Loftrans Farm, Carters Lane, Gisburn BB7 4HZ

LOCATION

Loftrans Farm is situated in a picturesque rural location within the Ribble Valley, enjoying attractive views over the surrounding countryside. The village of Gisburn lies a short distance to the south west and provides a range of local amenities including a primary school, shops, pubs and village facilities. The market town of Clitheroe is located approximately 9 miles to the south, while the popular town of Skipton lies approximately 10 miles to the north east, offering a comprehensive range of services including primary and secondary education, shops, supermarkets, pubs and restaurants, medical facilities and rail connections. There are regular livestock markets at Gisburn, Skipton and Clitheroe, all of which are easily accessible.

Loftrans Farm is accessed via a private farm track off Carters Lane.

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DIRECTIONS

From the West:
Travel north east on the A59 towards Gisburn. Upon reaching Gisburn, continue through the village and take the first left after the Auction Mart sign posted to Bolton by Bowland. Proceed along Mill Lane for approximately 1 mile before turning right onto Carters Lane. Continue along Carters Lane for approximately 1 and a quarter miles and the entrance to Loftrans Farm will be found on the left hand side. Follow the private farm track down to the steading.

From the North:
Follow the A65 south towards Skipton, shortly after passing The Craven Arms at Giggleswick, take the next right turn off the A65 towards Rathmell and Wigglesworth. Continue through Rathmell. On entering the village of Wigglesworth, take a right turn at the T junction signposted for Slaidburn and Clitheroe. Follow this road for approximately half a mile before turning left towards Bolton by Bowland. Take the first left towards Paythorne and follow for approximately 2 miles. On arriving at the cross roads, take the right turn onto Hellifield Road and follow for approximately 1 and a half miles before turning left onto Carters Lane. Continue for a short distance before arriving at Loftrans Farm entrance. Follow the private farm track down to the steading.

LOFTRANS FARMHOUSE

A charming and well presented four-bedroom farmhouse situated at the heart of Loftrans Farm, enjoying a private position with far reaching panoramic views across open countryside. The property beautifully combines traditional farmhouse charm with generous, well proportioned accommodation suited to modern family living.

The ground floor provides a practical and inviting layout, comprising an entrance/utility area offering useful day-to-day space, leading through to a modern kitchen. A generous sitting room creates a comfortable area for relaxation, while the substantial dining room/snug offers a versatile space, ideal for entertaining or family use.

To the first floor, a long landing leads to four bedrooms, all benefiting from attractive rural outlooks, together with a family bathroom. The accommodation offers flexibility and space, making it well suited to family occupation in a peaceful countryside setting.

Externally, the farmhouse enjoys a good degree of privacy while remaining conveniently positioned within the wider farmstead. The property presents an excellent opportunity for those seeking a characterful rural home with generous accommodation and access to the surrounding farmland environment.

The accommodation briefly extends to:

Ground floor
Entrance / Utility - 1.95m x 2.80m
Kitchen - 3.80m x 2.76m
Sitting Room - 5.62m x 3.50m
Dining Room / Snug - 7.00m x 3.60m
Hallway - 3.55m x 2.18m
Pantry - 2.75m x 2.98m

First Floor
Landing - 6.56m x 1.00m
Bathroom - 2.65m x 2.09m
Bedroom 1 - 3.60m x 3.30m
Bedroom 2 - 3.60m x 3.30m
Bedroom 3 - 3.90m x 3.00m
Bedroom 4 - 2.30m x 2.00m

The property is served by mains water and electricity with oil fired central heating.

FARM STEADING

The farm steading comprises an excellent range of traditional and modern agricultural buildings, presented in very good order following a programme of improvement and maintainance over the past decade.

The steading includes a number of useful traditional stone buildings, including a double-height barn and former dairy under slate roofs, together with a further stone field barn to the north of the steading.

These are complemented by a comprehensive range of modern portal framed buildings, including cubicle and loose housing sheds, cattle and lambing accommodation, and a machinery store, all well-suited to efficient livestock management and general farm use.

Overall, the steading offers a well-maintained and highly functional setup, capable of supporting a range of agricultural and diversified uses within a compact and accessible yard.

Mains electricity and water serve the steading.

LAND

As a whole the land extends to approximately 126 acres (51 hectares) and comprises a variety of pasture and meadow land and is gently undulating in nature ranging from approx. 130m to 170m above sea level. The land is classified Grade 4 under the Agricultural Land Classification, with slowly permeable seasonally wet acid loamy and clayey soils.

All of the land benefits from good access directly from the private farm track and then from field to field. The boundaries are in good stock proof condition and comprise a mixture of newly planted hedgerows and post and wire fencing. The land is served by a mixture of natural and mains water supplies.

GENERAL REMARKS

Designations
We are not aware of any designations affecting the holding. However, it is the responsibility of the applicant to satisfy themselves by making their own
enquiries.

Environmental Stewardship / Grants
The land is not within any environmental stewardship or grant schemes.

Repairing Obligations
The Tenant will be responsible for all repairs and maintenance.

Insurance
The Landlord will insure and keep insured the farmhouse and all other
buildings and structures on the holding against loss or damage by fire, storm,
flood, aircraft, malicious damage and impact by third party road vehicles or
any other risk the Landlord deem necessary.

Ingoing's
Any forage on the holding on ingoing will be dealt with by agreement between the outgoing and ingoing tenant.

There will be no farmyard manure or slurry on the holding on ingoing.

Council Tax
The Council Tax band for Loftrans Farmhouse is Band D and is within Ribble Valley Borough Council.

Energy Performance Certificate
Loftrans Farmhouse currently has an EPC rating of E.

Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way
The farm is let subject to all existing Easements, Wayleaves and Rights of Way whether public or private and whether mentioned or not.

Landlords Rights
The sporting, mineral and timber rights are reserved for the benefit of the Landlord or third party owner.

METHOD OF LETTING

Loftrans Farm is offered to let via informal tender, as a whole, with the benefit of vacant possession from 1st October 2026 . The farm will be let on a Farm Business Tenancy for a term of 5 years.

Please note the outgoing tenants are currently in situ. Please respect their privacy at all times, especially when viewing.

RENT

The rent is to be paid monthly in advance. Rent Reviews will be executed in accordance with the Agricultural Tenancies Act 1995.

ENQUIRIES

To enquire further or request a tender form please contact the letting agent:
Marnie Murdie MRICS FAAV.

VIEWINGS

Please do not inspect the farm outside of pre-arranged viewing days. Viewings are strictly by appointment on pre-arranged viewing days through the letting agent Marnie Murdie of Davis & Bowring.

TENDER DEADLINE
All tenders should be submitted to the letting agent by no later than 12
noon on Friday 26 June 2026.