Hodge Hill Farm

TO BE SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION AT TOWN HALL, KENDAL, LA9 4DL ON FRIDAY 8TH APRIL 2022 AT 2.30PM. A delightful small farm comprising a detached bungalow subject to an agricultural occupancy condition, a superb stunning traditional stone building with potential to develop,

subject to planning permission and agricultural accommodation land. Extending to about 89.53 acres [36.23 hectares].

Lot 1 – Hodge Hill Bungalow and Gardens
Lot 2 – Traditional and modern farm buildings
Lot 3 – Meadow and pasture land - 38.24 ac
Lot 4 - Meadow and pasture land - 22.79 ac Lot 5 – Pasture and rough grazing - 27.47 ac

Particulars
Hodge Hill Farm comprises a delightful unit extending to approximately 89.53 acres [36.23 hectares] in total, in five separate lots. Including a spacious three bedroomed detached bungalow [subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition], impressive traditional stone building with potential for development [subject to the necessary consents] and three distinct blocks of productive agricultural land.

Lot 1
Hodge Hill Farm Bungalow and Gardens [edged Red on the Sale Plan]Comprising a spacious three bedroomed detached bungalow situated on the western edge of the holding, in the most elevated position and offering beautiful south easterly views across the Cartmel Valley and offering grounds extending to approximately 140 sqm [0.34 acres]. The property which is subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition, was converted from former farm buildings. It is in need of renovation and offers the following accommodation:

Front Porch (3.63m x 1.52m (11'11" x 5'))
Large Porch on the south-eastern elevation of the Property, offering large single glazed timber framed windows, lino floor and painted walls. Front door opens onto the patio and garden, internal double doors open into lounge.

Lounge (4.54m x 3.66m (14'11" x 12'0"))
Comfortable living area, with carpeted floors painted walls, former chimney with electric fireplace, single glazed windows.

Kitchen/Dining Room (6.48m x 3.07m (21'3" x 10'1"))
Extensive space providing kitchen and dining space. Windows on both southern [double glazed] and northern [single glazed] elevations of the room. The Kitchen has built in wooden base units, steel sink and basin and a range over a lino floor. The dining area is carpeted.

Utility Room (2.27m x 1.65m (7'5" x 5'5"))
Lino floor, painted walls, and built-in shelves.

Pantry (2.05m x 1.65m (6'9" x 5'5"))
Accessed at the end of the Utility area. Lino floor, painted walls, and built-in shelves.

Hall (7.97m x 0.87m (26'2" x 2'10"))
Long Hall with papered walls, windows, and carpeted floor.

Bedroom No.1 (3.51m x 3.44m (11'6" x 11'3"))
Comfortable double room, papered walls, wooden floor. Double Glazed windows.

Bedroom No.2 (3.82m x 2.56m (12'6" x 8'5"))
Double room, papered walls, carpeted floor. Double Glazed windows.

Bedroom No.3 (4.24m x 3.01m (13'11" x 9'11"))
Large double room, painted walls, carpeted floor. Electric Storage Heater. Double Glazed windows

Bathroom (2.50m x 1.97m (8'2" x 6'6"))
Bathroom tiled and painted, bath and sink basin.

W.C (1.58m x 0.89m (5'2" x 2'11"))
Small W/C including toilet and sink basin.

Lot 2
Hodge Hill Farm Buuildings [shaded in Blue on the Sale Plan]Situated on the northern side of the bungalow is the range of traditional & more modern farm buildings, included within which is the an very large and impressive traditional stone building which could present exciting development potential, subject to the necessary planning consents. The site extends to approximately 280 sqm [0.69 acres].The buildings include the following:

Building No.1 - Traditional Stone Building (20.00m x 20.00m (65'7" x 65'7"))
An impressive large traditional building of stone construction under a slate pitched roof understood to be built in 1904. The building is separated into three distinct parts. The central area of is a partly underhoused barn with an expansive span. The two south eastern and north-western wings of the building are lean-to’s which were historically shippens, stables and midden.

Building No.2 - Lean-to (20.00m x 6.00m (65'7" x 19'8"))
Located on the eastern elevation of building 1, this is , the lean too is of concrete block construction under a corrugated metal sheet roof and over a concrete floor providing useful storage.

Remaining Buildings
Along the northern boundary of the farm yard is a selection of further buildings providing useful storage space. These include a wooden framed structure, adjoining concrete block lean too, and detached garage.

Lot 3
Hodge Hill Meadow and Pasture Landextending to approximately 15.36 acres [37.95 hectares]. [shaded in Green on the Sale Plan]Comprising eight field parcels of meadow and pasture land, adjoining the house and buildings to the east and sloping downs to the River Winster with a mostly eastern facing aspect. The land benefits from roadside access and where adjoining the river this provides a natural water supply. The boundaries are primarily stone walls.

Lot 4
Lobby Bridge Meadow and Pasture Landextending to approximately 22.78 acres [9.22 hectares].[shaded in Purple on the Sale Plan]Six field parcels of meadow and pasture land and small areas of amenity woodland. Situated on the north side road leading up to Hodge Hill the land is undulating in nature. The land benefits from roadside access and the boundaries are a mixture of stone walls, hedges and post and wire fencing. Located near the road in field 13, there is a single story former hen house.There is a public footpath running along the northern boundary and down the easter side of this Lot.There is a public footpath running along the northern boundary and down the easter side of this Lot.

Lot 5
Mill Bridge Meadow and pasture Land Extending to approximately 27.48 acres [11.12 hectares][shaded in Orange on the Sale Plan]A ring-fenced block of four parcels including meadow, pasture and a larger block of rough pasture with rocky outcrops. This land is situated away from the main holding situated just south of Bowland Bridge on the east side of the road. The land benefits from direct roadside access from both Woodside Road on the east and the single lane connecting Woodside Road to Smithy Lane on the West.