Summary - Parkgate Cottage, The Square, Cartmel LA11 6QB
3 bed 3 bath Cottage
Spacious period home with private courtyard and front-row racecourse views.
1800 sq ft period cottage with three double ensuite bedrooms
Front-row, uninterrupted racecourse and countryside views from first-floor sitting room
Private, low-maintenance walled courtyard garden with beck access
Ground-floor suite could convert to self-contained studio or annex
Attached to a Grade II listed building; conservation restrictions may apply
Granite walls likely uninsulated — may require thermal upgrades
Council Tax band E; running costs above average
Average broadband speeds; mobile signal excellent
Parkgate Cottage is an unusually spacious period home in the very heart of Cartmel, arranged over two storeys to make the most of uninterrupted views across the racecourse and countryside. At about 1,800 sq ft it offers three double bedrooms, each with an ensuite, a large eat-in kitchen, two reception rooms and a private walled courtyard that opens down to Middlefield Beck. The elevated first-floor sitting room with exposed timbers and a wall of windows is a particular highlight for entertaining or enjoying race days.
The layout is flexible: the ground-floor bedroom, dressing room and shower room sit slightly apart and could be converted with minimal work into a self-contained studio or annex — useful for multi-generational living, private guest space or lettings. The courtyard is low-maintenance Indian sandstone flagged; external access and storage are practical, with utility space and a discreet area for bins and a shed.
Buyers should note the property’s period construction: granite walls likely lack modern insulation and may need upgrading for improved energy efficiency. The cottage is attached to a Grade II listed building, which brings conservation sensitivities for alterations. Council Tax is band E, reflecting above-average local charges. Broadband is average, though mobile signal is excellent.
This is a compelling proposition for someone seeking a characterful full-time home, an exceptional second home in a gastronomic destination, or an investment with strong holiday-letting potential. Its position, rooms and flexible plan combine genuine village-life charm with practical options for adaptation and income.
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