Great Broughton, Cockermouth, CA13

An exceptional Grade II listed country home with four bedrooms, a separate dressing room, approximately 1.7 acres, glorious countryside and River Derwent views, an adjoining annexe, fully functional stables and an impressive collection of outbuildings — a wonderfully individual home offering character, flexibility and an enviable Cumbrian lifestyle.

There are homes that are best understood by their accommodation, and then there are homes that are really about how it feels to live there. Penny Bridge undoubtedly belongs in the latter category.

Set within approximately 1.7 acres in the beautiful Cumbrian village of Great Broughton, close to the River Derwent and surrounded by open countryside and distant fells, this handsome Grade II listed home offers an opportunity to embrace a very special way of life.

It is waking to countryside and river views, muddy boots left in the boot room after a morning outdoors, an E control Aga warming the kitchen and a Stockton 8 multi-fuel stove burning on a winter evening. It is horses close to home, gardens to enjoy through the seasons and land where the current owners have planted approximately 600 trees, creating an evolving habitat for wildlife — with even the occasional otter visiting down by the river.

Adjoining the main house is The Little Coach House, a beautifully presented self-contained annexe currently operated as an Airbnb. An internal connecting door between the two properties also makes it particularly well suited to multi-generational living, while stables, garages and a superb collection of outbuildings create space for animals, hobbies, working from home and all the practicalities of country life.

For someone looking for more than simply another house, Penny Bridge offers the chance to change the way they live.

Penny Bridge

The main house combines the warmth and authenticity of a period property with carefully considered modern comforts. Nearly all of the traditional sash windows have been lovingly restored to their original condition, with most also benefiting from internal uPVC secondary double glazing. Throughout the house, these windows frame wonderful views across the surrounding countryside and towards the River Derwent.

The principal lounge is a particularly characterful room, with exposed stonework and traditional beams providing an immediate reminder of the history of the house. At its heart is a Stockton 8 multi-fuel stove, which has been swept and serviced, creating a wonderfully inviting focal point. It is a room that feels made for country living — full of warmth and texture, and particularly appealing on a winter evening with the fire lit.

At the heart of the house is the superb kitchen and dining area. Quartz worktops, an Aga and a substantial built-in pantry combine country-house character with everyday practicality, while underfloor heating throughout the kitchen and dining area adds a welcome touch of luxury.

The adjoining boot room, complete with a charming stable-style door, is perfectly suited to rural life — a practical place for muddy boots, coats and everything that comes with enjoying the countryside on the doorstep.

Upstairs are four bedrooms together with a separate dedicated dressing room, providing an unusually generous and practical arrangement.

The principal bedroom is particularly impressive, both in its proportions and outlook. In addition to the separate dressing room elsewhere on the first floor, the principal bedroom itself incorporates a further dressing area, creating a wonderfully spacious private retreat. Its stylish en-suite bathroom completing the principal accommodation.

The bathrooms deserve particular attention. Stylish, luxurious and finished to an impressive standard, they feel more akin to those of a boutique country hotel than purely practical spaces. The beautifully finished family shower room combines a generous walk-in shower with stone-effect tiling, brushed brass fittings and a countertop basin set on a wooden vanity unit. Soft green wall panelling and an exposed beam add warmth and character. The equally stylish en-suite features striking blue tiling, a contemporary bath with rainfall shower above and a glass screen, complemented by a pedestal basin and WC, creating an inviting space to unwind.

The elevated position really comes into its own on this floor, with wonderful countryside and River Derwent views creating a memorable outlook from the upper windows.

The Little Coach House

Adjoining the main residence, The Little Coach House adds another dimension to what Penny Bridge can offer.

Currently operated as an Airbnb, it provides attractive self-contained accommodation with its own fitted kitchen, independent living and sleeping space and a beautifully finished shower room.

Importantly, The Little Coach House also has an internal connecting door to Penny Bridge. This allows the two areas to work independently when required, while also providing the option to bring them together as part of one larger home.

That flexibility makes the arrangement particularly attractive for multi-generational living. Parents, grandparents or grown-up children could enjoy their own accommodation and a greater degree of independence while remaining directly connected to the main family home.

Alternatively, The Little Coach House could continue to be operated as an Airbnb, subject to the relevant permissions and requirements, providing the potential for holiday-let income alongside the main residence.

The same attention to comfort and presentation continues here, with a stylish contemporary shower room incorporating a generous walk-in shower, while underfloor heating to both the kitchen and bathroom enhances the quality of the accommodation.

It is this ability to move so naturally between guest accommodation, holiday letting and multi-generational living that makes The Little Coach House such a valuable part of Penny Bridge.

The Exterior & Outbuildings

Penny Bridge extends to approximately 1.7 acres, creating a wonderful connection with the countryside and nearby River Derwent.

Adding further to the appeal of the riverside setting, the current owners advise that Penny Bridge benefits from fishing rights on the River Derwent along the stretch adjoining the property’s land — a wonderful addition for anyone who enjoys life by the water.

Given its proximity to the river, prospective buyers may naturally wonder about flooding. The current owners advise that Penny Bridge has never flooded, an important point for buyers to be aware of when considering the property's riverside setting.

The current owners have planted approximately 600 trees across the land, helping to establish an increasingly rich natural habitat. It is somewhere to watch the seasons unfold, listen to the birdlife and wander towards the river, where otters are occasional visitors.

Closer to the house are mature trees, lawns and established planting, creating attractive surroundings for relaxing, gardening and entertaining outdoors, while beyond are views towards the open countryside and distant hills and fells.

The property also has fully functional stables, making it particularly appealing to anyone dreaming of an equestrian or broader country lifestyle.

An extensive collection of additional buildings creates enormous flexibility. A large garage is currently used as a home gym, demonstrating how readily the ancillary spaces can be adapted around the needs and interests of their owners.

There is also a potting room fitted with kitchen units and a WC, providing a particularly useful and versatile space that could lend itself to gardening, hobbies, practical work or additional utility use.

A second garage provides further secure parking or storage, while three additional outbuildings are currently used to house chickens, adding another element to the property's genuine country-living credentials.

Together, the stables and outbuildings offer possibilities for animals, hobbies, workshops, storage, fitness and outdoor pursuits, while parking for numerous vehicles adds further practicality.

This combination of land, river, fishing rights, wildlife, flexible adjoining accommodation, equestrian facilities and extensive outbuildings is what makes Penny Bridge such an unusual proposition — a home designed not just to be lived in, but to allow its owners to make the most of life around it.

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