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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

Compared with 244 Homes with Land listings in North West England (5+ acres).

This Property£142,857 / acre
Homes with Land Average (5+ acres) £101,098 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
42 E
91 B

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

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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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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

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

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.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Spar - Coniston, Coniston, Cumbria5.8 miles
Coniston Co-operative Village Store, Coniston, Cumbria5.8 miles
Tesco Millom Superstore, Millom8.1 miles

GP surgery

Wraysdale House Surgery5.7 miles

Pharmacy

Rowlands Pharmacy8.1 miles

Hospital

Millom Hospital8.2 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Foxfield Rail Station4.2 miles

Nearest bus stop

Market Square2.9 miles

Typical drive times

Millom21 min · 10 miles
Ulverston28 min · 15 miles
Lancaster (city)1 hr 13 min · 50 miles
Dalton-in-Furness33 min · 16 miles
Broughton in Furness11 min · 3.5 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

A 1 in 30 or greater chance each yearHigher risk

Mapped within the area searched, not at the advertised map pin itself.

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • 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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