Property description
LOCATION High Nook Farm lies within the county of Cumberland, approximately 6.5 miles east of Brampton and 3.2 miles west of Gilsland. Gilsland provides local amenities such as a village store, pubs and a primary school. Brampton provides a more general range of shops and also facilities such as a doctors' surgery, schools and a train station on the Newcastle to Carlisle line.
The proximity to public transport and the A69 ensures that the urban centres of both Carlisle (16 miles) and Newcastle (46 miles) are within easy reach. Accordingly, the presence of main line train stations and airports at these major cities ensures that the wider world is accessible.
The Common is in close proximity to the A69 on the north side of the road and is approximately 1.5 miles to the south of High Nook Farm.
DESCRIPTION High Nook Farm is offered as whole or in two lots and is an upland farm which offers a potential purchaser an opportunity to acquire a holding with a great deal of potential which as yet has not been realised. Situated in the Irthing Valley, the land at High Nook Farm extends to approximately 37.32 ha (92.22 acres) of which 34.04 ha (86.59 acres) is permanent pasture while there is 2.28 ha (5.63 acres) of woodland and riverbank and a section of river.
LOT 1 Comprises approximately 22.31 ha (55.13 acres) of land and includes High Nook farmhouse and steading.
The land, of which there is approximately 20.03 ha (49.49 acres) of permanent pasture, is currently in a condition which belies its potential and would respond well to management. The land benefits from a natural water supply and is south facing. The shelter is largely provided by a block of woodland of approximately 2.28 ha (5.63 acres) which runs down to the banks of the River Irthing; the centre being a boundary of the property. Approximately 500 metres of fishing is available in the sale.
High Nook farm house, dated in 1857, has a great deal of character and charm. Built of traditional Cumbrian stone under a slate roof, the house briefly comprises a kitchen and four reception rooms downstairs, while upstairs there are four bedrooms and a bathroom. Although the house has been recently occupied, it would benefit from modernisation.
The steading consists of traditional buildings, although there is a more modern Dutch barn in situ. The traditional buildings are stone built under a slate roof and are currently utilised for agricultural purposes. One of the buildings was the original farmhouse and has the character and imposing nature which can be expected as a result.
The original farmhouse and the traditional buildings may offer an opportunity to diversify and thus provide for an additional income. The close proximity of the A69 and Hadrian's Wall provides a purchaser with a ready footfall for a diversified business to capitalise on. Any development would however be subject to the necessary permissions being sought.
LOT 2 The Common comprises a useful block of rough grazing extending to 15.01 ha (37.09 acres) and is conveniently located close to the A69 ensuring easy access. This land provides a purchaser with a manageable parcel of land in which to expand their current enterprise.
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