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£700,000

Red Deer Lodge, Finsthwaite, Ulverston, LA12

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2

Description

Home:
* Stunning 4-bedroom detached home
* Brimming with character and charm, in a tranquil countryside location
* Full of history dating back to the 1650's
* Flexibility to be a family home, a holiday home for peaceful escapes to the Lake District, or an excellent holiday let opportunity

Services:
* Mains water and electricity
* Private drainage
* Oil heating
* Most mobile providers reach this area
* Fast internet speeds

Grounds and Location:
* Beautiful views overlooking the countryside
* Southeast-facing garden
* Conveniently located in the Lake District National Park, just a 15-minute drive to Ulverston and beautiful walks on your doorstep
* Private parking for 3 cars

Once part of a 17th-century estate, built as the original barn for the farmhouse in 1650, this four-bedroom home rests on the edge of woodland and open fields.

Only minutes from Windermere, Bowness, Grasmere, and Hawkshead, this converted barn offers a unique blend of rustic charm and modern comforts in an ideal setting.

Welcome Home
Pull off the quiet lane and onto the gravelled driveway, where there's room for 3 cars.

Low stone walls edge the space, while mature planting and colourful flower beds bring charm and character. Follow the path to the front portico, where a solid, handsome door, framed by glazed side panels, sets the tone for the warmth and welcome waiting inside.

Step into an open-plan space where character meets possibility.

Overhead, original beams stretch across the ceiling, softened by the warm glow of scattered spotlights. Bright white walls amplify the natural light, while to the right, an exposed stone wall with a built-in bench adds a touch of rustic charm.

Currently set up as a games room, this versatile space invites imagination. With panelled walls and statement pendant lighting, it could just as easily become a cosy cinema snug, an additional lounge, or a creative retreat, whatever your lifestyle calls for.

Cleverly tucked away, the washer and dryer sit neatly behind integrated cabinetry, as does the boiler, keeping everyday essentials out of sight and the space feeling calm and uncluttered.

Contemporary in style, the downstairs cloakroom is both practical and polished. Refresh and revive in the generous walk-in shower, with WC and washbasin completing the clean, modern suite.

Sweet Dreams
Make your way into a spacious double bedroom, where the rustic beauty of an exposed stone wall and timber beams overhead bring warmth and authenticity. Perfect for guests or as a restful retreat of your own, it's a room filled with calmness and history.

Wander a little further down a characterful corridor, its walls lined in natural stone, and discover another double bedroom. Humming with heritage, this room features exposed beams across the ceiling, while the stonework continues in gentle rhythm along the walls. A perfectly placed window frames an ever-changing canvas, inviting in morning light, and an inbuilt storage cupboard is ready to keep all personal items organised.

Room for All
Climb the stairs and step into the open-plan living and dining room, a breathtaking space where vaulted ceilings soar overhead and full-height beams carry the quiet echo of the barn's past. Light floods in from both directions, casting a soft glow across the room and framing views of woodland and fields that shift with the seasons.

To the right, a spacious double bedroom awaits. With its lofty ceiling, exposed stone wall, and timber beams, it's a room that feels both intimate and expansive. A window draws your eye to the countryside beyond, while built-in storage keeps everything effortlessly ordered.

Next door, discover a second bedroom, a near mirror image, equally rich in character. High ceilings, timeworn beams and another stretch of stone wall bring depth and texture, making this a peaceful haven.
Return to the heart of the upstairs, the living space, where soft carpeting and generous proportions create an open, easy comfort. There's space here for oversized sofas, armchairs, and quiet moments or lively conversations.

Flow into the dining area, where family meals stretch long into the evening and laughter lingers in the air. Whether you're gathering over breakfast with the view or hosting a dinner by candlelight, this is a space made for connection.

A Feast for the Eyes
Step into the kitchen, where practicality meets contemporary design. Underfoot, vinyl flooring offers durability and ease, making it ideal for everyday living. Above and below the sleek quartz composite worktops, generous cabinetry keeps essentials tucked neatly away, while a toughened glass splashback behind the hob adds both function and a modern touch.

Fully equipped with high-spec Siemens appliances, this is a space designed for those who love to cook and entertain. Everything is here: a 70/30 fridge-freezer, fully integrated dishwasher, single multi-function oven, combination microwave, five-ring induction hob, and warming drawer. An Insinkerator, Franke filter tap, and Siemens extractor complete the setup.

To the rear, a door leads to an enclosed porch, offering access to the garden beyond.

Flow into the family bathroom, a bright, contemporary space designed with both style and comfort in mind. Featuring a WC, and a washbasin with built-in storage that keeps surfaces clutter-free. The bath, complete with overhead shower, offers the best of both worlds for long soaks or quick morning routines.

Gardens and Grounds
Tiered, tucked-away, and quietly spectacular, the outdoor spaces at Red Deer Lodge are as thoughtfully shaped as the home itself.

To the front, practicality greets you first with the gravelled parking for 3 vehicles, framed by low stone walls and mature planting that softens the edges and offers a warm, green welcome. Make your way up the stone steps that rise to the lower patio, a sheltered spot perfect for summer barbecues and easy-going evenings with friends. There's room here for a table, laughter, and the gentle rhythm of relaxed, outdoor living.

Climb a little higher and you'll arrive at the upper terrace, bathed in sunlight for most of the day. From this elevated position, the view unfolds in layers, first over the rooftops of Finsthwaite village, then across rolling fields, and finally towards the silhouette of St Peter's Church, where history lingers. Said to be the resting place of Bonnie Prince Charlie's daughter, known locally as the "Finsthwaite Princess."

** For more photos and information, download the brochure on desktop. For your own hard copy brochure, or to book a viewing please call the team **

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Date Posted
2026-01-29

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

Utilities & Restrictions

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Water
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Sewerage
Septic Tank / Private

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
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Garden
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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 91% of premises

Suitable for

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

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Limited LimitedO2 Good LimitedThree Good GoodVodafone Limited Limited

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 School2.4 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    68
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Dean Barwick Primary School4.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    51
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
  • Penny Bridge CofE School4.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    123
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Crosthwaite CofE School5.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    109
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Lindale CofE Primary School5.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    47
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Cartmel Priory CofE School5.9 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    371
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • John Ruskin School7.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    247
    Type
    Community school
  • The Lakes School7.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    445
    Type
    Community school
  • Ulverston Victoria High School8.2 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,319
    Type
    Community school
  • Dallam School9.1 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

Budgens Newby Bridge, Newby Bridge1.5 miles
Tesco Bowness, Windermere6 miles
Co-op Bowness, Windermere6.1 miles

GP surgery

Haverthwaite Surgery2.6 miles

Pharmacy

Collins & Butterworth Ltd6.5 miles

Hospital

Westmorland General Hospital9.8 miles

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

Nearest station

Grange-over-Sands Rail Station6.7 miles

Nearest bus stop

Plum Green33 metres

Typical drive times

Ulverston17 min · 10 miles
Windermere21 min · 11 miles
Lancaster (city)44 min · 33 miles
Grange-over-Sands15 min · 8.6 miles
Bowness-on-Windermere18 min · 9.7 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

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • 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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