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North Ridge, Great Broughton, CA13

Key Features

  • One of the largest plots within this exclusive 24-home development
  • Fully serviced self-build plot
  • Elevated position with far-reaching views across the Lake District & South Facing Garden
  • Full planning permission for a bespoke contemporary home, with a large detached garage
  • Opportunity to design and build your own home, subject to the development’s Design Code
  • Connections provided for gas, water, electricity, drainage and BT
  • Private position with neighbouring homes set lower and further back
  • Approximately a 10-minute walk into Great Broughton
  • Less than five miles from the historic market town of Cockermouth
  • A number of homes on the development are now completed and occupied

Description

North Ridge – A Place to Build Your Future

North Ridge is more than a collection of self-build plots. It is an evolving residential community in an exceptional Cumbrian setting, with completed homes already occupied and new properties continuing to take shape.

Set above Great Broughton, North Ridge enjoys an elevated position surrounded by open countryside, with views towards the Lake District fells. It offers the opportunity to create a home that reflects your own needs while becoming part of an established and growing community.

Great Broughton is around a 10-minute walk away, while the historic market town of Cockermouth is less than five miles from the development.

With fully serviced plots, planning already in place and the freedom to create your own home, NorthRidge offers a rare combination of countryside living, community and flexibility.

Full planning for a bespoke design has already been approved. Please refer to VAR/2026/0002 for further information.

A Rare Self-Build Opportunity

Finding the right plot is often one of the hardest parts of a self-build project. Plot 19 at North Ridge offers the opportunity to create your own home with much of the initial groundwork already taken care of.

One of the largest plots on this exclusive development, it occupies an elevated position with impressive views towards the Lakeland Fells.

With services already provided and planning permission in place, this is an opportunity to concentrate on creating the home you want rather than starting the process from scratch.

Design Your Own Home

Plot 19 benefits from full planning permission for a bespoke contemporary home, carefully designed to make the most of the plot’s elevated position, views and south-facing garden.

The current owners have progressed the design with their architect, and the approved plans could be made available to a purchaser wishing to continue with the scheme. This would considerably shorten the pre-construction process compared with starting a new design and planning application from scratch.

Buyers who would prefer to create their own home still have the flexibility to explore an alternative design, subject to the North Ridge Design Code and the necessary planning approvals.

Planning Information

For anyone considering Plot 19 and wanting to explore the current planning information for North Ridge, the latest planning documents can be viewed online.

Planning Reference: VAR/2026/0002

Prospective purchasers are encouraged to review the planning information, plans and supporting documents as part of their due diligence.

Please speak to the selling agent if you would like any further information regarding the planning position or the requirements for developing your own home at North Ridge.

An Established Community

North Ridge is already beginning to feel like a community rather than simply a collection of building plots.

Several homes have now been completed and are occupied, with residents already enjoying life at the development.

There are still opportunities to build and become part of this growing community, giving the development a mixture of completed homes and new projects progressing alongside one another.

Fully Serviced Plot

The practical side of the self-build has also been made easier, with the plot fully serviced and connections provided for gas, water, electricity, drainage and BT.

The plot is positioned for privacy, with neighbouring homes set lower and further back.

This combination of services, planning and position means much of the groundwork is already in place before you begin building.

Great Broughton

Great Broughton is approximately a 10-minute walk from the development, providing a convenient village setting with local amenities.

The village offers everyday essentials, a local pub and Broughton Primary School, giving the area a genuine community feel.

It is an ideal location for those looking for a quieter countryside setting while still wanting amenities within easy reach.

Cockermouth

The historic market town of Cockermouth is less than five miles away and offers a wide range of shops, cafés, restaurants, bars and everyday facilities.

The town has a strong independent character, attractive historic buildings and a vibrant local food and drink scene, with popular venues including The Castle Bar, The Trout and The Bitter End.

Cockermouth School is also within approximately five miles, alongside Netherhall School.

The Lake District on Your Doorstep

For anyone who enjoys the outdoors, the location is particularly appealing.

North Ridge is surrounded by beautiful Cumbrian countryside and provides easy access to walking, cycling and exploring the Lake District National Park.

The elevated position of Plot 19 adds to its appeal, with far-reaching views across the Lakeland Fells providing an impressive backdrop to your future home.

Create Something of Your Own

Whether you are looking to build a forever family home, a peaceful country retreat or a modern home designed around your lifestyle, Plot 19 offers the opportunity to create something that is genuinely your own.

With planning, services and an established community already in place, it provides an exciting starting point for your self-build project in a fantastic Cumbrian location.

Important Information

A £5,000 development road bond is payable in addition to the agreed purchase price. This is refundable by Story Homes on completion of the site, subject to the terms of the plot sale documentation.

The bond will remain in place until the development roads are officially adopted by the local authority.

The cost of infrastructure works currently being undertaken will not be deducted from residents’ road bonds.

Disclaimer

The illustrations and images within this brochure include a combination of artist's impressions, computer generated images and photographs of show homes and completed properties. They are intended for illustrative purposes only and may not relate to the specific property or house type featured. This brochure does not constitute or form part of any contract of sale. All measurements, floor plans and dimensions are provided as a guide only and may vary during the construction process. They should not be relied upon for the placement of furniture, appliances, carpets or other furnishings. Specifications, layouts, fixtures, fittings and finishes are subject to change. Prospective purchasers should confirm the exact specification, dimensions and finishes for their chosen property with the developer or sales representative before proceeding.

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Property details

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Date Posted
2026-08-25

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
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Broadband
Full Fibre (FTTP)
Sewerage
Mains

Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
Parking Available
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

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

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.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Broughton Primary School0.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    146
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Broughton Moor Primary School1.1 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Type
    Academy converter
  • St Bridget's CofE School1.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    82
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School1.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    93
    Type
    Community school
  • Dearham Primary School2.5 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    202
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • Netherhall School3.3 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    894
    Type
    Community school
  • Workington Academy4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,234
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Cockermouth School4.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,254
    Type
    Academy converter
  • St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington4.4 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    539
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Energy Coast UTC4.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    14 to 19
    Pupils
    383
    Type
    University technical college

* 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 - Stainburn, Stainburn, Cumbria2.9 miles
Tesco Maryport Express, Maryport3 miles
Spar - Main Road Seaton, Seaton, Cumbria3.1 miles

GP surgery

Maryport Health Services2.8 miles

Pharmacy

Alneburgh Pharmacy Ltd2.8 miles

Hospital

Maryport Hospital2.8 miles

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

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Flimby Rail Station2.9 miles

Nearest bus stop

South Terrace662 metres

Typical drive times

Aspatria18 min · 11 miles
Maryport9 min · 4.1 miles
Workington13 min · 7.4 miles
Cockermouth9 min · 4 miles
Carlisle (city)43 min · 29 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

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

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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