5 bedroom house

A fantastic opportunity to acquire a substantial family property within the Lake District National Park, particularly for those with a lifestyle, live/work and agricultural interest. Currently utilised as a Bed & Breakfast business the property benefits from a very well presented 3 bedroom bungalow with further potential for 2 more bedrooms along with a 2 bedroom annex which provides plenty of space for those seeking a rural property. In addition, there is a sheep shed, steading and land. All extending to 3.55 acres (1.44 ha).



Modern 3 Bedroom Bungalow with lawns, gardens and

off street parking

Potential to create additional bedrooms and home office

2 en suite bedroom annex

Paddocks

Sheep shed

Storage Barn

Common rights - available by separate negotiation

For sale as a whole.



 



Situation

The property has excellent transport links as it is located 7 miles to the south east of the A595 and 13 miles to the M6. It is situated 7.5 miles away from Wigton with schools and a range of local amenities such as supermarkets and local shops and Carlisle provides a wide range of outlet shopping and other services including schools and restaurants and has excellent links to the M6 and A74(M). Located within 1 mile of the popular and thriving village of Caldbeck which provides a primary school, village shop and an award-winning pub.



Caldbeck - 1 mile

Wigton - 8.5 miles

Carlisle - 15 Miles

Penrith - 17 miles

Keswick - 16 miles



Access

The property is accessed off the B5299, the public road

between Whelpo and Caldbeck.



Directions

From the South, come off at the M6 at J41 and follow the signs to Caldbeck from the roundabout on the B5305. When you come to the B5305 and the B5299 crossroads, take the B5299 (sign posted Caldbeck) and continue to Caldbeck Village. Keep on the B5299 and you will find Swaledale Watch 1 mile west of Caldbeck village on the left-hand side.

From the North, come off the M6 at J42 and head towards Dalston. At Bridgend, join the B5299 and continue through Caldbeck. Swaledale Watch is 1 mile west of Caldbeck on the left-hand side.

From Keswick/Bassenthwaite take the turn off from Castle Inn towards Caldbeck and pass through Uldale and over the Caldbeck common. After 8 miles the property is on the righthand side in the village of Whelpo just before the bridge in Whelpo.



Description

Swaledale Watch would suit anyone wanting to move to the countryside in order to enjoy the accessibility of the Lake District and a rural lifestyle. The Bungalow is ideally situated within the hamlet of Whelpo with views towards Faulds Brow and to the Northern Fells. The property has excellent access to footpaths and Ellerbeck/Caldbeck common. Caldbeck is a very popular, thriving and sought after village with so much to offer and is within the Lake District National Park. It has a good primary school, various shops, Post Office, hair salon, dining pub, cafes, GP and pharmacy, excellent village hall with catering kitchen, church and chapel and many sporting and special interest clubs and societies. Caldbeck forms part of the 'Northern Fells' group of villages instigated By H.R.H Prince Charles and is the pride of the area. It is steeped in history, especially the mining and milling industries. There are a maze of marked footpaths and boasts 'The Howk', a wooded limestone gorge popular with locals and visitors

alike, which listed as one of the 100 hidden gems of England.



 



Occupancy Clause

Please note that the dwelling has an occupancy

restriction in place - please contact the Vendors Agents

for a full copy of this restriction. The Vendors' Agents

can also provide a copy of correspondence between

the LDNPA and the Vendors Planning Consultant, if

requested. It is up to Prospective Purchasers to ensure

that they satisfy the occupation clause and it is advised

that any prospective purchaser seeks their own advice

with regards to complying with this clause. For further

information please contact the Vendor's Planning

Consultant, Anthea Jones on



Description

Set in an elevated position commanding excellent views Swaledale Watch is a well presented 3-bedroom bungalow built in excellent order with potential to create additional bedrooms. Built from block and natural stone with Buttermere slate roof in 1982 the bungalow provides an excellent opportunity for a lifestyle business owner. The property has previously been ran as a Bed and Breakfast business with en-suite bedrooms with a separate self contained an annex. The layout would also lend itself to and spacious family home as well subject to obtaining any necessary consents. There is double glazing throughout the property along with oil fired central heating provided by a recently installed range cooker. The Annex provides ancillary accommodation additional space and privacy by way of en-suite bedrooms and living room previously used for Bed & Breakfast guests. The paddocks provide useful areas for livestock or equestrian use and the sheep shed provides for an area to work with animals. The gardens and off-site parking provide excellent outside space.



