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East Cocklake Farm, Nenthead Road, Alston, Cumbria,
CA9 3LF
East Cocklake Farm, Nenthead Road, Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3LF
Offers In Excess Of: £625,000
A 241.74 Acre (97.83 Ha) hill farm in a stunning location within the North Pennine Area of outstanding Natural Beauty.
• 241.74 Acre (97.83 HA) Hill Farm
• Sporting potential •
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Enjoying secluded location •
DESCRIPTION
The farmhouse is a stone built traditional Cumbrian Longhouse
which has oil fired central heating, double glazed windows and
has recently been extended into an adjacent barn providing
spacious five bedroomed accommodation subject to further
refurbishment. The activated planning permission at East
Cocklake allows for further extension into an adjoining workshop
which could provide an annex or even a separate cottage subject
to relevant planning permission. it enjoys a wonderful secluded
location and has potential to increase the present income. The
farm includes a small mature wood and an area of moorland an
has the potential for a small mixed bag shoot.
LOCATION
East Cocklake is located some three miles East of Alston and two
miles North West of Nenthead in the county of Cumbria. Hexham
is some 26 miles to the North East.
DIRECTIONS
From Alston take the A689 to Nenthall, just past the Hotel which
is on the right hand side, take the next left which has a brown sign
for holiday cottages. At the first bend bear right and the farm is
quarter of a mile ahead on the right hand side.
SERVICES
The property has the benefit of mains electricity, a private spring
water supply and drainage is to a private septic tank.
CHARGES
Eden District Council Tax Band D.
Five bedroom house•
Planning permission to extend
Income from Environmental Schemes
ENTRANCE LOBBY
With stairs leading off.
BATHROOM
Panelled bath, wash hand basin, wc.
SITTING ROOM
14' 5" x 13' 7" (4.41m x 4.15m) Multi fuel stove, radiator.
EXTERNALLY
Walled garden with large wrought iron gates to front. Walled tree
garden to the side. Wooded wetland amenity area to the rear of
the farm.
DINING ROOM
14' 3" x 8' 11" (4.36m x 2.74m) Fireplace incorporating an open
fire.
OLD HOUSE KITCHEN
10' 4" x 9' 0" (3.17m x 2.76m)
UTILITY ROOM
9' 1" x 9' 0" (2.78m x 2.76m) Central heating boiler.
NEW ROOM
13' 9" x 9' 3" (4.20m x 2.84m) With french doors allowing access
to the rear yard.
NEW ROOM
14' 6" x 18' 2" (4.44m x 5.54m) Suggested for the new kitchen
with french doors opening onto the stone patio and far reaching
views.
FIRST FLOOR:
BEDROOM 2
14' 5" x 9' 0" (4.40m x 2.76m)
BEDROOM 3
12' 10" x 9' 2" (3.93m x 2.80m)
BEDROOM 1
14' 7" x 13' 5" (4.47m x 4.11m)
NEW ROOM
14' 6" x 18' 8" (4.43m x 5.69m) With far reaching views to the
south.
NEW ROOM
14' 0" x 10' 7" (4.27m x 3.24m) With views over the fields behind
the house.
BUILDINGS
There is a range of farm buildings associated with the farm's
former use as a Dairy Farm, cowshed, with stalls, large hayshed
with lean to, storage sheds, silage pit, sheep dip and pens.
LAND
Totalling some 241.74 Acres (97.83Ha) and comprising of in by
hay meadows, upland pasture and moorland (white ground). See
Schedule of areas for breakdown. The land has been let for
grazing in recent years however the vendor has retained the
benefit of Single Farm Payment Scheme, all of which will be
transferred to the successful purchaser.
WOODLAND
There is a small mature wood (0.98Ha) comprising mainly of
Spruce with Broadleaf margins.
SPORTING
The sporting rights are included in the sale. There is potential for a
small walked up shoot with a mixed bag of Grouse, Pheasant and
Partridge.
FARM INCOME
Income from farm: SFP £10,700 HLS and ELS £11,200
Grazing rent £1,400 TOTAL INCOME c. £23,300 pa.
MINERALS
These are reserved out of the sale.
SINGLE FARM PAYMENT
The vendor will undertake to transfer the proportion of
entitlements relating to the land for sale in so far as he is able
subject to the purchaser meeting the agents charges of £250
plus VAT. The appointment of entitlements is 38.01Ha of SDA
and 54.33Ha of Moorland (subject to confirmation).
ENVIRONMENTAL SCHEMES
The farm is currently in a Higher Level Scheme and the
purchaser Will be required to take over this scheme. Full details
are available for inspection at the Agents office.
WAYLEAVES, EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY
The farm is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing
Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way. A Right of Way and
an easement to install a water pipe will be reserved to the
retained land, the route of which is shown approximately on the
sale plan. There is an access reserved to Foreshieldgrains also
shown in yellow on the sale plan. There are two public
footpaths over the farm and the area of moorland is registered
under the CRoW Act for public access.
TENURE
The property is for sale Freehold with vacant possession on
completion.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
There is an information pack available to view in the office.
FREE MARKET APPRAISAL
We would be pleased to provide professional, unbiased advice
on the current value and marketing of your existing home.
VIEWINGS
Viewing is strictly by appointment. Arrangements can be made
by contacting YoungsRPS, Hexham (01434 608980).