Summary - Moorend Farm, Matterdale, PENRITH CA11 0LE
5 bed 2 bath House
Spacious five-bedroom farmhouse with huge grounds, Lakeland views and barn with development potential.
About 2.2 acres including south-facing lawn and native woodland
Set within the Lake District National Park, Moorend Farm is a modern country-style family home brimming with reclaimed character and commanding views across Matterdale. Arranged over multiple floors, the house offers spacious reception rooms, a farmhouse kitchen, study and five bedrooms, plus three large attic rooms with strong potential for conversion.
The property sits in about 2.2 acres that include a south-facing lawn, potager garden, stream, greenhouse, fruit beds and an area of native woodland. A substantial detached stone barn and outbuildings (circa 2,300 sq ft) provide clear scope for conversion or ancillary use, subject to planning permission. Off-street parking, granite cobbled yard and remote gated access complete the exterior offering.
This is a genuine renovation project rather than a turnkey purchase. The en-suite is unfinished and requires completion; the house needs cosmetic updating throughout. Walls are original granite/whinstone with no assumed insulation, heating is by oil boiler, and broadband speeds are very slow — all factors to budget for when planning works.
For a family seeking a character home with generous private grounds and long-term development upside, Moorend Farm represents a rare country opportunity. The property also appeals to buyers wanting conservation land nearby (4.51 hectares SSSI available separately). Practical drawbacks are clear and important: renovation costs, planning for barn conversion, oil-fuel dependence, and higher council tax banding.
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