Winnow Barn, Syke Farm, Wigton, Cumbria
- Land size
- 1.72 acres
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 4
Key Features
- Highly Flexible Two Storey Layout
- Broad Driveway with Ample Parking
- Landscaped Garden
- Adjoining Paddock
- Open Countryside Views
- Detached Workshop
- Easy Access to The Lake District National Park
- Land of Approx 1.72 Acres in All
Description
Accommodation in Brief
Ground Floor
Open Plan Kitchen/Living/Dining Room | Utility Room | Double Bedroom with En-Suite | Double Bedroom | Shower Room | Sauna | Office | Snug | Study | Garden Room
First Floor
Principal Bedroom with En-Suite | Family Bathroom | Two Further Bedrooms | Eaves Storage | Storeroom
Externally
Large Detached Barn | Garden | Paddock
The Property
Winnow Barn sits within especially picturesque Cumbrian countryside, this detached barn conversion offers around 3,875 sq ft of generous, highly versatile accommodation. Designed for flexibility, the layout offers well considered living and sleeping spaces on both floors, with ample opportunity for work, leisure and entertaining. Set within gardens that open to wide countryside views and create a peaceful, impressive backdrop, the property also enjoys excellent connections, with the A595 giving straightforward access across West Cumbria towards Carlisle, the A596 leading to the coast, and the Lake District National Park within easy reach.
A broad open-plan lounge, dining and kitchen area forms the central space, its scale and design lending itself equally to relaxed family life or large gatherings. A full-height window frames the garden and countryside beyond, while exposed sandstone and a wood-burning stove give warmth and character. The kitchen was fully renovated in 2024, with sleek cabinetry, integrated appliances and a quartz and marble-topped island at its centre. An adjoining utility room provides additional storage and includes a bottled gas hob for flexible cooking.
A glazed door opens through to a large garden room, a flexible space currently arranged as a gym and seating area. Full height bifold doors extend the room onto the terrace, drawing the garden in and opening wide views across the countryside, creating a natural link between indoors and out. Elsewhere on the ground floor, a modern shower room with steam shower and adjoining sauna offers spa style relaxation, while a collection of flexible rooms provides scope for varied use, including a snug, home office and guest bedrooms or the option for single storey living.
The first floor is bright and welcoming, with roof lights filling the landing and rooms with natural light. It features a generously proportioned principal bedroom suite with an en-suite bathroom and walk-in wardrobe, along with planning consent already secured for a balcony to maximise the outstanding views. Two further bedrooms are positioned across the landing, served by a spacious family bathroom with a separate shower and a luxurious jacuzzi bath.
Externally
Winnow Barn benefits from a broad drive with ample parking. To the front, the barn’s traditional stonework creates an inviting approach, while at the rear, landscaped gardens frame beautiful open views across the surrounding countryside. The grounds are primarily laid to lawn, complemented by a patio terrace and ornamental pond. To the side, a paddock and about 1 acre of additional land, part of which has been planted with trees, offer potential for hobby, smallholding use or further landscaping, subject to requirements.
A significant asset is the large commercial workshop, benefitting from three phase electricity and incorporating an office and a WC, offering excellent flexibility for storage, garaging, or business use, subject to any necessary consents.
Local Information
Set within the peaceful enclave of Syke Farm on the outskirts of Wigton, Cumbria, Winnow Barn combines the calm of rural living with the convenience of nearby amenities. The surrounding landscape is characterised by rolling farmland, while the town centre, with its shops, cafés and services, lies just over a mile away. Wigton is a historic market town, celebrated for its independent shops, eateries and strong community spirit, as well as its rich literary and cultural heritage. Excellent transport links enhance the setting, with the A596 providing direct connections to nearby Workington and Wigton railway station on the Cumbrian Coast Line offering easy rail access to the wider region.
Approximate Mileages
Wigton Town Centre 1 mile | Wigton Railway Station 1 mile | A596 1 mile | M6 Motorway (Junction 41) 12 miles | Carlisle 12 miles | Penrith 22 miles | Keswick 23 miles | Lake District National Park 10 miles | Newcastle International Airport 65 miles
Services
The property is connected to mains electricity and water, with oil fired central heating and drainage to a shared septic tank, which typically costs £150–£250 per year to maintain. Bottled gas supplies the hob in the utility room, and the electrical system has been wired to allow connection to a generator during a power cut, with easy disconnection from the mains.
Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax
Band F
Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way
The property is being sold subject to all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether or not specified within the sales particulars.
Agents Note to Purchasers
We strive to ensure all property details are accurate, however, they are not to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact and do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract. All measurements and floor plans have been prepared as a guide only. All services, systems and appliances listed in the details have not been tested by us and no guarantee is given to their operating ability or efficiency. Please be advised that some information may be awaiting vendor approval.
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EPC Rating: D
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- F
- Date Posted
- 2026-01-29
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 800 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
- Mains
- Water
- Mains
- Heating
- Oil Heating
- Broadband
- Standard Copper (ADSL)
- 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
- Private 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
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
- Wigton Nursery and Infant School1 mileOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 7
- Pupils
- 165
- Type
- Community school
- Thomlinson Junior School1.1 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 7 to 11
- Pupils
- 227
- Type
- Community school
- St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School1.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 136
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Boltons CofE School2.7 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 86
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Rosley CofE School2.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 66
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- The Nelson Thomlinson School0.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,095
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Caldew School6.6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 990
- Type
- Academy converter
- Richard Rose Morton Academy8 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 905
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Beacon Hill Community School8.6 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 135
- Type
- Community school
- Trinity School10 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,711
- 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.
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
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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.
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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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