Lakeland Farm with Farming, Environmental, and Development Potential
A Rare Opportunity to Acquire a Sizeable and One of the Most Desirable Farms in the Cartmel Valley, Borwicks Aynsome Farm, near Grange-Over-Sands.
We are proud to bring to market Borwicks Aynsome, a 324-acre farm located in the heart of Cumbria’s beautiful Cartmel Valley. A once-in-a-generation opportunity, this highly versatile and historic property is one of the most exciting South Lakes Farms to have come to the market in recent times.
This noted stock farm includes a Grade II listed five-bedroom farmhouse, a detached two-bedroom bungalow, an extensive range of traditional and modern agricultural buildings. The land includes 187 acres of high-quality pasture and meadowland, and 137 acres of upland grazing on Hampsfell, which brings with it significant ecological and landscape value.
The property is being offered through our South Lakes office as a whole or in seven separate lots with an overall guide price of £3.26 million:
• Lot 1, with a guide price of £1.75 million, includes the Grade II listed farmhouse, farm buildings, and 206 acres comprising productive meadow, pasture, and fell land.
• Lot 2, offered at a guide of £350,000, includes the detached two-bedroom bungalow.
• Lots 3–7, with guide prices ranging between £140,000 to £370,000, comprise various blocks of pasture and meadowland, with acreages ranging from 13 to 48.
The sale of Borwicks Aynsome includes land of considerable agricultural, conservation, and amenity value. Hampsfell Fell, part of the offering, features limestone pavement and the Grade II listed Hampsfell Hospice. This area presents opportunities for sustainable upland grazing, biodiversity projects and environmental scheme income.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to purchase one of the Cartmel Valley’s most attractive and historic farms. The land, which has been let on grazing licences in recent years, is of excellent quality. Whilst the farmhouse and bungalow are in need of complete renovation, both properties provide wonderful layouts and have potential to form delightful family homes. The range of traditional and modern farm buildings, currently providing livestock housing and storage, offer exciting development potential, subject to the necessary consents.
So, whether your ambition lies in farming, renovation, equestrian ventures, holiday accommodation, biodiversity enhancement, or simply securing a remarkable corner of Cumbria’s countryside, Borwicks Aynsome offers it all.
The 68 acres of high-quality meadow and pasture is productive agricultural land suitable for grazing or mowing. The 137 acres of fell land provides excellent upland grazing, along with scenic expanses of limestone pavement features. This land offers possibilities for environmental or conservation schemes.
The extensive range of farm buildings includes both traditional and modern structures, suitable for livestock housing, secure storage, or conversion to residential or commercial use, subject to planning approval.
The Grade II listed farmhouse dates back to the 17th or 18th century and retains many original features, offering a complete renovation project for those looking to restore a piece of Lakeland history. The bungalow provides flexible residential options as a family home, staff accommodation, or letting opportunity.
“Set in the limestone landscape of Hampsfell and within walking distance of Cartmel village, we are expecting Borwicks Aynsome to attract interest from a wide range of buyers, including farmers, lifestyle purchasers, conservationists, and equestrian or tourism ventures,” concludes George.
For more information, to request a full brochure and plans, or to arrange a viewing, please contact our Staveley office on 01539 721375.
