25 acres of Agricultural Land, Frizington Road, CA26

DESCRIPTION

The agricultural land extends in total to approx. 10.4ha (25.8 Acres) and lies in a ring-fenced block and comprises of grazing land and areas of natural vegetation including an area of mature woodland.

 

Given the accessible location the land is ideal for a variety of uses including agricultural purchasers, regenerative agriculture, investors and those with lifestyle and amenity interests  or carbon offsetting and tree planting subject to obtaining the relevant consents.

 

Contained within the land is a disused quarry and a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSi).

 

LOCATION

The land is situated east of Frizington Road, access is via a private tarmac road leading to the Council recycling centre.

 

FURTHER DETAILS

METHOD OF SALE

The property is offered for sale by Private Treaty in a single lot as a whole. The Vendor reserves the right to amend these particulars, not to accept any offer received or to withdraw the property from sale at any time.  A closing date for offers may be fixed, and prospective purchasers are advised to register their interest with the selling Agents. Offers are to be made to the Land Agency Department at Mitchells Auction Company Ltd. 

 

VIEWING

Strictly by appointment with the Sole Agents:

Land Agency Dept., Mitchell’s Auction Co. Ltd., Lakeland Livestock Centre, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0QQ.

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Agricultural land can be viewed at any time during daylight hours provided a copy of these particulars is to hand having first registered with the agents. The vendors and their agents do not accept any responsibility for accidents or personal injury caused or suffered at viewings whether accompanied or not.

 

TENURE AND TITLE

We are advised that the tenure of the Property is freehold. Vacant possession with be granted on completion.

 

The property is sold subject to all existing burdens (covenants, wayleaves, rights of way, easements, quasi-easements, rights of access, ancient monuments, etc.) whether public or private and whether constituted in the title deeds or not.  The purchasers will be held to have satisfied themselves as to the nature of such burdens and are advised to contact the Vendor’s solicitor in order to do so.

 

VENDOR’S SOLICITOR TBC

 

BASIC PAYMENT (BPS) SCHEMES

The agricultural land is registered for rural payments by the Rural Land register. The vendors will retain any de-linked BPS payments relating to the land.

 

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP SCHEME

The land is currently entered into an agri-environmental scheme in the form of Mid-Tier/CS. The purchaser is bound to take over the current scheme.  Further details of the agreement, including scheme options, duration and value can be discussed with our Farm & Environmental Advisory team. Our Farm & Environmental Advisory team can transfer and register land through the Rural Payments Agency for you, please contact them to discuss this request further.

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Insofar as the vendor is aware the property is not affected by an environmental, historical, archaeological, or other statutory designation.

 

BOUNDARIES

Responsibility for the maintenance of boundaries is indicated by inward facing ‘T’ marks on the Sale Plan and is from information provided by the Vendor. Where no mark is shown no further information is available.

 

SPORTING & MINERAL RIGHTS

We are advised that the mineral rights are reserved to previous owners of the Property. As far as they are owner, the sporting rights are included in the sale at no extra charge.

MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS

 

Under the 2017 AML regulations we are legally required to carry out AML checks against purchasers. Purchasers will be required to provide photo ID, proof of address and confirmation of funding.

LOCAL AUTHORITY

Cumberland Council

Millom Community Hub

Salthouse Road

Millom

LA18 5AB

 

VALUE ADDED TAX (VAT)

VAT will not be charged on the sale.

 

DATE OF PREPARATION

November 2025