Land at Newton Reigny, Penrith, CA11 0AY

Introduction

The sale of land at Newton Reigny offers a rare opportunity to purchase a useful enclosure of land which extends to approximately 12.36 acres (5.00 hectares) or thereabouts of a mix of grazing and mowing land located on the periphery of the popular village of Newton Reigny.  The land will be of interest to farmers looking to expand their existing landholding together with those looking for equestrian, smallholding, amenity, conservation or alternative land use interests. The land benefits from roadside access and a mains water supply and is located approximately 100 metres to the east of the village boundary.

The Land

This single parcel of land which is being offered for sale extends to approximately 12.36 acres (5.00 hectares) or thereabouts of a mix of grazing and mowing land.  The land is relatively flat in topography and is boundered by a mix of post and wire fences, stone walls and mature hedgerows. 

The land to the western side of the parcel is capable of being mown with the land on the eastern side being pasture land.

The land benefits from a mains water supply and direct roadside access, together with there being a partially dilapidated small storage building on the land. 

The land lies at approximately 170 metres above mean sea level, is designated as Non-Severely Disadvantaged and Grade 3 under the former MAFF Land Classification System. 

The land is offered for sale subject to an overage provision - please see later in these particulars for full details.

General Remarks, Reservations & Stipulations

Method of Sale

The land at Newton Reigny is offered for sale by Private Treaty.

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 any Purchaser 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. 

Access

The land at Newton Reigny 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.

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, Cumbria, CA1 2ST. Diane Barnes acting.

Overage Provision

This parcel of land is to be sold subject to an overage agreement.  This will be effective in the event that planning consent is granted for development of this land within 20 years of the completion date of the sale for any development other than agricultural.  If this situation were to occur, 40% of the uplift in value will be payable to the Vendor and/or their successors.  Please contact the Vendor's solicitor for full details.

Sporting, Shooting & Mineral Rights

The sporting, shooting and mineral rights will be included within the sale in so far as they are owned by the Vendor.

Basic Payment Scheme (BPS)

All of the land lies within a Non-Severely Disadvantaged Area for Basic Payment purposes.  The land is sold without any rights to any Basic Payment monies as these are all being retained.

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 3 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.  When no 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 and Ordnance Survey National Grid and are for reference only.  Any prospective Purchaser will have deemed to have satisfied themselves of the land and the schedule.

Fixtures & Fittings

Any fixtures and fittings referred to in these particulars will be included in the sale unless otherwise stated.

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 grazing the land.

Viewing & Further Information

Viewing of the land at Newton Reigny 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 third parties whilst viewing the land.   Do not disturb any livestock grazing the land.  All viewings are to be undertaken on foot.

For all enquiries, please contact Jo Edwards for further information.  

Authorities

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

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: October 2025

Particulars Prepared: October 2025

Photographs Taken:  October 2025