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£500,000

Helsington Laithes, Helsington, LA9

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Beautifully converted barn offering a unique blend of character, charm and newly decorated modern living
  • Bright and generously proportioned open-plan living space, offering French door garden access to the rear terrace and garden
  • Well-appointed kitchen with integrated appliances, offering a practical and stylish space with dining area
  • Inner entrance hallway and ground floor W.C
  • Three generously sized bedrooms, each offering comfortable and versatile accommodation, the master complete with generously sized built-in mirrored wardrobes
  • The property benefits from a brand new family bathroom, complemented by a brand new private en-suite featuring a convenient walk-in shower
  • Open countryside bordering the property, offering views across farmland, private established garden and gated terrace, a stream runs through the garden with a bridge above, use of communal grounds
  • Set on the outskirts of Kendal, the property is ideally positioned for easy access to the M6, with a local supermarket and a range of everyday amenities conveniently close by. Plenty of walks around
  • Garage and private allocated parking
  • Energy Efficiency Rating C

Description

Set on the outskirts of Kendal and surrounded by open countryside, this beautifully converted three-bedroom barn offers a wonderful blend of character, charm and contemporary living. Ideally located for easy access to the M6, the property is also conveniently positioned close to a local supermarket and a range of everyday amenities, offering the perfect balance of rural tranquillity and practical convenience. At the heart of the home is a bright and generously proportioned open-plan living space, providing an ideal setting for both relaxing and entertaining. French doors open directly onto the rear terrace and garden, creating a seamless connection between the indoor and outdoor living areas. The well-appointed kitchen features a range of integrated appliances and a dedicated dining area, combining functionality and style. The inner entrance hallway and ground-floor W.C, further enhance the practicality of the accommodation.

Upstairs, there are three generously sized bedrooms, offering comfortable and versatile living space for families, couples or those working from home. The principal bedroom benefits from spacious built-in mirrored wardrobes, as well as a brand new en-suite shower room complete with a convenient walk-in shower. The main family bathroom has been finished to a brand new contemporary standard, providing a stylish and practical space for everyday family life. The property is enhanced by the added skylight windows to the central area of the building, allowing natural light to flood through the main landing and into the family bathroom, creating a bright and inviting first-floor space.

Externally, the property enjoys a peaceful rural setting, bordered by open countryside and offering attractive views across the surrounding farmland. The rear terrace and garden provide an excellent space for outdoor dining, entertaining or simply enjoying the tranquil surroundings. Around the property you will find plenty of walks all around.

The outside space is equally impressive, with a gated patio to the rear of the property providing a private area for outdoor dining or relaxing. The private established garden is enhanced by established trees and planting with a charming stream running through, crossed by a picturesque elevated bridge a ground level. Residents also have use of the communal grounds at the front of the property. Allocated parking spots to the rear ensure convenience, alongside additional visitors parking, and the property further benefits from a private garage. The combination of private and shared outdoor spaces, together with the scenic countryside surroundings, creates an exceptional setting for enjoying the natural beauty of the area while maintaining privacy and security.

The property is conveniently located on the outskirts of Kendal just a five minutes drive from the centre with a bus stop located just outside of the grounds.

Immaculately presented throughout, this characterful barn conversion offers a generous and welcoming layout, combining period charm with modern comforts. Ready to move straight into and enjoy, the property is an excellent opportunity for a wide range of buyers seeking a beautifully finished home in a peaceful yet highly accessible location.


EPC Rating: C

Kitchen

Living Room

Wc

Hallway

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bathroom

Landing

Garage

Garden

Gated patio to the rear of the property.

Communal Garden

Communal garden at the front of the property.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
E
Date Posted
2026-09-09

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Gas Central Heating
Broadband
Full Fibre (FTTP)
Sewerage
Mains

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
Parking Available
Garden
Private Garden, Communal 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

  • Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal917 metresNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    134
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Vicarage Park CofE Primary School970 metresNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    109
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Ghyllside Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    424
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Heron Hill Primary School1.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    419
    Type
    Community school
  • St Mark's CofE Primary School1.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    184
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Kirkbie Kendal School0.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,029
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Queen Katherine School2.2 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    910
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Dallam School5.6 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    761
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Lakes School8.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    445
    Type
    Community school
  • Settlebeck School9.7 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    203
    Type
    Academy converter

* 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 Patinum Retail Prizet South, Natland1 mile
Asda Kendal Superstore, Kendal1 mile
Spar - Heron Hill, Kendal1 mile

GP surgery

The James Cochrane Pract.0.9 miles

Pharmacy

Well0.9 miles

Hospital

Westmorland General Hospital1.1 miles

Green space

Play Space308 metres

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

Oxenholme Lake District Rail Station1.5 miles

Nearest bus stop

Hadwins Garage90 metres

Typical drive times

Kendal6 min · 2 miles
Windermere14 min · 10 miles
Lancaster (city)28 min · 21 miles
Grange-over-Sands16 min · 12 miles
Bowness-on-Windermere17 min · 11 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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