Gaisgill, Penrith, CA10

Midfield Farmhouse

The stone built farmhouse boasts traditional charm while benefiting from 21st century amenities such as double glazing, central heating and hot water being provided by a Ground Source Heat Pump, additional electricity being produced by PV cells together with a small Hydro Electric installation.

The accommodation comprises entrance porch, hallway with separate WC off, kitchen with modern wall and floor units, dining room with Inglenook fireplace and stove, living room with modern log burning stove, conservatory, 5 bedrooms (1 ensuite) and 2 bathrooms.

Attached on the ground floor level, but not accessible from the main house is a large utility/boiler room.

Outside

The property is approached by a private driveway and benefits from a courtyard, which provides parking for several vehicles. To the front of the property is a lawned garden and a detached garage is situated to the side of farmhouse. There is also an EV charger located in the garage. Providing further accommodation is a 1 bed log cabin with the benefit of under floor heating.

Outbuildings

Adjoining the farmhouse is the former stable, milking byre and traditional stone barn and byre, all under a slate roof, which subject to planning permission are ideal for conversion.

The Land

The farm extends to approximately 124 acres, and benefits from Grazing Rights on Longdale Fell (CL number - CL.42). There are 2 small plantations in field parcels 2449 and 9665.

Located over the A685 directly north of the property are a further 12.29 acres of grazing and mowing land.

Equestrian Facilities

Riding arena extending to 62m x 22m arena with FlexiRide surface and one third of the arena roofed.

Monarch 6 Horse exerciser with electronic speed controller.

A general purpose building containing secure and alarmed tack room, feed store (could be an additional stable), 5 stables with rubber matting, plus 4 open stables, that can be converted into 12 stalls, office, WC and kitchen facilities.

9 outside yards with their own shelters.

Quarantine stable with rubber yard.

Round pen

Approximately 3km of all-purpose track, which is useful for interval training and varying rides through woods and fords.

250m Riding oval

Useful Information

Services

Mains water and electricity. Drainage is to a private sewage treatment plant, installed in 2017. Heating and hot water are produced by a Ground Source Heat pump. The property also benefits from electricity being produced by PV Cells and a Hydro Electric Operating system. The latter awaits licensing by the Environment Agency. The property also benefits from an EV charger.

Grazing Rights

The property benefits from Grazing Rights on Longdale Fell for 211 ewes plus followers and 83 gimmer hoggs, or cattle on the basis of 1 beast equivalent to 10 sheep and 3 horses. CL number - CL.42.

Wayleaves, Easements, Covenants & Rights of Way

The 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. Any Purchasers will be deemed to have satisfied themselves as to the nature of such restrictions and are advised to contact the Vendors’ Solicitors for details:

Mr Tim Labrum, Thomson Hayton Winkley, J36 Rural Auction Centre, Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7FP.

Authorities and Contacts

Westmorland and Furness Council, Voreda House, Portland Place, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7BF

United Utilities, Dawson House, Great Sankey, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 3LW. Tel: .

Rural Payments Agency, PO Box 352, Worksop, S80 9PF. Tel:

Boundaries

As far as the Vendor is aware, the responsibility for the boundaries are shown on the sale plan by inward facing ‘T’ mark. When no ‘T’ mark is shown no further information in available.

Fishing Rights

There are 329 metres of single bank fishing on the River Lune, adjacent to field numbers O.S. 5026 and 3623. The Lune is widely regarded as one of England’s finest game fishing rivers. It rises on the northern slopes of the Howgill Fells before turning southwards through the ‘Lune Gorge’, passing the market towns of Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale, entering Morecambe Bay just downstream of Lancaster.

Council Tax Band

Band D

Tenure

The property is offered for sale freehold with vacant possession upon the date of completion.

Method of Sale

The property is offered for sale by Private Treaty. The Vendors Agents reserve the right to set a closing date for offers. The Vendors reserve the right to alter or divide the property or to withdraw or exclude any of the property at any time.

Viewings

Strictly by appointment with PFK Rural. Please contact us on or

Directions

From the M6, exit at junction 38 and head east on the A685 towards Kirkby Stephen for 2.3 miles, where Midfield Farm can be found on the right hand side and identified by our For Sale boards.

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Postcode

CA10 3UH

Sporting and Mineral Rights

The sporting and mineral rights are included within the sale insofar as they are owned.

Money Laundering

The Vendors Agents are obliged to carry out Customer Due Diligence checks on any Purchaser(s) prior to a transaction being completed as required under The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017).

General Reservations

The right is reserved to the Vendors to amend, alter and incorporate fresh provisions as appropriate in respect of the above matters and to withdraw or exclude any of the property at any time.

First Edition: October 2024, Second Edition: November 2024, Particulars Prepared: October 2024, Photographs Taken: September 2024