Lunds Farm, Dent, Sedbergh, LA10 5SZ

A Traditional upland livestock farm extending to approximately 85.31 acres.

A UNIQUE SMALLHOLDING LOCATED WITHIN THE YORKSHIRE DALES NATIONAL PARK COMPRISING A THREE BEDROOM FARMHOUSE, TWO SUBSTANTIAL TRADITIONAL STONE BARNS WITH MEADOW AND PASTURE SURROUNDING THE STEADING AND AN ENCLOSED BLOCK OF ALLOTMENT LAND.

Situation - Lunds Farm is situated in the picturesque Yorkshire Dales National Park. Largely south-facing, the farm is in an elevated position on the northern side of the valley of Dentdale. The farm is located approximately 1.25 miles north-west of Dent, 3.25 miles south-east of Sedbergh ,11 miles west of Hawes and 11 miles east of Kendal.

The popular village of Dent is a quaint Yorkshire village, with a convenience shop, primary school, café and pubs. The nearby town of Sedbergh provides a larger range of amenities including the renowned independent Sedbergh School. A full range of public services are available in the town of Kendal.

Description - A great opportunity to acquire a characterful smallholding located within the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The farmhouse is in need of comprehensive renovation and refurbishment. The main holding comprises traditional stone barns with meadow and pasture surrounding the steading. The land includes a separate block of allotment land, which is set to the north.

Farmhouse - The traditional farmhouse built of whitewashed stone beneath a pitched slate roof. The accommodation is laid out over two floors, extending to about 1,475 sq. ft (137 sq. m), comprising;

Ground Floor – central hallway with a kitchen/dining room, reception room, pantry and a lean-to garage.

First Floor – Three double bedrooms and large bathroom.

The farmhouse has a superb south facing aspect and has attractive views overlooking Dentdale. Externally the property has a part cobbled parking area and grassed curtilage, with an enclosed garden area opposite.

Planning Consent Approved S/01/301A - Householder planning permission for remedial and maintenance of existing building together with removal of lean to and replacement with single story snug / office.

Planning Consent Approved S/01/301B/LB - Listed building consent for remedial and maintenance of existing building together with removal of lean to and replacement with single story extension.

Buildings - The farm buildings comprise a number of traditional stone barns and outbuildings, principally comprising;

Land - The main steading is ring fenced, extending to approximately 27.78 acres (11.24 ha) of meadow and pasture. There is a small stand of mixed woodland immediately to the north of Hazel Haws.

The allotment is accessed via the bridleway known as Lunds Lane. It is a single enclosure extending to approximately 56.64 acres (22.92ha), which is situated circa 125m to the north from the main steading.

Both blocks of land are bounded and divided by dry stone walls, save for the south-eastern boundary of the southern block which is skirted by Blea Beck Gill. The land is classified as Grade 4 & 5 on the Agricultural Land Classification for England.

Rights Of Way & Easements - The property is being sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way whether public or private, rights of water; light, support, drainage, electricity and other rights and obligations, easements, quasi-easements, restrictive covenants and all existing and proposed wayleaves whether referred to or not.

There is a footpath known as ‘Dales Way’ which follows Hill Lane, passes to the west of the farmhouse and through the main yard before entering Lunds Lane up to the allotment, along the western boundary to the north.

Services - Mains electricity, private water supply and private drainage. None of which have been tested. The purchaser will need to upgrade the foul drainage system to a treatment plant which complies with the General Binding Rules 2015.

Local Authorities - Westmorland & Furness Council,
South Lakeland House,
Lowther Street,
Kendal,
LA9 4DQ


Yorkshire Dales National Park
Yoredale
Bainbridge
Leyburn
North Yorkshire
DL8 3EL


Council Tax - Farmhouse – Band E

Epc Ratings - Farmhouse – Band F

Designations - The farmland comprises a combination of 'Severely Disadvantaged Area (upland)' and 'Moorland within a Severely Disadvantaged Area' designations.
Yorkshire Dales National Park

Listed Building Status - The property has four Grade II Listed buildings, all separately listed on the Historic England website under the following references:
•Lunds Farmhouse: - 1383906.
•Outbuilding 1 (Hennery-Piggery and attached Privy): 1442060.
•Outbuilding 2 (Main Barn): 1383908.
•Outbuilding 3 (Hazel Haw):- 1383907.

