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Sillfield Howe, Gatebeck, Kendal, Cumbria

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Bespoke development of barn conversions and sympathetic new builds.
  • Each property has been beautifully converted and provides an excellent space, finished to exacting standards.
  • Offering generous outside areas, made up of gardens, parking and separate paddock area.
  • Highly accessible and well connected area, giving excellent access to the M6 and rail links, whilst offering the benefits of rural life.

Description

A beautifully converted 3-bedroom barn combining timeless rural charm with modern design and efficiency. Set within an exclusive development between the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales, Latrigg Lodge offers stylish open-plan living, luxury finishes, landscaped gardens and excellent connectivity via the M6 and Oxenholme Station.This stunning newly converted 3-bedroom barn combines timeless rural charm with contemporary design and modern efficiency. Having been thoughtfully converted as part of an exclusive development of nine individual properties, the home enjoys a tranquil countryside setting whilst offering the benefits of excellent connectivity and accessibility.

Sillfield Howe is a collection of luxury barn conversions in the heart of Cumbria’s rolling countryside. Perfectly positioned between the Lake District National Park and Yorkshire Dales, this exclusive development offers a balance of peaceful rural living and convenient connectivity. With the Lune Valley, Forest of Bowland and Morecambe Bay all close by, the area enjoys some of the most breathtaking landscapes which are ideal for walking, cycling and enjoying the outdoors. The nearby market towns of Kendal and Kirkby Lonsdale offer a range of amenities and services including independent shops, artisan cafes and restaurants.

For commuters, there are excellent transport links via Junction 36 of the M6, which is a short drive away. Oxenholme Railway Station provides direct rail connections to the West Coast Mainline with links to London Euston, Manchester and Glasgow. This is set less than 10 minutes away, ensuring purchasers can enjoy the best of both worlds.
Latrigg Lodge has been beautifully converted by Daffodil Homes and offers generous living accommodation over two floors. The accommodation is set across the ground floor and lower ground floor and is designed for both everyday family life and entertaining.

The heart of the home is a beautifully appointed SieMatic kitchen set around a central island and finished with high quality Franke fittings and Neff integral appliances. The open plan dining and living area provides a seamless flow with bi-fold doors opening onto the patio area, which is ideal for alfresco dining and relaxed evenings. A separate living room with fireplace is an inviting space and ideal for unwinding. The ground floor is completed by cloakroom facilities and a feature staircase which leads to the lower ground floor.
The bedroom accommodation is situated to the lower ground floor and offers three spacious bedrooms, providing comfort and style. The principal bedroom benefits from a contemporary ensuite, while the house bathroom includes both bath and separate shower, WC and wash hand basin. Both bathrooms are finished to an exceptional standard with Porcelanosa tiling, Hansgrohe Durafit fittings, LED mirrors and heated towel rails.

Designed with sustainability and comfort in mind, this home also features underfloor heating, solar panels, a security alarm and ultra-fast B4RN broadband, ensuring excellent connectivity from home.

Outside there is a landscaped garden area and expanse of patio to two sides of the property, with a lawned garden to the rear. The grounds are encompassed by stone walling and offer excellent privacy to this corner plot. There is an attached garage building providing excellent storage and ample parking on the driveway.
Beyond the property is a further outdoor space, by way of a fenced paddock area with orchard planting and additional parking. This is ideal for those with children or four-legged friends who need some extra space to run around.

Blending the ease of modern living with rural charm, this remarkable home offers the best of both worlds. With generous space both inside and out, this is well-suited to a range of buyers.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
TBC
Date Posted
2026-01-29

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
95 A
96 A

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

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Central Heating, Underfloor Heating
Broadband
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Sewerage
Septic Tank / Private

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
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 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre · available to 80% of premises

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Limited

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

  • St Patrick's CofE School1 mileNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    92
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Old Hutton CofE School2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    78
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Crosscrake CofE Primary School2.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    55
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • St Mark's CofE Primary School3.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    184
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Levens CofE School4.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    98
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Dallam School4.3 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    761
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Kirkbie Kendal School4.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,029
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Queen Elizabeth Studio School5.2 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
    Ages
    14 to 19
    Pupils
    329
    Type
    Studio schools
  • Queen Elizabeth School5.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,155
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Queen Katherine School5.8 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    910
    Type
    Academy converter

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

Asda Kendal Superstore, Kendal3.9 miles
Spar Patinum Retail Prizet South, Natland4 miles
Spar - Heron Hill, Kendal4.2 miles

GP surgery

The James Cochrane Pract.4.2 miles

Pharmacy

Asda Pharmacy4.1 miles

Hospital

Westmorland General Hospital3.7 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

Oxenholme Lake District Rail Station3.4 miles

Nearest bus stop

Gatebeck Lodge0.8 miles

Typical drive times

Kendal12 min · 7.6 miles
Sedbergh19 min · 14 miles
Carnforth16 min · 13 miles
Kirkby Lonsdale11 min · 6.6 miles
Lancaster (city)26 min · 19 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. 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 20 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.

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