Hollins Farm
AUCTION
Middleton-In-Lonsdale, Kirkby Lonsdale
Carnforth, Lancs LA6 2NE
Traditional Farmhouse in need of substantial renovation, an impressive range of buildings with some
development potential for ancillary accommodation, paddock, 3.25 acre meadow, stream, occupying a lovely,
secluded elevated position in the Lune Valley. In all about 4.92 acres.
To be Sold by PUBLIC AUCTION at the TOWN HALL, Kendal on FRIDAY 8th JULY 2011 at 2.30pm
36 Finkle Street, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 4AB Tel: 01539 721375 Fax: 01539 732600
Email: kendal@mclhodgson.co.uk www.michael-cl-hodgson.co.uk
Also at Grange-over-Sands
Tel: 015395 33302
Hollins Farm, Middleton-In-Lonsdale, Kirkby Lonsdale
SUMMARY
LOCATION
 Idyllic small Farm in the Heart of The Lune Valley.
 Peaceful, south facing setting at the end of a lane.
Hollins Farm is situate on the easterly side of the Lune
Valley, between Barbon and Sedbergh.
 Tremendous potential for complete refurbishment
and upgrading of the farmhouse.
 Scope for development of the stone Barn for
ancillary accommodation.
 Additional farm and outbuildings.
 Small paddock with stream along the boundary.
If approaching from the south, from Kirkby Lonsdale,
passing the Swan Inn at Middleton-in-Lonsdale on the left,
continue in a northerly direction towards Sedbergh and just
after the former railway bridge, take the first right. This is a
lane leading to Hollins Farm, which is at the very end of the
lane, with another residential property, Beckside Hall, just
before Hollins Farm on the right.
 3 ¼ acre meadow field with wonderful views across
the Valley.
 Of
interest
developers,
to
private
hobby
buyers,
farmers
and
builders
and
those
with
Alternatively, from the north, from the direction of
Sedbergh, after the bridge over the River Lune and the
Public House, The Railway Inn, on the left hand side, the
lane leading to Hollins Farm is the first on the left hand
side, just before the railway bridge.
equestrian pursuits.
 Viewing strongly recommended.
Tel: 01539 721375
Junction 37 of the M6, is approximately 15 minutes drive.
The Accommodation Briefly Comprises:
[All measurements are approximate]
PORCH: Stone built with double pitch slate roof. Slate
seats to each side. Oak entrance door to the lobby area.
LIVING ROOM: 4.5m x 4.38m (14'9" x 14'4") Sash
window with window seat to front. Exposed ceiling beams.
Two built in wall cupboards. Stove with back boiler, set in
a stone fire surround on a stone hearth, Carved stone
mantle piece.
SITTING ROOM: 4.52m x 3.58m (14'10" x 11'9") Sash
window with window seat to front. Exposed ceiling beams.
Open fire with a stone hearth and fire surround. Exposed
ceiling beams and wall timbers. Wall niche.
REAR HALL:
WORKSHOP: 8.6m x 6.4m Timber framed. Corrugated
zinc sheet clad with concrete blocks.
Understairs store.
KITCHEN: 3.08m x 2.76m (10'1" x 9'1") Windows to
side and rear, Exposed beams and wall timbers. A range
of fitted kitchen units and worktops. Stainless steel sink
unit and drainer. External door to side of house.
BACK KITCHEN:
3.00m x 2.70m
(9'10" x 8'10")
Window to rear. Exposed ceiling beams and wall timbers.
A range of fitted kitchen units. Plank and latch door.
STAIRWELL:
2.55m x 1.73m
staircase. Window to rear.
(8'4" x 5'8") Oak
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING: ‘L’ shaped landing area.
BEDROOM No 1:
4.46m x 3.83m
(14'8" x 12'7")
Window to front. Exposed ceiling beams.
