Mireside Farm, Crosthwaite, Kendal, LA8
- Land size
- 6.2 acres
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 1
Key Features
- 4 Bedroomed farmhouse
- 2 Reception Rooms, 1 utility and 1 bathroom
- Peaceful location
- Approximately 6.2 acres
- Views over open fields
- In need of refurbishment
- 3 Detached barns and 1 piggery
- Ideal family home
- Off road parking
- Ultrafast fibre broadband available
Description
: This grade II listed Westmorland farmhouse has the brilliant potential to be transformed into a beautiful property, perfect for a family looking to create a new home. Situated in an elevated position overlooking the tranquil Lyth Valley area, the farmhouse comes with the added benefit of 3 excellent sized barns, 1 piggery and an ample amount of land surrounding the property with planning permission for residential development.
Location: Pleasantly located and just a few miles from the A590, it has easy access to Windermere, Kendal and other surrounding towns.
From Windermere proceed on New Road/Lake Road (A592) into Bowness, straight over the roundabout, bearing next left on to Kendal Road sign posted Lyth Valley. Continue on this road for approximately 8.5 miles, past the sign posted Crosthwaite and Mireside Farm is the second farm on the left hand side.
Property Overview: An excellent traditional farm building with great potential for refurbishment and development for any keen developer!
There are an additional two barns to the west and east of the farmhouse, plus a detached Orchard on the opposite side of the access drive to a neighbouring property. Furthermore, there is land behind and to the north west of the farmhouse and buildings extending to approximately 4.85 acres. As it stands, the previous owner installed uPVC double glazing, which is contrary to the rules and regulations of a Grade II listed property therefore, will need re-glazing throughout.
The current owners approached the Lake District Planning Authority with regard to potential change of use of the buildings to residential. A favourable response was received, dated 17th August 2023 for alterations to farmhouse, conversion of the traditional barns into two houses subject to local occupancy conditions. Conversion of the piggery to home office and to knock down the brick built barn and create a 3 bay garage. Planning permission details can be found on the Lake District National Park Authorities website under 7/2023/5307.
Accommodation: (with approximate measurements)
Living Room 23' 7" x 11' 5" max (7.19m x 3.48m)
Dining Room 14' x 11' 4" max (4.27m x 3.45m)
Kitchen 13' 0" x 10' 9" (3.96m x 3.28m)
Pantry 14' 3" x 6' 10" (4.34m x 2.08m)
First Floor
Bedroom 1 13' 6" x 11' 9" (4.11m x 3.58m)
Bedroom 2 11' 3" x 10' 11" max (3.43m x 3.33m)
Bedroom 3 12' 0" x 10' 3" (3.66m x 3.12m)
Bedroom 4 12' 3" x 9' 2" (3.73m x 2.79m)
Former Bathroom
Outside: Two enormous stone detached barns split into several storage areas with planning permission to convert into three dwellings (subject to a local occupancy clause) and the more modern brick built barn having the potential to be a 3 bay garage. Plus a piggery to the rear with permission to be a home office.
Property Information:
Services: Mains water and electricity. Oil fired central heating system. Private drainage and septic tank located to the east of the farm buildings.
Tenure: Freehold. Vacant possession upon completion.
Council Tax: Westmorland and Furness Council - Band E.
Viewings: Strictly by appointment with Hackney & Leigh Windermere Sales Office.
Energy Performcance Certificate: The full Energy Performance Certificate is available on our website and also at any of our offices.
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Notes: *Checked on 19th April 2024 - not verified.
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Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- E
- Date Posted
- 2026-01-29
Market Value Analysis
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Utilities & Restrictions
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Property Features
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- Parking
- Off-Street Parking
- Garden
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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
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
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Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Crosthwaite CofE School929 metresNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 109
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Dean Barwick Primary School4.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 51
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Levens CofE School4.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 98
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Goodly Dale Primary School4.7 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 77
- Type
- Community school
- Ghyllside Primary School4.7 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 424
- Type
- Academy converter
Secondary
- Kirkbie Kendal School5.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,029
- Type
- Academy converter
- The Queen Katherine School5.7 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 910
- Type
- Academy converter
- The Lakes School6.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 445
- Type
- Community school
- Dallam School6.8 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 761
- Type
- Academy converter
- Cartmel Priory CofE School8.3 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 371
- 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.
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Amenities
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