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An opportunity to acquire a most appealing multifunctional smallholding enjoying an elevated south-west facing position in a delightful rural setting embraced by views to open countryside.

Offering an idyllic rural lifestyle and equestrian facilities, Clarks Hill comprises a substantial eighteenth century stone-built detached four bedroom farmhouse including an integral two bedroom annexe and two adjoining cottages providing three bedrooms ideally suitable for lucrative holiday rentals together with an extensive range of stone-built outbuildings and 9.7 acres of surrounding pastureland plus the option of purchasing an additional 20 acres of pastureland.

The outbuildings have potential for other uses including residential conversion subject to obtaining all necessary consents.

The front part of the site includes five lucrative caravan pitches which are classed in a Caravan Club certified location.

The property is situated approximately three miles west of Gilsland which nestles conveniently close to the A69 by Hadrian’s Wall and is divided into Cumbria and Northumberland. The village includes a shop, public houses, village hall, church and primary school. The market town of Brampton is located seven miles to the west and provides a wide range of local amenities. The larger towns of Carlisle and Hexham and are respectively located sixteen miles to the west and twenty-four miles to the east.

Accommodation

Farmhouse

Ground Floor:
Entrance Hall | Sitting Room | Kitchen | Utility Room | Boot Room

First Floor:
Landing | Bedroom 1 | Bedroom 2 | Bedroom 3 | Bedroom 4 | Bathroom

Farm House Annexe

Ground Floor:
Porch | Sitting Room | Kitchen | Bedroom 1 | Bedroom 2 | Bathroom

The Ostlers Cottage

Ground Floor:
Dining Kitchen | Sitting Room

First Floor:
Landing | Bedroom 1 | Bedroom 2 | Shower Room

The Joinery Cottage

Ground Floor:
Open Plan Sitting Room / Kitchen | Shower Room

First Floor:
Bedroom

Externally
Extensive Range Of Outbuildings | Gardens | Rear Courtyard | Shower Room | Approximately 9.7 Acres Of Pastureland | 5 Caravan Pitches

Services Mains electricity. Private spring water supply. Septic tank drainage. Central heating system fuelled by 60kw Vigas log burning boiler.

Tenure
Freehold.

Council Tax
Band E.

Approximate Mileages
Brampton 7 miles
Carlisle 16 miles
Hexham 24 miles
Newcastle 47 miles
Newcastle International Airport 44 miles

Countryside Stewardship Scheme
Clarks Hill is in the Countryside Stewardship Scheme and is eligible for the single farm payment.

Rights of Way, Easements and Wayleaves
The sale is subject to and with the benefits of all rights of support, public and private rights of way, water, light, drainage and other easements, quasi-easements, restrictive covenants and wayleaves, all or any other like rights, whether referred to in these sales particulars or not.

Directions
From the A69 take any of the three roads which are sign posted to Gilsland and continue to the village centre. Proceed on the B6318 over the bridge and take the first left turn sign posted to Roadhead. Proceed for approximately three miles and the entrance to the property is located on the right.

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Viewings
By appointment with Hackney & Leigh’s Keswick office.

Price
Offers over £1,000,000 are invited for consideration.

Additional Land
Additional adjoining pastureland totalling approximately 20 acres is available for sale by separate negotiation. This comprises approximately 8.5 acres immediately to the west of the property and 11.6 acres immediately to the east of the property. This is shown edged in red on the OS Map.

Anti-Money Laundering Regulations (AML)
Please note that when an offer is accepted on a property, we must follow government legislation and carry out identification checks on all buyers under the Anti-Money Laundering Regulations (AML). We use a specialist third-party company to carry out these checks at a charge of £42.67 (incl. VAT) per individual or £36.19 (incl. VAT) per individual, if more than one person is involved in the purchase (provided all individuals pay in one transaction). The charge is non-refundable, and you will be unable to proceed with the purchase of the property until these checks have been completed. In the event the property is being purchased in the name of a company, the charge will be £120 (incl. VAT).

Disclaimer
All permits to view and particulars are issued on the understanding that negotiations are conducted through the agency of Messrs. Hackney & Leigh Ltd. Properties for sale by private treaty are offered subject to contract. No responsibility can be accepted for any loss or expense incurred in viewing or in the event of a property being sold, let, or withdrawn. Please contact us to confirm availability prior to travel. These particulars have been prepared for the guidance of intending buyers. No guarantee of their accuracy is given, nor do they form part of a contract. *Broadband speeds estimated and checked by https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb/broadband-coverage on 6 October 2025.