Rural Smallholdings Magazine

An opportunity to buy a 3 Bedroom Traditional Cumbrian Farmhouse, with an attached 1 Bedroom Holiday Cottage and all set in approximately 2 acres of land.

Situated within the Lake District National Park, on the popular Coast-to-Coast route. With Stunning Views of Ennerdale Lake and the Western Fells, Swinside is a traditional Cumbrian farmhouse which has been recently redecorated throughout.

Swinside is situated inside the Lake District National Park about 7 miles from the historic Port of Whitehaven, which is famous for it’s Maritime Festival. Also, there is instant access to the Lake District fells surrounding the tranquil Ennerdale valley. The property is ideal for someone wishing to enjoy the beautiful countryside, with the added bonus of a regular income from the rental of the attached holiday cottage.

The property boasts many period features including exposed beams, original meat hooks in the kitchen and wood-burning stoves in the 2 downstairs public rooms .  In addition the property has a LPG Central Heating System.

The property comprises of a slate tiled Entrance Hall, a large Lounge (4.8 x 4.6m),  Sitting Room/Dining Room (4.5 x 3.7m), Farmhouse Kitchen (5 x 4m) including a fitted kitchen with a dual fuel, 8 ring double oven stove, Utility Room which could also be used as a study / office (3 x 2m), Downstairs toilet with washbasin (2 x 1m), and under stairs wine cellar.

Upstairs the property comprises  Bedroom 1 (5.2 x 4.5m), Bedroom 2 (5 x 4.1m), Bedroom 3 (5 x 3.3m), a Family Bathroom (3 x 3m) with Corner Bath.  There is also a large attic, (partially floored area 25m2) which is accessed from Bedroom 2. Upstairs rooms are all accessed from the stone staircase.

There is also an attached Holiday Cottage, which currently generates a substantial annual income. The cottage comprises of Lounge (4.5 x 4m) with multi fuel stove for Central Heating System and hot water, an open plan stairway leads to a gallery bedroom (5 x 3m) exposed beams and wooden floor, Hallway (3 x 1m) and fitted Galley Kitchen with electric hob (3 x 2.2m), and a shower room, with washbasin and toilet (2 x 2m).

The property also includes: Driveway with parking for several cars. · Animal Shed with 4 pens (5.3 x 2.8m), a Potting Shed (1.5 x 1.1m), · Large Workshop (3.8 x 3.8m), 2 Wood Stores.  Mature Gardens to the front, side and rear of property with trees, shrubs, flowerbeds, fruit trees and bushes, vegetable plots, hedges and a wildlife pond. The property has private water supplies from spring and borehole (no water rates) and a septic tank.

The property is set in approximately 2 acres of land with Chicken Coop, Animal Shelter and planning permission granted for an Animal Shed (8 x 4m) currently under construction.

A great opportunity for someone seeking a more rural, self sufficient lifestyle, with the added bonus of an income from the attached holiday cottage.

The property is being promoted on Greenshifters.co.uk (view full particulars).

Article by Rural Smallholdings Magazine