Richmond Plains Farm, Sebergham, Dalston, CA5 7EA

Richmond Plains Farm is an attractive livestock holding extending to approximately 58.96 acres (23.86 hectares). The holding comprises a newly built four bedroom farmhouse, a separate two bedroom annexe, and a range of semi-modern buildings.

This letting provides an exciting opportunity for suitable applicants to rent an attractive agricultural unit on an initial five-year term under a Farm Business Tenancy Agreement.

The holding is well located near the village of Sebergham, with direct road access on to the B5305, providing excellent connectivity to Penrith, Wigton, and Carlisle.

The holding lies in an area where services such as shops, amenities, primary and secondary schools are all within easy reach.

Farmhouse & Annexe

Richmond Plains Farmhouse is a brand new 4 bedroom farmhouse, built by reputable builders Lattimer Homes and finished to an exceptionally high standard, complete with spacious living and dining accommodation including a wood burning stove. This beautiful property is accompanied by a 2-bedroom annexe, offering the opportunity for multi-generational living or a potential separate income as a holiday let. This annexe offers two bedrooms with a large kitchen/living area.

Adjoining the main farmhouse is a sizeable plant room as well as workshop, offering additional storage, workshop, or office area.

The farmhouse has mains water and electric, with an electric air source heat pump providing central heating and underfloor heating to the farmhouse and annexe. There are solar panels to both the farmhouse and annexe with battery storage. The property also benefits from a Starlink Broadband contract the ingoing tenant can transfer.

Outside

There is a large yard area to the front of the property. To the rear are patio areas and a large garden/orchard. The final landscaping of this has not yet been completed and the landlord will install a fence upon discussing the preferred layout of the garden of the ingoing tenant.

There are multiple useful farm buildings. For further details see attached particulars.

Agricultural Land

The land extends to 56.61 acres (22.92 hectares) within one block north of the steading. The land is grazing and mowing ground. The hedgerows and boundaries have been recently renewed and are all in excellent condition. Some of the land is subject to a Countryside Stewardship Scheme until 31/12/2028, the revenue income will be appropriately apportioned to the ingoing tenant, and is expected to be around £2148 per year.

Rent & VAT

Rent will be paid monthly in advance from the start date of the agreement and will be renewed every three years.

The property has been elected to charge VAT, therefore the element of rent attributed to the land and buildings at Richmond Plains will attract VAT at a rate currently of 20%. An apportionment of the house, land and buildings will be agreed with the ingoing tenant.

Tender Process

All tenders are to be received by 12 noon, Wednesday 5th August 2026.
All applicants submitting a tender for Richmond Plains should ensure they have inspected the property prior to doing so.
All tenders are to be submitted to Craig Brough / Joanne Ridley, Land Agency Department, Hopes Auction, Syke Road, Wigton, CA7 9NS, marked “Richmond Plains Farm Tender – Private and Confidential”. Note: Please provide two printed copies upon submission of tender. Tenders are to be received in hard format by the office, no tenders are to be submitted by email.

Tenders are to be on the attached form.
A detailed explanation of the proposed farming system should be provided with the tender.
At least three years cash flow and financial accounts are to be provided.

Money Laundering Regulations

Please note that in connection with the Money Laundering Regulations (The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing, and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017), we are legally required to carry out money laundering checks against Tenants. To enable us to complete these checks, Tenants will need to provide along with their offer, proof of primary (E.g. Passport) and secondary (E.g. Current Council tax or utility bill) identity documents. Failure to provide this information may result in an offer not being considered.