Situation
Monkcastle Farm sits south of Carlisle close to the M6 motorway, which provides swift access north-south and east-west via the A66 and A69. The property is also well placed to take advantage of the beautiful countryside of the Eden Valley and Lake District National Park.

Monkcastle Bungalows
In the centre of the farm are five bungalows, all prefabricated and constructed in the 1970s, each extend to around 900sq ft. Internal accommodation is arranged as UPVC porch/boot room, kitchen/dining room with range of fitted units and integrated appliances. Living room with open fire and large window to the southern elevation and garden, entrance hall, three bedrooms and family bathroom with WC, wash basin and bath with stand over shower.

The properties benefit from oil fired central heating, UPVC windows and many have recent renovations to kitchens and bathrooms, further more Bungalow number 4 has been re-roofed. The properties are connected to mains water, electricity and share two septic tank systems. A private loop drive provide access to each, with individual lawn gardens and gravel parking areas. The properties are generally well presented and attractive.

In all, of the five, one is currently occupied by a staff member with two being occupied by residential tenants under an Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreements. All bungalows are believed to be subject to Agricultural Occupancy Restrictions (AOC), limiting occupation to persons presently or lastly employed in agriculture or forestry. Details of the tenancies are available on request.

The Pig Unit
Monkcastle Farm is divided into three core areas, linked via a private internal drive. The unit has focused on efficient production from a substantial commercial sow herd, taking progeny through to the bacon weight.

Former Chicken Unit
This area is centrally located and predominantly redundant, however could form the site of a new breeding unit or redeveloped for other uses. The area comprises of 4 buildings. One building has been converted to provide modern dry sow accommodation with capacity for 180.

Slurry Storage
In addition to the various on-site slurry storage facilities, two significant slurry compounds are located close to the main unit and details on the sale plan. These are used to provide additional storage during the winter months. The lagoons are accessed over third party land, but with all necessary rights reserved.

Land & Woodland
The farmland at Monkcastle sits predominantly to the west of the pig units and infrastructure. This extends to about 110 acres of arable land. The land has been used to compliment the pig units, provide straw and grain for inclusion within the pig diets. This land is good quality arable land and well farmed. The manure and slurry from the unit is returned to the soils, with a significant amount of slurry exported to neighbouring farmers to comply with the IPPC. In additional to the farmland, there is a small area of grassland, mature woodland and wildlife pond area.

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