1. Swaledale Watch Bungalow

Hallway

With feature fireplace and cupboards. Bedroom 1 (approx. 3.00m x 3.80m)

Dual aspect double bedroom with sink.



Bedroom 2 (approx. 4.10m x 4.40m)

Double bedroom, en-suite with bath with shower over, WC and

sink.



Bathroom 1

Bath with shower over, sink and WC



Guest Dining Room (approx. 6.30m x 5.25m)

With feature sandstone fireplace with glass door to rear.



Hallway (approx. 1.75m x 2.00m)

uPVC glazed door to front elevation, radiator & loft access.



Guest Sitting Room (approx. 4.50m max x 6.35m max)

L shaped, dual aspect room with feature fire place with near full height windows facing to rear.



Bedroom 3 (approx. 3.05m x 4.10m)

Double bedroom with cupboard and ensuite with bath with shower over, WC and sink.



Bathroom 2

Sunken bath, WC, sink and cupboards.



Dining Room (approx. 3.85 m x 3.30m)

Open plan with window to front elevation.



Lounge (approx. 4.90m x 3.05m)

Dual aspect with open access to dining room.



Kitchen (approx. 3.30m x 4.05m)

Fitted kitchen with range cooker with double glazed window to the rear. It is understood that the range cooker has recently been installed.



Utility Room

Fitted worktops with sink and window to rear.



WC

Conservatory (approx. 3.00m x 2.50m)

With double door access to rear, tiled floor.



Store room (approx. 2.30m x 2.50m)

With window and door to front elevation.



Outside

The property is accessed via a private driveway with cattle grid at the entrance. Externally are lawned garden areas, to the front and side of the property with a patio area, lawns beds to the rear.



2. Annex

Sitting Room (approx. 4.90m x 3.85m)

uPVC door, exposed beams with feature fireplace. Night storage/convector heater.



Kitchen (approx. 1.8m x 1.90m)

Fitted kitchen with combined hob/sink unit, under counter fridge.



Bedroom 1 (approx. 3.70m x 3.65m)

Double bedroom with cupboard and en-suite with bath with shower over, WC, sink and boiler cupboard. Exposed beams & stained glass arrow slits, Velux rooflight and night storage/ convector heater.



Bedroom 2 (approx. 3.70m x 3.15m)

Double bedroom with cupboard and en-suite with bath with shower over, WC and sink. Window to front elevation, Velux rooflight and night storage/convector heater. Externally are beds and a shrubbery to the front.



3. Pole Barn (approx. 9.0m x 6.5m)

Adjacent to the Annex is a timber pole barn with sheeted clad which has historically been used as a workshop/storage. Potting shed adjacent.



4. Sheep Shed (approx. 16.80m x 10.30m)

A timber framed building with asbestos/sheeted clad and roof. Earth floor. The building provides a useful space to work with sheep and livestock and has been used for predominantly sheep handling with appropriate facilities.



Please note this building comprises of asbestos and therefore Prospective Purchasers should be aware of this, particularly

with regards to maintenance and future disposal. Please take care when viewing this building.



Access & Gardens

The property benefits from a tarmac driveway leading from the Public road and has a large car parking areas adjacent to the residential properties. In addition, there are extensive garden and lawn areas to enjoy including a wild flower meadow.



Services

The residential properties benefit from mains water and mains electricity with drainage to two septic tanks. Swaledale Watch has Oil Fired central heating as its main heating fuel. The Annex has main electricity as its main source of heating through storage heaters etc. Please note that buyers will accept the burden of ensuring the system is compliant and fit for purpose in accordance with the relevant regulations and guidance. There is a septic tank within the subjects which is in connection with the adjacent property. Please note that a new electric meter is being installed for the property.



Council Tax & rateable value

The property is scheduled as Band C with Allerdale Borough Council for Council Tax. The property has a rateable value of £5200 (amount payable for 2020 is £2394.80) however it is understood that the Vendors currently benefit from small business rates relief.



Common rights - further information

Please see a summary table to detail the common rights held in connection with the Common Rights. Prospective Purchasers are advised to take their own advice with regards to the details and in particular with regards the notional areas these common rights could be claimed under including current and any future support payments. Prospective Purchasers should also be aware of the Environmental Scheme clause wording in connection with these Common Rights.



Fixtures & Fittings

All fixtures & fittings are included in the sale at no extra charge. No warranties are given for the fitted appliances.



Energy Performance Certificate Rating

Swaledale Watch has a nondomestic EPC rating of 158 (Band G).



The Annex has a non-domestic EPC rating of 188 (Band G).

