SELBYSTOWN, ROWELTOWN

Nr. CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA6 6LY

An attractive residential stock rearing farm extending to approximately 112.5 acres (45.5

hectares) overall to include a three bedroom house, pleasant gardens, a range of residential,

stock and general purpose buildings, grazing and mowing land, woodland and picturesque

river frontage and ponds. The farmhouse has much original character with potential for more

accommodation and ample scope for extension and conversion. This agricultural holding has

good potential for equestrian, commercial and other leisure uses and is set in a quiet rural

location in North Cumbria, accessible to the local market towns of Longtown and Brampton

and to the City of Carlisle where there is access to the M6 and main line trains. The

entitlements to the Basic Payment Scheme will be included in the sale. EPC =D

GUIDE PRICE: £720,000 Carlisle/M6 Motorway 15 miles, Brampton 10 miles, Longtown 10 miles (All distances approximate)

LOCATION Selbystown is located in the River Lyne Valley at the confluence of

the White Lyne and Black Lyne rivers and in the northern reaches of

Cumbria close to the Scottish Border. This is an attractive and unspoilt

rural area with extensive areas of forests nearby to include the

Kershope Forest, Newcastleton Forest and the Border Forest Park.

The Border Forest Park lies a short distance from Selbystown and has

many miles of tracks to explore and much wildlife and is ideal for

riding, walking and cycling. The Northumberland National Park, The

Solway, Hadrian’s Wall World Heritage Zone and the Lake District

National Park are also readily accessible. Roweltown is a scattered

hamlet of farms and houses lying between Hethersgill and Roadhead

with a strong local community. The holding lies on a quiet minor road

leading to the Whitelyne and Blacklyne bridges.

The nearest local shopping is in the pleasant town of Brampton

(approx 10 miles) or in the market town of Longtown (approx 10

miles) to the southwest. The City of Carlisle has a large shopping

centre and most required amenities to include access to main line

trains and the M6 Motorway and is situated approximately 15 miles

away. The nearest marts are Longtown and Carlisle.

DIRECTIONS The position of the farm is shown on the location plan and there are

several possible routes to the property. From Smithfield, which is on

the A6071 between Longtown and Brampton, take the turning towards

Hethersgill. Pass through Hethersgill and Bolton Fell End and continue

into Roweltown. After the turning to Stapleton, turn left immediately

after the Public House and the property is the second on the right.

After the turning to Stapleton take the next left signposted to

Mallsburn and Penton and the property is the second on the right. For

sat nav purposes use CA6 6LY.

DESCRIPTION A most desirable country property having an attractive and well

maintained house with pleasant gardens to include outhouses, potting

shed, hen house, polytunnel and glass house. Adjoining there is a barn

with potential for extension/conversion and a double garage with

workshop facilities. The steading has a good range of stock buildings

to include traditional buildings with potential for conversion or

alternative use subject to planning consent. The holding provides

useful grazing and mowing ranging from riverside meadow to higher

land at around 131m above above sea level with some extensive views

over the north of the county and into Scotland. The grazing extends to

around 98 acres (40 hectares) with mains water troughs and natural

water supplies plus conservation ponds, tree planting and existing

woodland. There is picturesque river frontage on the Whitelyne and

River Lyne extending to approximately 685m of single bank to include

the fishing rights. This is an ideal stock farm with potential for leisure,

equestrian and other use and an excellent family home. The overall

holding extends to around 112.5ac (45.5 ha) as shown in pink on the

sale plan and detailed in the schedule of areas.

PLANNING All enquiries regarding the potential for conversion and extension of

the existing accommodation or other agricultural buildings to

alternative use should be addressed to the local planning authority at

Carlisle City Council.

TENURE Freehold.

POSSESSION Vacant possession of the property will be given upon completion of

the sale which will be by agreement.

POSTAL ADDRESS Selbystown, Roweltown, Carlisle, Cumbria CA6 6LY

COUNCIL TAX Following enquiry to the valuation office website we understand the

house is in council tax band A.

SERVICES There are mains water and electricity supplies and a private sewerage

tank. The house is mostly timber double glazed with central heating

from an oil fired system to radiators throughout the principal

accommodation. There is a cast iron stove in the living room and the

backup of an immersion heater for hot water. The kitchen range is not

included in the sale and will be removed by the vendors for safety

reasons.

