Property for sale

Barn At Skelgill Farm, Newlands, Keswick, Cumbria CA12

A rare and unique opportunity to acquire a substantial barn and land extending to circa 0.38 acres in total in the Lake District National Park. With potential for renovation, subject to necessary consents, the barn sits on the edge of Catbells with stunning views of the surrounding fells and lakes.

Situation
The Barn at Skelgill Farm is situated in the Newlands Valley, just minutes from the A66 and the popular Lake District town of Keswick. The surrounding fells are on the doorstep offering exclusive views across Derwentwater, Bassenthwaite Lake and Scotland on a clear day.

Keswick has many amenities and is widely considered one of the most dog-friendly towns in the UK. Alongside a good selection of outdoor shops, it also boasts a range of independent boutique shops, galleries, highly rated restaurants, pubs, outdoor activity centres, schools and the acclaimed Theatre By the Lake.

There is easy access to breathtaking drives around the wider Lake District including to Crummock Water and Buttermere just over Honister Pass, and across to Thirlmere, Grasmere, Ullswater, Windermere and beyond.

Access
Access to the property is from a minor public road, accessed at a turning at Stair.
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Nearest Postcode: CA12 5UE

Directions
From Keswick take the A66 to the Portinscale junction on the left, and follow the road for 0.4 miles. Portinscale bears right and becomes Regional Route 71. Follow this for 1.2 miles then bear left for 0.5 miles. Continue straight for 0.3 miles and the Barn at Skelgill Farm is ahead.

Description
The barn at Skelgill Farm is substantial and offers the unique opportunity for renovation in a spectacular location (subject to the necessary consents).

The area extends to 0.38 acres or thereby in total.

Planning
The full planning history summary with regards to the property can be provided upon request. Prospective purchasers should make their own investigations into the planning consents and all relevant information including looking at the local authority planning portal. It is recommended that those interested seek appropriate professional advice.

It may be that other uses for the Property could be looked into. Prospective Purchasers should make their own enquiries accordingly and any such use would be dependent on obtaining the relevant permissions. We understand that all current uses are legal and have the necessary agreements and permissions.

Sporting Rights
Any sporting rights are included in the sale in so far as they are owned.

Mineral Rights
To the extent they are included within the vendor’s title.

Services
We understand that there are services located close by. Prospective Purchasers should make their own enquiries in relation to services.

Local Authority
Cumberland Council
117 Botchergate
Carlisle
CA1 1RF
Tel: Plans, Areas and Schedules
These are based on the Ordnance Survey and Title Deeds and are for reference only. They have been carefully checked and computed by the selling agents and the purchaser shall be deemed to have satisfied themselves as to the description of the property and any error or mis-statement shall not annul the sale nor entitle either party to compensation in respect thereof.

Viewing
By strict appointment with the Selling Agents: Davidson & Robertson Ltd. Telephone: Or via email: All viewings are to be arranged with the selling agents.

Date of Entry
By mutual agreement.