Summary - Castlehowe Scar Hesket Newmarket, Wigton CA7 8HR
3 bed 2 bath Cottage
Spacious period home with barn potential in peaceful Lake District fringe..
Stone-built, character cottage with original mullions and exposed timbers
Circa 1 acre plot with elevated Lake District views and private gravel drive
Recently renovated with lime and Geocell insulation and Ecco masonry stove
Large adjoining stone barn offering development potential (subject to consents)
Three double bedrooms, two bathrooms, approx 2,419 sq ft of accommodation
Oil-fired heating, private septic tank; EPC E (lime insulation not reflected)
Very slow broadband locally; medium flood risk — consider insurance/mitigation
Off-street parking; rural setting with limited nearby services and average mobile signal
A substantial stone-built cottage carefully restored and set in about 1 acre on the edge of the Lake District National Park. The house blends original features — stone mullions, exposed timbers and inglenook fireplaces — with recent sympathetic upgrades including lime insulation, Geocell floor insulation and an eco-friendly Ecco masonry stove. Accommodation is generous for a cottage: dining hall, living room, kitchen, scullery, boot room, laundry, three double bedrooms and two bathrooms across circa 2,419 sq ft.
Adjoining the house is a large stone barn with clear scope for conversion or studio/workshop use subject to planning. The plot offers an elevated, private setting with a gravel drive and off-street parking. Recent works mean the home is largely move-in ready while retaining scope for further improvements or modernisation where desired.
Practical points to note: the property uses oil-fired central heating alongside the Ecco stove, drains to a private septic tank, and currently has an EPC rating of E (the certificate does not account for the lime insulation). Broadband speeds are very slow locally and there is a medium flood risk; these are important for day-to-day planning. Council tax band is to be confirmed.
This property will suit buyers seeking character and space in a quiet rural location — families wanting room and scenic outlooks, or owners who value a historic home with development potential in the adjoining barn. Viewing is recommended to appreciate the scale, original details and setting in person.
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