Fawcett Mill - Whole, Gaisgill, Penrith, Cumbria

Set within the Yorkshire Dales National Park, with adjoining land circa 6.45 acres, a rare & exciting opportunity to acquire a substantial & beautifully preserved Grade II listed farmhouse, offering generous accommodation extending to seven bedrooms & four bathrooms, with potential bunk house.

Offered to the market as a whole. or in 3 individual lots, with no onward chain and presented in excellent order throughout, Fawcett Mill represents a rare opportunity to acquire an authentic and beautifully preserved, Grade II listed, late-18th-century farmhouse, set amidst some of Cumbria’s most captivating countryside extending in all to circa 6.45 acres (2.61 hectares).

Rich in charm and individuality, the property offers a superb blend of period character and comfortable modern living. The thoughtfully arranged accommodation provides an inviting and versatile layout, ideal for both family life and a peaceful rural retreat. More recently, the property has been successfully operated by our clients as a holiday rental, when not in their own use, generating a gross income in the region of £60,000 per annum, and is available to purchase with the majority of contents.

Dated 1784 and bearing the original initials “J. & E.R.” to the door lintel, the house is constructed of local coursed stone beneath a traditional slate roof. The elegant three-bay, two-storey façade features classic mullioned windows, substantial stone chimneys, and a charming gabled porch with wooden benches.

Internally, the farmhouse retains remarkable period integrity, including terracotta-flagged floors, original panelled and planked doors, and two cast-iron ranges — the principal kitchen range by Victoria Foundry set within an impressive corniced fireplace. A striking Gothic-style cast-iron fireplace further enhances the first floor.

The property enjoys idyllic rural views across open countryside and towards a neighbouring waterfall, creating a setting of exceptional tranquillity and natural beauty. Approached via a shared in-and-out driveway, the house is complemented by low-maintenance landscaped gardens to the front, with seating areas overlooking the Rais Beck and its feature waterfall, together with ample parking. The owners have recently installed an aesthetically pleasing water body to increase the biodiversity of the surrounding area, along with a broadleaf tree planting plan to increase the natural appeal of the surrounding land.

In addition, a former agricultural building, was converted to a bunkhouse in 2012 and regularly used by the vendors family since with a kitchen, shower room and bedroom with three fitted double bunk beds and two single bunk beds.

Whilst we understand that the bunk barn was converted without planning approval, we believe that it may now be eligible for a Certificate of Lawful Existing Use or Development (CLEUD).

Whilst the vendors do not intend to make this application, they will provide a statutory declaration and what evidence they have to the successful purchaser.

The barn is currently connected to mains electricity and water via Fawcett Mill House.

Set within rolling countryside on the northern fringes of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the property is entirely unrestricted and would equally make a distinctive and delightful private family home. The area is renowned for its walking routes, cycling, and outdoor pursuits, while the tranquil hamlet of Gaisgill lies nearby. The thriving market town of Kirkby Stephen, offering a wide range of amenities and shops, is just a short drive away, and excellent transport links via the M6 place Kendal, Penrith, and the Lake District National Park and Hadrians Wall World Heritage site all within easy reach.

An increasingly rare example of an unspoilt Georgian farmhouse of notable architectural and historic interest, Fawcett Mill combines heritage, refinement, and an enviable rural outlook.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
These particulars have been prepared for the guidance of intending purchasers. No guarantee of their accuracy can be given, nor do they form part of a contract. The services and appliances have not been tested. Interested parties should make their own enquiries and investigations prior to a commitment to purchase is made. No responsibility is accepted for any loss or expense incurred in viewing the property in the event of the property being sold, let or withdrawn. Please contact the Agent before travelling to view.

Anti-Money Laundering Regulations:
Prospective purchasers will be required to provide photographic identification and a utility bill proving residency to enable us to comply with the Anti-Money Laundering Regulations.

Viewing:
Strictly by appointment only through our Kendal Land & Property office. Particulars prepared 26/02/2026.

Sporting & Mineral Rights:
The sporting rights and mineral rights are included in so far as we are aware.

Method Of Sale:
The property is offered for sale as a whole, by private treaty, or in separate lots. For details of the separate lots, please see our separate particulars.

Directions
From junction 38 of the M6 motorway follow the A685 Kirkby Stephen Road in an easterly direction for about one mile to reach Gaisgill. Take the first turning on the left, signposted to Orton immediately before a cream coloured house. This is the B6261. Follow the road over the River Lune and then up a hill and the turning to Fawcett Mill is on the right hand side after approximately 650 metres.

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Services
LPG powered central heating with mains electric and water being connected. Neither these services nor any boilers or radiators have been tested.

Drainage is to a high capacity, private sewage treatment plant, compliant with the current regulations.

Note: The electric and water supply from Fawcett Mill currently feed the bunk barn, however, if sold in lots the intention is that unless it can be agreed between the buyers is to disconnect these supplies.

Key Information:
• Standard construction.
• We understand that broadband and mobile telephone reception are available. For an indication of speeds and supply please see the OFCOM website:
• There is private off road vehicle parking.
• The property is Grade II listed and is within the boundary of the Yorkshire Dales National Park
• The property is currently banded for business rates. The current rateable value (1 April 2023 to present) is £5,000, however as the property is registered under the small business rate relief scheme the cost is zero.
Note: The electric and water supply currently feed the bunk barn from the main house.