Gaitsgill Farm, Dalston, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA5

Sitting on the fringe of Gaitsgill, the farm has significant potential for alternative uses.

Description

Summary- Gaitsgill Farm sits in a sheltered valley set amongst attractive rolling countryside southeast of Dalston and just under 7 miles south of Carlisle. The M6 is approximately 7.2 miles east of the farm for excellent access to the wider road network. The farm includes extensive infrastructure with potential for redevelopment in the direction of a purchaser’s choosing, be that agriculture, equestrian, leisure or residential redevelopment (subject to consents).

Gaitsgill Farm- Gaitsgill Farm is accessed via a short private drive from the centre of the hamlet of Gaitsgill, the farm comprises a substantial historic and attractive farmhouse, extensive range of traditional and modern buildings and various grassland parcels adjoining the River Roe.

Gaitsgill Farmhouse- The farmhouse is an attractive traditional property, rendered under a slate roof, which lies away from the traditional farm buildings to the west of the farmstead with the surrounding grass paddocks this makes for a very peaceful and private setting. The property includes many traditional features such as an impressive inglenook fireplace and exposed beams but requires modernisation and updating.

The ground floor accommodation comprises entrance hallway, kitchen with oil fired AGA, utility, pantry, living room with inglenook fireplace, sitting room and stairs to cellar. To the rear is a boot room with sink and external door. To the first floor are six bedrooms and family bathroom with bath, wash basin and WC. Attached the east of the farmhouse is an outbuilding with stone slate roof, housing the boiler, hot water tanks and a WC.

Lying north and south of the farmhouse are attractive lawned gardens with former orchard area, part enclosed by stone walls. The property benefits from UPVC windows, solar panels and biomass boiler.

Farm Buildings- To the east of the farmhouse is an extensive range of traditional farm buildings, the largest of which is double height with a substantial outshut. These have been traditional hay barns, cow byres and cart houses, latterly used for storage and livestock housing. Attached to the traditional buildings is an expansive range of more modern buildings arranged around a concrete yard. These include loose housing, cubicles, silage clamp and slurry store.

The buildings could be renovated and developed to provide additional residential properties, holiday cottages, office or commercial space (subject to the necessary consents). The buildings are more specifically described in the adjacent table with reference to the building plan.

Land- The farmland extends to approximately 4.5 acres, excluding the farmstead and buildings. The core farmland block sits to the west of the farmstead, divided into three parcels with hedgerows and mature trees adjoining the River Roe. The land is productive grassland on the fringe of the Hamlet. The land is Grade 3 with soils from the ‘Clifton’ series, being slowly permeable, reddish fine and coarse loamy soils. The land is relatively flat, between 70 and 80 metres above sea level.




Acreage: 6.3 Acres

Additional Info

General Remarks-

RIGHTS OF WAY, EASEMENTS & WAYLEAVES-The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all wayleaves,
easements and rights of way whether public or private whether mentioned or not. Local electricity lines cross the land.

SERVICES- Mains electricity, private water supply and drainage. The private drainage system is unlikely to comply with the current regulations and will require replacement by the purchaser with a new system. The vendor will reserve the right to lay service media through the land included in the sale, subject to making good. The existing water supply to retained land will be divided and new connections installed within 12 months of any sale completion, rights to supply will remain in the interim.

SUBSIDIES & GRANTS-The land is registered on the Rural Land Registry, the former tenant has claimed and will retain the Basic Payment (BPS) and any subsequent payments based on previous entitlements and historical claims. We are not
aware of any stewardship schemes or agreements.

SALE CONDITIONS- The number of residential units developed in the farmyard is to be limited to the one existing dwelling plus conversion of the traditional buildings to a
maximum of six units.

The farmland is restricted to use for agricultural, equestrian, open field horticulture or woodland purposes only. Any use for alternative uses beyond those outline will trigger a development overage, 30% of uplift for any development for a period of 50 years post completion.

The purchaser will undertake to erect and maintain stockproof fences between point B & C and F & G, as marked on the sale plan. The boundary will be marked by the vendors agent and the fence is expected to be erected with six month of sale completion.

SPORTING & FISHING RIGHTS- The sporting rights and single bank fishing rights on the River Roe are included in the sale, in so far as they are owned.

MINERAL RIGHTS- The mineral rights are reserved to a third party.

LOCAL AUTHORITY- Cumberland Council

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE- Band D

COUNCIL TAX- Band E

TENURE-The freehold of the property is offered for sale with vacant possession on completion.

SOLICITORS-Farrer & Co, 66 Lincoln’s Inn Fields, London, WC2A 3LH

VAT-VAT is payable in addition to the purchase price on the non-residential element of the property, being the agricultural land and buildings. An apportionment of the price agreed will be made by Savills. For the avoidance of doubt, Stamp Duty Land Tax is payable on the total price of the property including VAT. All offers will be assumed to have been made on a VAT exclusive basis unless otherwise stated.

METHOD OF SALE-Gaitsgill Farm is offered for sale by private treaty as a whole. All prospective purchasers are encouraged to register their interest with Savills.

GUIDE PRICE- £650,000

NEAREST POSTCODE- CA5 7AH

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VIEWING-Strictly by appointment with the sole selling agents Savills.

HEALTH & SAFETY-Given the potential hazards around the farm buildings and land, we ask viewers to be as vigilant as possible when inspecting the properties for their own personal safety.

STATUS OF SELLER- The vendor, the Church Commissioners, is a registered charity (ch no 1140097), subject to charity law and regulated by the Charity Commission. As a charity, they are bound to comply with the law and our governance
arrangements when dealing with our property. There is a legal duty to secure the best terms that can be reasonably obtained on disposal. During the sale process, all right are reserved to continue to consider all offers received, at the vendors discretion, up until contracts are legally exchanged.