Land Opposite Inglewood Edge, Skelton

PLEASE NOTE CHANGE – IF ONLY ONE LOT IS SOLD AT AUCTION, THE PURCHASER OF THE SAID LOT WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INSTALLING A SUB-METER ON THE WATER SUPPLY AND BLOCKING THE GATEWAYS BETWEEN THE TWO LOTS WITHIN TWO MONTHS’ OF COMPLETION OF THE SALE.

Introduction

This sale of land opposite Inglewood Edge offers an opportunity to purchase some good quality mowing land which would be capable of being ploughed but which is all currently sown down to grass. Both Lots of land benefit from roadside access with a mains water supply.

Directions

From the M6 motorway at Junction 41 and head north-west on the B5305 for approximately 6½ miles until reaching a junction to your left signposted Hesket Newmarket and Caldbeck.  For Lot 1, turn left and proceed along this road for approximately rd  of a mile and Lot 1 is located on your right hand side.

For Lot 2, continue along the B5305 from the aforesaid junction for approximately rd  of a mile and Lot 2 is located on your left.

Please see the location and sale plans within these particulars. The location of the land will be identified by way of PFK sale boards.

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The Land

Lot 1 - 8.05 Hectares (19.89 Acres)

Lot 1 comprises a single parcel of pastureland which is capable of being mown or ploughed but is currently sown down to permanent pasture. 

The land benefits from a mains water supply and roadside access.  The land is flat in topography and lies at approximately 220 metres above mean sea level, falls within the Non-Severely Disadvantaged Area and is classified as a mix Grades 3 and 4 under the former MAFF Land Classification System.

If Lot 1 is purchased separately from Lot 2, then it will be the responsibility of the Purchaser of Lot 1 to block up the gateways between Lots 1 and 2 within 2 months of the completion of the sale.

Lot 2 - 9.59 Hectares (23.70 Acres)

This block of land benefits from mains water and roadside access with a livestock holding pen at the point of access off the road. 

The land is currently all sown down to permanent pasture but is capable of being mown and it is also being capable of being ploughed. 

The land lies at approximately 210 metres above mean sea level, falls within the Non-Severely Disadvantaged Area and is classified as Grade 3 under the former MAFF Land Classification System.

 If Lot 2 is purchased separately from Lot 1, then it is the responsibility of the Purchaser of Lot 1 to block up the gateways between Lots 1 and 2 within two months of the completion of the sale.

General Remarks, Reservations & Stipulations

Method of Sale

The land opposite Inglewood Edge will be offered for sale by public auction in up to two Lots on Thursday 21st August 2025 at 2pm at The Gavel, Penrith Auction Mart.

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.

General Conditions of Sale

The property will, unless previously withdrawn, be sold subject to the General and Special Conditions of Sale which may be inspected during the usual office hours at the offices of the Vendor's solicitors during the 14 days immediately prior to the Auction. 

The Conditions of Sale may also be inspected in the sale room on the sale date, but they will not be read out. 

The Purchaser will be deemed to have had notice of each condition and all bidders to bid on the basis they have inspected the Sale Conditions (whether they have in fact done so or not). A non-refundable deposit of 10% of the purchase price will be payable to the Vendor's solicitors upon the fall of the Auctioneer's hammer.

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.   Therefore, ALL prospective Purchasers MUST register with the sole Selling Agents prior to the Auction.  Please contact the Selling Agents for information required to register.

FOR THE AVOIDANCE OF DOUBT, NO-ONE WILL BE ABLE TO BID FOR THE LAND AT AUCTION UNLESS THEY ARE REGISTERED WITH THE SOLE SELLING AGENTS AND HAVE PROVIDED THE NECESSARY ID DOCUMENTS PRIOR TO THE AUCTION.

Tenure

The land is offered for sale freehold with vacant possession with completion set for 18th September 2025.  Early completion may be possible via negotiation with the Vendor. 

For further details, please refer to the Vendor's solicitors who's details appear later in these particulars.

Water

Both Lots of land benefit from a mains water supply. If the Lots are purchased separately, then it will be the responsibility of the Purchaser of Lot 2 to fit a sub-meter to the supply within two month's of the date of completion in order that each respective party can pay for their water usage.

Access

The land at Inglewood Edge 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:

Arnison Heelis Solicitors, 1 St. Andrew's Place, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7AW. Theo Lewthwaite acting.

Sporting & Mineral Rights

The manorial rights are excluded from the sale as they are registered to a third party.

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 in Lot 1 is classified as a mix of Grade 3 and Grade 4 under the former MAFF Land Classification System.  

The land in Lot 2 is classified as Grade 3 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.  When no mark is shown, there is no further information available.

If Lot 1 and Lot 2 are purchased by different Purchasers, then it will be the responsibility of the Purchaser of Lot 1 to block up the gateways between the Lots within two months of completion of the sale.

Plans & Schedule of Areas

The plans attached to these particulars are based on Rural Land Registry data and Ordnance Survey National Grid and are for reference only.  Any prospective Purchaser will have deemed to have satisfied themselves of the land and the 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 property, 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 opposite Inglewood Edge is permitted during any daylight hour provided a copy of these particulars is to hand.   

Please do not obstruct any gateways, the public highway or any property belonging to a third party whilst viewing the land.   All viewings are to be undertaken on foot on all occasions.  No vehicular access is to be taken to the land. For further information, please contact Jo Edwards.   

Authorities

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

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

United Utilities, Dawson House, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LW

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: June 2025

Particulars Prepared: June 2025

Photographs Taken:  June 2025