Land & Lake Frontage At Coniston, Monk Coniston, Cumbria

TO BE SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION AT THE CONISTON INSTITUTE, CONISTON, LA21 8DU ON WEDNESDAY 22ND OCTOBER 2025 AT 3PM A rare opportunity to acquire a prime block of meadow land together with approximately 26.71 meters of private lake frontage onto Coniston Water.


Located in the heart of the Lake District National Park [UNESCO World Heritage Site] the land offers spectacular views.
Extending in all to 5.03 Acres (2.04 hectares).

Particulars
A rare opportunity to acquire a parcel of productive meadow land including approximately 26.71 meters of private lake frontage onto Coniston Water. The land offers incredible views over the water and to neighbouring fells, one of which being the renowned Coniston Old Man. Situated on the northern end of Coniston Water, the land can be directly accessed off East Lake Road, which connects onto the B5285 with links to Coniston and Hawkshead, it is thought to be of interest to a variety of purchasers.


The land is relatively flat and benefits from a natural water supply via the lake, as well as from a culvert which runs through the centre of the land. There are a number of plantations surrounding the boundaries of the field offering shelter for stock and a variety of habitats. As you walk toward the lake, the landscape opens up all the way down the water offering some fantastic views across Coniston.

Directions
From Ambleside take the A593 towards Coniston for approximately half a mile before turning left, signposted for Hawkshead. Continue on the B5286 through Outgate until you reach Hawkshead Campsite on the left. Here you take the right turn onto the B5285 and continue on this road for approximately 2.6 miles, turn right following signs for Monk Coniston car park. After passing the car park, the land is situated immediately on your right.

Location
The Lake Frontage and Land at Coniston Water is situated on the North-eastern tip of Coniston Water within the Lake District National Park [UNESCO World Heritage Site] and is situated right next to the water front, and Monk Coniston carpark.

To the west is the village of Coniston, approximately 1.2 miles drive away. Hawkshead is located to the east of the land, approximately 3.2 miles away.

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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.

Solicitors
Harrison Drury Solicitors, Bridge Mills, Stramongate, Kendal, LA9 4BD Tel No: Tel No: .

Tenure
Freehold. Vacant possession upon completion. The date fixed for completion is FRIDAY 21ST NOVEMBER 2025 or earlier by mutual agreement.

There is a grazing licence on the land that is due to run until 31st December 2025.

Method of Sale
The property will be offered for sale as described in these particulars of sale.

Water Supplies
Natural water supplies.

Wayleaves and Easements
The sale is subject to all existing rights of way, drainage, light air support and other easements whether mentioned in these particulars or not.
The purple hatched area on the attached plan is to be retained by the vendor, but the purchaser will be granted a right of access to access the land.

Sale Plan
The Sale Plan has been prepared by the Selling Agent 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.

Planning Authority
Lake District National Park -

Money Laundering Regulations 2017
We are required by legislation to undertake checks on any potential purchaser prior to accepting their bid. Any interested party should either call into our Kendal Office with photographic ID, i.e., passport/driving licence and proof of address i.e., Council Tax/utility bill for copying prior to the auction or present copies at the Auctioneer’s desk prior to the commencement of the sale.

Restrictive Covenants
There are certain restrictive covenants in place. Please see legal pack for more information.

Boundaries
TThe ownership and maintenance of the boundaries are indicated with the ‘T’ marks on the sale plan. Where no ‘T’ marks are shown, the responsibilities are unknown.
The southerly boundary outlined green, the vendor will arrange for the erection of a livestock proof fence to be erected prior to completion. Costs to be divided equally between the vendor and successful parties.

Environmental and Stewardship Schemes
Insofar as we are aware, there are no active Environmental Schemes, including SFI, over the land.

Viewing Arrangement
The field may be inspected at any reasonable time by prospective buyers, provided a copy of
these particulars are in possession.