2 bedroom house

Bewcastle, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 6NW

Guide Price

£350,000

  • Status: FOR SALE SOLD UNDER OFFER
  • First Marketed: Oct 2021
  • Removed: May 2022
  • 33.99 acres
  • 2 beds

Residential Tags: Farmhouse

Property Tags: Equestrian, Smallholding, Traditional Buildings

Land Tags: Fishing Rights and Lakes, Pasture Land

Summary Details

  • First Marketed: Oct 2021
  • Removed: May 2022
  • Residential Tags: Farmhouse
  • Property Tags: Equestrian, Smallholding, Traditional Buildings
  • Land Tags: Fishing Rights and Lakes, Pasture Land
Nixonstown, Roadhead, Carlisle, CA6 6NW

 A rare opportunity to purchase a smallholding within an attractive accessible location making this a fantastic opportunity with great scope for future development. Approx 33.99 acres (13.75 hectares). Whilst the house is need of full renovation there are a number of other traditional buildings which could be put to a variety of uses which may include the conversion to additional accommodation, a workshop or equestrian purposes subject to any necessary planning consents. 

Situation

Nixonstown is situated in an outstanding setting approximately 3 miles from the rural village of Roadhead. Located within stunning countryside whilst remaining convenient for access to Brampton (12 miles) and Longtown (15 miles) where a wide range of amenities can be found. Located in the catchment area for William Howard Secondary School in nearby Brampton with Bewcastle Primary School being just over 3 miles away. The West Coast Mainline rail service can be accessed in Carlisle, which lies 20 miles to the south-west of the property, providing convenient access between Glasgow and London. The Lake District is within easy access, as well as the beautiful Scottish Borders, the Solway coast and the beaches of west Cumbria all being within a comfortable driving distance.

Directions

From the centre of Brampton head north along Longtown Road (A6071) for approximately 1.6 miles. Take a right which is signposted for Walton / Roadhead and travel 3.5 miles through the village of Walton until you reach a T junction. Head left signposted for Kirkcambeck / Roadhead / Langholm (B6318) then travel for 5 miles, before taking a right towards Bewcastle Church. When you get to the end of this road take a left then an almost immediate right and the property is at the end of the farm track.

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Accommodation

Nixonstown is a traditional, two storey farmhouse with stone walls and a slate roof that requires modernisation to make it an extremely desirable home. The accommodation is arranged over two floors and has a good balance of reception rooms and bedrooms.

Enter the house through the front entrance porch and proceed through the hallway to the sitting room and the lounge. The sitting room has an open fire and the lounge has a range which supplies hot water. Proceed through to the back hallway to the kitchen and the bathroom and also the stairs to the first floor. Proceed upstairs to two double bedrooms.

Buildings

There are a range of traditional farm buildings arranged in a courtyard layout, with stone walls and tin roofing offering an exciting opportunity for potential future development subject to any necessary planning permissions.

The Land
The land offers good quality grazing, extending to approximately 33.99 acres (13.75 hectares) and lies within one large block that wraps around the farm buildings. The land is classed as Grade 4 under the DEFRA Land Classification System. The land benefits from natural water supplies and lies at approximately 137m above sea level. The land is generally well fenced throughout.


Schedule of Areas
Field No.OS Grid Ref.Field IDHectaresAcres
1NY547545733.057.53
2NY547551750.651.61
3NY547550851.363.37
4NY547558512.917.20
5NY547562332.546.28
6NY547576432.867.07
7NY547567570.370.92
Total13.7533.99


Marketed by: C & D Rural, Carlisle

Land Registry Data

  • No historical data found.
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