High Bethecar, Nibthwaite, Ulverston, Cumbria

TO BE SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION AT THE CONISTON INSTITUTE, 15 YEWDALE ROAD, LA21 8DU ON WEDNESDAY 22nd OCTOBER 2025 AT 2.30PM. Claimed to be ‘The Highest Farmhouse in Furness!’ A picturesque and productive Lakeland Farm extending to circa. 124.12 acres (50.23 hectares),

set in an elevated position close to Coniston Water. The property benefits from breathtaking views over the surrounding Lake District Fells and towards Morecambe Bay.
For sale in three lots and as a whole.
Guide Range: £1,225,000- £1,315,000

PARTICULARS
High Bethecar offers a unique opportunity to purchase a productive, ring-fenced rural farm set within a spectacular location, enjoying panoramic views across the Lake District National Park.
At the heart of Lot 1, lies an attractive, well-maintained, Grade II Listed, four-bedroom farmhouse full of character and traditional features throughout. The property also benefits from a range of well-maintained stone-built outbuildings, all of which benefit from development potential, subject to the necessary local planning consents.

The land at High Bethecar extends in total to 124.12 acres (50.23 hectares) and comprises of a mixture of excellent quality mowing and grazing land, along with a small number of fields which are predominantly upland grazing.

High Bethecar is accessed via a shared access track across a neighbouring property which leads into a privately owned access track, taking you straight into the land within Lots 2 and 3.

The sale of High Bethecar offers an exciting opportunity for purchasers seeking a rural lifestyle, or for those looking to explore potential diversification projects, such as holiday accommodation!

Viewing is highly recommended!

LOT 2- 55.15 ACRES (22.32 HECTARES)
Guide Range- £330,000 - £350,000

Lot 2 is offered with a block of excellent quality, meadow pasture which extends in total to 55.15 acres (22.32 hectares). The land benefits from direct access off the farm track, and benefits from the potential of being cut for hay and silage. Field parcels 4 and 9 are rough grazing pasture which is located further up the hill.

There is a small block of woodland extending to 0.22 acres (0.09 hectares).

Lot 2 is positioned within a ring-fenced block, benefitting from multiple access points directly from the farm track, then on a field-by-field basis.

There is a public right of way which crosses field parcel 4. The field parcels benefit from a natural water supply from spring, along with well maintained, stock proof stone wall boundaries.

LOT 3- 64.82 ACRES (26.23 HECTARES)
Guide Range- £320,000- £340,000

Lot 3 is offered with a block of good quality grazing pasture which is slightly undulating throughout. The land extends in total to 64.82 acres (26.23 hectares) and benefits from several good quality meadow parcels which are capable of being cut for hay and silage.

Lot 3 benefits from a natural water supply throughout, whilst also benefitting from well-maintained stock proof boundaries. The land has gated access into field parcel 18 which is taken directly off the access track. There is a public right of way which crosses field parcel 17.

There is a block of woodland which extends in total to 1.46 acres (0.59 hectares).

In addition to the agricultural land, lot 3 also benefits from Fell Rights over Bethecar Moor. These fell rights relate to field parcels 15 and 17 on the sale plan.

There is a right to graze 245 sheep or 25 head of cattle or 12 horses over Bethecar Moor. A copy of the Common’s Register can be provided upon request from the selling agent.

Register Unit No. CL189.

Access Track
Whilst ownership of the access track will pass to the successful purchaser of that Lot, if sold separately, the purchasers of Lot 2 & 3 will have agricultural right of access to their respective lots, subject to contributing proportionately to the upkeep of the track.

Directions
From the A590 at Greenodd head north through Penny Bridge, approximately 2 miles and take the right turn signposted to Lowick Bridge. At the crossroads in Lowick Bridge take the first right turn and immediate left. Follow this road for one mile to Low Nibthwaite and take the right turn up Furness Way. After approximately half a mile take the track to your left through the felled forestry area and continue along this to the farm steading.

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Location
High Bethecar is on the outskirts of Nibthwaite, a quaint village in the Westmorland and Furness District, located to the east of Coniston Water. The market town of Windermere is positioned circa. 18 miles north-east from High Bethecar, Kendal located approximately 22.4 miles to the east.

Outside
AGRICULTURAL LAND
Lot 1 is offered with approximately 2.79 acres (1.13 hectares) of good quality, agricultural land which is utilised as pony paddocks and for general grazing pasture. The land within Lot 1 is classified as DEFRA’s Grade 5 agricultural land, and benefits from a natural water supply.

These field parcels benefit from gated access from the main farm steading, as well as from the access track, which is included within this lot. The land benefits from stock proof stone wall boundaries.

There is a public footpath which crosses field parcel 3, this also runs behind the northern boundary of the main farm steading.

Field parcel 2 contains a Wind Turbine, however, this does not supply electricity to the main farmhouse. Further details on the wind turbine can be found further in the particulars.

WIND TURBINE
A 30ft wind turbine is in field parcel 2 which is included within the sale of Lot 1; there is a Feed in Tarriff in place with Eon, term due to end on the 28th of October 2025. This turbine does not supply the house. The average annual income is between £6,000 - £7,000 which does naturally fluctuate. The wind turbine has an estimated Annual kW production of 15,284 kWh.

Services
Services
Single Glazed Windows. Private water supply to farmhouse through a water treatment plant located in field parcel 4. Electricity from the mains. Oil central heating. We understand that broadband and mobile telephone reception are available. For an indication of speeds and supply please see the OFCOM website: is private off-road parking.
Domestic drainage is to a septic tank. Any alterations required to meet current regulations are to be the responsibility of the purchaser. The Wind Turbine located in field parcel 2, within Lot 1, does not supply any electricity to the farmhouse, although it does collect a Feed in Tariff and further information on this is available on request from the selling agent.
Please note, that none of these services have been tested.

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 and Auction Pack 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.

Solicitors
Rebecca Comber- Progression Solicitors, 5 Thurnham Street, Lancaster, LA1 1XU, Tel: .

Tenure
Freehold. Vacant possession upon completion. The date fixed for completion is WEDNESDAY 19TH NOVEMBER 2025 or earlier by mutual agreement.

Boundaries
The ownership and maintenance responsibilities of the external boundaries are unknown, prospective parties are therefore to make their own enquiries and accept the position. Inward facing ‘T marks’ denote the boundary responsibilities should the property be sold in lots.

Sale Plan
The Sale Plan has been prepared by the Auctioneers for the convenience of prospective purchasers. They are deemed to be correct with any error, omission or misstatement shall not affect the sale. The purchasers must satisfy themselves as to its accuracy.

Method of Sale
The property is to be sold by Public Auction, as described in these particulars. The vendor reserves the right to amalgamate or withdraw the lots.

Stewardship Schemes
There are no known Stewardship Schemes in place.

Sporting and Mineral Rights Included insofar as we are aware.

Viewing
If you are interested in viewing the property, you must contact our Staveley Office Tel No: .