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£825,000

Old Vicarage Kirkby Stephen, Soulby, CA17

Land size
1 acres
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
1

Description

ELEVATED 6 BEDROOM VICARAGE WITH AN ACRE OF GROUNDS ON THE EDGE OF DESIRABLE VILLAGE!

This magnificent and imposing period residence is a home filled with grandeur and charming original features, all sitting within a private plot of around 1 acre. Extensively renovated in 2013 and offereing around 2700 sq ft of accommodation,this impressive and imposing 6 bedroom family home has a sweeping private driveway and sits in a standalone position on the edge of the desirable village of Soulby and enjoys superb countryside and far reaching fell views towards the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

Internally presented to an immaculate standard with an impressive central staircase leading to the upper floors. On the ground floor there is a large dining room, sitting room, library/snug, kitchen, boot room, pantry, WC and utility room. On the first floor, 3 large double bedrooms, a single room/dressing room and a family bath & shower room and on the second floor there are 2 further double rooms which have the potential for the addition of ensuite bathrooms utilising the loft space.

This home oozes elegance and period character and all the living spaces are of generous proportions with high ceilings, ornate cornicing, ceiling roses and large fireplaces throughout, with each room enjoying a superb outlook across open countryside to the far-reaching fells.

Externally the property benefits from having a sweeping driveway, ample parking for a number of vehicles with beautifully landscaped gardens on all sides. The gardens are a combination of established trees and shrubs, well stocked flower beds, formal topiary bushes, lawns, raised beds and a number of terraces all around, perfectly positioned to enjoy the views. To the rear there is a garage and a number of small stone outbuilding currently used for wood/garden stores.

The village of Soulby sits in a peaceful, rural location, on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, there is easy access to the A66/M6 and the Settle to Carlisle railway. The markets towns of Kirkby Stephen and Appleby are just a short distance away where there are a host of local amenities.

This is a superb lifestyle opportunity for a buyer looking for a magnificent family home with a country lifestyle. This property is unlikely to remain on the market for any long period of time.

** Strictly by appointment only **

These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general guideline and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending Purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. The services, systems, and appliances shown may not have been tested and has no guarantee as to their operability or efficiency can be given. All floor plans are created as a guide to the lay out of the property and should not be considered as a true depiction of any property and constitutes no part of a legal contract.

Services: Oil heating

These particulars are intended to give a fair and accurate description of the property but their accuracy is not guaranteed and they do not constitute or form part of an offer or contract. All measurements are approximate. None of the services, appliances or fittings have been tested by David Britton Estates and prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves as to their condition by inspection or through their own advisers. No person in the employment of David Britton Estates has authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property. Some images may have been digitally enhanced for marketing purposes and may not fully reflect the property's current appearance.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
E
Date Posted
2026-08-19

Market Value Analysis

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

This Property£825,000 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £189,481 / acre
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Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Kirkby Stephen Primary School2.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    189
    Type
    Community school
  • Warcop CofE Primary School3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    85
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Brough Community Primary School3.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    73
    Type
    Community school
  • Asby Endowed School4.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    20
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
  • Appleby Primary School7.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    163
    Type
    Foundation school

Secondary

  • Kirkby Stephen Grammar School2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    377
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Appleby Grammar School7.6 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    357
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Settlebeck School13 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    203
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Queen Katherine School17 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    910
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Ullswater Community College18 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,520
    Type
    Foundation 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.

Amenities

Supermarket

Spar - Kirkby Stephen, Kirkby Stephen1.9 miles
Co-op Kirkby Stephen, Kirkby Stephen1.9 miles
Spar - Gregson Kirkby Stephen, Kirkby Stephen2.2 miles

GP surgery

Upper Eden Medical Practice2 miles

Pharmacy

The Green Tree Pharmacy2.1 miles

Hospital

Penrith Hospital18 miles

Green space

Play Space105 metres

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

Kirkby Stephen Rail Station2.7 miles

Nearest bus stop

Cemetery1.9 miles

Typical drive times

Penrith32 min · 22 miles
Sedbergh24 min · 17 miles
Kirkby Stephen4 min · 2.4 miles
Carlisle (city)53 min · 42 miles
Appleby-in-Westmorland12 min · 8.2 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

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