Kirkby Thore, Penrith
- Land size
- 1.5 acres
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Bathrooms
- 3
Key Features
- 3 Bed House, 3 Bed Cottage and Stone Attached Barn
- Occupying a circa 1.5 Acre Plot
- Circa 1 Acre Paddock
- Excellent Development Potential
- Scope for Multi-Generational Living / Income Potential
- Popular Eden Valley Location
- Village with Primary School & Shop
- Countryside Walks from the Doorstep
- Excellent Transport Links
- Viewing is Essential
Description
A rare and exciting opportunity to acquire a substantial rural property comprising a three-bedroom house, an attached three-bedroom cottage, a large traditional stone barn, a range of outbuildings, and approximately 1.5 acres of land, including a one-acre paddock to the front.
Set in a highly desirable location, this versatile property offers exceptional potential for redevelopment, multi-generational living, holiday accommodation, or further expansion, subject to the necessary consents. The characterful stone barn and additional outbuildings provide a wealth of possibilities for conversion or business use, making this an ideal purchase for buyers seeking a lifestyle property with scope to add value.
The generous grounds enhance the sense of space, while extensive parking provides ample room for multiple vehicles, trailers, or caravans.
Enjoying excellent transport links to the nearby market towns of Penrith and Appleby, the property combines peaceful village living with convenient access to local amenities, schools, and the Lake District National Park.
A truly unique property with enormous potential in a superb countryside setting.
Ground Floor - The ground floor provides a wide footprint with multiple reception rooms, kitchen areas, and ancillary spaces arranged around a central hallway. In addition to the main living accommodation, the property features a second kitchen, separate staircase, and additional rooms, indicating clear potential for self-contained accommodation.
This layout lends itself to a variety of uses, including multi-generational living, subdivision into separate dwellings, or a main house with annexe, all subject to planning. The current configuration requires modernisation but offers a strong structural basis for redevelopment.
First Floor - The first floor comprises numerous bedrooms arranged across two sections, reflecting the dual-layout nature of the property. The presence of a secondary staircase supports the potential for independent living quarters, making the space well-suited for reconfiguration into multiple units or a principal residence with separate accommodation.
Outbuildings - A range of substantial stone outbuildings significantly enhances the development potential. These include large storage buildings, smaller ancillary units, and a separate garage structure. All offer scope for conversion, redevelopment, or replacement, subject to planning permission.
External Space - The property sits within generous grounds extending in total to circa 1.5 acre, further increasing its appeal and flexibility:
A large garden area positioned alongside the secondary wing, offering potential for extension or separate use
A vegetable garden located adjacent to the outbuildings
A yard area providing ample off-road parking and access
A circa 1 acre paddock to the front, ideal for lifestyle use or potential future development (subject to consents)
Investment Potential - Requiring comprehensive refurbishment, this property represents a rare opportunity to unlock significant value. With its existing dual-living layout, extensive footprint, outbuildings, and land, it is ideally suited for:
Multi-generational or dual-occupancy living
Conversion into multiple residential units
Redevelopment or extension schemes
Mixed residential and lifestyle use
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- C
- Date Posted
- 2026-05-23
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 790 Homes with Land listings in North West England (1+ acres).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)
Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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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
- 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
1 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
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
- Kirkby Thore School219 metresOfsted: Inadequate
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 33
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Temple Sowerby CofE Primary School1.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 49
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Bolton Primary School1.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 56
- Type
- Community school
- Long Marton School1.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 81
- Type
- Community school
- Milburn School2.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 19
- Type
- Community school
Secondary
- Appleby Grammar School4 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 357
- Type
- Academy converter
- Ullswater Community College7.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,520
- Type
- Foundation school
- Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith8.1 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,026
- Type
- Academy converter
- Kirkby Stephen Grammar School14 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 377
- Type
- Academy converter
- Samuel King's School14 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 113
- Type
- Foundation school
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
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
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
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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
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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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