Summary - BIGLAND BROW COTTAGE HIGH BROW EDGE BACKBARROW ULVERSTON LA12 8QY
4 bed 3 bath Detached
Westerly views, extensive grounds and village convenience near Windermere.
Period cottage with exposed beams and open fireplace
Bigland Brow Cottage is a handsome period detached home set within about 1.1 acres of lawns, woodland, ponds and private fell, offering spectacular westerly views and genuine peace and privacy on the edge of the Lake District National Park. The house blends original features — exposed beams, open fireplace and stone walls — with practical updates including a fitted kitchen, utility room and three bathrooms, making it ready for immediate family living or a comfortable holiday retreat.
Accommodation is arranged over multiple floors with a large dining kitchen and wood-burning stove, a generous sitting room with triple-aspect garden views and four double bedrooms upstairs (one with ensuite). The plot provides excellent outdoor living and entertaining potential: tiered seating areas, multiple sheds, outbuildings and extensive lawn and streamside planting. There is gated off-road parking and useful outdoor storage including a wood store and garage/storeroom.
Notable practical points: heating runs on LPG, the property benefits from mains services but broadband speeds are very slow, and Council Tax is relatively high. The grounds are a major asset but will need ongoing maintenance. The house is neatly presented but retains period character rather than being newly refurbished — buyers seeking a turnkey renovation may find some modernisation desirable.
Location is a key strength: a quiet village setting in Backbarrow with local amenities and good primary and secondary schools nearby, while Windermere, Kendal and Ulverston are within easy driving distance. M6 junction 36 and the West Coast Mainline are accessible by car, making the cottage viable both as a primary home and as a weekend or holiday base for exploring the Lakes.
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