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Guide Price£320,000

Rottington, Whitehaven, CA28

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Charming 3/4 bedroom barn conversion with a unique upside down layout
  • Peaceful hamlet between Sandwith and St Bees, close to the beach and coastal walks
  • No onward buying chain
  • Two private parking spaces and attractive lawned gardens
  • Ideal for families, professional couples and those relocating to West Cumbria
  • Tenure: Freehold
  • EPC Rating E
  • Council Tax Band D

Description

Tucked away within the peaceful hamlet of Rottington, this charming chain free semi-detached barn conversion offers an exceptional blend of character, space and countryside tranquillity, all within easy reach of the stunning Cumbrian coastline. Enjoying an enviable position between the sought after villages of Sandwith and St Bees, the property is perfectly placed for those seeking a quieter way of life without sacrificing convenience. Designed in an attractive upside down layout to maximise the surrounding rural views, the main living accommodation occupies the first floor, creating a light filled and welcoming space that makes the most of its idyllic setting.

The impressive lounge is undoubtedly the heart of the home, boasting a vaulted ceiling with striking apex beams, a feature wood-burning stove with an oak mantel and far-reaching views across the surrounding countryside. A separate kitchen, dining and family room provides an excellent space for everyday living and entertaining, again showcasing exposed beams and benefitting from steps leading directly outside to the front of the property. A useful utility room with WC completes the first floor. On the ground floor are four versatile bedrooms, with one offering excellent flexibility as a home office, playroom, hobbies room or teenage retreat. The principal bedroom enjoys the added luxury of an en-suite shower room, while a beautifully appointed family bathroom is fitted with a traditional four-piece suite. The property benefits from underfloor heating throughout.

Outside, the property continues to impress with a generous lawned garden complemented by a patio seating area, creating an ideal space for family life, entertaining or simply relaxing whilst enjoying the peaceful surroundings. To the rear, a courtyard provides two allocated parking spaces, together with the added benefit of a shared visitor parking space. Combining character, versatile accommodation and a sought-after rural setting just minutes from St Bees beach, Whitehaven and excellent local amenities, this superb home is perfectly suited to families, those relocating to the area or buyers looking for a lifestyle property. Offered to the market with no onward chain, it presents an exciting opportunity to move straight in and enjoy everything this wonderful location has to offer.


EPC Rating: E

Entrance Hallway

Composite door giving access to a spacious hallway, stairs to first floor accommodation, 2 large storage cupboards, wood effect flooring.

Office/Bedroom

Flexible room which has in the past been set up as a bedroom, could also serve as a home office, playroom or hobby room.

Bedroom

Double bedroom with expose ceiling timber and sandstone, wood effect flooring.

Family Bathroom

Fitted with stylish 4 piece suite comprising high level wc, wash hand basin, freestanding roll top bath and tiled corner shower cubicle with mains shower.

Bedroom

Double bedroom with exposed ceiling timber.

Principal Bedroom

Large double bedroom with exposed ceiling timbers, wood effect flooring and door to en-suite shower room.

En-Suite

Fitted with modern 3 piece suite comprising close coupled wc, wash hand basin and tiled shower enclosure with mains shower.

Lounge

A truly impressive living space, beautifully showcasing the character of the barn conversion with a stunning vaulted ceiling, exposed apex beams and a feature wood-burning stove set within an inglenook-style fireplace with a solid oak mantel. Flooded with natural light and enjoying delightful countryside views, this spacious room provides the perfect setting for both relaxing and entertaining.

Dining Kitchen

A superb open-plan kitchen, dining and family room, perfectly designed for modern living while retaining the charm and character of the original barn. The vaulted ceiling, exposed beams and rooflight create a wonderfully light and spacious feel, complemented by an extensive range of solid wood units, granite worktops and a central island providing additional preparation and storage space. There is access to a large attic space between the dining kitchen and the lounge. There is ample room for both dining and relaxed seating, making this an ideal space for family life and entertaining, with steps leading directly outside to the front of the property.

Utility/WC

Fitted with a range of matching wall and base units, with complementary worksurfacig, plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer, corner WC, small wash hand basin and tiled slate floor.

Services

Mains electricity and water. LPG with underfloor heating and double glazing installed throughout. Please note: measurements are approximate so may reflect the maximum dimensions and the mention of any appliances/services within these particulars does not imply that they are in full and efficient working order.

Sewerage Treatment Plant

We have been informed by the seller that the property has a shared sewerage treatment plant and would advise any prospective purchaser to check it complies with current standards and rules introduced on 1st January 2020.

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EPC • Anti - Money Laundering (AML) Checks (via Landmark): between £8.50 and £15.50.

Directions

The property can be located using either CA28 9UR or W3W///prelude.pave.cult

Garden

The enclosed garden has been designed for ease of maintenance, being predominantly laid to lawn with a patio seating area providing the perfect place to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

Parking - Off street

To the rear of the property is a courtyard parking area where the property benefits from two allocated parking spaces. In addition, there is a shared visitor parking space available for use with the neighbouring property.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
E
Date Posted
2026-08-08

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
53 E
63 D

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

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Gas Central 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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Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Off-Street Parking
Garden
Private Garden

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

10 Gbps

Superfast · available to 4% of premises

Suitable for

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

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Limited LimitedO2 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

  • St Bees Village Primary School1.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    162
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Valley Primary School and Nursery2.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    286
    Type
    Community school
  • St Mary's Catholic Primary School2.2 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    195
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Kells Infant School2.3 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    3 to 7
    Pupils
    130
    Type
    Community school
  • Monkwray Junior School2.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    7 to 11
    Pupils
    109
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • The Whitehaven Academy3.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    859
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • West Lakes Academy3.3 milesOfsted: Inadequate *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,017
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • St Benedict's Catholic High School3.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    990
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Energy Coast UTC8.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    14 to 19
    Pupils
    383
    Type
    University technical college
  • St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington9.8 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    539
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic

* 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

Morrisons Daily Whitehaven Meadow Road, Whitehaven1.9 miles
Budgens Woodhouse, Whitehaven1.9 miles
Morrisons Daily Whitehaven Seacliffe, Whitehaven2.2 miles

GP surgery

Lowther Medical Centre3 miles

Pharmacy

Mirehouse Pharmacy2.1 miles

Hospital

West Cumberland Hospital2.5 miles

Walking trail

Coast to Coast0.8 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

St Bees Rail Station0.9 miles

Nearest bus stop

Abbey Park0.7 miles

Typical drive times

Egremont10 min · 3.9 miles
Whitehaven12 min · 5 miles
Workington25 min · 13 miles
Cleator Moor16 min · 6.8 miles
Carlisle (city)1 hr 6 min · 44 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 .

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