WETHERAL ABBEY FARM wetheral, carlisle, cumbria, ca4 8ez
WETHERAL ABBEY FARM wetheral, carlisle, cumbria, ca4 8ez historic residential farm ripe for redevelopment on the fringe of a sought after village Substantial 5 bedroom farmhouse extending to approximately 3,120 sq ft (GIA) Traditional sandstone buildings extending to approximately 18,000 sq ft (GEA) About 12.3 acres of productive grassland About 2.2 acres of mature amenity woodland Grade I Listed 14th Century Gatehouse In all 18.4 acres For sale by private treaty Savills Carlisle 64 Warwick Road Carlisle, CA1 1DR carlisle@savills.com 01228 527586 Savills York River House, 17 Museum Street York, YO1 7DJ wdouglas@savills.com 01904 617800 savills.co.uk
Situation Wetheral Abbey Farm is a beautifully situated residential farm ripe for redevelopment set in about 18.4 acres. The property sits on the southern fringe of Wetheral village in an elevated position above the River Eden and can be traced back to the 14th Century Benedictine Priory of Wetheral. A private drive leads to the farm, beyond which open farmland extends interspersed with attractive woodlands beside the River. The property has excellent transport connections, being only 5.4 miles from Carlisle railway station, from which some services to London Euston take less than 3.5 hours. The A69 trunk road (1.7 miles to the north) provides good east-west access to Carlisle and Newcastle. Junctions 42 and 43 of the M6 Motorway are both under 4 miles to the west of Wetheral. Wetheral is a pleasant village beside the River Eden, consisting of mainly large houses, grouped around a spacious village green. The River Eden flows beside the village in a small gorge, on the other side of the river stands Corby Castle, a late Georgian mansion. The village is a visual treat with many homes built from locally quarried stone, beyond the village are enjoyable walks along nearby woodlands and riverside paths. Farmhouse The farmhouse is a substantial stone built traditional property under a blue slate roof, set at the heart of the farm with farm buildings and farmyard to the east. To the north and south are attractive mature gardens and lawns, bound by stone walls overlooking the Grade I Listed Gatehouse. The property has been extended over the years and now totals approximately 3,120 sq ft of gross internal floor area. Ground floor accommodation includes a large breakfast kitchen, utility room, dining room, drawing room, sitting room, porch and w/c. The first floor includes five bedrooms and family bathroom. There is also a cellar. The property requires a full renovation, which could further enhance many of the attractive period features.
Traditional Buildings To the east of the farmhouse is an extensive and attractive range of stone built traditional farm buildings, which extend to over 8,000 sq ft of gross external area, much of which is double height, and incorporate dressed and decorative stone presumably from the dissolved monastery. These currently provide general storage and livestock housing, however are largely redundant and well suited to redevelopment into additional residential dwellings, leisure or commercial uses subject to appropriate planning consents. Beyond the traditional buildings is a range of modern buildings totalling over 18,000 sq ft of gross external area, again providing livestock housing and storage. floorplans Gross internal area (approx): 3,120 sq ft / 290 sq m Porch Store 3.91 x 2.95 12'10" x 9'8" Kitchen/ Dining Room 4.24 x 3.66 13'11" x 12'0" Bedroom 2 4.83 x 3.94 15'10" x 12'11" Drying Room 4.24 x 2.50 13'11" x 8'2" Reception 2 F/P 5.13 x 4.26 16'10" x 14'0" Dining Room 5.38 x 4.24 17'8" x 13'11" Bedroom 1 F/P 5.17 x 4.25 17'0" x 13'11" Bedroom 3 4.61 x 3.09 15'1" x 10'2" Ground Floor Hall Reception 1 4.93 x 4.25 16'2" x 13'11" F/P F/P First Floor Bedroom 5 2.55 x 1.54 8'4" x 5'1" Bedroom 4 F/P 4.44 x 4.24 14'7" x 13'11" 5.19 x 4.14 17'0" x 13'7" Cellar FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY - NOT TO SCALE The position & size of doors, windows, appliances and other features are approximate only.
