50-acre residential farm boasting great views hits the market

The rare sale of Woodend Farm, which is located on the fringe of Bassenthwaite Lake and in the heart of the Lake District, includes a four bedroom farmhouse, a range of traditional and modern farm buildings and productive meadow and grassland, along with some small amenity land and woodland parcels.

Built in Barrowdale stone, Woodend Farmhouse was significantly remodelled around a century ago with the ground floor now arranged as a kitchen with fitted units and sold fuel Rayburn. pantry, living room with open fire and back boiler.

The view from the property (Image: Savills)

Whilst in need of complete renovation and modernisation, the property benefits from a large formal entrance hall with marble fireplace and stairs to the first floor and porch to the west garden area. The farmhouse has retained many original features such as panel doors, picture hanging rails and traditional fireplaces, all of which are felt can be incorporated and enhanced in a renovation.

Connected to the house is a further range of buildings comprising a large former dairy and a large open front double garage, which offers prospective buyers the potential to extend the living accommodation of the farmhouse - subject to the necessary consents.

The kitchen at the property needs renovated but displays potential (Image: Savills)

Will Douglas, director in the rural agency team at Savills in York and who is handling the sale, says:

“This is an excellent residential farm that brings with it enormous potential. While the farmhouse will undoubtedly require renovation, there is no doubt that it makes for a well-proportioned family home that enjoys an enviable setting in the heart of the Lake District. "

The living room needs renovated (Image: Savills)

“Beyond the farmhouse and the land itself, which is ideal for both agricultural and amenity purposes, the farm buildings have significant potential for development to alternative uses, subject to the necessary consents. It is its potential and beautiful location that leads us to believe that there will be a strong degree of interest in this farm.”

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