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Guide Price£335,000

Syke Farm, Wigton

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1

Key Features

  • Detached barn conversion
  • Characterful property
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Converted garage into a functional studio
  • Countryside views
  • Great for access to Wigton and the A595
  • Generous parking
  • Underfloor heating throughout
  • Recently featured on Escape to the Country

Description

This exceptional barn conversion has been meticulously converted to preserve its original features whilst seamlessly providing contemporary comfort. Situated in a picturesque rural setting, the property boasts exposed wooden beams, stone walls, and carefully designed living spaces that seamlessly connect original features with modern amenities. Versatile accommodation includes a spacious reception room, a well-appointed kitchen, and adaptable living areas that could suit a variety of lifestyles. The conversion has been thoughtfully executed to maximise natural light and create an open, welcoming environment.

Outside, the property is complemented by an attractive south facing garden, offering private spaces with stunning countryside views and all day sun. A detached studio and excellent parking facilities add further practicality to this unique home, making it an ideal retreat for those seeking character, comfort, and countryside living.

The property is situated on the southwestern edge of Wigton, a charming market town nestled between the Caldbeck Fells and Solway Coast. Benefiting from local amenities, a railway station, and proximity to top schools, the property offers exceptional rural views and convenient access to the A595, West Coast, Carlisle, and the Lake District National Park. The property has also recently featured in Escape to the Country.

Kitchen Diner - 3.63 x 4.08 (11'10" x 13'4") - The kitchen is the heart of the home and is filled with character. It has solid wood cabinetry, granite worktops, colourful tiled backsplash and integrated fridge and dishwasher, and range style cooker in a delightful stone surround. There is space for a dining table and a stable door leading out into the garden, double doors out to the front and a door to the main entrance hallway and rest of the ground floor.

Lounge - 3.66 x 5.03 (12'0" x 16'6") - The lounge is triple aspect making it spacious and bright, it has beautiful oak floors, French doors to the rear garden, wood burning stove with bricked hearth and door to the main entrance hallway.

Entrance Hallway - The entrance hallway allows access to all ground floor rooms and the stairs to the first floor, the stairway which is double height making it a spacious entrance, it also benefits from a storage cupboard and storage alcove.

Utility - 2.25 x 2.94 (7'4" x 9'7") - The utility is accessed via the downstairs Jack and Jill W.C. it has cabinetry and worktop and space for a washer and dryer, it also has an external door out into the garden and a door to a good size storage cupboard.

W.C. - The downstairs Jack & Jill W.C. is accessed via the main entrance hallway or via the Utility room and features a W.C., basin and storage cupboard.

Principal Bedroom - 3.68 x 5.09 (12'0" x 16'8") - The principal bedroom is a generously sized room currently fitting a king sized bed and additional furnishings. The room has been extended up into the eaves to give it a spacious feel and adding characterful features such as the beams. This dual aspect room is filled with natural light and benefits from views across the fields behind the property.

Bedroom Two - 3.69 x 3.23 (12'1" x 10'7") - Bedroom two is a comfortable double bedroom. There are fitted cupboards, characterful beams and dual aspect windows.

Bedroom Three - 2.67 x 2.37 (8'9" x 7'9") - Bedroom three is a delightful bedroom benefitting from stunning views across the fields behind the home and plenty of room for storage.

Bathroom - 2.66 x 2.78 (8'8" x 9'1") - The bathroom is a four piece suite with tiled corner shower enclosure, roll top bath, w.c. and basin.

Landing - The upstairs landing allows access to all the bedrooms and family bathroom. It has a a characterful stone wall and beams.

Studio/Gym - 3.54 x 6.35 (11'7" x 20'9") - The garage has been converted into a studio/gym and is modern and bright, accessible via the French doors at the front or a side door from the rear garden, this space has been thoughtfully designed and finished to a high standard with fitted units, double sink, electric heating and boarded attic storage with a pull down ladder.

Services - Mains electricity & water. Shared septic tank drainage. Oil fired under floor heating.

Additional Information - The property currently has a covenant restricting business from being registered at this address, for more information please call the office on .

Please Note - These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate, are set out for guidance only and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract - intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in the employment of Lakes Estates has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in relation to the property. All mention of appliances / fixtures and fittings in these details have not been tested and therefore cannot be guaranteed to be in working order.

Outside - To the front of the property there is a generous off road parking for several vehicles. At the gable end there is gated access to the south facing rear garden which has patio, raised lawn and additional seating area, views across the countryside and access to the studio.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
D
Date Posted
2026-10-07

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
66 D
78 C

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

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Water
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Broadband
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Sewerage
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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
Driveway
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

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good NoneO2 Good NoneThree Good NoneVodafone Limited None

Predicted 4G and 5G signal; 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

  • Wigton Nursery and Infant School1.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 7
    Pupils
    165
    Type
    Community school
  • Thomlinson Junior School1.1 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    7 to 11
    Pupils
    227
    Type
    Community school
  • St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School1.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    136
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Boltons CofE School2.7 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    86
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Rosley CofE School2.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    66
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • The Nelson Thomlinson School0.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,095
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
  • Caldew School6.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    990
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Richard Rose Morton Academy8 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    905
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Beacon Hill Community School8.6 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    135
    Type
    Community school
  • Trinity School10 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,711
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England

* 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 - South End Road, Wigton1 mile
Lidl Wigton, Wigton1.1 miles
Spar - King Street, Wigton1.2 miles

GP surgery

Wigton Group Medical Practice1 mile

Pharmacy

Well1 mile

Hospital

Wigton Hospital1.8 miles

Green space

Playing Field896 metres

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

Wigton Rail Station1.5 miles

Nearest bus stop

Syke Farm95 metres

Typical drive times

Wigton3 min · 1.7 miles
Aspatria16 min · 10 miles
Cockermouth21 min · 16 miles
Carlisle (city)19 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

Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. The map pin for this listing marks the postcode area rather than the exact location, so these readings describe the surrounding area. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Very low risk

Planning map: Flood Zone 1.

Surface water

High risk (1 in 30)

Not at the pin: mapped about 10 metres away.

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.

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