Extensive listed farmhouse, bungalow and convertible farm buildings on c.246 acres — renovation opportunity..
- Grade II listed five-bedroom farmhouse with original period layout
- Detached two-bedroom bungalow on sizable plot requiring modernisation
- Approximately 207.15 acres included in Lot 1; whole estate circa 246.45 acres
- Range of traditional and modern farm buildings with conversion potential (planning required)
- Parts subject to Countryside Stewardship until 31/12/2028 and Limestone Pavement order
- Overage on Lot 3: 30% uplift payable on non-agricultural development
- Private septic tank drainage; septic systems subject to regulation and potential upgrade
- Slow broadband, electric storage heating and significant renovation costs
A rare Cartmel Valley holding combining a late 17th/early 18th-century, Grade II listed five-bedroom farmhouse and a detached two-bedroom bungalow, set within approximately 246.45 acres (whole) of productive meadow, pasture and upland Hampsfell grazing. The farmhouse and bungalow both require full renovation, offering a blank canvas for a sympathetic restoration that would retain period charm while improving energy and living standards.
The substantial range of traditional and modern farm buildings presents tangible potential for conversion to additional residential units or ancillary accommodation, subject to planning authority approval and listed building constraints. Productive lowland parcels benefit from mains water, numerous troughs and good stockproof boundaries; upland parcels include important biodiversity features and stewardship agreements that may attract environmental funding but carry obligations until 2028.
This is an appealing proposition for hobby farmers, equestrian users, smallholders, or investors seeking development and diversification opportunities. Material considerations include listed status (which restricts permitted works and can complicate conversions), pronounced renovation costs, private septic drainage subject to strict regulations, slow broadband and electric storage heating, and certain overage and stewardship commitments on parts of the land.