Lot 1

The land comprising Lot 1 extends to approximately 7.94 hectares (19.62 acres) or thereabouts and is a mix of mowing and pasture land.

The land is boundered in the main by drystone walls. This block of land benefits from roadside access and has a mains water connection.

There is a public footpath which runs along the most easterly boundary of parcel 0138 together with there being a gas pipe and an ethylene pipe running across this Lot. Please see later in these particulars for further details.

The land is westerly facing and lies between 285 metres and 300 metres above mean sea level. The land is classified as Grade 4 under the former MAFF land classification system and is Severely Disadvantaged.

Lot 2

This single parcel of mowing land benefits from roadside access and is south facing in aspect. The land is boundered in the main by drystone walls and is crossed at the eastern side by an ethylene pipeline. Please see later in these particulars for further details.

The land benefits from both a natural and mains water supply. It is classified as Grade 4 under the former MAFF Land Classification System and is Severely Disadvantaged. The land lies between 285 metres and 290 metres above mean sea level.

Method of Sale

The land at Trainriggs, Shap is to be offered for sale by Public Auction in up to two Lots on Thursday 23rd January 2025 at 2pm at The Gavel, Penrith Auction Mart.

The Vendor and Sole Selling Agent reserve the right to alter or divide the property or to withdraw or exclude any of the property at any time. The Vendor reserves the right to vary any of the terms and conditions of the sale or to change the method of sale without notice. For this reason, we recommend likely Purchasers should register their interest with the selling agents as soon as possible in order that they are kept abreast of any changes to the marketing of the land.

General Conditions of Sale

The property will, unless previously withdrawn, be sold subject to the general and special conditions of sale which may be inspected during the usual office hours at the offices of the Vendor’s solicitors during the 14 days immediately prior to the Auction.

The conditions of sale may also be inspected in the sale room on the sale date but will not be read out.

Any Purchaser will be deemed to have had notice of each condition and all bidders to have bid on the basis they have inspected the said conditions (whether they have in fact done so or not).

Deposit

A non-refundable deposit of 10% of the purchase price will be payable to the Vendor’s solicitors upon the fall of the Auctioneer’s hammer.

Money Laundering Obligations

As a requirement of the Money Laundering Regulations (The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017) relating to property transactions, the selling Agents are obliged to carry out Customer Due Diligence checks on all prospective Purchasers prior to any transaction being completed. Therefore all prospective Purchasers must register with the sole selling agents prior to the auction. Please contact the selling agents for the information required to register.

FOR THE AVOIDANCE OF DOUBT, NO-ONE WILL BE ABLE TO BID FOR THE LAND AT AUCTION UNLESS THEY ARE REGISTERED WITH THE SOLE SELLING AGENTS PRIOR TO THE AUCTION.

Tenure

The land is offered for sale freehold with vacant possession upon the date of completion.

Completion is set for 20th February 2025. Early completion may be possible by negotiation with the Vendor.

For further details, please refer to the Vendor’s solicitors whose details appear later in these particulars.

Wayleaves, Easements, Covenants & Rights of Way

The property is sold subject to all rights including rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights and obligations and easements, quasi easements and restrictive covenants and all existing and proposed wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains, and water, gas and other pipes, whether or not referred to in these particulars. In particular, please note the following:
Lot 1: There is a public footpath running along the eastern boundary. A gas pipe runs north to south through both parcels. The approximate location is shown by the green line on the Sale Plan. An ethylene pipe runs north to south across the southern end of the parcel. The approximate location is shown by the brown line on the Sale Plan.
Lot 2: An ethylene pipe runs north to south across the eastern most portion of the parcel. The approximate location is shown by the brown line on the Sale Plan.
Any Purchaser will have satisfied themselves as to the nature of such restrictions and are advised to contact the Vendor’s Solicitors for details: Arnison Heelis Solicitors, 1 St. Andrew’s Place, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7AW. Mr Bruce Richardson acting.

Sporting & Mineral Rights

The sporting and mineral rights will be included within the sale insofar as they are owned by the Vendor.

Basic Payment Scheme (BPS)

The land is sold without any entitlement to any BPS monies nor any de-linked payment.

Quotas & Environmental Schemes

For the avoidance of doubt there are no livestock quotas or milk quotas included in this sale and there are no schemes currently in place on the land.

Land Status

The land is classified as Grade 4 under the former MAFF Land Classification System.

Boundaries

As far as the Vendor is aware the responsibility of the boundaries are shown on the sale plans by inward facing ‘T’ marks. When no mark is shown, no further information is available.

Plans & Schedule of Areas

The plans attached to these particulars are based on the Rural Land Registry data and Ordnance Survey National Grid and are for reference only. Any prospective Purchaser will have deemed to have satisfied themselves of the land and schedule.

Fixtures & Fittings

All fixtures and fittings referred to in these particulars will be included in the sale unless stated otherwise.

Measurements

The measurements are approximate and must not be relied upon.

Health & Safety

Given the potential hazards of agricultural property, we request that you take as much care as possible when making your inspection of the property for your own personal safety. Please respect any livestock on the property and do not cause disturbance to them.

Viewing & Further Information

Viewing of the land at Trainriggs is permitted during any daylight hour provided a copy of these particulars is to hand. Please do not obstruct any gateways or the public highway or any property belonging to third parties whilst viewing the land. Do not disturb any livestock grazing the land and all viewing is to be undertaken on foot on all occasions.

For all other queries, please contact Jo Edwards for further information.

Authorities

Cumbria County Council
The Courts, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8NA

Westmorland & Furness Council
Town Hall, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7QF

United Utilities
Dawson House, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LW

General Reservations

The right is reserved to the Vendor(s) to amend, alter and incorporate fresh provisions as appropriate in respect of the above matters.

First Edition: October 2024
Particulars Prepared: October, 2024
Photographs Taken: June 2024

• 32.67 acres (13.22 hectares) or thereabouts.
• For sale in up to two Lots by Public Auction on 23rd January 2025 at 2pm at The Gavel, Penrith Auction Mart .
• Guide Prices: Lot 1 - £135,000. Lot 2 - £100,000.