Listed for £350,000
April 29, 2025
A wonderful and rare opportunity to purchase one of the most desirable farms in the iconic
Cartmel Valley. Period five bedroom farmhouse in need of renovation, detached two bedroom bungalow with tremendous scope for refurbishment.
Superb range of traditional and modern farm buildings with potential for development, subject to planning permission. Valuable, high quality, meadow and pasture land. Part of Hampsfell.
In all about 246.45 acres (99.74 hectares)
Available as a Whole or in Five Lots
Lots 2 - 4 will not be sold separately, unless there is an agreed sale for Lot 1.
Lot 2 - £350,000
Available as an individual Lot or in combination with Lot(s) 1a, 1b, 3 & 4.
OVERVIEW OF THE ENTIRE FARM
Borwicks Aynsome comprises an equipped stock farm, extending to circa 99.74 hectares [ 246.45 acres], offered for sale as a whole or in 5 separate Lots. Borwicks Aynsome has not been openly marketed for over 100 years and presents something for all. The main farmhouse and detached bungalow, whilst in need of renovation, provide an exciting opportunity, benefitting from glorious countryside views, along with mains water and electric. The range of traditional and modern farm buildings, offer potential for development and conversion to residential units, subject to planning approval.
LOT 2
LITTLE AYNSOME
2 bedroom bungalow occupying a sizeable plot Shaded blue on the Sale Plan.
In all about 0.34 acres. A delightful bungalow, in need of modernisation, in the heart of the Cartmel Valley, benefiting from glorious countryside views up towards Hampsfield Fell. Located just outside of the Lake District National Park. The property has been extended and adapted over the years to provide a unique and special home. Occupies a sizeable plot benefitting from tarmac surround, providing ample off-road parking. The dwelling benefits from mains water and electric supplies, with drainage to a private septic tank.
Directions
From Junction 36 of the M6 motorway take the A590 and after approximately 3.5 miles take the slip road to Barrow/Milnthorpe. Taking the first exit on the roundabout, continue 5 miles to the Meathop roundabout and take the 2nd exit on to Lindale Bypass. After 2 miles take the exit to Cartmel and continue for 1 mile, before turning left on to Green Lane and continue for 1.2 miles. Borwicks Aynsome can be found on your left-hand side, denoted by the selling agents For Sale board.
Location
Borwicks Aynsome is located 0.7 miles from the idyllic village of Cartmel and only 2 miles from the A590. The farm is located partially within the Lake District National Park, in an extremely attractive and tranquil setting, located only 20 minutes drive from J36 of the M6 motorway. Cartmel is renowned for its 12th Century Priory, variety of shops, traditional pubs, Michelin starred restaurants, racecourse, primary and secondary schools. Borwicks Aynsome is 2.6 miles from Cark and Grange-over-Sands railway stations and 14 miles from Oxenholme, the Lake District mainline railway station.
Grid Reference: SD
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Outside
Outside
The dwelling occupies a substantial plot, with the existing curtilage to be extended into adjacent field parcel, as per the detailed plan attached to these sales particulars. This will provide a wonderful garden space [subject to the necessary consents].
Access is provided directly off the adjacent public highway to the northwest. The tarmac driveway provides plenty of parking. A lawned area is found to the immediate north of the property, sheltered from the adjacent highway by a line of mature trees.
If purchased together with the adjacent field parcels (‘Lot 3’) the property has the potential to form a delightful smallholding for hobby farmers or those with equestrian interest.
*NOTE - It will be incumbent for the successful purchaser of Lot 2 to erect a suitable stockproof fence, between points A and B on the attached plan, within 3 months after the date of completion.
Services
Tenure
Freehold. Vacant Possession upon completion. The land is currently occupied on grazing agreements by a number of licences. Vacant possession can be obtained following service on one months notice. The property will benefit from vacant possession on completion.
Services
Farmhouse (Lot 1a) and Bungalow (Lot 2) are both mains water and electric. Private septic tank drainage.
NB: Interested parties should be aware that septic tanks and private drainage systems are subject to strict regulations and therefore interested parties should seek specialist and legal advice.
Council Tax
Farmhouse - Band “F” Bungalow - Band “C”
Energy Rating
Farmhouse - “G” Bungalow - “G”
Method of Sale
The property is available for sale by Private Treaty as a whole, or in 5 separate Lots.
Wayleaves and Easements
The properties are sold subject to and with the benefit of any existing easements, wayleaves and rights of way. The sale is subject to all the existing rights of way, drainage, light, air support and other easements and quasi-easements and outgoings whether mentioned in these particulars or not.
Boundaries
The responsibility of the ownership of the boundary fences and walls are indicated with 'T' marks on the Sale Plan where known and are from the information provided by the sellers and believed to be correct. The ‘T’ marks indicated on the Sale Plan between individual Lots have been decided by the sellers.
The successful purchaser of Lot 1a will be required to construct a suitable stockproof fence between points C and D on the plan attached to these particulars, within 3 months of the completion date.
Similarly, the purchaser of Lot 2 will be required to construct a suitable stockproof fence between points A and B on the plan attached to these particulars, within 3 months of the completion date.
Sale Plan
The sale plan has been prepared by the selling agent for the convenience of the prospective purchasers. It is deemed to be correct, but any error, omission or mis-statement shall not affect the sale. Purchasers must satisfy themselves as to accuracy.
Listed Buildings
Borwicks Aynsome Farmhouse and the attached Outbuildings are designated as Grade II listed under entry number 1087216. We understand this listing relates to the Farmhouse, together with Outbuildings Nos 1, 2 and 3 on the building plan enclosed within these particulars of sale.
Included within Lot 1b lies two further Grade II Listed buildings – Hampsfell Tower (within parcel 3965) and Hampsfell Hospice (located on Hampsfield Fell).
Farm Buildings
Please note that the contents of the farm buildings in Lot 1a, will remain in situ on completion. No further clearance will be undertaken.
Stewardship Schemes Specific parcels within Lots 1a, 1b and 3 are subject to a Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier Agreement, running until 31/12/2028. Further information and individual parcel options are available on request from the selling agent.
Purchasers will be obliged to take over and comply with the agreement requirement, join a new SFI scheme which prevents any reclaims being made or reimburse the vendors for any penalties. The respective purchasers will be required to complete the relevant ‘Transfer In’ form for their respective purchases. Assistance will be available for this but a small fee would be charged on an hourly basis.
Local Authorities
Proportions of the property are located within the Lake District National Park, namely Lots 1a (with the exception of parcel 5235), 1b and 4.
Lots 2 and 3 are located outside of the National Park and within the Westmorland and Furness Council authority.
Lake District National Park –
Westmorland and Furness Council -
Viewing Arrangements
Lot 1a and Lot 2 - Strictly by appointment. All viewings will be accompanied by a representative of the selling agents staff. Please contact our South Lakes and North Lancashire Office: .
Lots 1b, 3 and 4 - May be inspected at any reasonable daylight hour by prospective buyers, provided a copy of these particulars are in possession. Please take care when viewing and leave gates as found.
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