Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17

Introduction

This sale of land at Soulby near Kirkby Stephen offers an opportunity to purchase a useful parcel of land which is capable of being mown and which will be of interest to farmers looking to expand their existing land holdings, together with those with amenity, equestrian, conservation or alternative land use interests.   The land is accessed via third party land .

Directions

From Appleby head south leaving the town on the B6260 and after approximately 3/4 mile take the first turning to the left signposted Ormside, Great Asby and Soulby.  Follow this road until reaching the village of Soulby and upon entering the village, take the first turning to the left signposted Little Musgrave and Great Musgrave.  Proceed along this road for approximately 350 metres until reaching the cemetery on your left hand side.  The access route to the parcel of land follows the blue dotted line on the plan within these particulars from this point. From Kirkby Stephen leave the town along Silver Street following the signs for Soulby.  Proceed out of the town taking the right hand folk after passing the Grammar School signposted Soulby and Crosby Garrett.  Proceed along this road until reaching the village.  Pass over the beck and take the second turning on your right, which is signposted Little Musgrave and Great Musgrave, then follow the directions above. The location of the land is shown on the plan within these particulars and will be identified by way of a PFK sale board. 

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The Land

This land sale offers an opportunity to purchase a good quality single parcel of permanent pasture land which is capable of being mown.    

The land is flat in topography and boundered with a mix of post and wire fences and mature hedgerows. 

The land lies at approximately 160m above mean sea level, falls within the Non-Severely Disadvantaged Area and is classified as Grade 3 under the former MAFF classification system.

General Remarks, Reservations & Stipulations

Method of Sale

The land at Soulby is offered for sale by Private Treaty.

The Vendors 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 Vendors 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 Agents 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 all prospective Purchasers prior to any transaction being completed.  Please contact the selling agents for the information required to register. 

Tenure

The land is offered for sale freehold with vacant possession upon the date of completion. 

Access

The land at Soulby benefits from a right of access over third party land, as shown by the blue dots on the sale and location plan within these particulars. 

For full details of this right of access please contact the Vendors solicitors. 

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.

As previously noted, the land benefits from a right of access across third party land.

Any Purchaser will have satisfied themselves as to the nature of such restrictions and are advised to contact the Vendor’s Solicitors for details: 

Minihan McAlister Solicitors, Unit 1B South Mill, Warwick Bridge, Brampton, Cumbria CA4 8RR. Sam McAlister acting.

Sporting & Mineral Rights

The Sporting and Mineral Rights are included within the sale in so far as they belong to the Vendors.

Basic Payment Scheme (BPS)

The land is sold without any entitlement to any BPS monies nor any de-linked payment.

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 Vendors are 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 Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. Any prospective Purchaser will have deemed to have satisfied themselves of the land and schedule.

Fixtures & Fittings

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

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 livestock.   

Viewing & Further Information

Viewing of the land at Soulby is permitted during any daylight hour provided a copy of these particulars is to hand.

Please do not obstruct any gateways or the public highway or any property belonging to third parties whilst viewing the land. 

Please do not disturb any livestock grazing any land and all viewings are to be undertaken on foot at all occasions and NO vehicular access is to be taken to the land. 

For all enquiries please contact Jo Edwards for further information by telephone on or by email:    

Authorities

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: April 2026

Particulars Prepared: April 2026

Photographs Taken: March 2026