For full copies of the EPC information and accompanying reports please contact the Selling Agent.



Basic Payment Scheme

Some of the land is registered for Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) purposes. It is understood that SDA & Moorland Entitlements are available by separate negotiation. Entitlements may be available should prospective purchasers want these however prospective purchasers should be aware that a minimum claim with the RPA is to be 5ha. The cost of transferring entitlements is £250 plus VAT per transaction payable by the Purchaser(s). The Vendor may choose to retain the 2021 BPS payment and if so the Purchaser(s) will be obliged to comply with all necessary rules and regulations including cross compliance for the 2021 scheme year.





Planning & development

The planning history with regards to the property can be provided upon request, although prospective purchasers should make their own enquires. Please be aware of the occupancy

restrictions in connection with Swaledale Watch bungalow as well as the Annex. Please note that if the intended use is not to continue the Bed & Breakfast business then a change of use will be required for the Annex. It is up to Prospective Purchasers to ensure that they satisfy the occupation clauses and it is advised that any prospective purchaser seeks their own advice with regards to complying with any planning related matter. For further information please contact the Vendor's Planning Consultant, Anthea Jones on .



Local Planning Authority

Lake District National Park Authority

Murley Moss,

Oxenholme Road,

Kendal,

Cumbria,

LA9 7RL



Environmental Schemes

The property is not within any environmental schemes presently. It is understood that the common rights are within an environmental agreement as part of the Caldbeck Common; it will be a requirement of the sale that the Purchaser(s) take over these rights/obligations. Further details available upon request.



NVZ

The land is not located within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone.



Sporting & Mineral Rights

Any sporting or mineral rights are included in the sale in so far as they are owned and included within the vendor's title. Please

note there is a caution against one of the titles in connection with mines & minerals - please contact the Seller's Solicitor for further information.



Sale

The property is for sale with Vacant Possession upon completion.



Local Authority

Allerdale Borough Council

Allerdale House

Workington

Cumbria

CA14 3YJ



Plans, Areas and Schedules

Plans, Areas and Schedules These are based on the IACS, Ordnance Survey and Title Deeds and are for reference only. They have been carefully checked and computed by the Selling Agents and the purchaser shall be deemed to have satisfied themselves as to the description of the property and any error or misstatement shall not annul the sale nor entitle either party to

compensation in respect thereof.



Viewing

By strict appointment with the Selling Agents: Davidson & Robertson Rural. Telephone or via email All viewings are to be arranged with the selling agents. Please note with current COVID 19 restrictions inspections should be limited where possible and all relevant government compliance should be adhered too.



Deposit

A deposit of 10% of the purchase price will be payable on exchange of contracts. This will be non-refundable in the event of the transaction failing to reach completion for reasons not attributable to the vendors or their agents.



Solicitor

Sam McAlister

Minihan McAlister

Warwick Mill Business Centre

Warwick Bridge

Carlisle

CA4 8RR







Date of Entry

By mutual agreement.



Important Notes

Method of sale & closing date

The property is offered for sale by Private Treaty as a whole. Offers should be submitted to or to Suite 7M, Lakeland Business Park, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9UQ. Should an offer be submitted

to the office address please also confirm via telephone or email due to current COVID 19 circumstances. The Vendor reserves the right to change the method of sale, sell the property without any prior notification or change the closing date. Prospective purchasers are therefore advised to register their interest with the selling agents, following an inspection and having carried out suitable due diligence with regards to the subjects. The Vendor and their agents reserve the right to exclude, withdraw or amalgamate any of the land shown at any time. The Vendor and their agents also reserve the right to generally amend the

particulars of sale. The agents also reserve the right to conclude negotiations by any other means at their discretion and a degree of flexibility is available to prospective purchasers. A closing date for offers may be fixed. The Vendor is not bound to accept the highest or indeed any offer, or go to a closing date.



Offers

All offers should be submitted to the selling agent, along with the relevant Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017, to the Selling Agent.



Third Party Rights and Easements

The subjects are sold together with and subject to all existing rights of way, easements, wayleaves and others, whether contained in the Title Deeds or otherwise, and purchasers will be deemed to have satisfied themselves in all respects thereof.



Particulars and misrepresentation

These particulars are produced for the guidance of prospective purchasers and although they are intended to give a fair description of the property they do not constitute or form any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Any measurements or distances referred to should be considered as approximate. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by intending purchasers in inspecting

a property that has been sold or withdrawn. Photos are from July 2020 and details were updated May 2021.

Marketed by: Davidson & Robertson, Riccarton