Summary - Mirk Howe, Crosthwaite, KENDAL LA8 8HX
4 bed 2 bath Detached
Characterful home with 36 acres, extensive barns and planning potential for growth.
- Late 18th–early 19th century detached farmhouse, recently renovated
- 4 double bedrooms, planning permission for extra bedroom and study
- 36 acres of pasture and meadow surrounding the house
- Nearly 3,000 sq ft barn plus 1,400+ sq ft additional outbuildings
- Air source heat pump, underfloor heating and double glazing installed
- Septic tank on site — annual emptying required
- Remote hamlet location; private but further from services
- Excellent mobile signal and fast broadband; very low local crime
Mirk Howe is a substantial late 18th–early 19th century farmhouse recently renovated to combine period character with modern comfort. Spacious principal reception rooms, exposed beams and tall ceilings sit alongside a contemporary kitchen, two bathrooms, underfloor heating and an air‑source heat pump. The house benefits from generous light, far‑reaching valley views and double glazing throughout.
The property comes with an exceptional 36 acres of pasture and meadow, formal lawns, productive kitchen gardens and a nearly 3,000 sq ft barn plus further outbuildings totalling over 1,400 sq ft. A long private drive, extensive parking and a south‑facing garden give rare privacy and scope for equestrian, hobby farming or leisure uses. Planning permission has been granted for an additional bedroom and study, increasing flexibility for a growing household or guest use.
Practical points are straightforward: mains water and electricity, excellent mobile signal and fast broadband, a security alarm and a septic tank (emptied annually). The barns offer significant potential but would need the appropriate consents for change of use or commercial activity. The location in the Lyth Valley provides quiet rural living with Crosthwaite village and Kendal within easy reach.
This home will suit buyers seeking a character farmhouse with large landholdings and scope for projects. Its recent renovation reduces immediate repair work, but rural running and maintenance (septic tank servicing, outbuilding upkeep and land management) should be factored into ownership plans.
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