BEDROOM No 2: 3.87m x 2.93 [incl Airing Cupboard]
(12'8" x 9'7") Sash window to front. Exposed ceiling
beams. Airing cupboard with hot water storage cylinder.
BATHROOM: 2.97m x 1.45m (9'9" x 4'9") Bathroom
suite in white, comprising panel bath, pedestal wash hand
basin, high level flush w.c.. Sash window to side. Loft
access. Oak floor. Exposed ceiling beams.
BEDROOM No 3: 2.94m x 2.68m (9'8" x 8'10") Sash
window to side.
FARM BUILDINGS
[All dimensions are external]
SHEEP PENS: Behind the house, constructed of stone
with concrete walls and base.
LAND
PADDOCK: Beyond and to the north of the farmhouse
and sheep pens is a paddock, which slopes gently to the
northerly boundary and down towards the easterly
boundary along which flows an attractive stream.
MEADOW LAND: The excellent enclosure of meadow /
pasture land, extending to approximately 3.23 acres, is to
the west of the paddock and just beyond the farmhouse.
GARDEN: Small enclosed garden ground between the
General Purpose Pole Building and the Farmhouse.
FOUR BAY STONE & SLATE BARN:
Part underhoused with a shippon.
ATTACHED STONE & SLATE
SHIPPONS: 10.0m x 5.8m
THREE BAY GENERAL PURPOSE POLE BUILDING:
13.4m x 9.2m This is on the opposite side of the lane to
the main Barn. Part concrete block walls, Yorkshire
boarding, corrugated mono pitched sheeted roof.
13.5m x 6.9m
LOOSE
The whole extends to an estimated area of 4.92 acres and
is shown edged red on the Sale Plan herewith.
BOXES/
ATTACHED FORMER DAIRY: 3.0m x 2.7m
FORMER DAIRY SHIPPON: 11.3m x 9.0m Block built
with an external roughcast finish, under a double pitched
fibrous cement sheeted roof. This building is attached to
the Traditional Barn.
GENERAL PURPOSE ‘L’ SHAPED BUILDING: 2.7m x
3.0m In derelict condition, attached to the farmhouse.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
The following Stipulations where applicable shall be
deemed as Special Conditions of Sale. In the event of
any variance between the Stipulations and the Special
Conditions of Sale then the latter will prevail.
Purchasers will also be deemed to have had full notice
of the Stipulations and the Special Conditions of Sale
and the same will not be read out at the time of sale.
The date fixed for completion is Friday 5 August 2011
or earlier by mutual arrangement.
The Special Conditions of Sale may be inspected at the
Auctioneer’s Offices and also the offices of the Seller’s
Solicitors FOURTEEN days prior to the sale
SERVICES: Private water supply. Private septic tank
drainage system. Mains electricity.
FIXTURES/FITTINGS/FURNISHINGS:
All fixtures,
fittings and furnishings referred to in these particulars
are included, otherwise they are excluded.
Any
materials or equipment on site are excluded.
COUNCIL TAX: Band “D “
N.B Prospective purchasers are requested to contact the
Seller’s Solicitors to discuss legal matters pertinent to the
sale Contract and documentation.
SOLICITORS: Thomson Wilson Pattinson, 114-116
Stricklandgate, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 4SX.
Tel No: 01539 721945.
TENURE/POSSESSION:
possession on completion.
Freehold.
Vacant
LOCAL / PLANNING AUTHORITY: South Lakeland
District Council, South Lakeland House, Lowther Street,
Kendal, Cumbria. Tel No: 01539 733333
VIEWING: All viewings will be accompanied by a
representative of the Auctioneers staff. Please contact
the Kendal office.
Illustrations for Identification Purposes Only.
Not to Scale.
PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT 1991: The Agents has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings, or services, so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose.
The buyer is advised to obtain verification from his or her Professional Buyer. References to the Tenure of the property are based on information supplied by the Vendor. The agents have not had sight of
the title documents. The buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor. You are advised to check the availability of any property before travelling any distance to view.
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