Summary - Applegarth, Aynsome Road, Cartmel LA11 6HG
5 bed 1 bath House
Large historic farmhouse with vast pastureland and conversion potential..
Grade II listed five-bedroom farmhouse requiring full renovation
Circa 205.65 acres total: 68.5 acres productive pasture, 137 acres upland
Range of farm buildings with conversion potential, subject to planning
Private water supply and septic tank; drainage rules apply
Electric storage heating; energy rating G — significant running costs
Broadband slow and mobile signal average; rural connectivity limited
Stewardship mid-tier agreement until 31/12/2028 transfers to purchaser
Single bathroom in farmhouse; substantial upgrade likely needed
Set within the iconic Cartmel Valley, this substantial Grade II listed farmhouse and adjoining outbuildings sit at the heart of a large working farm extending to around 205.65 acres. The five-bedroom farmhouse offers an appealing historic layout and superb rural views but requires full renovation throughout; it will suit buyers who welcome a major restoration project and appreciate traditional features. The site includes a detached bungalow and a wide range of modern and traditional agricultural buildings with genuine potential for residential conversion, subject to planning approval and listed-building consents.
The land is a significant asset: about 68.5 acres of productive meadow and pasture lie close to the farmstead, ring-fenced for convenient grazing and mowing, while some 137 acres of Hampsfell offer upland grazing and rich biodiversity. Parts of the holding fall within environmental stewardship arrangements (mid-tier agreement to 31/12/2028) and areas designated for limestone pavement protection; these create both conservation opportunities and ongoing obligations for purchasers.
Practical constraints are clear and important. The farmhouse is Grade II listed, which will restrict changes and add cost and regulatory steps for renovation; the property has an energy rating of G, electric storage heating, a private water supply, and septic tank drainage subject to strict regulation. Broadband speeds and mobile signal are limited, and the house currently has just one bathroom. Purchasers should budget for substantial works and specialist listed-building advice.
For buyers seeking a lifestyle change — smallholders, equestrian owners, investors or local landowners — the combination of substantial acreage, development potential (subject to approvals), and iconic Lake District setting presents a rare opportunity. With careful planning and the right permissions, the farmhouse and farm buildings could be restored and adapted to create a distinctive long-term home or diversified rural enterprise.
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