North Cumbrian farm on the market for almost £2m

Thorny Knowe Farm, in Penton, is being sold by H&H Land & Estates for offers over £1,975,000.

The farm with nearly 250 acres of productive grassland boasts a three-bedroomed farmhouse and a range of both modern and traditional farm buildings.

The recently refurbished farmhouse sits at the heart of the farm.

Farm comes with a three-bed house (Image: H&H Land Estates)

H&H Land & Estates director, Thomas Armstrong, said: "There is a very strong demand for productive grassland in this area, and many farmers and landowners are looking for just this kind of opportunity to extend their holdings.

"But this is also a complete livestock farm in its own right, perfect for an aspiring younger farmer or for a farming partnership, and very conveniently located so close to the agricultural hubs at Longtown and Carlisle."

The farmhouse, which underwent a refurb in 2023, provides three large double bedrooms and a family bathroom on the first floor.

The ground floor features a hall, office, utility room, a large dining kitchen and lounge. 

A lawned garden and an orchard with mature plum, damson, and apple trees border the house.

Outside the home, the land consists of 186.04 acres of mowing land, 54.83 acres of mowing/grazing land, and 7.22 acres of permanent grazing.

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An additional 22.73 acres is currently managed for the benefit of wildlife and the environment, although not under any stewardship scheme, and there are 5.19 acres of grazed woodland.

The property is being sold as a whole. 

A significant proportion of the land is bounded by recently renewed stockproof fencing, and the property includes woodland, rivers and burns with potential for Countryside Stewardship Schemes and the development of other sources of income. 

Thorny Knowe can be viewed only by appointment.

For full particulars or to arrange a viewing, contact the H&H Land & Estates office on 01228 406260.