Post on 30-Jan-2023
FELLSIDE MANSIONcaldbeck, wigton, cumbria ca7 8ha
An exciting and rare development opportunity located on the northern edge of the Lake District National Park.
Attractive stone built farmhouse and outbuilding with planning consent for conversion into 3 dwellings
Courtyard with parking area
Front lawned garden and rear paddock
Beautiful views towards the Caldbeck Fells
Site totals about 1 acre
For sale as a whole by formal tender, tender closing date: 12 noon Wednesday 27th January 2021.
Caldbeck 2.3 miles u Wigton 9.3 miles u Keswick 16.6 miles u Penrith 17.6 miles u Carlisle 17.1 miles (All distances are approximate)
Savills Carlisle 64 Warwick Road Carlisle, Cumbria JMDixon@savills.com01228 527586
savills.co.uk
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SituationFellside Mansion is located in the rural hamlet of Fellside, at the base of the iconic Caldbeck Fells just south of the village of Caldbeck in the northern area of the Lake District National Park surrounded by beautiful open countryside.
The village of Caldbeck is a short drive away with amenities such as local shop & post office, doctor’s surgery, village hall, Primary School, The Oddfellows Arms Inn and The Watermill Cafe.
Bassenthwaite Lake, Derwent Water and the popular town of Keswick are within easy reach along with both Penrith and Carlisle, offering excellent transport links via the M6 and West Coast mainline, providing travel to London in just over three hours.
DescriptionFellside Mansion is an attractive Georgian former farmhouse with rendered elevations set under a pitched slate roof. It is orientated on a north-south axis with gravel forecourt, formal gardens and open fell views to the east.
The main house offers about 484 sq m (5,213 sq ft) of accommodation space plus about 21 sq m (225 sq ft) of loft space and cellar space extending to about 27 sq m (292 sq ft) housing an oil-fired boiler.
The house was formerly used as accommodation for an outdoor educational centre and could accommodate up to thirty residential places. The house is configured to provide group accommodation and has a sitting room, dining room, kitchen, laundry, office, bedroom, toilets and showers on the ground floor and the first floor has four large bedrooms, four smaller bedrooms and communal toilets and showers.
The house has oil-fired central heating, with an open fire in the sitting room and it has a mixture of single and double glazed windows.
To the rear of the main house, across the yard area, there are single storey stone built outbuildings providing a further 123 sq m (1,329 sq ft) of accommodation space. The outbuildings are semi-detached with the neighbouring property to the immediate south.
Outside To the front of the main house is a large walled garden area, providing a space to enjoy the fell views and open countryside. To the rear of the outbuildings is a further orchard area, bound by a stone wall, which is accessed via a gate from the road.
The property extends to 0.40 hectares (0.98 acres) in all.
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Planning PermissionThe property has the benefit of full planning permission for change of use from a residential activity centre to three local occupancy dwellings including access, open space and landscaping (planning application reference: 7/2020/2058). Full details can be found on the Lake District National Park Planning Authority website at:
https://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/planning
The permission cleverly makes use of all of the space at the property to create three residential units with separate gardens as shown labelled A, B and C on the Proposed Site Plan.
Unit A uses the north western part of the main house and provides a two storey house with porch, living room, dining room, kitchen, utility, WC and hall on the ground floor and four bedrooms (one en-suite) and family bathroom on the first floor. Outside it has three parking spaces to the front and the northern half of the walled garden area.
Unit B uses the south eastern part of the main house and provides a two storey house with porch, living room, dining room with garden access, kitchen, utility and WC on the ground floor and four bedrooms (one en-suite) and family bathroom on the first floor. Outside it has three parking spaces to the rear in the yard area which is communal with unit C and has the southern half of the walled garden area.
Unit C uses the single storey stone outbuildings and provides an entrance hall from the yard area, living room with doors to garden, dining kitchen with garden access, utility, three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Outside it has the orchard providing a large garden area and parking spaces to the south of the property.
General InformationRights of Way, Easements & WayleavesThe property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way, public and private whether specifically mentioned or not.
ServicesMains electricity and water supplies, with private drainage via septic tank.
Local AuthorityAllerdale Borough CouncilAllerdale House, WorkingtonCumbria, CA14 3YJ
Proposed Site Plan
Planning Authority Lake District National Park AuthorityMurley Moss, Oxenholme RoadKendal, LA9 7RL
TenureThe property is registered with the Land Registry under Title Number: CU123731 and is freehold with vacant possession.
Business RatesThe property has ceased running as a business but has a rateable value of £7,600.00 and is listed as a hostel and premises.
Energy Performance CertificateEPC - F
SolicitorsLegal Services DepartmentCumbria County CouncilCumbria House, 107-117 BotchergateCarlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1RDe Kirsty.Brough@cumbria.gov.uk
Method of saleThe property is offered for sale by formal tender as a whole. The closing date for receipt of tenders is 12.00 noon on Wednesday 27th January 2021. These unconditional offers are to be submitted using the official tender form and marked
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for the attention of Kirsty Brough and sent to Cumbria County Council, Cumbria House, 107-117 Botchergate, Carlisle, Cumbria CA1 1RD. Tender packs are available and can be obtained by contacting Kirsty Brough.
The Vendor reserves the right to withdraw or exclude any part of the property or to sell the property at any time prior to the closing date. The contract and conditions of sale are included in the tender pack. Completion will take place on or before Wednesday 31st March 2021.
The successful bid shall comprise two elements:1. the price; and2. a 20% revenue contribution
For example:Successful bid £360,000.00Revenue contribution £60,000.00Price £300,000.00
The price and the revenue contribution will be invoiced separately. The transfer document will recite the amount of the successful bid as the consideration.
Nearest Post CodeCA7 8HA
DirectionsFrom Carlisle and Wigton - Follow the signs to Caldbeck. On entering the village turn right at the Old Smithy onto the Keswick road. Leave the Village and take the first turning on your left. At the ‘T’ junction turn right. Take the next left turn signposted to Fellside and the property is the first building on the left as you enter Fellside.
From Penrith and the M6 - Take Exit 41 and follow the Wigton road for approximately 8 miles. Turn left onto the road signposted to Caldbeck. Follow this road though Millhouse and into Hesket New Market. After the village shop, on your left, take the left hand fork where the main road bends round to the right. Keep on this road, which is narrow in places, for 3 miles and take the turning on the left at the top of the hill signposted to Fellside. The property is the first building on the left as you enter Fellside.
ViewingStrictly by appointment through the sole selling agents Savills Carlisle 01228 527586. For your own personal safety care should be taken when inspecting the property.
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Savills Carlisle64 Warwick RoadCarlisle, CA1 1DRjmdixon@savills.com01228 635 866
savills.co.uk
Important Notice Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1: They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2: Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Particulars prepared November 2020. Photographs taken November 2020 20/11/26 JD
This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown Copyright reserved. (100024244). This Plan is published for the convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. NOT TO SCALE.
This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown Copyright reserved. (100024244). This Plan is published for the convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. NOT TO SCALE.
This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown Copyright reserved. (100024244). This Plan is published for the convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. NOT TO SCALE.
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