ShareSave
Offers Over£1,500,000

Low Uzzicar, Newlands Valley, Keswick, CA12

Land size
4.5 acres
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Outstanding detached period former farmhouse with a large two storey stone built barn
  • Approximately 4.5 acre site in total including adjoining paddocks
  • Stunning Lakeland setting with spectacular 360 degree panoramic views to the majestic fells
  • Approximately three miles from Keswick and one mile from Braithwaite village
  • Superbly upgraded accommodation completed to a meticulous standard
  • Four bedrooms and two bath / shower rooms
  • Living room, dining kitchen, study and garden room
  • Delightful grounds with mature gardens and stream
  • Expansive courtyard with generous on-site parking area
  • Viewing highly recommended

Description

An exceptionally rare opportunity to acquire an outstanding substantial detached period former farmhouse nestling in a stunning tranquil rural Lakeland setting embraced by spectacular 360 degree panoramic views to the surrounding range of majestic fells.

Situated in the Newlands Valley approximately three miles from Keswick and occupying an idyllic 4.5 acre site including mature gardens and adjoining paddocks, Low Uzzicar benefits from comprehensive upgrading completed to a meticulous standard by the present owners including the addition of a most impressive oak framed extension to provide a wonderful garden room.

The adjacent large stone built detached two storey bank barn with electric supply provides a range of additional accommodation that is suitable for a variety of uses including boat and vehicle storage.

Widely regarded as one of the Lake District's most beautiful locations, the Newlands Valley comprises a breathtaking array of renowned fells including Cat Bells, Barrow, Causey Pike, Maiden Moore, High Spy and Skiddaw.

Braithwaite village offers a wide range of local amenities including regular bus routes, church, village hall, shop with post office, cafes, public houses and restaurants. There is a foot and cycle path leading to Keswick.

Accommodation

Main House

Ground Floor:

Entrance Hall

WC
With WC, wash hand basin.

Study
With windows to two elevations.

Living Room
With exposed beams, feature inglenook fireplace and wood burning stove, external door, two doors leading to the dining kitchen.

Inner Hall
With bespoke wooden stairway leading to the first floor.

Dining Kitchen
With exposed beams, windows to three elevations, two window seats, extensive range of fitted base and wall units with pelmet lighting, breakfast bar, Belfast sink with mixer tap, over mantel with integrated extractor unit, integrated fridge and dishwasher, cast metal spiral staircase leading to the first floor, door and serving hatch leading to the garden room.

Utility Room
With vaulted ceiling, two roof windows, fitted base and wall units, Belfast sink with mixer tap, plumbing for washing machine, built in cupboards, door leading to the inner hall, external door.

Garden Room
With vaulted ceiling, exposed beams, windows to three elevations, external double doors.

First Floor:

Landing
With roof window, two radiators.

Bedroom One
With vaulted ceiling, exposed beams, windows to two elevations, two radiators, two double built in wardrobes.

En-suite Shower Room
With vaulted ceiling, WC, wash hand basin, shower cubicle, heated towel rail.

Bedroom Two
With vaulted ceiling, radiator.

Bedroom Three
With vaulted ceiling, radiator.

Bedroom Four
With vaulted ceiling, windows to two elevations, radiator.

Bathroom
With vaulted ceiling, WC, double bowl wash hand basin, large shower cubicle, roll top bath, heated towel rail.

Outside:
Approximately 4.5 acre site comprising mature surrounding lawned gardens including a stream and foot bridge, driveway entrance and expansive courtyard, adjoining paddocks.

Detached Barn

Lower Ground Floor:
Under Croft
Store Room
Garage

Upper Ground Floor:
Lofted Store Room
Workshop
Wood Store

Services
Mains water and electricity. Private treatment plant drainage system. Oil central heating. Fibre- optic broad band.

Tenure
Freehold.

Council Tax
Band F.

Viewing
By appointment with Hackney & Leigh's Keswick office.

Directions
From Keswick proceed west on the A66 heading towards Cockermouth and turn left where signposted to Braithwaite. Continue ahead and bear left after passing the cafe where signposted to Newlands Valley. Turn left and proceed across the bridge and turn left immediately before the village store. Follow the road bearing right heading towards Newlands. The entrance lane leading to the property is located on the left after approximately one mile.

what3words
///grazes.reflect.graph

Price
Offers over £1,500,000 are invited for consideration.

Anti-Money Laundering Regulations (AML)
Please note that when an offer is accepted on a property, we must follow government legislation and carry out identification checks on all buyers under the Anti-Money Laundering Regulations (AML). We use a specialist third-party company to carry out these checks at a charge of £60.00 (inc. VAT) per individual or £50.00 (incl. VAT) per individual, if more than one person is involved in the purchase (provided all individuals pay in one transaction). The charge is non-refundable, and you will be unable to proceed with the purchase of the property until these checks have been completed. In the event the property is being purchased in the name of a company, the charge will be £150 (incl. VAT).

Disclaimer
All permits to view and particulars are issued on the understanding that negotiations are conducted through the agency of Messrs. Hackney & Leigh Ltd. Properties for sale by private treaty are offered subject to contract. No responsibility can be accepted for any loss or expense incurred in viewing or in the event of a property being sold, let, or withdrawn. Please contact us to confirm availability prior to travel. These particulars have been prepared for the guidance of intending buyers. No guarantee of their accuracy is given, nor do they form part of a contract. *Broadband speeds estimated and checked by on 17 June 2026.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
Ask Agent
Date Posted
2026-06-22

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 778 Homes with Land listings in North West England (1+ acres).

This Property£333,333 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £189,481 / acre
View full market data

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Oil Heating
Broadband
Ask Agent
Sewerage
Septic Tank / Private

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
Ask Agent
Private Rights of Way
Ask Agent
Listed Property
Ask Agent
Restrictions
Ask Agent

Property Features

Accessibility
Ask Agent
Parking
Parking Available
Garden
Garden

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre · available to 85% of premises

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

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.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Braithwaite CofE Primary School1.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    40
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School2.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    266
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Borrowdale CofE Primary School5.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    31
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Lorton School5.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    45
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Threlkeld CofE Primary School5.7 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    41
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Keswick School2.2 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,208
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Cockermouth School8.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,254
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Energy Coast UTC14 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    14 to 19
    Pupils
    383
    Type
    University technical college
  • Beacon Hill Community School14 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    135
    Type
    Community school
  • Workington Academy14 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,234
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

* 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.

Amenities

Supermarket

Spar - High Hill Garage, Keswick, Cumbria2.1 miles
Booths Keswick, Keswick, Cumbria2.1 miles
Co-op Keswick, Keswick, Cumbria2.2 miles

GP surgery

Castlehead Medical Centre2.2 miles

Pharmacy

Boots2.2 miles

Hospital

Keswick Hospital2.3 miles

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

Getting Around

Nearest station

Aspatria Rail Station13 miles

Nearest bus stop

Green Road0.7 miles

Typical drive times

Keswick8 min · 3.9 miles
Aspatria29 min · 20 miles
Workington29 min · 20 miles
Cockermouth17 min · 11 miles
Carlisle (city)48 min · 33 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.

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

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

The detail behind these bandings, including exact zones and annual chances, any recorded past flooding, plus planning, heritage, nature and ground checks, is in the .

Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are supplied by the advertising agent or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.

Contact Hackney & Leigh, Keswick

11 Bank Street, Keswick, CA12 5JY

View agent profile

About you

Please note that LandSale will send the above details to Hackney & Leigh, Keswick only. By submitting this form, you confirm that you agree to our terms of use, our privacy policy.

Similar properties for sale