Standish Cote Farmhouse, Marton, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12

Dalton-in-Furness 3 miles • Ulverston 5 miles • Barrow-in-Furness 8 miles (all distances are approximate)

AN ATTRACTIVE SMALL FARM WITH DETACHED DORMER BUNGALOW IN AN ELEVATED POSITION, WITH FAR-REACHING VIEWS ACROSS THE FURNESS PENINSULA AND MORECAMBE BAY, TOGETHER WITH AN ASSOCIATED FARMYARD AND APPROXIMATELY 52.58 ACRES OF PRODUCTIVE AGRICULTURAL LAND

FOR SALE AS A WHOLE

Situation - The property is situated in an attractive rural setting within easy reach of local amenities, around 3 miles north of Dalton-in-Furness, 5 miles from the market town of Ulverston, and about 8 miles from Barrow-in-Furness. The property is located in close proximity to the A595 providing good links to the M6 motorway and the Lake District National Park.

Dalton-in-Furness is a historic and well-served market town situated on the edge of the Furness Peninsula. The town offers a good range of local amenities including shops, schools, public houses and a railway station on the Furness Line providing connections to Barrow-in-Furness, Ulverston and Lancaster. The town is surrounded by attractive countryside yet within easy reach of the Lake District National Park.

Barrow-in-Furness is a well-served coastal town offering a wide range of amenities including shops, schools and leisure. The town is undergoing significant ongoing investment, driven by major infrastructure and employment programmes alongside wider regeneration initiatives, which are contributing to long-term economic growth and enhanced local facilities.

Description - Standish Cote Farmhouse occupies an elevated position, with far-reaching views across the Furness Peninsula and Morecambe Bay.

This spacious dormer bungalow offers generous and versatile accommodation, presenting an excellent opportunity for modernisation to create an ideal family home. The property enjoys panoramic views across the surrounding countryside and is set in a rural yet non-isolated position. Despite its peaceful setting, the property remains conveniently located within easy reach of nearby towns and local amenities.

The ground floor includes an open plan kitchen which has a large dining area and lounge, with panoramic views. There is an adjoining pantry, a utility room, shower room, family sitting room, two bedrooms, one with ensuite and a family bathroom. Both ground floor bedrooms have built-in wardrobes.

The first floor provides two further double bedrooms, a games room and additional attic space, which could be converted into additional living accommodation.

The lower ground floor provides two cellar spaces and a generous garage, which is fitted with a manual up and over door, offering excellent storage and practical use.

Externally, there is an enclosed private south facing garden, which includes a large former pond and terraced garden, together with a paved driveway to the north and gravelled
parking area providing space for multiple cars.

The property also has a fully functional CCTV system.

Standish Cote bungalow has been well maintained throughout and is presented in good condition, whilst offering scope for modernisation. The property would make an excellent opportunity to create a family or retirement home set within a desirable rural setting.

The house provides a well-proportioned, bright and spacious accommodation extending to about 225m2 (2,422 sq ft).

Farmyard - The former farmyard comprising a large open fronted pole barn with steel frame roof, currently split into two with a central stone wall. Opposite is a former cubicle shed, which has been dismantled, leaving the foundations that offer excellent scope for re-development or alternative use, subject to the relevant permissions.

52.58 Acres Of Farmland - Extending to approximately 52.58 acres (21.28 hectares) of Grade 4 meadow and pastureland, situated north of Poaka Beck Reservoir.

The land is divided into a number of manageable paddocks, well-suited to livestock grazing and mowing.

The land benefits from its own direct access off the council maintained road, offering additional access for agricultural machinery and the movement of livestock.

Additional land is available by separate negotiations, details of which can be provided by the Sellers Agent upon request.

General Information -

Services - The farm is served by a mains electricity and private water; which comes from a spring on adjacent farmland. Drainage is to a private septic tank system, which is assumed to be non-compliant. It is understood that the house has a mains water connection point immediately outside the property, which is not currently utilised.

Rights Of Ways And Easements - The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way whether public or private, rights of water, light, support, drainage, electricity, and other rights and obligations, easements, quasieasements, restrictive covenants and all existing and proposed wayleaves whether referred to or not.

Local Authorities - Westmorland and Furness Council
Town Hall and South Lakeland House, Lowther Street, Kendal, LA9 4DQ
Tel:

Council Tax - Farmhouse – Band D

Energy Performance Certificate - EPC: Rating D (58)

Occupancy Restriction - The house is subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition (AOC) and a Local Occupancy Restriction. Further details are available upon request.

Method Of Sale - Standish Cote Farmhouse is offered for sale by private treaty. It is anticipated that offers will be invited at a closing date for the best bids, but the Seller reserves the right to agree a sale at any point without further reference to interested parties.

Fixtures, Fittings And Equipment - Only those items specifically mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale.

Sporting Rights And Mineral Rights - The sporting and Mineral Rights are included in the sale so far as they are owned.

Boundaries - Neither the Seller nor the Sellers Agent will be responsible for defining the boundaries or their ownership thereof and Purchaser(s) shall rely on their own inspections and the information appearing in the Land Registry. Maintenance responsibilities are indicated by the T marks on the transfer plan.

Timber - All standing and fallen timber will be included in the sale.

Vat - Any guide prices quotes or discussed are exclusive of VAT. Should any part of the sale or any rights attached to it become chargeable items for the purpose of VAT then this will be payable by the purchaser. No election to tax has been made in respect to the property.

Viewing - Appointments will be arranged through the Selling Agent only by calling . Given the potential hazards around the farmyard, we ask all parties wishing to view to be as vigilant as possible particularly around the buildings, machinery and livestock.

Postcode - LA12 0NS.

What3words - clever.reap.crackled

Conditions Of Sale -

Purchase Price And Deposit - Upon exchange of contracts, a non-refundable deposit of 10% of the purchase price shall be paid. The balance will fall due for payment on completion at a date to be agreed and whether entry is taken or not with interest accruing at the rate 5% above the bank of England base rate.

Anti-Money Laundering And Proof Of Funds - All offers to purchase the property from the UK or overseas based purchases (regardless of whether the offer is on a cash basis or subject to funding) must be accompanied by evidence of source of funds. This can be in the form of a bank statement showing the purchase price, a financial reference from a bank or funding source, or confirmation from a solicitor that the purchaser has sufficient funds to complete the purchase. Anti-Money Laundering Regulations require us to undertake ID verification checks on all purchasers. A charge of £37.50 plus VAT per purchaser will apply for these checks.

Disputes - Should any discrepancy arise within these particulars of sale or the interpretation of them, the question shall be referred to the arbitration of the Selling Agency whose decision acting experts will be final.

Overseas Purchasers - Any offer by a purchaser(s) who is resident out of the United Kingdom must be accompanied by a guarantee from a bank who is responsible for the sellers.

Plans, Areas And Schedules - These are based on the Ordnance Survey and Rural Land Register and are there for reference only. They have been carefully checked by the Selling Agents and the purchaser shall be deemed to have satisfied himself as to the description of the property and any error misstatement shall not annul the sale and does not entitle either party to compensation in respect of thereof.

Lotting - It is intended to offer the property for sale as described but the seller reserves the right to divide the property into further lots, or to withdraw the property, or to exclude any property shown in these particulars.

Apportionments - The council tax and all other outgoings will be apportioned between the seller and the Purchaser(s) as at the date of completion.

Particulars Written: Spring 2026
Photographs taken: Spring 2026.