Penrith, Cumbria, CA10

Introduction

The sale of land at Bampton offers a rare opportunity to purchase a sound parcel of grazing land, which benefits from roadside access, natural water and 2 timber pony stables.

The land will be of interest to farmers looking to expand their existing land holdings, together with those with equestrian, amenity, conservation or alternative land use interests. 

The land benefits from direct roadside access, which benefits from an area of hard standing within the field and has a natural water supply.     

Directions

From Penrith head south on the A6 passing through Eamont Bridge until you reach the mini roundabout, at which point take the right hand turn onto the B5320 towards Tirril & Pooley Bridge.  Proceed along this road for approximately 1 mile, taking the first left signposted Askham & Haweswater.  Proceed along this road, passing through Askham village heading towards Bampton.  After passing the hamlet of Butterwick, continue towards Bampton for a further of a mile until you reach the land on your left hand side. The location of the land is shown on the plans within these sale particulars and will be identified by the way of a PFK sale board. 

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The Land

The sale of this small parcel of land close to Bampton within the Lake District National Park offers a rare opportunity to purchase a sound parcel of grazing land, which has the added benefit of 2 pony timber stables, together with an area of hard standing adjacent to the public highway at the access point to the land. This work was granted planning permission under planning reference 7/2015/3026. 

The land is level in topography and benefits from a natural water supply.

The land lies at approximately 170m above mean sea level and falls within the Severely Disadvantaged Area.

The land is classified as Grade 3 under the former MAFF Land Classification System.

The land sits within the northern area of the Lake District National Park and Lake District World Heritage Site. 

Included within this sale attached to this land parcel are common rights registered on Bampton Common (CL85) and this field parcel benefits from the right to graze 10 ewes with their followers or 1 pony with followers or 1 head of cattle with followers on Bampton Common. 

Upon completion of the sale it will be for the Purchaser to submit an application to the County Council to arrange for these common rights to be transferred from the Vendor. 

These rights are listed under entry 82 of the Commons Register.

General Remarks, Reservations & Stipulations

Method of Sale

The land at Bampton 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 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. 

Water

The land benefits from a natural water supply.

Access

The land at Bampton 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.

In particular, it should be noted that there are overhead cables running over the 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: 

Cartmell Shepherd Solicitors, Montgomery Way, Rosehill, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2RW.  Sam Fawcett acting. 

Sporting & Mineral Rights

The land is former copyhold and therefore it is believed that the mines and minerals are retained by the Lord of the Manor, however the Vendor should rely on their own inspection of the title of the land. The sporting rights are included within the sale in so far as they belong to the Vendor.

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 of the boundaries are shown on the sale plans 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 plans 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 Bampton 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

Lake District National Park Authority, Wayfaring House, Murley Moss Business Park ,Oxenholme Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7RL  

Westmorland and 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: May 2026

Particulars Prepared: April 2026

Photographs Taken: April 2026