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Birkbank Farm, Mosser, Cockermouth... 5 bed detached house for sale
Birkbank Farm, Mosser, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13
£1,500,000
Birkbank Farm, Mosser, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13
£1,500,000
Our Summary
- The sale is an opportunity to acquire an attractive ring-fenced residential livestock farm, with potential for further development in the direction of a purchasers’ choosing, be that agriculture, equestrian, or diversified leisure or holiday development (subject to consents)
- The buildings are extensive and require some renovation, currently providing significant storage
- There is obvious potential for development into additional residential accommodation, holiday cottages, storage or offices (subject to the necessary consents)
- These include two general purpose buildings, providing storage and the potential for improvement with a variety of possibilities
- The farmland offers the opportunity to focus on commercial livestock production, alternatively there is potential for natural capital and conservation to take prominence
- Local Authority - Cumberland CouncilPlanning Authority - Land District National ParkEnergy Performance Certificate - Band ECouncil Tax and Business Rates - The farmhouse is currently occupied and run as a holiday cottage therefore does not attract council tax
- Health and Safety - Given the potential hazards around the farm buildings and land, we ask viewers to be as vigilant as possible when inspecting the properties for their own personal safety
- Courtyard of traditional buildings with development potential (subject to consents)
Description
Birkbank Farm is a secluded residential livestock farm situated in the Lake District National Park, with rolling countryside and woodland surrounding the property. The farm includes a five-bedroom farmhouse, extensive traditional and modern farm buildings, and 130.98 acres of land, with a mix of mowing and grazing land and amenity woodland. The farmhouse is a well-proportioned family home with period features, including traditional fireplaces, exposed beams, and timber work. The farm buildings offer potential for development into additional residential accommodation, holiday cottages, storage, or offices, subject to necessary consents. The land is classified as Grade 4 and 5 and offers opportunities for commercial livestock production, natural capital, and conservation. The property benefits from mains electricity, mains water, and private drainage, and is sold subject to wayleaves, easements, and rights of way.