Listed for £745,000
October 23, 2025
A wonderful and rare opportunity to purchase a desirable development opportunity in the iconic Cartmel Valley.
Period five bedroom farmhouse in need of renovation, superb range of traditional and modern farm buildings with potential for development, subject to planning permission.
Meadow and pasture land.
In all about 10.46 acres (4.23 hectares).
Available as an individual Lot or in combination with Lot(s) 1b, 2, 3 & 4
Lots 2 - 4 will not be sold separately, unless there is an agreed sale for Lot 1a.
Lot 1a - £745,000
OVERVIEW OF THE ENTIRE FARM
Borwicks Aynsome comprises an equipped stock farm, extending in all to circa 99.74 hectares [ 246.45 acres], offered for sale as a whole or in 4 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 1a
DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY
GRADE II LISTED FARMHOUSE, RANGE OF TRADITIONAL AND MODERN FARM BUILDINGS, PRODUCTIVE MEADOW AND PASTURELAND.
Extending in all to circa 10.46 acres [4.23 Hectares] Shaded red on the Sale Plan
Comprising a spacious, 5 bedroom, Grade II listed farmhouse, providing 2,000 sqft of accomodation and dating back to the late 17th or early 18th century. Whilst in need of complete renovation, the property provides a wonderful layout and has the potential to form a delightful home. Range of both traditional and modern farm buildings, many of which offer potential for conversion, subject to Planning Authority Approval.
Approximately 10.46 acres (4.23 Hectares) of meadow and pasture land in total. The parcels are accessed directly from the farm steading to create a delightful smallholding. Alternatively, the land could be used to provide additional garden space or amenity ground, should any of the farm buildings be converted to residential dwellings [subject to the necessary consents].
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
What3words: stance.stereos.sand
Outside
Outside
To the immediate west of the farmhouse, accessed through the adjoining barn, lies a delightful lawned garden, bordered by traditional drystone walls and offering wonderful easterly views.
To provide additional curtilage to the farm buildings, a section of parcel 5235 is included in the sale of Lot 1a, as delineated on the detailed plan included within these sales particulars. This area can be accessed through a wooden gateway from the adjoining farmyard and offers useful space, should the successful purchaser decide to develop the nearby traditional barns at some point in the future.
To formalise this additional curtilage, it will be incumbent for the purchaser of Lot 1a to construct a suitable stockproof fence between points C and D, on the plan attached to these particulars of sale within three months of the completion date.
LAND
Lot 1a is offered with approximately 10.46 acres (4.23 Hectares) of land in total.
The parcels are accessed directly from the farm steading to create a delightful smallholding. Alternatively, the land could be used to provide additional garden space or amenity ground, should any of the farm buildings be converted to residential dwellings [subject to the necessary consents].
Boundaries comprise primarily mature hedgerows and post/ wire fences, all of which are deemed stockproof. A public footpath passes through the farmsteading and field parcels included in Lot 1a.
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 and Bungalow 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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