5 bedroom house for sale

Viewings from 3 January 2024.

The Property
Foldgate Farmhouse is a traditional farmhouse and comprises a wealth of original features.

The ground floor comprises a large kitchen diner, with exposed stonework and timber beams. There are a range of wall and base units with ample room for dining. There are two separate sitting rooms, one accommodating an open fire and the second a woodburning stove. Completing the ground floor accommodation is the utility room which houses the oil-fired boiler and hot water cylinder with a door leading out to the rear, together with a ground floor shower room/toilet.

To the first floor are four well-proportioned double bedrooms, three of which have the benefit of the use of the spacious family bathroom.

The master bedroom is complete with en-suite shower room, walk-in storage and a door leads to the raised decking area to the rear of the property, offering a peaceful view over the fields.

To the second floor is the light and airy fifth bedroom with en-suite shower room.

To date, the Farmhouse has formed part of a successful holiday letting business.

The current owners reach retirement age in 2025, and this is the reason for selling the business. Currently the property is let through Cottages.com who confirm the properties are in great demand from their customers. The gross income per week for high season is £1798, mid is £1559 and low is £1079.

Obviously, the above should be used as a guideline only and cannot be guaranteed. However, based on experience and real statistical data, Cottages.com feel they have given an honest estimated potential income for this property.

Should buyers wish to offer the property using AirBnb, higher incomes can result. For example, in high season, £400 per night.

It should be noted, the owners are happy to work with the buyers for the first three months following sale, to transition the business, and be available to respond to any enquiries.

Should buyers not wish to live on site, the current local caretaker is happy to be retained for changeover work and building security.

Externally, there is circa 1 acre (0.40 ha) of grazing land which accompanies the farmhouse.

Additional land, large outbuilding barn, and stables are available for purchase. The Lake District National Park confirmed that they would not be against the stables being converted into further holiday let premises.

Tenure & Possession

Freehold with vacant possession on completion.

Basic Payment Scheme
There are no BPS entitlements on the land.

Environmental Schemes
There are no environmental schemes on the land.

Fixtures & Fittings
Hot tubs and AGAs are available to purchase by separate negotiation.

Services
Private borehole water supply on site. Mains electricity. Oil fired central heating. Private drainage via biodigester septic tank.

Wayleaves Easements & Rights of Way
The property is being sold subject to, and with the benefit of, all rights including rights of way, whether public or private, light, sport, drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights and obligations, easements and quasi-easements and restrictive covenants and all existing proposed wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains, water and gas and other pipes whether referred to in these particulars or not.
A public footpath runs through the property and more information can be obtained on request.

Health & Safety
Please wear appropriate footwear for walking the land and be aware that large horses may be grazing it. Surfaces both inside and outside may be slippery or uneven, therefore please take care.

VAT
The sale of this property will not be liable for VAT.

Sporting Timber & Mineral Rights
The Sporting, Timber and Mineral rights are included in the sale so far as they are owned.

EPC
Ratings Farmhouse – Band C

Local Authorities
Cumberland Council: Lake District National Park: Viewings

Strictly by appointment only through Carter Jonas, Kendal, as paying guests may be occupying the property.