The Lake District is home to many stunning properties, here’s ten of the best
Terry Bank, Old Town, Near Kirkby Lonsdale
This is an exceptional house which has been beautifully and imaginatively restored by the current owners. The eight bedroom property uses the best of modern design while retaining its character and period features. In addition to the main house is a separate guest annexe and fantastic barn conversion. Gardens are beautifully laid out with a wooded area to the rear. 0.8 acre paddock to the front, in all 20.7 acres.
Price: £1,600,000
Contact: Davis & Bowring, 015242 74445, www.davis-bowring.co.uk
Bowes Lodge, Witherslack, Lake District
Bowes Lodge is a stunning fully renovated four bedroom detached home with superb equestrian facilities. Set within open countryside on the outskirts of Witherslack, this is a stylish modern home with charm and character. Set in approximately ten acres of landscaped grounds and grazing land, Bowes also has a double garage and purpose built four stable block complete with tack room, kitchen and WC.
Guide price: £1,295,000
Contact: Fine & Country Lakes and North Lancs, 01539 733500, www.fineandcountry.com
Candyslack Farm, Selside, Near Kendal
Comprising of a three bedroom barn, three bedroom cottage and one bedroom byre, Candyslack Farm is finished to the highest of standards. The three properties have been creatively designed to offer luxurious living accommodation and are ideal for large families with dependent relatives or those looking for income potential. All have a private outdoor seating area and two small paddocks either side of the drive are ideal for sheep, chickens or a hardy pony.
Guide price: £975,000
Contact: Fine & Country Lakes and North Lancs, 01539 733500, www.fineandcountry.com
Parrock Cross, Cleabarrow, Windermere
Parrock Cross is a beautiful five bedroom family home set in beautiful mature gardens with swimming pool, summer house and paddock amounting to over 1.5 acres. The property also included three fine reception rooms and three bathrooms.
Price: £1,050,000
Contact: Hackney & Leigh, 015394 44461, www.hackney-leigh.co.uk
Carwinley Mill House, Netherby, Longtown
This is an impressive Grade II listed detached dwelling and three individually styled detached holiday cottages. The versatile accommodation includes five bedrooms, three of which have ensuite facilities. An impressive garden room provides an attractive view out across the large pond. Grounds consist of around 3.5 acres including a paddock.
Guide price: £1,000,000
Contact: Hayward Tod, 01228 810300, www.haywardtod.co.uk
2 Briery Close, Windermere
A section of one of Windermere’s finest mansions, 2 Briery Close has breathtaking views over Lake Windermere toward the Fells. The four bedroom property also includes a wine cellar, private garden and greenhouse. The estate is set within landscaped communal grounds of about 11 acres. Two tennis courts, a pavilion, a croquet lawn, squash court, billiards room and 130’ lake frontage are all used by the residents.
Price: £1,350,000
Contact: Michael C L Hodgson, 01539 721375, www.michael-cl-hodgson.co.uk
Rose Castle, Dalston, Carlisle
Rose Castle is a Grade I listed building with formal gardens and grounds, two cottages, a farmhouse, modern and traditional farm buildings and a farm cottage set in 193.14 acres of land, woodland and fishing on the River Caldew. The sixteen bedrooms are all of a good size and well proportioned. There is also a private chapel which has a separate entrance.
Price: Offers in excess of £2,950,000
Contact: Savills-Smiths Gore, 01228 546400 www.savills-smithsgore.co.uk
Barton Hall, Pooley Bridge, Penrith
A beautiful and well-proportioned Grade II listed eight bedroom Queen Anne house, Barton Hall also has a Victorian wing set in approximately 2.5 acres of gardens and mature woodland. The Queen Anne section of the house has three floors, and the Victorian part set out over two floors. There is also a cobbled courtyard providing access to a range of outbuildings, a croquet lawn and a large, productive vegetable garden.
Price: £1,200,000
Contact: Savills-Smiths Gore, 01228 546400, www.savills-smithsgore.co.uk
Whitelands, Blawith
Situated within the Lake District National Park, this is a stunning six bedroom detached residence and self contained one bedroom cottage. The Victorian property is complete with under floor heating and a home cinema system. Set in approximately 4.7 acres, there are also landscaped gardens, paddock, stables and menage together with a double garage and workshop.
Price: £1,295,000
Contact: Thomson Hayton Winkley Estate Agents, 015394 47825, www.thwestateagents.co.uk
Cressbrook, Storrs Park, Bowness-On-Windermere
A stunning detached residence situated on the eastern shore of Lake Windermere. Built in 1907 by GH Pattinson and recently fully renovated, the property includes five double ensuite bedrooms, three reception rooms, a stunning fully fitted European Oak bespoke dining kitchen and a double garage. Sweeping landscaped gardens lead down to the private shoreline extending to 25 yards, a modern equipped double wet dock boathouse and a 42 foot jetty.
Price: £3,600,000
Contact: Thomson Hayton Winkley Estate Agents, 015394 47825, www.thwestateagents.co.uk
