Old Broadgate Farm, Millom, Cumbria

A substantial block of mixed farmland in a particularly attractive location on the edge of the Lake District National Park including traditional farm buildings, meadowland, pastures, hill grazing and managed woodland.

For sale as a whole or in Five Lots

Situation - Old Broadgate Farm lies at the southern end of The Lake District National Park, in iconic Cumbrian countryside famed for its scenery and strong agricultural tradition. It is positioned just to the east of Black Combe Fell, looking over the estuary of Wordsworth’s beloved “Majestic Duddon, over smooth flat sands gliding in silence with unfettered sweep.”
The land rises from the Black Beck to the top of Knock Fell facing southwest over the Duddon estuary about three miles from the charming market town of Broughton-in-Furness. The Green is the nearest village it offers a variety of local shops and services including a post office, village pub, baker/coffee shop and village shop. The nearby towns of Millom and Ulverston offer a wider range of services and schooling and Sedbergh School (independent boarding school) is about 43 miles away.
Junction 36 of the M6 is about 40 miles from where it is easy to reach Lancaster, Carlisle and Manchester. There is also an excellent rail service with links from The Green and Ulverston to the main West Coast rail line and London Euston (in under three hours).
The farmland is easily accessible to the A595 (Carlisle to Wigtown Road) and nearby coastal routes. Ravenglass Train Station (12 miles) on the West Coast Main Line, offers frequent services to Edinburgh, Manchester and London. The nearest airport is Leeds Bradford International (93 miles), which provides both domestic and international flights

Description - Old Broadgate Farm is an attractive and productive block of farmland set above the Duddon Estuary on the southern edge of the Lake District National Park, on the Cumbrian coast. It includes a range of Listed traditional farm buildings, woods and grassland extending in total to about 315.03 acres.
The land is managed using rolling licenses with vacant possession available on completion.

Land - The farmland at Old Broadgate extends in total to about 315.03acres (127.49ha). It is made up of approximately 36 acres of productive meadowland capable of producing good yields of conservable grass, 110 acres of permanent pastures, 128 acres of hill, upland pasture and rough grazing, and 31 acres of managed amenity woodland.
The soils are made up of a range of predominantly free draining acid loamy soils and are classified by DEFRA as being Grades 4 and 5. The land rises from about 45m above sea level to 280m at the top of Knock Fell. Fields are generally enclosed with a mixture of stone walls and post and wire fences. Some fields have access to either water troughs or natural spring or water courses.
There are sheep handling and collecting facilities beside the Swineside Lane which services the higher ground.
Natural Capital is an important asset of the estate due to its location, habitat and land use. Traditional farming methods have ensured a high degree of natural capital and bio-diverse habitats but there remains scope to develop this area further. None of the land is currently entered into a Countryside Stewardship Scheme or is receiving subsidy support under an existing Sustainable Farming incentive payment. For further details on these opportunities contact the selling agents.

Farm Buildings - The steading lies at the southern end of the farm and has direct access from Buckman Brow Road A595 along an internal farm track. It is a very attractive range of buildings including a byres and a two storey barn with dovecot. It is constructed of stone with slate roofs and is set in an L-shape with a southerly aspect. It is Listed Grade 2.

Woodland - The land includes about 30.98 acres of amenity and more commercially managed woodland. The woods are made up predominantly of native hardwoods with some significant stands of oak and sycamore. A severe storm caused wind blow in the central woodland area some 10 years ago, but this has since been cleared and replanted under a Woodland Management Plan due to complete on 19th July 2027. Details are available separately from the Selling Agents.

Viewing - Viewing is strictly by prior appointment with the selling agents. Prior to making an appointment to view the selling agent strongly recommends that you discuss any particular points which are likely to affect your interest in the property with a member of staff who has seen the property in order that you do not make a wasted journey.
Given the hazards of a working farm we ask, for your own personal safety, to be as vigilant as possible when making your inspections.

Directions (LA18 5JZ)
To reach Old Broadgate take junction 36 off the M6 and east on the A590 sign posted to Kendal and Barrow. At the Brettgarth roundabout taking the first exit to the A590. At Greenodd turn right on to the A9092, through Lowick Green and on to Grizbeck. Turn right here on to the A595 past Broughton-in-Furness towards Millom. After about 3 miles turn right sign posted to Thwaites and you have arrived on the farm.
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