Lamb Paddock, Dentdale, Cowgill, Sedbergh

TO BE SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION AT SEDBERGH PEOPLE'S HALL, SEDBERGH, LA10 5DQ ON 9TH OCTOBER 2025 AT 3PM. An exciting opportunity to acquire a unique smallholding overlooking the Dentdale Valley, with a huge amount of potential, located in the centre of the Yorkshire Dales National Park.


Surrounded by a ring-fenced block of circa. 45.26 acres, (18.32 hectares) of grazing and accommodation land. The property benefits from a traditional 4-bedroom farmhouse which requires full refurbishment. Adjoining the farmhouse lies two stone barns, all in need of structural repairs. Lamb Paddock holds spectacular and elevated views over the surrounding landscape; ideal for those looking for a renovation project in an idyllic rural setting. For Sale as a Whole.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Lamb Paddock offers an exciting opportunity to acquire a rural smallholding in an elevated position overlooking the Yorkshire Dales National Park. At the heart of the property lies a traditional, four-bedroom stone-built farmhouse which requires updating. The outbuildings comprise a small number of traditional stone-built buildings which offer scope for redevelopment, subject to the local planning consents. All buildings require structural repairs, but they offer scope to create a rural enterprise, ancillary to the agricultural land.

Lamb Paddock is accessed via a hardcore track taken directly off the roadside. The property needs complete renovation and modernisation; however, the sale of the property provides a blank canvas for potential purchasers who are looking for a new rural lifestyle in a scenic and sought after location, offering close connections to the idyllic towns of Sedbergh and Hawes.

Directions
Travelling from the M6, taking junction 37, head south-east on the A684 towards the Old Scotch Road until Sedbergh. Take a right onto Busk Lane for approximately 0.5 miles. At the T-Junction, turn right on Loftus Hill. Continue along this road onto Moser Hill Brow, then onto Hall Road, taking a left down Hall Road before Barth Bridge. Continue down this single-track road for 1.1 miles until the T-junction leading onto Beech Hill. Take a left onto Beech Hill sign-posted for Dent Station and Garsdale Head. Continue for approximately 2.8 miles until the entrance to the hardcore track to Lamb Paddock is on your left.

Location
Lamb Paddock lies in the centre of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, benefitting from excellent views across the local fells and towards the Arten Gill Viaduct. The property is situated less than a mile west to the village of Cowgill, circa. 9 miles south-west of the Market Town of Sedbergh, and approximately 28 miles north-east of the city of Lancaster.

Grid Reference SD
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Outside
AGRICULTURAL LAND

Lamb Paddock is offered with circa. 45.26 acres (18.32 hectares) of permanent grassland utilised for upland grazing, with field parcel 1 capable of being cut. The land lies within a practical ring-fence surrounding the farm steading.

The land benefits from roadside access into field parcel 1. The remainder of the land is accessed from the farm steading and then on a field-by-feild basis.

The land is classified as a mixture of DEFRA’s Grade 4 & 5 agricultural land. The land benefits from a natural water supply from the various springs that run from the upland fell ground. There is a small block of woodland running north of the farmhouse which extends through field parcels 3 & 8.

There is a public footpath which crosses field parcels 1 & 2.

Services
Mains electric is connected, but no services have been tested. Natrual water supply. No central heating. Water heated via the coal fire.

Drainage is to a septic tank. Any alterations required to meet current regulations are to be the responsibility of the purchaser.

Key Information:
• Standard construction.
• We understand that broadband and mobile telephone reception are available. For an indication of speeds and supply please see the OFCOM website:
• There is private off road vehicle parking.

Auction General
General Information and Stipulations
The following Stipulations where applicable shall be deemed as Special Conditions of Sale. In the event of any variance between the Stipulations and the Special Conditions of Sale then the latter will prevail. Purchasers will also be deemed to have had full notice of the Stipulations and the Special Conditions of Sale and the same will not be read out at the time of sale. The Special Conditions of Sale may be inspected at the Auctioneer’s Offices and also the offices of the Seller’s Solicitors FOURTEEN days prior to the sale.
N.B Prospective purchasers are requested to contact the Seller’s Solicitors to discuss legal matters pertinent to the Sale Contract and documentation.

Prohibition Order
This property is subject to a prohibition order which is dated 4th June 2025, copy attached. The prohibition stipulates that the property cannot be occupied after 30th September 2025.

Method of Sale
The property is to be sold by Public Auction, as described in these particulars.
The seller reserves the right to amalgamate, withdraw, or exclude any of the property shown at any time or generally amend the particulars or order of sale.

Solicitors
Michael McGarry, McGarry & Co Solicitors.

Tenure
To be advised. Vacant possession upon completion. The date fixed for completion is FRIDAY 7th NOVEMBER 2025 or earlier by mutual agreement.

Boundary Responsibilities
The ownership and maintenance responsibilities of the boundaries are indicated with “T” marks on the sale plan. The ownership and maintenance liabilities of the boundaries which are not shown with the “T” mark are unknown. The sale plan has been prepared by the Auctioneers for the convenience of the prospective purchasers. It is deemed to be correct, but any error, omission or misstatement shall not affect the sale. Purchasers must satisfy themselves as to accuracy.

Wayleaves and Easements
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of any existing easements, wayleaves and rights of way. The sale is subject to all the existing rights of way, drainage, light, air support and other easements and quasi-easements and outgoings whether mentioned in these particulars or not.

Stewardship Schemes
The property is sold free of any Environmental Schemes.

Services
Mains electric is connected, but no services have been tested. Natural water supply, for further details please see the note below. No central heating. Water heated via the coal fire. Drainage is to a private septic tank; however, it is assumed that this septic tank is non-compliant with the General Binding Rules 2020. Any alterations required to meet current regulations are to be the responsibility of the purchaser.
Key Information:
• Standard construction.
• We understand that broadband and mobile telephone reception are available. For an indication of speeds and supply please see the OFCOM website:
• There is private off road vehicle parking.

Council Tax
Band ‘D’ Westmorland and Furness Council -

Energy Rating
Band ‘G’

Sporting and Mineral Rights
Included in so far as we are aware.

Private Water Supply
Westmorland and Furness Council inspected the property on 17th June 2025. The current water supply was deemed unsatisfactory, and several actions were stipulated. These obligations will pass to the successful purchaser and a copy of this report is available on request from the selling agent.

Viewing
The land can be viewed at any time with a set of the particulars. Set viewing days for the farm steading. Wednesday 10th September 2025 (2pm-4pm). Saturday 20th September 2025 (9:20am- 11:30am). Thursday 25th September 2025 (10am- 12pm).
Interested parties must book an appointment to view the house and buildings prior to the viewing dates.
Please contact our Staveley office on .