Summary - THE DOWER HOUSE, RUSLAND LA12 8LB
7 bed 4 bath Detached
Spacious Georgian house with huge gardens, annex and woodland outlook — ideal for family living and guests..
Seven bedrooms including a self-contained two-bedroom annex (Whitestock Cottage)
Set in the peaceful Rusland Valley on the edge of woodland, The Dower House is a handsome Georgian family home with seven bedrooms across the main house and self-contained two-bedroom annex (Whitestock Cottage). High ceilings, original sash windows, exposed beams and open fires give the principal rooms strong period character and comfortable, sociable spaces for family life and guests.
Outside, the plot is a standout: huge layered gardens with formal borders, a striking yew, a stone archway and multiple tucked-away seating areas provide privacy and scope for gardening or outdoor entertaining. A cobbled driveway, garage and space for several cars suit owners who need parking and storage; a log store beside the garage supports the property's open fires.
Practical details to note: the house dates from before 1900 with sandstone/limestone walls (assumed uninsulated), connected to a private sewage system, and heated via a community biomass scheme with oil backup. These features mean ongoing maintenance and running-cost considerations, and any purchaser should allow for sympathetic upkeep and potential upgrading of insulation and services.
This property will suit a family seeking a tranquil Lake District retreat with guest/annexe accommodation, or buyers wanting a characterful home with scope to personalise. Its location in a rural hamlet gives privacy but relies on smaller access roads and local services in nearby villages and Ulverston.
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