Roundthwaite Abbey & Land

Roundthwaite Abbey is steeped in history as the site formally housed an abbey used by monks as a stopping place on their way to Shap Abbey. Located within a quiet idyllic corner of the Lake District National Park, this former farmhouse has belonged to the same family for many years and has been lovingly renovated to a high standard.Internally the property has a large kitchen, dining room, family lounge, four bedrooms, one with a dressing room, and a large family bathroom. Externally the property is located on a private drive that leads to the property, outbuildings and yard. The property benefits from ample parking and has a lovely garden to the front with lawn and patio.The property benefits from 2 outbuildings and approximately 6.454 acres of permanent pasture, and therefore will not only be of interest to lifestyle buyers, but will also appeal to the smallholding market.

Roundthwaite Abbey is steeped in history as the site formally housed an abbey used by monks as a stopping place on their way to Shap Abbey. Located within a quiet idyllic corner of the Lake District National Park, this former farmhouse has belonged to the same family for many years and has been lovingly renovated to a high standard.

Internally the property has a large kitchen, dining room, family lounge, four bedrooms, one with a dressing room, and a large family bathroom. Externally the property is located on a private drive that leads to the property, outbuildings and yard. The property benefits from ample parking and has a lovely garden to the front with lawn and patio.

The property benefits from 2 outbuildings and approximately 6.454 acres of permanent pasture, and therefore will not only be of interest to lifestyle buyers, but will also appeal to the smallholding market.

Mains electricity. Oil-red central heating. Water supply via borehole system. Septic tank (brand new treatment plant) shared between 4 properties, owned by Roundthwaite Abbey but costs shared equally between the four properties. Double glazing installed throughout. CCTV

system. Telephone and fibre optic broadband connections installed subject to BT regulations. Please note the mention of any appliances/services within these particulars does not imply that they are in full and efficient working order. The land benefits from a natural water supply.

From the M6, take J38 into Tebay. Take the third exit on the roundabout into Tebay. Follow the road right through the village for 1.5 miles. Once you cross the motorway bridge the turning for Roundthwaite is on the right. Follow this road and as you drop down the hill, with houses approaching, there is a small bridge. Turn left just before this bridge and head up the track. Once you have gone past the houses on the left and turned slightly to the left, the road forks. The property is located on the left hand fork and the gates will be shut. Open the gate and head up the drive.

Ground Floor

Entrance Hall
The property is accessed via the wooden front door leading into the entrance hall with doors to ground floor accommodation and built-in cloaks cupboard.

WC
Fitted with a two piece suite comprising WC and wash hand basin.

Breakfast Kitchen 4.5m x 3.1m (14' 9" x 10' 2")
A modern farmhouse-style kitchen fitted with a range of wall and base units and complementary wooden work surfacing incorporating a ceramic sink and drainer. Matching island unit with breakfast bar seating. Integrated wine refrigerator, dishwasher, fridge freezer and freestanding gas range cooker. Plumbing for washing machine. Flagged flooring, original built-in cupboard, large window, radiator and door to porch.

Lounge 3.2m x 6m (10' 6" x 19' 8")
A good sized dual aspect family reception room with large open replace housing a log burning stove. Wood-effect flooring and radiator.

Dining Room 4m x 3.8m (13' 1" x 12' 6")
A bright and airy reception room with wood-effect flooring, two windows and a radiator. Featuring original alcoves, understairs storage and stairs to the first floor.

First Floor

Principal Suite
2.2m x 3.32m (7' 3" x 10' 11") - Dressing Area
The principal suite is accessed via the dressing area which is fitted with wardrobes and dressing table. Steps lead up to the bedroom:-

5m x 4.4m (16' 5" x 14' 5") Bedroom
A large double bedroom with original exposed beams, window and radiator.

Bedroom 2 3.4m x 3.6m (11' 2" x 11' 10")
A double bedroom with window, radiator and space for wardrobes.

Bedroom 3 3.6m x 3m (11' 10" x 9' 10")
A double bedroom with window, radiator and space for wardrobes.

Bedroom 4 2.8m x 2.4m (9' 2" x 7' 10")
A single front aspect bedroom with radiator.

Family Bathroom
Fitted with a four piece suite comprising freestanding bath, walk-in shower, WC and wash hand basin with vanity unit. Heated towel rail, two built-in storage cupboards, tiled flooring, window and underfloor heating.

EXTERNALLY

The Buildings
Attached to the house is a small traditional stone monopitched barn with a corrugated tin sheet roof. This building benefits from an electricity supply to it.

Opposite the house is a stone and wooden monopitched store with a corrugated tin sheet roof. This building has a water supply to it.

The Land
Located south west of the property is a block of upland grazing land which extends to 6.454 acres (2.61 ha) or thereabouts. Within the land is a small unfenced area of mature trees.

The land is boundered by a mix of dry stone walls and post and wire fences. The land lies between 200m and 230m above mean sea level and the land is classified as Severely Disadvantaged for Basic Payment purposes.

The land is classified as Grade 4 under the former MAFF Land Classification System. It benefits from a natural water supply and is not within in any Environmental Stewardship Scheme.

Common Rights
For further details with regard to common rights, please contact the selling agents.

General Remarks, Reservations & Stipulations

Method of Sale
The property at Roundthwaite 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 property is offered for sale freehold with vacant possession upon completion of the sale.

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.
The Vendor has historically had access to the agricultural land and will provide a statement of truth to this effect
Any Purchasers 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:
Temple Heelis Solicitors, 1 Kent View, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4DZ
Tel: 015397 23757
Email: pdodd@templeheelis.co.uk
Mr. P Dodd acting.

Basic Payment Scheme (BPS)
The land at Roundthwaite falls within the Severely Disadvantaged Area for Basic Payment Purposes.

An application has successfully been made to establish and active entitlements under the Single Payment Scheme. In addition, claims have been submitted under 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 are included in the sale and comprise 2.61 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 inspect at the office 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 on the land.

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

Boundaries
As far as the Vendors are aware the responsibility for the boundaries are shown on the sale plan 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 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
There are no fixtures and fittings included in the sale unless specifically stated within these particulars.

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 for your own personal safety. Please also respect any livestock on the property and do not cause disturbance to them.

Viewings & Further Information
The property at Roundthwaite may be viewed by making a prior appointment through out Penrith Estate Agency office. They may be contacted on 01768 862135.

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

United Utilities
Dawson House, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LW
Tel: 01925 237000 Fax: 01925 237073
Email: info@uuplc.gov.uk
Web: www.unitedutilities.com

Rural Payments Agency
PO Box 352, Worksop, S80 9FG
Tel: 03000 200 301
Email:ruralpayments@defra.gov.uk
Web: www.rpa.gov.uk

Eden District Council
Town Hall, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7QF
Tel: 01768 817817
Email: customer.services@eden.gov.uk
Web: www.eden.gov.uk

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: May 2022
Particulars Prepared: May 2022
Photographs Taken: March and May 2022

Marketed by: PFK, Farm Agency