Abbots Reading, Haverthwaite, Ulverston, Cumbria
- Land size
- 1.57 acres
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 3
Key Features
- Many characteristic features, including exposed beams and oak staircase.
- Tremendous scope for use of the rooms.
- Recently upgraded and refurbished.
- Self contained second floor apartment with Living Room, Kitchen, 2 Bedrooms and Bathroom.
- Nuns Cottage’, currently let, containing Living Room, Kitchen, Bedroom and Bathroom, ideal for a dependant relative.
- Extensive Cellar.
- The lovely grounds are a ‘Nature Lovers Paradise’.
- Option to buy Friars Cottage, adjoining Nuns Cottage, if required.
Description
MOST IMPOSING COUNTRY HOUSE WITH ATTACHED LET COTTAGE
Stunning south westerly aspect across the Rusland Valley.
3 Reception, 4 Bedrooms. Self Contained Apartment.
Delightful gardens, paddocks and woodland about 1.57 acres [0.64 ha].
Directions
The A590 from the M6 or Ulverston to the Haverthwaite crossroads, B5278. Turn northwards signposted to Grizedale Forest. Turn right at the T-junction. Abbots Reading is the second big white house on the left. [Sat Nav will take you to the property across the road].e on the left.
Location
Abbots Reading is located approximately 1 mile north east of the village of Haverthwaite and circa 7 miles from Ulverston.
What3words: trying.squirts.rips
Grid reference: SD
Services
Tenure
Freehold.
Abbotts Reading is sold with vacant possession upon completion.
Nuns Cottage is currently let on unfurnished Assured Shorthold Tenancy, which is for an initial period of 6 months, but has now become periodic. The rent is as follows:
Nuns Cottage - £650 per month.
There is a local occupancy restriction on Nuns Cottage.
Services
Comprehensive heating system.
Geothermal ground loop, located in garden, for Ground Source Heat Pump services Abbots Reading and Nuns Cottage.
Mains water supply internally. Spring water supply to outside taps.
Drainage is to a shared waste water treatment plant.
Electrical vehicle charging point.
Energy Ratings
Abbots Reading - C
Nuns Cottage - D
Council Tax
Westmorland and Furness Council -
Abbots Reading – Band D
Nuns Cottage – Band B
Viewing
Strictly by appointment through our Staveley Office.
Abbotts Reading [Pink on Floor Plans]
Ground Floor
Porch
Access to garden, concrete floor.
Reception Hallway
Wood floor, radiator, open fire with carved stone fireplace, sash window with window seat.
Hallway
Wood floor, understairs cupboard, open fire with marble fireplace, stained glass window.
Library
Three sash windows, wood floor, woodburner with stone fireplace surround, built in shelving. Underfloor heating.
Sitting Room
Multi fuel stove with stone and brick fireplace surround, three sash windows with window seats. Underfloor heating.
Living/Dining Room
Multi fuel stove with stone and brick fireplace surround, three sash windows with window seats. Underfloor heating.
W.C
W.C, wash hand basin, window.
Kitchen
Wood floor, base and wall units, electric oven, stainless steel sink, window. Underfloor heating.
Conservatory
Concrete flag floor. Superb south -westerly views across Rusland Valley.
Corridor
Window.
Cellar
Stone flag floor.
Corridor No.1
Corridor No.2
Room No.1
Room No.2
Room No.3
Plant room for Ground Source Heat Pump equipment.
Room No.4
5.63m 2.85m - Built-in stone slab shelving
First Floor
Staircase
Oak staircase, long window.
Landing
Radiator.
Bedroom No.1
Two sash windows with window seats, wood floor, radiator.
Bathroom
Wood floor, sash window with window seat, W.C, bath, wash hand basin, radiator.
Bedroom No.2
Old oak wood floor, sash window with window seat, radiator, traditional beams.
Bedroom No.3
Wood floor, radiator, two sash windows with window seats.
Small Suite Comprising
Bedroom/Living Room
Wood floor, radiator, two sash windows with window seats, traditional beams.
Shower Room
W.C, wash hand basin, shower, radiator.
Bathroom
W.C, wash hand basin, bath, radiator, traditional beams
Hallway
Traditional beams.
Hallway
Sash window, storage cupboard.
Kitchen
Sash window with window seat, traditional beams, base and wall units, electric oven, radiator.
Second Floor
Attic Room
Traditional beams, two velux windows, two windows, radiator.
Self-Contained Second Floor Apartment
Living Room
Traditional beams, velux window, two sash windows with window sills, radiator.
Landing
Storage cupboard, radiator.
Bedroom
Traditional beams, velux window, radiator.
Bedroom
Traditional beams, velux window, radiator.
Bathroom
W.C, wash hand basin, bath with shower over, radiator.
Kitchen
Traditional beams, base and wall units, electric oven, radiator, storage cupboard, velux window.
Nuns Cottage {Green on Floor Plans]
Ground Floor
Living Room
Wood floor, storage cupboard, woodburner (belongs to tenant) with tiled fireplace with wood surround, sash window with window seat, radiator.
Kitchen
Vinyl floor, base and wall units, sink, electric oven, velux window, window.
Hallway
Vinyl tiled floor.
First Floor
Landing
Window.
Bathroom
W.C, wash hand basin with vanity unit, bath with shower over, radiator.
Bedroom
Wood floor, three sash windows with window seats, wood fireplace, built in storage cupboard.
Outside
Abbotts Reading benefits from a communal parking area, accessed directly from the public highway, with an EV charger. There are three outbuildings. The land consists of manicured gardens and paddock land with areas of wild flowers and native trees.
Outbuilding 1 and Greenhouse
Stone built outbuilding with felt roof with plywood. Concrete flag floor. Greenhouse. Balcony overlooking the adjoining field.
Outbuilding 2
Open fronted stone built outbuilding with a stone floor with a green roof. Split into two separate sections.
Outbuilding 3
Open fronted stone built outbuilding under a green roof. Earth floor. Split into two separate sections.ns.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- D
- Date Posted
- 2026-01-29
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 801 Homes with Land listings in North West England (1+ acres).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
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
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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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
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 11% of premises
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
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
- Leven Valley CofE Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 68
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Penny Bridge CofE School2.4 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 123
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Cartmel CofE Primary School4.6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 47
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Church Walk CofE Primary School5.3 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 88
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Lindale CofE Primary School5.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 47
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Cartmel Priory CofE School4.7 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 371
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Ulverston Victoria High School5.8 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,319
- Type
- Community school
- John Ruskin School8.1 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 247
- Type
- Community school
- Dowdales School9.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 877
- Type
- Community school
- Dallam School10 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 761
- 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
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
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
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Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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- 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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