5 6 Whilst pre-applications have not taken place with Carlisle City Council, the National Planning Policy Framework and policies within the recently adopted Carlisle District Local Plan 2015-2030 support in principle the re-use of buildings where the development would re-use redundant or disused buildings and lead to an enhancement to the immediate setting. Land and Woodland The land comprises predominantly productive grass paddocks (12.3 acres) which surround the farmstead gently undulating and falling away to the banks of the River Eden. There is a mature woodland shelterbelt (2.2 acres) which divides the grassland and adds significantly to the amenity of the setting. The land is perfectly suited to equestrian or small holder / hobby farming interests connected with the enjoyment of the farm. Wetheral Priory Gatehouse Immediately south of the farmstead lies the 14th Century Gatehouse. This is under the custodianship of the English Heritage and is accessed direct from the adjacent public highway. General Information Rights of Way, Easements and Wayleaves The 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. The farm is accessed via a short private drive from an unclassified road immediately south of Wetheral off The Green. A public footpath runs north-south through the farm along the riverbank of the River Eden. Silo Wetheral Abbey Farm Trough Gatehouse (remains of) Farmhouse house Traditional barns Modern farm buildings 14th Century Gatehouse
Services Mains electricity, gas and water, private drainage. Designations and Restrictions Wetheral Abbey Farm includes the Wetheral Priory Gatehouse and a length of Medieval Wall, both Grade I Listed (Entry numbers: 1336985 & 1087695). The Gatehouse and curtilage is currently under deed of guardianship to English Heritage, further details are available on request. Local Authority Carlisle City Council, Civic Centre, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8QG Council Tax The property is Band E. Subsidies and Grants The land is registered on the Rural Land Register and Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) Entitlements may be available to purchase by separate negotiation. Sporting Rights The sporting rights are included insofar as they are owned. Fishing rights over the River Eden are expressly excluded from the sale with appropriate access rights to exercise reserved. Minerals The vendors reserve all minerals or mines and minerals from the sale with underground working powers on the land only. Solicitors Farrer & Co 66 Lincoln s Inn Fields LONDON WC2A 3LH Sale Conditions The farmland is sold subject to an agricultural, forestry, equestrian only use restriction. The farmhouse is to be restricted to one dwelling in single family occupation. The farmyard and buildings will be subject to a non-agricultural development overage set at 25% of any uplift in value as the result of the grant of any planning consent, for a period of 50 years from the date of completion of the sale.
3 5 1 6 CR Wetheral Abbey Farm Tenure The freehold of the farm is offered for sale with vacant possession upon completion with the exception of the farmland subject to a grazing licence expiring in 28 February 2018. od ble Corner Eden View 1 to 4 Eden Grange Wetheral Eden Heights Meridale Riverbank r Eden Edenhurst CR Path (um) Ferry Cottage Corby Woods VAT VAT is payable in addition to the purchase price on the non-residential element of the property, being the agricultural land and buildings. An apportionment of the price agreed will be made by Savills. For the avoidance of doubt, Stamp Duty Land Tax is payable on the total purchase price of the property including VAT. All offers will be assumed to have been made on a VAT exclusive basis unless otherwise stated. s Coach House 1 to 4 The Gables Glebe Place Oak Bank Eden Croft Holy Trinity and St Constantine Church Lych Gate (War Meml) Ferry Hill House Ferryholme Path Underpass Track Method of Sale Wetheral Abbey Farm is offered for sale by private treaty as a whole. Offers for part or sub lots of the sale may be considered. All buyers are encouraged to their register interest with Savills. THE GLEBE Silo Path (um) Postcode CA4 8EZ. Wetheral Abbey Farm Trough Gatehouse (remains of) Caves Viewing Strictly by appointment through the selling agents Savills Carlisle (01228 527586) or Savills York (01904 617800). Fn Health and Safety Given the potential hazards of a working farm and traditional farm buildings we ask you to be as vigilant as possible when inspecting the farm for your own personal safety, in particular around the farm buildings. Date of Information Particulars prepared: September 2017 Photographs taken: 2016/2017 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. Grotto St Catherine's Well 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 Corby TO SCALE. Woods Boro Const Bdy Co Const, ED & Ward Bdy Or dnance Survey Crown Copyright 2017.All rights reserved. Licence number 100022432. Plotted Scale - 1:35000 Ordnance Survey Crown Copyright 2017.All rights reserved. Licence number 100022432. Plotted Scale - 1:2500 Energy Efficiency Rating Savills Carlisle 64 Warwick Road Carlisle, CA1 1DR carlisle@savills.com 01228 527586 savills.co.uk Savills York River House 17 Museum Street, York YO1 7DJ wdouglas@savills.com 01904 617800 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. Ref: 17/09/26 WD