A KIRKBY Stephen farm described as an ideal opportunity for a young farmer is being offered for letting by H&H Land and Property.

Blue Grass Farm, a traditional 77 acre Cumbrian upland stock farm with a variety of modern and traditional outbuildings.

Letting agent Mark Barrow said: "This Farm Business Tenancy provides a rare opportunity for someone looking to run their own upland stock farm, without the capital to purchase one outright, and offers an ideal starter farm for the younger generation.

"The length of tenure will allow the tenant time to establish their business and if successful, could help them to move forward onto the next stage of the farming ladder."

Located on North Stainmore and close to the village of Brough, the farm comprises of 77 acres of upland grazing and mowing land. The land lies within a ring fenced block, internally split into seven separate fields and two immediately north over the A66. The majority of the holding can be accessed directly from the main highway. Basic pay entitlements are included in the letting of the property and will be transferred free of charge to the new tenant.

Outbuildings include hay barns, sheep pens, stock sheds and field barns. The four bedroom stone farmhouse is situated in an excellent location with stunning views across the upper Eden Valley.