Ball Hall, Broughton Mills, Cumbria, LA20
- Land size
- 7 acres
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 1
Description
Home
* Beautifully restored 18th-century farmhouse, dating back to 1710
* 4 spacious and stylish bedrooms
* Recently renovated throughout to a high standard
* Character features including flagstone floors, exposed beams and lintels
* Planning permission for 2 barn conversions in the grounds, perfect for multi-generational living or potential income - the planning permission reference numbers are 7/2021/5983 and 7/2021/5978.
Services
* Mains electricity
* Private water supply
* Oil-fired central heating with Firebird boiler
* Septic tank system located within the grounds
* Fast Starlink broadband ~ 100Mbps
* Most mobile service providers reach the home
Grounds and Location
* Approximately 7 acres of land including gardens, grounds and adjoining fields
* South-facing garden
* Established vegetable garden, greenhouse and small orchard
* Direct access onto surrounding fells and public footpaths, leading to Ulpha, Dunnerdale and Coniston
* Private parking for 4+ cars
* Double garage
* Conveniently located near Broughton-in-Furness with shops, pubs, cafés and essential amenities
Positioned within approximately seven acres and surrounded by open countryside, it offers a rare combination of privacy, landscape and accessibility, just 10 minutes from the amenities of Broughton-in-Furness and set within the Lake District National Park.
This is a home that feels both grounded and uplifting. The approach is calm and unassuming, yet the setting reveals something far more special, with direct access onto the fells behind and only a handful of neighbouring homes set at a comfortable distance.
Inside, the character of the original farmhouse has been carefully preserved and enhanced. Flagstone floors, which have been beautifully restored, create an immediate sense of authenticity underfoot. Exposed beams and original lintels frame each space, giving a consistent thread of heritage throughout the house.
The atmosphere is warm and considered. Two Jotul wood-burning stoves sit within open fireplaces, bringing both visual focus and practical comfort. Each room has been thoughtfully renovated in calm, neutral tones, allowing the textures and materials to take centre stage.
The dining room offers a welcoming and sociable setting, where exposed beams and a feature stove create a natural gathering space. Light filters in and connects easily to the outdoors, making it as suited to relaxed family meals as it is to entertaining.
The main living room continues this theme, with a softer, more intimate feel. A window seat looks out over the gardens, creating a quiet moment to pause and take in the surroundings. The balance between scale and comfort is well judged, offering space without ever feeling overwhelming.
The kitchen is finished to a clean, modern style. Quartz worktops, integrated appliances and LVT flooring combine practicality with a refined aesthetic. A large feature window draws in natural light and frames views across the gardens, grounding the space in its setting. It is a kitchen designed for everyday use, yet with enough presence to anchor the home.
Beyond, a boot room provides essential functionality, particularly suited to country living. With external access, it becomes a natural transition space after time spent outdoors.
Ball Hall offers more than its immediate footprint. Additional rooms within the ground floor provide flexibility, currently used for storage but with clear potential for alternative uses such as a studio, workspace or further living accommodation.
A substantial pantry adds another layer of practicality, while internal access to the double garage creates a seamless connection between storage and living space. The garage itself is well-equipped with water and electricity, supporting a range of uses.
The wider opportunity here is compelling. Planning permission has been secured for two additional dwellings within the grounds, opening the door to further development or multi-generational living or additional income. The planning permission reference numbers are 7/2021/5983 and 7/2021/5978.
Upstairs, the sense of light and openness continues. The principal bedroom is particularly impressive, offering generous proportions and elevated views across the landscape. Window seats and shuttered windows add both charm and practicality, creating a restful and private retreat.
Three further bedrooms provide flexibility for family, guests or working from home. Each room carries its own character, whether through a feature fireplace or carefully positioned windows that capture the surrounding views.
The bathroom has been finished to a high standard, with a freestanding bath, stylish tiling and underfloor heating bringing a subtle layer of luxury.
The grounds at Ball Hall are as thoughtfully arranged as the interior. Designed to be low maintenance, they offer a variety of spaces for seating, dining and quiet enjoyment.
A south-facing aspect ensures the gardens capture light throughout the day, while different areas provide options for both shelter and openness. A well-established vegetable garden, greenhouse and small orchard add a sense of self-sufficiency and seasonal rhythm.
Beyond the immediate gardens, the wider acreage extends the experience of the home into the surrounding landscape. Once through the fields onto the fell, you are able to connect up to public footpaths which lead to Ulpha, Dunnerdale, Walna Scar and the Old Man of Coniston, allowing for effortless access to walks across the fells.
Ball Hall sits in a position that feels distinctly rural yet remains connected. Broughton-in-Furness is a short drive away, offering a range of independent shops, cafe s, pubs and essential services including a Post Office, Doctor's Surgery and primary school. The nearby highly acclaimed Blacksmiths' Arms, within walking distance, provides a welcoming local option serving fabulous food, whilst Ulverston and Foxfield Stations offers rail links for wider travel. Oxenholme offers a direct service into London Euston.
This part of Cumbria is known for its quieter charm, being set within the Lake District National Park but without the intensity of busier locations. It is a setting that appeals to those seeking space, landscape and a slower pace of life, without feeling isolated.
Ball Hall is a home that combines authenticity with adaptability. Its 18th-century origins are evident, yet its stunning renovation ensures it is ready for modern living.
For some, it will be a peaceful family home with room to grow. For others, the additional planning permissions and land will represent a rare opportunity to shape something more expansive.
What remains constant is the setting. Open, private and quietly remarkable, it is a place where the landscape becomes part of daily life, and where the home itself feels entirely in tune with its surroundings.
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Council Tax Band: E
Tenure: Freehold
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Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- E
- Date Posted
- 2026-05-10
Market Value Analysis
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Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
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Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- Mains
- Water
- Private Supply
- Heating
- Oil Heating, Wood Burner, Underfloor Heating
- Broadband
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- Sewerage
- Septic Tank / Private
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
- Driveway
- Garden
- Private Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
6 Mbps
Under 10 Mbps here
Suitable for
- Basic browsing & email
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Broughton CofE Primary and Nursery School3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 129
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Thwaites School5 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 28
- Type
- Community school
- Burlington CofE School5.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 76
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Coniston CofE Primary School6 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 67
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Waberthwaite CofE School7.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 56
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- John Ruskin School5.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 247
- Type
- Community school
- Millom School7.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 476
- Type
- Community school
- Ulverston Victoria High School9.7 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,319
- Type
- Community school
- Dowdales School11 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 877
- Type
- Community school
- The Lakes School12 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 445
- Type
- Community school
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
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Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
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Getting Around
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Typical drive times
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Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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- Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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