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Guide price

£75,000

Land for sale
Sandwith, Whitehaven, Cumbria CA28

  • EPC Rating: B

Davidson & Robertson

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About this property

    A unique opportunity to acquire a self build single plot with outline planning permission in perpetuity for one detached house. Situated in the popular village of Sandwith and ideally located between Whitehaven and St Bees the plot offers a great self build opportunity.

    Situation
    The plot is situated in the popular village of Sandwith located to the south of the West Cumbrian hub of Whitehaven. Whitehaven and Workington provide a wide range of shops and amenities including medical and leisure facilities. Close by, is the St Bee’s Heritage coast with picturesque walks and well renowned beaches. The plot is well located, providing access to the A595 and to the Lake District.

    Whitehaven – 3 miles
    Workington – 10 miles
    Cockermouth – 16 miles
    Lake District – 7 miles

    Access
    Access is taken from an unclassified road that runs through Sandwith Village.

    Directions
    From Whitehaven, take the B5345 to St Bees. Turn right onto Wilson Pit Road, after 0.5 miles, turn left on to the road signposted Sandwith. After 1/3 mile, turn right onto main street. At the end of the road and opposite the Dog & Partridge pub, turn right. The site is on the left after 100m.

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    Description
    The plot forms part of Julia Drive which is to the north of Sandwith village. Sandwith village boasts a pub and is an ideal commuter hub for West Cumbria and the Lake District.

    There is outline planning permission in perpetuity in place to build one detached house under Copeland Borough Council planning reference 4/14/2194/0O1 dated 2014.

    Planning
    There is outline planning permission in perpetuity under reference 4/14/2194/0O1. All documents are available from Copeland Council.

    Prospective purchasers should carry out their own due diligence and make their own enquiries and investigations into the planning and building consents with Cumberland Council (formerly Copeland Borough Council) Planning Department and seek professional advice.

    Services
    We understand that services including water, electricity and telecoms are laid under the roadway of Julia Drive.

    Please note that we have not been able to test any services or make any judgment on their current condition, it is up to prospective purchasers to make their own enquiries with regards to the services for the property.

    Local Authority
    Cumberland Council
    Civic Centre
    Rickergate
    Carlisle
    CA3 8QG
    Tel: Plans, Areas and Schedules
    These are based on the Ordnance Survey and Title Deeds and are for reference only. They have been carefully checked and computed by the selling agents and the purchaser shall be deemed to have satisfied themselves as to the description of the property and any error or mis-statement shall not annul the sale nor entitle either party to compensation in respect thereof.

    Viewing
    By strict appointment with the Selling Agents: Davidson & Robertson Rural. Telephone or via email sales@ . All viewings are to be arranged with the selling agents.

    Deposit
    A deposit of 10% of the purchase price will be payable on exchange of contracts. This will be non-refundable in the event of the transaction failing to reach completion for reasons not attributable to the vendors or their agents.

    Solicitor
    Bethan Griffiths
    Cartmell Shepherd
    Bishops Yard
    Penrith
    Cumbria
    CA11 7XU
    Email:
    Tel: Offers and Anti-Money Laundering (aml) Regulations
    Formal offers, in the acceptable Scottish form, should be submitted through a Scottish Solicitor to the Selling Agent. Under The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 we are required to carry out money laundering checks on purchasers. To facilitate this and to proceed promptly with submitting an offer, the following documentation must be provided to us in advance (i.e. Prior to or alongside the formal offer submission):
    - Valid proof of identification
    - Proof of current address
    - Evidence of purchase method (e.g., Mortgage in Principle, Proof of Funds)
    Upon verbal acceptance of an offer, we require to verify the purchaser’s identity and use an online verification service provider to do so. We cannot enter a business relationship with a purchaser until they have been identified. Failure to provide required identification may result in an offer not being considered.

    Broadband/Mobile signal
    We understand that broadband & mobile reception is available. Buyers are advised to visit ofcom website for an indication of supply and speeds: //checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb/broadband-coverage and carry out their own further due diligence.

    The property is situated in the popular village of Sandwith located to the south of the west Cumbrian hub of Whitehaven. Whitehaven and Workington provides a wide range of shops and amenities including medical and leisure facilities. Close by, is the St Bee’s Heritage coast with picturesque walks and well renowned beaches. The site is well located, providing access to the A595 and to the Lake District.
    Whitehaven – 3 miles
    Workington – 10 miles
    Cockermouth – 16 miles
    Lake District – 7 miles

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