Gleaston Castle Farm - Lot 1

TO BE SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION at ALDINGHAM PARISH HALL, SCALES, LA12 0PF ON THURSDAY 16th JUNE 2022 at 2.30pm. The majority of a superb stock rearing and arable farm, substantial farmhouse, subject to Agricultural Occupation, historic remains of Gleaston Castle.

a most impressive range of traditional and modern farm buildings, Grade 3, arable, meadow and pasture land, picturesque Tarn and a field at Leece.

Extending to about 212.15 acres [85.87 has]

Lot 1 – Farmhouse, farm buildings and land, 72.79 acres [29.46 hectares]

Property Description
Gleaston Castle presents a rare opportunity to purchase the majority of a superb stock rearing and arable farm situated near Gleaston in Cumbria. Including a substantial four bedroomed farmhouse [subject to Agricultural Occupation Tie] and attached annex in need of development, the historic remains of Gleaston Castle a Grade 1 listed monument, a most impressive range of traditional and modern farm buildings, Grade 3, arable, meadow and pasture land, picturesque tarn and a separate field located at Leece. In total, the Property extends to about 212.15 acres [85.87 ha].

Lot 1
Farmhouse, Buildings and LandExtending to approximately 72.79 acres [29.46 has][Shaded Red on Sale Plan] Comprising a delightful four bedroomed farmhouse with additional annex with the potential for further development [subject to the necessary consents], a range of traditional and more modern farm buildings, the remains of the impressive, Grade 1 listed, Gleaston Castle and productive agricultural land extending to approximately 72.79 acres [29.46 ha] in total.FARMHOUSE A traditional stone under slate detached farmhouse set back from the road on the western side of the road. The property is subject to a local occupancy condition, further details can be found in the general stipulations.

Ground Floor

Porch (2.20m x 1.90m (7'3" x 6'3"))
Stone built porch, with arched entrance. Painted walls over flag stone floor.

Entrance Hall (3.70m x 1.50m (12'2" x 4'11"))
The entrance hall provides access to the study, lounge and first floor. Painted walls, carpeted floor with flag stone beneath.

Study (4.79m x 4.22m (15'9" x 13'10"))
Large room which could be used for a variety of purposes. Electric fireplace set within a marble style surround and mantlepiece with arched alcoves either side. Room has papered walls and carpets along with a further radiator.

Living Room (5.70m x 4.80m (18'8" x 15'9"))
Delightful large space, papered walls and carpets which have wooden flooring beneath. Original fitted alcove cupboards. Window seat. Multi-fuel stove with stone hearth and slate surround. Radiator. Double glazed windows.

Cellar (9.30m x 3.50m (30'6" x 11'6"))
Extensive space with painted walls, flag stone floor and slate shelving. Room has double glazed window.

Cellar Workshop (3.20m x 2.70m (10'6" x 8'10"))
Located within the Cellar is a partitioned workshop with flag stone floors and slate shelving.

Utility/Boiler Room (3.40m x 3.30m (11'2" x 10'10"))
Large utility space with flag stone floor and built-in slate shelving and painted walls. LPG boiler.

Kitchen (6.40m x 4.50m (21' x 14'9"))
Spacious kitchen, with wooden base units and black countertops. Overhead cabinets above base units and fitted alcove cupboards. The room also hosts a traditional green electric fired Aga. Room benefits from double glazing, a traditional flag stone floor which is currently protected with carpets.

Utility Room (4.70m x 4.60m (15'5" x 15'1"))
Flag floor. Slate shelves. Double glazed windows. Sink and base unit. Water supply connected into room. Painted wood panelled ceiling. Please note, no equipment is included within the sale.

Back Porch (1.70m x 1.20m (5'7" x 3'11"))
Opens out into the back access. Painted walls.

First Floor

Landing (4.60m x 2.00m (15'1" x 6'7"))
Carpeted landing providing access to all bedrooms and large storage cupboard.

Bedroom 1 (4.80m x 3.50m (15'9" x 11'6"))
Large double bedroom, offering beautiful views onto the ruined castle. Carpeted floor and papered walls. Single glazed. Radiator.

Bedroom 2 (4.50m x 4.00m (14'9" x 13'1"))
Large double bedroom, with views over the front garden. Carpeted floor and papered walls. Radiator. Double glazed window.

Bedroom 3 (3.50m x 3.30m (11'6" x 10'10"))
Large double bedroom with views across the front garden. Carpeted floor and papered walls. Radiator. Double glazed window.

Bedroom 4 (4.40m x 4.00m (14'5" x 13'1"))
Large double bedroom with views across the front garden. Wooden floor and papered walls. Cast-iron fireplace. Fitted wardrobe. Double glazed window. Electric radiator.

Bathroom (3.30m x 2.40m (10'10" x 7'10"))
Spacious family bathroom with panelled bath, quadrant shower and wash hand basin. Lino floor, PVC wall and ceiling panelling and fitted airing cupboard.