Basic Payment Scheme - There are no Basic Payment Entitlements on the land.

Environmental Schemes - The land is not entered into any environmental schemes.

Method Of Sale - Lunds Farm is offered for sale by private treaty. It is anticipated that offers will be invited at a closing date for best bids, but the Seller reserves the right to agree a sale at any point without further reference to interested parties.

Fixtures And Fittings - All fixtures and fittings are to be included in the sale.

Boundaries - Neither the Vendor nor the Vendor’s agent will be responsible for defining the boundaries or their ownership thereof and the Purchaser(s) shall rely on their own inspections and the information appearing in the Land Registry. Maintenance responsibilities are indicated by T marks on the transfer plan.

Sporting Rights And Mineral Rights - Sporting rights and mineral rights are included in the sale so far as they are owned.

Timber - All standing and fallen timber will be included in the sale.

Vat - Any guide prices quoted or discussed are exclusive of VAT. Should any part of the sale or any rights attached to it become chargeable items for the purpose of VAT then this will be payable by the purchaser. No election to tax has been made is respect of the property.

Employees (Tupe) - No staff will be transferred with the sale.

Viewings - Appointments to view will be through the Selling Agents only by calling .

Information on how to access the farm will be given upon enquiry. Please note the access track is very, very narrow (2.17m), some vehicles will be too wide to use this track. Parking and turning space at the farmhouse is extremely limited; no more than 2 vehicles at once.

Health And Safety - Viewers are asked to take particular care when inspecting the property.

Hazard tape has been placed on the first floor of the farmhouse where the floor is unsound. Please do not enter the taped areas or remove the tape. Viewers should also bear in mind the risk associated with sudden movement from livestock which may be present on the land at the time of inspection.

Potential purchasers are requested to wear supportive footwear for viewing of land and buildings and are advised to be conscious of potentially uneven, steep, and slippery ground surfaces. A risk assessment shall accompany this document, please ensure you have read this prior to viewing.

Directions - From Sedbergh turn onto Busk Lane (signposted Dent, Kirkby Stephen, Brough, Hawes). At the end of Busk Lane turn right onto Loftus Hill (signposted Dent and Dentdale). Follow the road for 4.2 miles. Take the left onto Hollow Lane. As the road splits keep left onto Hill Lane, the road splits again at which point keep right. At the third split turn left up to Lunds Farm.

Postcode: LA10 5SZ

What3words: gent.depending.awakening

Conditions Of Sale -

Purchase Price - Upon exchange of contracts, a non-returnable deposit of 10% of the purchase price shall be paid. The balance will fall due for payment on completion at a date to be agreed and whether entry is taken or not with interest accruing at the rate of 5% above the Bank of England base rate

Disputes - Should any discrepancy arise within these particulars of sale or the interpretation of them, the question shall be referred to the arbitration of the Selling Agents whose decision acting as experts will be final.

Plans, Area And Schedules - These are based on the Ordnance Survey and Rural Land Register and are there for reference only. They have been carefully checked by the selling agents and the purchaser shall be deemed to have satisfied himself as to the description of the property and any error or misstatement shall not annul the sale does not entitle either party to compensation in respect thereof.

Overseas Purchasers - Any offer by a Purchaser(s) who is resident out of the United Kingdom must be accompanied by a guarantee from a bank who is acceptable to the sellers.

Lotting - It is intended to offer the property for sale as described, but the seller reserves the right to divide the property into further lots, or to withdraw the property, or to exclude any property shown in these particulars.

Apportionments - The council tax and all other outgoings shall be apportioned between the Seller and the Purchaser(s) as at the date of completion.

Photography Disclaimer - Please note that the photographs included within this brochure were taken in May 2023.