Mungrisdale, Penrith, CA11

The Land

This land sale offers an opportunity to purchase a useful block of upland grazing land which benefits from roadside access and a natural water supply.

The land is easterly facing, rising up from its eastern boundary to  the most western boundary which adjoins Mungrisdale Common. 

The land offers good upland grazing, with diverse vegetation adding to its environmental interest.  The land is boundered by a mix of a drystone walls and post and wire fences.

The land lies between 230 metres - 370 metres above mean sea level and it all falls within the Severely Disadvantaged Area, with the western most section falling above the moorland line. The land is classified as Grade 5 under the former MAFF Land Classification System.

The land sits within the northern area of the Lake District National Park and Lake District World Heritage Site.

General Remarks, Reservations & Stipulations

Method of Sale

The land at Souther Fell is to be offered for sale by private treaty. 

The Vendor 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 Vendor 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 Agent as soon as possible in order that they are kept abreast of any changes to the marketing of the land.

Money Laundering Obligations

As 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.   

Tenure

The land is offered for sale freehold with vacant possession upon the date of completion. A 10% non refundable deposit is due for payment upon exchange of contracts which is to be within 8 weeks of an offer being accepted, with the balance of payment due upon completion which will occur no later than 31st October 2025.

Water

The land benefits from a natural water supply.

Access

The land at Souther Fell benefits from direct roadside access.

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 Purchaser will have satisfied themselves as to the nature of such restrictions and are advised to contact the Vendor's solicitors for details:

Burnetts Solicitors, Victoria House, Wavell Drive, Rosehill, Carlisle, CA1 2ST.  Megan Richardson acting.

Sporting, Shooting & Mineral Rights

The sporting, shooting and mineral rights are included within the sale in so far as they belong to the Vendor. 

Basic Payment Scheme (BPS)

The land is sold without any entitlement to any BPS monies nor any de-linked payment.

Quotas & Environmental Schemes

For 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 Status

The land is classified as Grade 5 under the former MAFF Land Classification System.

Boundaries

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

Plans & Schedule of Areas

The plans attached to these particulars are based on Rural Land Registry plans and are for reference only.  Any prospective Purchaser will have deemed to have satisfied themselves of the land and schedule.

Fixtures & Fittings

Any fixtures and fittings referred to in these particulars will be included in the sale unless stated otherwise.

Measurements

The measurements are approximate and must not be relied upon.

Health & Safety

Given the potential hazards of agricultural land, we request that you take as much care as possible when making your inspection for your own personal safety particularly  around any livestock.

Viewing & Further Information

Viewing of the land at Souther Fell 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 a third party whilst viewing the land.   Please do not disturb any livestock grazing the land and all viewings are to be undertaken on foot on all occasions and NO vehicular access is to be taken to the land. For all enquiries, please contact Jo Edwards for further information.  

Authorities

Cumbria County Council, The Courts, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8NA

Lake District National Park, Murley Moss, Oxenholme Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7RL

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

General Reservations

The right is reserved to the Vendor(s) to amend, alter and incorporate fresh provisions as appropriate in respect of the above matters.

First Edition: May 2025

Particulars Prepared: May 2025

Photographs Taken:  May 2025