Owlet Fell - SOLD - Over 8 acres, £39,000

Owlet Fell represents a rare opportunity to purchase a picturesque and beautiful area of fell land in the south of the Lake District. There is good access along quiet country lanes from the A590. Once on the land, you will be able to enjoy the peace and tranquility of the surroundings as well as the stunning outlook to the surrounding fells.

It is set in the Lake District National Park, the land being typical of the southern lakes area with a variety of features such as streams, rocky outcrops and grassy areas including some flat pieces suitable for occasional camping. There are also some elevated areas with excellent views. Owlett Fell would lend itself to being a fascinating conservation project in encouraging increased woodland cover either through planting new trees or assisting natural regeneration. Species already growing include birch, willow, mountain ash, hawthorn, oak, ash and hazel. There is also a very diverse ground flora including orchids, pignuts, grasses and ferns plus much more. Juniper is found very locally and could be encouraged.

Access: after the first gate the road is classed as a BOAT, byway open to all traffic.

The purchasers of the meadow will be asked to enter into a covenant to ensure the quiet and peaceful enjoyment of adjoining woodlands and meadows.

Price: £39,000 Freehold
Location: Simpson Ground, Cartmell Fell, Cumbria
Size: Over 8 acres for sale

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Boundaries: These are indicated by blue markings around most of the boundary and are the wall to the north, stock fences to the west and east and one metre from the edge of the track to the south.

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How to find this meadow

This meadow is no longer available. For more meadows in the area, please see the regional page or contact our regional manager.

Local manager

Dan Watson
0113 286 3701 or 07970 116515
dan@woodlands.co.uk

Location

OS Landranger: OS No 96
Grid ref: SD 404 866

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Directions

Traveling west along the A590 turn right by the second Cartmell Fell direction sign at High Newton
At the junction in High Newton turn right next to the Inn
Take the next fork left, past the Lindale sign
Follow the road over the top of the hill and into valley, cross over the bridge at the bottom of the hill.
Pass some recently felled woods on the left then fork left through a new closed wooden gate. Please close the gate after passing through.
Proceed up the road for approximately 300 metres until you reach a track on your left.
Park on the grass verge and walk up the track until you reach the gate after approximately 200 metres.
Pass through these two gates and Owlet Fell is approximately 300 metres along the track on the right hand side. Please close the gates after passing through.

The access track to Owlett Fell from the minor road is classed as a "boat" (byway open to all traffic).

Boundaries:

These are indicated by blue markings around most of the boundary and are the wall to the north, stock fences to the west and east and one metre from the edge of the track to the south.

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These particulars are for guidance only and, though believed to be correct, do not form part of any contract. Woodland Investment Management Ltd hereby give notice under section 21 of the Estate Agents Act 1979 of their interest in the land being sold.