£300,000 /Sale price

TO BE SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION AT STONECROSS MANOR, KENDAL, LA9 5HP ON THURSDAY 23RD OCTOBER 2025 AT 3PM A SUPERB RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY Former "Bunkhouse" occupying one of the finest sites in South Lakeland, planning permission for change of use to a single dwelling. Wonderful, westerly views across the "iconic" Lyth Valley. The plot extends to about 0.21 acres 0.09 hectares.DirectionsFrom Kendal follow the A6, before continuing onto the A591 towards the South. Follow this road for approximately 1km, before taking a right onto Whetstone Lane towards Brigsteer. Continue along Whetstone Lane for approximately 1 mile before taking a left onto Brigsteer Road. Follow Brigsteer Road for approximately 1km before taking a left onto the unmarked road signposted Helsington Church and viewpoint. Continue for circa 400m and Lumley Fee is located on your left.LocationLumley Fee is located adjacent to St John's Church at Helsington, approximately 1 mile from the village of Brigsteer and just 5 miles from Kendal in South Cumbria.It is a rural location, close to Scout Scar, and popular with walkers.What3Words: cult.tigers.solidGrid Reference: SD OutsideTo the rear of first floor there is a balcony area and an external staircase providing a fire escape from the first floor. Lumley Fee benefits from a private driveway providing off-road parking, paved paths and a lawned garden to the front and rear of the property.The total plot extends to 0.21 acres (0.9 hectares) and is bounded by dry-stone walls.ServicesAccessLumley Fee Bunkhouse benefits from a right of way from the U5606 (Brigsteer Road), hatched orange on the sale plan. There are public rights of way immediately to the north and west of the property but none crossing the property itself. Services Mains water and electricity. Oil fired central heating system. Private foul and surface water drainage system (septic tank and soakaway).Auction GeneralGeneral Information and Stipulations 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 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. N.B Prospective purchasers are requested to contact the Seller's Solicitors to discuss legal matters pertinent to the Sale Contract and documentation. Tenure Freehold. Vacant Possession upon completion. The date fixed for completion is Friday 21st November 2025 or earlier by mutual agreement. Solicitors Knights, 58 Nicholas Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2NP Tel No: .Method of Sale The property will be offered for sale as described in these particulars of sale and the vendors reserve the right to accept an offer head of the auction date. Planning The planning permission application, for change of use from a bunkhouse Sui Generis to a private single dwelling Use Clas C3 as at primary reference, dated 12th May 2025, was approved, subject to conditions, dated 24th July 2025.A copy of the planning permission is attached.Buyers attention is referred to Condition 3, which stipulates that the dwellinghouse must be occupied as "his or her only or principal home,. continuously for a minimum period of six months in every twelve month period".Local Planning Authority Westmorland and Furness Council. Tel no: .Overage Clause Overage is payable to the former owners Baraca Leeds until 7th May 2038 in respect of each and every relevant planning permission for the development of more than one residential dwelling or any change of use from a use currently permitted by classes C1, C2, C3 and C4 of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987.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 misstatement shall not affect the sale. Purchasers must satisfy themselves as to accuracy. Boundaries The ownership and maintenance of the boundaries are indicated with the "T" marks on the sale plan. Where no "T" marks are shown, the responsibilities are unknown.Council Tax Lumley Fee is currently subject to business rates, with a current ratable value of £2000.Energy Rating E.Money Laundering Regulations 2017 We are required by legislation to undertake checks on any potential purchaser prior to accepting their bid. Any interested party should either call into our Kendal Office with photographic ID, i.e., passport/driving licence and proof of address i.e., Council Tax/utility bill for copying prior to the auction or present copies at the Auctioneer's desk prior to the commencement of the sale. Viewing Strictly by appointment through our Staveley office. Tel no: .