Land at Dovenby

CLOSING DATE FOR INFORMAL OFFERS – 12 NOON, TUESDAY 31ST MAY 2022 - SEE PARTICULARS FOR FULL DETAILSThe land at Dovenby lies to the north of the hamlet of Dovenby and enjoys direct roadside access from the A594 and offers an opportunity to purchase a useful block of land capable of being either mown or cropped.

This land offers an opportunity to purchase an excellent block of useful mowing or cropping land which is in extremely good heart and has been well managed over the years.

The location of the land is also shown on the plans within these particulars and will be identified by way of a PFK sale board.

The land benefits from a natural water supply.

From Cockermouth town, head north to the roundabout at the north of the town where the A594 and A595 meet. Take the turning following the A594 northwards past the hamlet of Dovenby, follow this road for approximately 2 ½ miles and the access to the land is located on your left hand side.

The Land
This land offers an opportunity to purchase an excellent block of useful mowing or cropping land which is in extremely good heart and has been well managed over the years.

The majority of the land is south-easterly facing and has two access points; one directly off the main A594 with the other being off the old Roman road running from the back of Dovenby village to the A594 (as shown by the blue dots on the sale plan).

The land is boundered by a mix of post and wire fences and hedgerows. The land lies between 70 metres – 80 metres above mean sea level and benefits from having a natural water supply.

The land falls within the Non-Severely Disadvantaged Area for Basic Payment Purposes and is not within any form of environmental scheme.

General Remarks, Reservations & Stipulations

Method of Sale
The land at Dovenby is to be offered for sale by Private Treaty as a whole.

The Vendor and sole selling Agents 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 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.

Money Laundering Obligations
Under current Money Laundering Regulations relating to property transactions, the selling Agents are obliged to carry out Customer Due Diligence checks on any Purchaser prior to a transaction being completed.

Tenure
The land is offered for sale freehold with vacant possession with completion of the sale taking place on 1st August 2022, or after this date by mutual agreement.

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, the field benefits from a right of access over the Roman road running from Dovenby village to the main A594.
Any Purchaser will be deemed to have satisfied themselves as to the nature of such restrictions and are advised to contact the Vendor’s Solicitors for details:

Burnetts, 3a Lakeland Business Park, Lamplugh Road, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0QT
Tel: 01900 510366
Email: kah@burnetts.co.uk
Kathryn Hill acting.

Basic Payment Scheme (BPS)
The land at Dovenby falls within the Non-Severely Disadvantaged Area for BPS purposes.

An application has successfully been made to establish and activate entitlements under the Single Payment Scheme. In addition, claims have been submitted under the BPS and for the avoidance of doubt, the Vendor has claimed the 2022 BPS payment.

With regard to the 2023 BPS payment, the entitlements will be transferred to the Purchaser to enable them to claim Basic Payment monies for 2023.
The entitlements for the land total 12.10 Non-SDA entitlements. The transfer of entitlements will be made upon completion of the sale. It is the responsibility of the successful Purchaser to ensure that they are eligible to acquire the entitlements under the terms of the BPS.

Transfers will be made in accordance with the regulations of the Scheme and will be carried out by PFK Land Agency for which a fee of £250 plus VAT will be payable by the Transferee. A copy of the 2022 BPS application will be available for inspection at the offices of the Sole Selling Agents by prior appointment.

The Purchaser will be required to comply with the terms of the BPS application for 2022 and will indemnify the Vendor against any breaches or conditions in particular in respect of cross-compliance.

Quotas & Environmental Stewardship Schemes
For the avoidance of doubt there are no livestock quotas nor stewardship schemes included in this sale.

Land Status
The land is classified as Grade 3 under the former MAFF Land Classification System.

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

Plans & Schedule of Areas
The plans attached to these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey National Grid and are for reference only. Any prospective Purchaser(s) 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
Measurements are approximate and must not be relied upon.

Sporting & Mineral Rights
The sporting and mineral rights are included within the sale as far as they are within the ownership of the Vendor.

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 also respect any livestock on the property and do not cause disturbance to them.

Please also ensure that you do not block any third-party property or the public highway when inspecting the land.

Viewing & Further Information
The land at Dovenby may be viewed at any reasonable daylight hour provided a copy of these particulars is to hand.

Please note: NO VEHICULAR ACCESS IS TO BE TAKEN TO THE LAND WHEN UNDERTAKING AN INSPECTION. THE LAND MUST BE VIEWED ON FOOT AND RESPECT GIVEN TO GROWING CROPS WITHIN THE FIELD.

For all other queries, please contact Jo Edwards for further information by telephone on (01768) 866611 or by email: joedwards@pfk.co.uk

Authorities
Cumbria County Council
The Courts, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8NA
Email: information@cumbriacc.gov.uk
Web: www.cumbria.gov.uk

Rural Payments Agency
PO Box 352, Worksop, S80 9FG
Tel: 03000 200301
Email: ruralpayments@defra.gov.uk

Allerdale Borough Council
Allerdale Borough Council, Allerdale, House, Workington, Cumbria CA14 3YJ
Tel : 0303 123 1702
Web: www.allerdale.gov.uk

United Utilities
Dawson House, Great Sankey, Warrington WA5 3LW
Tel: 01925 237000
Email: info@uuplc.co.uk
Web: www.unitedutilities.com

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: April 2022
Particulars Prepared: March 2022
Photographs Taken: April 2022

Marketed by: PFK, Farm Agency