Summary - GREENSIDE CROSTHWAITE KENDAL LA8 8JL
4 bed 2 bath Barn Conversion
Characterful 4-bed barn with stables, 4 acres and far-reaching Lake District views.
4 double bedrooms with vaulted master and exposed trusses
Over 4 acres of land plus purpose-built stables and tackroom
Large gardens, orchard trees, stone-flagged patio and private driveway
Generous living space ~2,330 sq ft; attached double garage with utility plumbing
Original stone walls likely uninsulated; may require thermal upgrades
Oil-fired central heating, private water and drainage (consider running costs)
Double glazing installed before 2002 — potential improvement opportunity
Remote hamlet location; A591 ~10 minutes, M6/J36 and Oxenholme under 20 minutes
Set within the Winster Valley and inside the Lake District National Park, Greenside is a characterful 4-bedroom barn conversion with over 4 acres of private land and well-kept stables. The house has been sympathetically restored to retain original features — vaulted trusses in the former hayloft, lancet windows, stone-flagged hearths and an AGA-equipped farmhouse kitchen — while providing generous family living across about 2,330 sq ft.
The outdoor offering is a key strength: manicured lawns, orchard trees, a large flagged patio, tackroom and a separate 4-acre grazing field with good access to local bridleways and hacks. For equestrian families or those seeking a serious country lifestyle, the plot and stabling are highly practical and rare in this area. The property also benefits from a double garage with utility plumbing and direct internal access.
Buyers should note a few material considerations. Heating is oil-fired with a boiler and radiators and the property relies on private water and drainage. The stone walls were built without modern insulation (assumed) and the double glazing was installed before 2002 — both factors that may affect running costs and could warrant upgrading. Council tax is at the higher end (Band G), reflecting the size and location.
Greenside will suit families or owners seeking a peaceful, rural lifestyle with strong local community amenities and good access to Kendal, Windermere and the M6 for commuting. The home has been well maintained and offers scope to reconfigure the first-floor landing back into a bedroom if required, giving flexible accommodation for changing family needs.
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