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Crooklands, Milnthorpe

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2

Description

A generous five bedroom barn conversion, tucked away in the tranquil and sought after hamlet of Millness, Crooklands near Milnthorpe and offered for sale with no onward chain. This charming character property provides flexible family accommodation over two floors, alongside a detached spacious garage with substantial mezzanine storage and further development potential, if required. The property enjoys idyllic uninterrupted rural views from the rear aspect and is perfectly located for easy access to the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales national parks.

Situated in the Lake District National Park, this beautiful area is surround by picturesque landscapes, rolling hills and the historic Lancaster Canal. Surrounded by a plethora of local primary and secondary schools including the highly regarded Queen Elizabeth School in Kirkby Lonsdale and Dallam School in Milnthorpe, access to local bus services are located on the main A6, approximately a 10 minute walk away. Millness Barn offers buyers a perfect work-life balance with countryside living on the doorstep and convenient access to major cities and transport links.

Inside The Home - The inviting entrance porch opens into a spacious, modern kitchen (by Atlantis) with extensive storage, granite worktops, a range cooker and integrated appliances, with plumbing for a washing machine and space for american style fridge freezer. There is a generous kitchen island with breakfast bar and space for an eight-person formal dining table. This welcoming space provides a perfect hub for family living and entertaining, and the adjacent room is perfectly positioned and suited for a separate, more formal dining and entertaining space, family room or home office.

Moving through the home, natural light floods through the patio doors and windows of the large spacious sitting room, which is perfectly placed for tranquil sunset views across the uninterrupted rural landscape. The multi-fuel stove provides an attractive and cosy focal point in the main living space. This light and spacious living room easily lends itself to your personal style and configuration.

The master bedroom with built in double wardrobes and ensuite shower room is situated on the ground floor of the property, as well as a second double bedroom – a versatile space which could potentially serve as an office, home gym or large family room.

To the first floor are three further spacious bedrooms and the family bathroom, which incorporates a second shower over bath.

This is a rare opportunity to purchase or property brimming with character, charm and a modern contemporary finish in an idyllic, peaceful, rural location, and immediate viewing is highly recommended.

Let's Take A Closer Look At The Area - Millness is a quiet and discreet hamlet, situated in the rural area known as Crooklands, Milnthorpe. The property is situated for easy access to the M6 and Kendal, and only a short drive from Milnthorpe, Lancaster and Kirkby Lonsdale. Major cities like London, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow and Edinburgh are accessible by direct fast train services from Oxenholme station.

Let's Step Outside - To the exterior, you will find a spacious detached double garage, and off-road driveway parking for up to five vehicles. The landscaped gardens and vegetable plot to the rear of the property are accessed from the drive and via the sitting room patio doors, which open into an attractive pergola and sun patio, further complemented by a charming koi pond.

Services - The property is fitted with oil central heating and has mains electric, mains water and Septic Drainage, which is shared by the neighbouring two properties. This property also benefits from Superfast B4RN (Broadband For the Rural North) broadband.

Tenure - The property is Freehold. Title number: CU120862.

Council Tax - This home is Band E under Westmorland and Furness Council.

Viewings - Strictly by appointment via Houseclub Estate Agency.

Energy Performance Certificate - View online or for more information contact our office for details.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
E
Date Posted
2026-01-28

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
65 D
73 C

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
Oil 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
Driveway
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

Superfast

Suitable for

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

Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

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

  • St Patrick's CofE School1.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    92
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Holme Primary School2.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    122
    Type
    Community school
  • Milnthorpe Primary School2.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    176
    Type
    Community school
  • Crosscrake CofE Primary School2.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    55
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Beetham CofE Primary School3.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    51
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Dallam School2.4 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    761
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Queen Elizabeth School5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,155
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Queen Elizabeth Studio School5 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
    Ages
    14 to 19
    Pupils
    329
    Type
    Studio schools
  • Kirkbie Kendal School5.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,029
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Queen Katherine School7.2 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

Morrisons Daily Milnthorpe The Square, Milnthorpe2.6 miles
Spar - Milnthorpe, Milnthorpe2.6 miles
Booths Milnthorpe, Milnthorpe2.7 miles

GP surgery

Park View Surgery2.5 miles

Pharmacy

Milnthorpe Pharmacy2.5 miles

Hospital

Westmorland General Hospital4.9 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 Station4.7 miles

Nearest bus stop

Roundabout162 metres

Typical drive times

Kendal13 min · 9.1 miles
Sedbergh16 min · 13 miles
Carnforth12 min · 10 miles
Kirkby Lonsdale10 min · 5.8 miles
Lancaster (city)22 min · 16 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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