WAYLEAVES, EASEMENTS The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all reservations,

AND RIGHTS OF WAY easements, rights of way and other matters, whether public or private

and whether constituted in the title deeds or not. These include a

public footpath roughly as shown by the blue line through enclosure 5,

8, 13 and 14 on the sale plan.

MINERAL AND SPORTING The mineral and sporting rights, insofar as they are owned by the

RIGHTS Vendors, are included in the sale although we understand various

fields may not include all these rights and this will be confirmed by the

vendor’s solicitors. The property is believed to own approximately

685m of half river on a section of the White Lyne and River Lyne with

single bank fishing.

ACCESS Access to the holding is directly off a publicly maintained highway to

a private drive plus other access points off the highway to fields. There

is an additional access at the eastern end into field 28 off an un-

surfaced lane.

LOCAL AUTHORITY Carlisle City Council, Civic Centre, Carlisle, CA3 8QG. Tel: (01228)

817000.

Cumbria County Council, The Courts, Carlisle, CA3 8NA. Tel:

(01228) 606060.

RURAL PAYMENTS AGENCY P.O. Box 69, Reading RG1 3YD. Tel: 03000 200 301.

BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME The entitlements to the Basic Payment Scheme will be included in the

sale which we understand extend to 38.38 units. The payment for 2018

will be retained by the vendors and the entitlements transferred to the

purchasers for their use on completion of the sale.

LAND STATUS The land is all classified by the RPA as Severely Disadvantaged Less

Favoured Area.

VENDORS SOLICITOR Lovedays, Crown Chambers, 6 Bank Road, Matlock DE4 3AQ.

Tel: 01629 583142. F.O.A. Chris Gale.

ADDITIONAL ITEMS The fitted carpets will be included in the sale. The vendors are retiring

from farming and much of the machinery, equipment and fencing

materials etc will be available by separate negotiation (more detail on

viewing). The stock of firewood can be included in the sale for the

sum of £300.

INGOING The silage bales will be taken over by the purchaser on completion at

the price of £15 per bale.

VIEWING Strictly by appointment through the sole selling agents. Tel: (01228)

792299.

The Farmhouse The accommodation has much character and briefly comprises:-

A timber double glazed front door leads to the entrance hall with a

tiled floor, beamed ceiling and an open staircase. There are glazed

double doors leading to the attached barn plus doors off to the boot

room, kitchen and shower room.

Boot Room 5.26m x 2.01m with doors to the garden and to a neighbouring wood

store measuring approximately 8m x 2m.

Farmhouse Kitchen 5.62m x 4.01m having a range of fitted timber wall and base kitchen

units to include two stainless steel single drainer sinks, a built-in oven,

a four ring electric hob with hood over, plumbing for a washing

machine and ample room for a breakfast table and chairs. Please note

that the range in this room will be removed by the vendors for safety

reasons.

Lounge 4.03m x 3.75m max having a cast iron stove on a stone base, a beamed

ceiling, a view over the fields and an exposed stone wall with opening

and step down to:-

Dining Room 2.45m x 3.67m having French doors to the rear patio and a beamed

ceiling.

Inner hall with staircase and providing access to:-

Boiler Room 2.28m x 2.43m max having the central heating boiler, shelving, useful

storage and the consumer unit.

Shower Room 2.12m x 1.94m being part tiled with corner shower cubicle, WC and

pedestal wash hand basin.

FIRST FLOOR There are two staircases to the first floor, rising from the main

entrance hall and off the inner hall. The inner staircase leads to a first

floor landing with radiator and providing access to:-

Bathroom 3.09m x 2.47m max having a three piece bathroom suite comprising a

pine panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin and W.C. There is a

coombed ceiling and skylight.

Bedroom 3.67m x 2.47 with a coombed ceiling.

Bedroom 4.09m x 3.86m having built-in wardrobes, vanity unit with wash hand

basin, hot water cylinder cupboard with immersion heater and an

exposed stone wall plus a view over the fields to the front.

Bedroom 5.24m x 4.07m max with feature only tiled fireplace and view.

The front hall staircase leads to a first floor galleried landing providing

access to:-

Store 4.98m x 4.06m max being an ‘L’ shaped room with exposed beams

and shelves and potential subject to any required consents to form a

bedroom or study etc. There are no skylights or windows in this room

at present.

OUTSIDE A stone surfaced road leads to a concrete courtyard with ample

parking available and situated between the farm buildings and house.

