Lamb Paddock, Dentdale, Cowgill, Sedbergh
- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
3
- BATHROOMS
1
- SIZE
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- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- Peaceful rural location, overlooking the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
- Characterful 4-bedroom traditional farmhouse, constructed in 1682, in need of complete renovation.
- Useful stone barns offering scope for development, subject to the necessary local planning consent.
- 45.26 acres, (18.32 hectares) of good quality upland grazing and accommodation land, positioned within ring-fenced block surrounding the steading.
- The sale of Lamb Paddock provides a rare opportunity to redevelop an attractive, traditional smallholding which benefits from elevated views across the neighbouring fells, and over to the (truncated)
Description
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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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.
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 .
Farmhouse
Traditionally built, stone-facing farmhouse with a slate roof. The farmhouse was built in 1682 and benefits from scenic views overlooking the fells. The property requires complete renovation and refurbishment with structural repairs required to the windows and front porch.
Ground Floor
Porch
2.3m x 1.5m
Rear entrance door into log store, stone walls, concrete floor. Leads directly into the kitchen. Access door to the coal store.
Coal Store
1.6m x 1.2m
Coal store accessed from the Porch. Stone walls and concrete floor.
Kitchen-Diner
4.2m x 5m
Leading directly from the back foor into an open Kitchen-Diner benefitting from a cast iron, coal fire with a traditional, open, stone hearth. Traditional tiled flooring and 2x north-facing, single glazed windows. Sink and wash-basin found in a small set of base units.
Pantry/ Cold Room
3.3m x 2.1m
Accessed from the kitchen into the Pantry/ Cold Room where traditional, wall-mounted, wooden shelves lie with metal hooks hanging from the ceiling above. Concrete floor and small, single-pane north-facing window.
Living Room
4.1m x 4.8m
Accessed from the kitchen, and from the front door. Carpet floor, 1x southern facing, timber-framed window, an open coal fire with a stone-built hearth and mantel.
Front Entrance Porch
1.8m x 1.7m
Stone floor, front door and access to staircase, living room and ground floor reception room.
Ground Floor Reception Room
3.1m x 3.3m
Traditional old stables room, stone walls, concrete floor and 1x southern elevated, timber-framed window.
First Floor
Double Bedroom 1
4.5m x 2.7m
Carpet floor, timber-framed window facing the South. Damp evident on the walls and ceiling.
Double Bedroom 2
4.4m x 3m
Wooden flooring, timber-framed, south-facing window. Damp evident on the walls and ceiling.
Box Room
2.2m x 2m
North-facing timber-framed window, wooden floor.
Master Bedroom
3.8m x 3.5m
Carpet floor, south-facing, timber-framed window. Damp evident on walls and ceiling.
Bathroom
4.1m x 2.9m
Carpet floor, w/c, bath, sink and basin, built-in cupboard holding the hot water tank. Small timber-framed window facing the East.
Agricultural Buildings
Lamb Paddock benefits from a small range of traditionally built out-buildings which are currently in a unfavourable condition.
Adjoining Stone Barn
Adjoining the farmhouse lies a single-storey traditional, stone-built barn which is currently in an unfavourable condition and requires urgent roof repairs.
Lean-to
Stone-built lean-to, holding 2x cow pens with a small covered gathering area to the side under a tin roof.
Outside Toilet
Lying to the West of the Farmhouse lies a stone-built outside toilet which is a structurally poor condition.
Brochures
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- Band: D
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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