The Kendal Office of H&H Land & Estates this week launches to the market, Gleaston Castle Farm, Ulverston, a sizeable stock rearing and arable farm with a substantial farmhouse in Cumbria’s south Lakes. With 212 acres of highly fertile arable and grazing land, there is an impressive range of traditional and modern farm buildings, a four bedroom farmhouse, a picturesque tarn and the historic remains of the 14th century Gleaston Castle, whose ruined towers and walls about the farm buildings.
With an overall guide price of around £2,000,000, Gleaston Castle Farm is to be sold as a whole or in in five lots, by public auction at Aldingham Parish Hall, Scales, LA12 OPF, on Thursday 16th June at 2.30 pm.
Gleaston is likely to appeal to a variety of purchasers, as it has many outbuildings with the potential for conversion, productive agricultural land, a traditional farmhouse ripe for upgrading and the chance to own your very own castle and tarn. Being offered in five lots, it also provides the opportunity for buyers to “pick and mix” the parts of the property they most desire.
The first lot comprises the slate roofed traditional four bedroomed farmhouse, with additional annex with the potential for further development, several outbuildings and the remains of the Grade I listed castle, once owned by the 1st Duke of Suffolk, the father of Lady Jane Grey. It is an incredibly rare opportunity to own such an interesting, listed monument, which gives a very picturesque backdrop to the farm. Included in this lot are 72.79 acres of productive agricultural land, primarily meadow and pasture within a ring fence around the house and castle. The house is subject to an agricultural occupancy condition and would benefit from some upgrading but would make an extremely comfortable family home and would be ideal for anyone wanting to follow a career in farming or maybe a keen equestrian. There are also plenty of opportunities to develop the outbuildings for a variety of uses, such as holiday lets, subject to planning permission.
The next lot is the core of the former dairy farm and includes an impressive range of both traditional and modern farm buildings, with approximately 112 acres of classified Grade 3 agricultural land, all within an accessible ring-fenced block. There are 20 outbuildings, including three cubicle houses, an old parlour and three traditional buildings, offering an ideal opportunity for an existing farmer to increase their acreage or to diversify. It is expected to reach in the region of £1,100,000. No doubt lot 4 - Mere Tarn -will also be a popular lot as it provides a wonderful environment for wildlife and would be a great asset for a local fishing club or nature lovers.
Commenting on the forthcoming sale Colin Tomlinson, Managing Director of H&H Land & Estates said, “It is some time since such a tremendous farm has come onto the market in this part of Cumbria. It is rare enough for such good agricultural land to come up for sale but combining that with the chance to own a piece of English history and your own personal tarn is even rarer. I am sure that with the appetite for rural properties with land seemingly unabated and farmers wishing to extend their acreages, there will be fierce competition.”
All viewings of the buildings must be made by appointment and accompanied by a member of the H&H Land and Estates’ team. The land may be inspected at any reasonable time by prospective buyers who obtain a copy of the particulars as a token of authority to view. If you want to make an appointment or need any more information, please contact our Kendal Office on 01539 721375.
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