To the front of the house there is a large and attractive garden with

lawn, flower beds, stone walls, silver birch and fish pond. In addition

a large wisteria on the front elevation of the house. To the side there is

a well maintained and productive vegetable garden in raised beds and

to the rear of the house a patio and grass amenity area.

The Buildings

The residential buildings include with approximate internal measurements:

Barn 4.95m x 8.78m being a large traditional stone and slate barn adjoining

the house with double doors for entry direct from the house entrance

hall. The barn has a concrete floor, electric light and sockets, arched

vehicular access door and presently provides extensive and useful

residential storage. There is significant potential within this barn to

obtain planning consent to extend the residential accommodation or

for alternative uses to include an annexe or holiday cottage.

Garage/Workshop 4.67m x 6.6m being a double garage/workshop adjoining the above

barn with fitted bench, electric light and sockets, two up-and-over

doors and concrete floor.

Glass House 1.8m x 4.1m maximum.

Polytunnel 7.6m x 4.5m. approx

Adjoining the vegetable garden a potting shed and hen house of timber

construction with a boxed profile sheet roof as follows:

a) Potting Shed 5.19m x 3.2m with concrete floor, electric light and sockets and

workbench.

b) Hen House 5.3m x 3.2m.

The agricultural buildings with approximate internal measurements include:-

Machinery Store/Shed 9.55m x 6.55m with electric light.

Pole Barn Range 12m x 6m and 5.5m x 6.5m and 3.6m x 5.1m.

Secure Store 5.5m x 3.6m or machinery shed

Loose Stock Housing 7.1m x 5.7m. This building is of block construction and adjoining is a

stone and slate range of four buildings, the first three of which have

electric light. These buildings are as follows:-

a) Store/Pen 2.6m x 4.6m

b) Shed 2.6m x 5m being an open fronted machinery shed.

c) Former Byre 4.4m x 5.4m.

d) Former Byre 4.5m x 5.8m which is part fitted with kennels.

Former Byre 5.4m x 4.4m which is partly fitted with kennels.

Fuel Store 2.97m x 4.26m being a detached brick built building with lean-to.

Pole Barn 11.6m x 10.5m providing loose housing.

Cattle Shed 11.5m x 22.7m a steel portal framed building with front overhang and

concrete forecourt, feed barrier and providing loose stock housing with

bull pen.

LAND The grazing and mowing area extends to approximately 98 acres (40

ha) to include mains water troughs and natural water, stock proof

fencing. There are attractive riverside meadows, some open views and

areas of recent tree planting and ponds with an overall area of around

112.46 acres (45.54 ha) to include half river, farmhouse, steading and

roads.

EPC A summary of the Energy Performance Certificates is set out below and full

details are available by email on request or can be downloaded from the

various websites we use.

Schedule of Areas

Areas taken from Promap and RPA Plans and are approximate only

No. on Sale Plan O.S. No Description Acres Hectares

1 5489 Wood/River Bank 1.19 0.48

2 5395 Wood/River Bank 0.54 0.22

3 6490 6.67 2.70

4 9599 2.69 1.09

5 8396 3.58 1.45

6 8193 0.47 0.19

/7789 Pond 0.77 0.31

7 8385 4.97 2.01

8 9899 Wood 2.35 0.95

9 8174 Pond 0.20 0.08

10 8364 5.16 2.09

11 9374 5.61 2.27

12 9780/0574/ Planting/Track

0278/0474 Pond/Track 0.94 0.38

13 0383 5.34 2.16

14 0892 Wood 0.99 0.40

15 1282 Wood 1.48 0.60

16 3895 Wood 0.32 0.13

17 5399 Wood 0.22 0.09

18 2281 9.93 4.02

19 3992 3.53 1.43

20 5591 5.95 2.41

21 4079 6.37 2.58

22 5675 4.10 1.66

23 1668 0.42 0.17

24 3767/2870 5.04 2.04

25 5463/5458 3.33 1.35

26 2858 11.51 4.66

27 4954/4746 4.64 1.88

28 6548/7244

/7653/5546 inc. pond 9.31 3.78

29 2450 2.69 1.09

Steading/house/

Other - roads/garden/

half river/other. Approx 2.15 0.87

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Totals 112.46 ac 45.54 ha

Details prepared 8th June 2018 Ref: NPH

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1. The mention of any appliances and or services within these particulars does not imply that they are in full and efficient working order. 2. The particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers or lessees and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an

offer or contract.

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Vendor and are accurate only to the best of the present information and belief of the Vendor.

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