Land at Lane Head, Sparket

Introduction

The sale of land at Lane Head, Sparket offers an opportunity to purchase a useful block of mowing and grazing land which is located within the Lake District National Park and within easy distance of the A66. The land will be of interest to farmers looking to expand their existing landholdings together with those with amenity, conservation or alternative land use interests.  The land benefits from direct roadside access off the public highway and a mains water supply.

Directions

From Penrith, head west along the A66 for approximately 4½ miles until reaching a junction signposted Hutton to your left.  Take this left hand turn and proceed down the hill for approximately rd mile  until you reach a crossroads.  At the crossroads turn right and proceed along this road for approximately 90 metres, at which point Lot 1 is located on your left hand side and the proceed a further 260 metres with Lot 2 again located on your left hand side. The location of the land is shown on the plans within these particulars and will be identified by way of a PFK sale board.

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The Land

Lot 1

Lot 1 extends in total to approximately 15.12 acres (6.12 ha) or thereabouts and comprises a large enclosure of permanent pasture land capable of being mown. In addition there is a small area of amenity woodland extending to approximately 0.05 acres (0.02 hectares) or thereabouts adjacent to the highway. 

The land benefits from direct roadside access, is relatively flat in topography, and benefits from a mains water supply.

The land lies between 240 metres and 250 metres above mean sea level and falls within the Severely Disadvantaged Area and is classified as Grade 4 under the former MAFF Land Classification System.

The land is situated within the Lake District National Park and Lake District World Heritage Site.

Lot 2

Lot 2 comprises a single parcel of permanent pasture land which is capable of being grazed or mown.  The parcel extends to approximately 7.56 acres (3.06 hectares) or thereabouts.  The land is relatively flat in topography and benefits from direct roadside access. Immediately adjacent to the access gate is an area of hardstanding. 

The land lies at approximately 250 metres above mean sea level and falls within the Severely Disadvantaged Area and is classified as Grade 4 under the former MAFF Land Classification System.

The land is situated within the Lake District National Park and Lake District World Heritage Site.

General Remarks, Reservations & Stipulations

Method of Sale

The land at Lane Head  is to be offered for sale by private treaty in upto two lots. 

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.

Water

 The land benefits from a mains water supply.  If the land is sold separately, then the Purchaser of Lot 2 will be responsible for fitting a sub meter where the supply enters Lot 2 and be  responsible for paying the Owner of Lot 1 for all water used.  The sub meter must be fitted within two months of the date of completion of the sale.

 Access

The land at Lane Head 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.

It should be noted that there is a public footpath running north to south across the centre of Lot 2, with access gained from the public highway via the roadside gate and exiting the field at the southern end. 

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 excluded from the  sale due to the land been former copyhold land of the Manor of Watermillock. 

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 4 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 Lane Head 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.   

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 by telephone on or by email:    

Authorities

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

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

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: July 2025

Particulars Prepared: July 2025

Photographs Taken: July 2025