room across the front of the house.
Tiled fireplace, alcove, exposed beams.

Hallway & stairs
Half cellar under stairs with flag floor.

Kitchen 3.4 x 3.12m (11ft 2ins x 10ft 3ins)
Wall and base units, multifuel stove, single drainer stainless steel sink. Door to rear porch/fuel store.

Old Dairy 2.08 x 1.83m (6ft 10ins x 6ft 0ins)

Utility Room 3.05 x 2.74m (10ft 0ins x 9ft 0ins)
Plumbed for washer

Study/Bedroom 5 3.96 x 2.74m (13ft 0ins x 9ft 0ins)

Stairs up to landing

Bedroom 1 (Rear) 3.12 x 3.63m (10ft 3ins x 11ft 11ins)

Bedroom 2 (Front) 3.66 x 4.42m (12ft 0ins x 14ft 6ins)

Bedroom 3 (Front) 3.66 x 2.82m (12ft 0ins x 9ft 3ins)

Bedroom 4 (Front) 3.99 x 2.79m (13ft 1ins x 9ft 2ins)

Bathroom 3.15 x 1.85m (10ft 4ins x 6ft 1ins)
Panelled bath with shower over, pedestal wash basin

Separate WC 2.26 x 0.79m (7ft 5ins x 2ft 7ins)

Store Room 2.08 x 1.83m (6ft 10ins x 6ft 0ins)
Fitted shelving and hot water cylinder

Attached Barn 7.19 x 3.76m (23ft 7ins x 12ft 4ins)
Double doors allowing use as garage, or could be converted into additional accommodation.

Farm Buildings
A group of attached buildings, comprising stone with slate roof stable front roof in need of repair. Rear roof repaired.
Stone with slate roof barn and underhoused shippon. Timber loft floor decayed. Barn reroofed 2008.
Block render and asbestos sheet roof shippon for 10.

Detached block and timber and metal truss asbestos and metal clad roof former poultry shed with concrete floor.

We understand that the land is not registered with RPA and hence there is no Single Farm Payment. The land is currently let on an 11 month grazing tenancy

Services
Private water supply, septic tank, mains electricity, telephone

Council Tax
Band E £1854.49 payable 2009/10

Tenure
Freehold

Local Authorities: South Lakeland District Council, Kendal. Cumbria County Council, Carlisle

Directions

Exit the M6 motorway at J37, taking the A684 to Sedbergh. After approximately 4 miles turn left along The B6257 (also know as Firbank Lane), signed to Firbank. After approximately 2 miles turn right down a small track which leads to Oakbank Farm.

If you are interested in making an offer or discussing the price or terms of purchase contact the agent only.

Viewing strictly by appointment only.

Telephone: 01539 620293 Fax 01539 621650

We endeavour to make our sales details accurate and reliable but they should not be relied on as a statement or representation of fact and they do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. The seller does not give any warranty or representation in relation to the property and we have no authority to do so on behalf of the seller.
Services, fittings and equipment referred to in the sales details have not been tested (unless otherwise stated) and no warranty can be given as to their condition.
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Land Schedule

Ref No. O.S.No Acres Hectares
Lot 1
1 146 House & buildings, garden & woodland 0.920 0.372
Lot 2
4,3 142part, 143 Part mowable 3.162 1.280
2 144 Paddock 0.701 0.284
5 267 Pasture 2.424 0.981
10 Parcel 10 Railway track 2.000 0.809
11 Parcel 11 Pasture 1.000 0.405

Lot 3
6 256 Pasture & meadow 3.687 1.492
7 255 Pasture 1.249 0.505
9,8 262, 264 Meadow 6.957 2.815