Broadgate House

Tucked in between the flanks of Corney Fell and the Duddon Estuary, Broadgate House is a classic example of the handsome houses being built in The Lake District during the first quarter of 19th century, in this case on the occasion of the marriage of John Lewthwaite and Nancy Birkbank in 1820. The house has been in the same family's ownership ever since and is now on the market for the first time in its history. Broadgate House is an attractive, Grade II listed Georgian country house built of rendered stone under a slate roof. The house, with its sunny, southerly aspect, is approached along a private, tree and rhododendron-lined gravel drive. The site is very private, surrounded by specimen trees, colourful garden and field.

The house has enormous character and charm and retains many of its original interior features that include an elegant staircase, large doorways, fireplaces, cornicing, working shutters and generous proportions throughout. A programme of refurbishment is required but the layout of rooms gives scope for enlarging the kitchen with access to the garden and for adding extra bathrooms. The main reception rooms are exceptional, overlooking the garden as they do. The bedroom accommodation, mostly with expansive south-facing views, is well-proportioned and large enough to create en-suite bathrooms. Broadgate House is an amazing family home.

Outbuildings
The wash house/old laundry and apple store, subject to obtaining the necessary consents, have potential to be converted in to self-contained, secondary accommodation. Across the cobbled yard, at the back of the house, are the former peat house log store and outside wc. A potting shed with 2 small stables behind opening onto a yard and the field.

Gardens and Grounds
Surrounding Broadgate House is a fabulous garden, its great advantage being its setting with its wonderful vista of the sea and sand stretching away below, along with the extraordinary Fell Views up the great bulk of Black Combe. It has a magnificent walled garden, together with well-maintained lawns, herbaceous borders and mature shrubs. It is a garden for all seasons, rich in colour, with a outlook. Around the garden are several places to sit that all take advantage of the sun and the views. The house has beautiful views across its own grounds and the variety of mature trees and shrubs throughout the garden offer a constantly changing scene throughout the year. It is rare to find a garden in such wonderful condition. Wrapped around two sides of the garden, and separated from it by park railings, is the field extending to 5.83 acres.

Broughton-in-Furness 3 miles
Coniston 10 miles
Ulverston 15 miles
Junction 36 M6 40 miles

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