Foldgate Farmhouse

Accommodation in Brief 

Ground Floor

Porch | Hallway | Sitting Room | Snug | Kitchen/Dining Room | Utility/Boiler Room | Shower Room | Outside Storage

First Floor

Principal Bedroom with En-suite Shower Room & Walk-in Wardrobe | Three Further Bedrooms | Family Bathroom | Airing Cupboard

Second Floor

Bedroom with En-suite Shower Room

Externally

Parking | Seating & Barbecue Areas | Stable Block | Farm Storage Outbuilding | Up to 2 Acres of Land Included in Price | Up to 20 Acres of Land Available by Separate Negotiation

The Property

Foldgate Farm offers a remarkable and rare lifestyle and business opportunity surrounded by glorious and peaceful Cumbrian countryside within the Lake District National Park. The property comprises a five-bedroom traditional farmhouse along with a stone-built stable block and a large farm storage outbuilding. The price includes up to 2 acres of land with flexible options to be discussed to suit individual needs. This provides interested parties with a host of possibilities, such as space for a pony or fabulous gardens to cultivate. Foldgate Farm is perfectly located to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life, whilst enjoying the remarkable unspoiled landscape.

The farmhouse currently operates as a successful holiday let business that has proved to be hugely popular with an impressive income stream.

Around 20 acres of further land is available by separate negotiation, with the option to discuss smaller parcels depending on individual needs. This further land has been let out to local farmers for grazing of sheep and horses. Interested parties will have a wealth of possibilities to consider, with the option to continue or expand the current business, farm the land as a smallholding or develop an idyllic private home. Development of the land is possible.

Foldgate Farmhouse

The farmhouse is a fantastic example of a traditional Cumbrian farmhouse that has been thoughtfully updated to retain a host of character and original features whilst adding contemporary touches and décor to create welcoming space for modern living.

The ground floor has two generous reception rooms, the sitting room and snug, one with warming woodburner and the other a feature fireplace. The kitchen/dining room has attractive exposed ceiling beams and stonework along with slate flooring. There is a fine range of modern cabinetry with a country style and ample space for a table and chairs. The kitchen is further served by a practical utility room that also houses the boiler and hot water tank. Completing the ground floor accommodation is a well-appointed shower room.

There are four bedrooms with varying outlooks on the first floor. The principal bedroom benefits from an en-suite shower room and expansive walk-in storage. A door to the rear opens to an external decked area with space to relax and view the surroundings. The three additional bedrooms are all generous doubles and are served by the family bathroom. Stairs from the landing continue to the second floor and the fifth bedroom. Skylights bathe the room in light and highlight the characterful beams. There is space for seating in this impressive suite which is served by a bright en-suite shower room.

Appliances, the hot tub, AGA, furniture and all facilities to enable the farmhouse to maintain its commercial option may be available by separate negotiation.

Externally 

Foldgate Farm is positioned in the south west of the Lake District National Park in glorious peaceful countryside. The farmhouse is approached onto an open parking and courtyard area with space for numerous vehicles. A stone-built stable block sits one side of the courtyard with four stables and the farmhouse has a fantastic private seating and barbecue area.

Land of up to 2 acres is included in the price, with scope to discuss options for individual requirements. The property further benefits from a large modern farm storage outbuilding with electric supplied. The outbuilding is positioned to the south of the farmhouse and measures 17.9m x 13.4m.

There is also the opportunity to purchase additional land up to around 20 acres, subject to separate negotiation. This land is divided into paddocks and fields with dry-stone wall boundaries.

Local Information

The property is perfectly positioned for exploring in this beautiful area, with a fantastic range of outdoor activities available both from the doorstep and in the vicinity, such as hiking and mountain biking up the 600-metre high Black Combe. The beaches at Bootle and Silecroft are within a few minutes’ drive, whilst the market town of Broughton-in-Furness is close by.

Also easily accessible via pretty drives are the River Duddon, Corney Fell, Coniston Water, the Furness Peninsula, Furness Abbey, The Dock Museum, Walney Island Nature Reserve, Piel Island and the Cumbrian Coastal Way. Muncaster Castle and “La’al Ratty” miniature steam railway at Ravenglass all make for wonderful days out as do the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway, the Aquarium of the Lakes and steam boat cruises on Windermere.

For schooling there is both primary and secondary schooling available in Millom, with primary also available in both Waberthwaite and Broughton, along with a nursery. There are train links from Bootle, Ravenglass and Millom, with local trains to regional centres, and onward to all national centres.

Approximate Mileages 

Ravenglass 5.1 miles | Broughton-in-Furness 7.8 miles | Millom 11.0 miles | Ulverston 17.6 miles | Barrow-in-Furness 23.4 miles | Windermere 30.5 miles | M6 Junction 36 37.0 miles 

Services 

Mains electricity. Private water from borehole. Private drainage to biodigester septic tank. Oil-fired central heating.

Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way

The property is being sold subject to all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether or not specified within the sales particulars.

Agents Note to Purchasers

We strive to ensure all property details are accurate, however, they are not to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact and do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract. All measurements and floor plans have been prepared as a guide only. All services, systems and appliances listed in the details have not been tested by us and no guarantee is given to their operating ability or efficiency. Please be advised that some information may be awaiting vendor approval.

Submitting an Offer

Please note that all offers will require financial verification including mortgage agreement in principle, proof of deposit funds, proof of available cash and full chain details including selling agents and solicitors down the chain. To comply with Money Laundering Regulations, we require proof of identification from all buyers before acceptance letters are sent and solicitors can be instructed.