Toilet (2.10m x 1.40m (6'11" x 4'7"))
Separate toilet.

First Floor – Annex accessed via stairs out of the Kitchen

Landing
Wooden floored, access to both rooms.

Bedroom/Bathroom [Room 1 of 2] (5.20m x 4.78m (17'1" x 15'8"))
Huge space, with wooden floor. Cast-iron fireplace. Bath, toilet and wash hand basin. Large understairs storage cupboard.

Bed/Bathroom [Room 2] (5.50m x 5.00m (18'1" x 16'5"))
Another large room with a wooden floor. Double glazed window.

Attic
Located on the second floor accessed up the stairs from the Annex is very extensive attic space which is divided into three sperate rooms. All in need of development but could provide some fantastic additional space.

Room 1 (7.60m x 5.00m (24'11" x 16'5"))

Room 2 (5.10m x 4.70m (16'9" x 15'5"))

Room 3 (12.50m x 7.80m (41'0" x 25'7"))

General Outbuildings (4.40m x 2.30m (14'5" x 7'7"))
Attached to the south western end of the house is a single storey stone outbuilding under a slate roof. One half provides a covered walkthrough from the front garden to the back porch and the other half is utilised as a stable with wood panelled partition, side window. Behind the farmhouse, and opposite the stables above is further small stone-built outbuilding with a single storey traditional stone building under a corrugated sheet roof which provides further space for either a Shetland pony, log store or alike. There are further outbuildings and kennels in the concreted courtyard along the southwestern corner of the property. Please note, the non-fixed kennels are not included within the sale, but the fixed kennels are included.

Agricultural Buildings
Situated behind and to the front of the farmhouse there are a variety of further agricultural buildings which are included in the sale with Lot 1. These comprise the following:On the roadside at the front are 1, 2, 3 and 4.

1. Stone Building (19.10m x 7.20m (62'8" x 23'7"))
Partly built on the castle wall boundary, this building is a combination of traditional stone and built up with concrete block with some box profile sheet cladding. Under a single pitched box profile sheet roof and over a concrete floor.

2. Lean too (4.27m x 4.12m (14'0" x 13'6"))
Small, traditional stone built single storey building under a tin roof attached to building 3 on the north eastern elevation.

3. Cattle House (18.00m x 7.50m (59'1" x 24'7"))
Two bay building of a combination between traditional stone and rendered concrete block construction. Under a wood framed and corrugated metal sheet roof.

4. Lean-to (20.50m x 8.50m (67'3" x 27'11"))
Five bay building, built onto traditional stone wall on north eastern elevation and steel portal framed on south easterly elevation. Attached to ruins of Gleaston Castle and under a half pitched timber framed roof with corrugated metal sheeting and half single pitched roof with corrugated metal sheeting.

5. Sheep Pens
Behind the farmhouse are 6, 8, 9 & 10

6. Pig Hull (7.97m x 6.07m (26'2" x 19'11"))
A single storey stone building under a tin clad roof.

7/8. Timber Framed Barn & Lean to (20.00m x 12.00m (65'7" x 39'4"))
Three bay, timber framed building under a pitched corrugated tin roof with skylights and over a concrete floor. Attached is a further timber framed lean to of the similar construction. All partially clad with Yorkshire boarding and benefits from water supply and electrics.

9. Monopitch Building (13.50m x 8.00m (44'3" x 26'3"))
Timber framed monopitch building clad on north east and south west elevations with metal box profile sheeting and under a box profile sheet roof with skylights and over a hardcore floor. Building benefits from an electricity supply connected.

10. Timber Building (11.41m x 4.25m (37'5" x 13'11"))
Three bay, timber framed building. Building is clad entirely with corrugated metal sheeting and is under a corrugated metal sheet roof and over a concrete floor. Benefits from a water and electricity connection.

11. Cubicle Building (23.46m x 7.36m (77' x 24'2"))
16 Cubicle traditional building, slate roof, concrete floor.

Gleaston Castle Ruins
Included within the sale of Lot 1 is an incredibly rare opportunity to own the ruins of the Grade 1 listed ‘Gleason Castle’. With three substantial remains the remains are an impressive feature situated next to the main house. This manorial castle built originally for defensive purposes is a scheduled monument. The south-west tower is the most prominent feature which has steps to 1st floor entrance to north side, pointed lights. The 1st and 2nd floor had fireplaces and garderobes. Please note, this building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.Listing NGR: SD2611871396

Land
Lot 1 is offered with approximately 72.79 acres (29.46 hectares) of productive agricultural land in total. All classified as Grade 3 for agricultural and located within a ring fence around the house and Castle and includes primarily meadow and pasture land. Many of the parcels benefits from a natural water supply. There is a public right of way which crosses Lot 1, this is a public footpath and passes through the entrance to the Property and forks as it heads west across the land.