Nearly 48 acres of productive pasture with a repaired stone barn and natural stream..
47.96 acres of former grass parkland with mature trees and far-reaching views.;Natural stream supply runs through the parcel.;Convenient roadside access via northern gateway.;Stockproof boundaries of dry stone wall and hedgerow.;Substantial stone barn on-site — repair works commissioned before completion.;Public footpath along southern boundary affects privacy and access.;Some parcels subject to Countryside Stewardship obligations until 31/12/2028.;Within/adjacent to Lake District National Park — planning restrictions likely.
This Lot 7 offering — Broughton Park — is a substantial, gently rising block of former grass parkland of about 47.96 acres (19.41 ha). It is well-suited to grazing, small-scale agricultural use, or as a long-term land investment that benefits from attractive Lakeland views and mature specimen trees. A meandering stream provides a natural water supply through the parcel.
A traditional stone agricultural building with loose boxes and a fodder store sits near the parcel’s southern corner; repair works have been commissioned and are planned prior to completion. The land is stockproof, has roadside access via a northern gateway, and is crossed along its southern boundary by a public footpath — useful for walkers but something to note for privacy and livestock management.
There are environmental and administrative considerations that materially affect the lot. Parts of the wider estate are within the Lake District National Park and some parcels are enrolled in a Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier Agreement (running to 31/12/2028), which may impose land-use commitments and require the purchaser to take over scheme obligations. Planning for conversion of farm buildings would be subject to the Park Authority’s policies and normal planning scrutiny. Broadband speeds and mobile signal are described as slow/average; buyers should factor this into any plans that depend on connectivity.
In short, Lot 7 will appeal to smallholders, equestrian users and land investors seeking a sizeable parcel of productive pasture with scope for modest improvement and secure water supply. It is practical farmland with genuine character, but any development, change of use or intensive refurbishment will need to respect stewardship agreements, footpath rights and National Park planning constraints.