* Freehold
* Grade II Listed Farmhouse
* Beautifully Renovated
* Wealth Of Original Features
* Lifestyle & Business Opportunity
* Guest Annexe
* Glorious Surroundings
* Barns & Outbuildings with Development Potential
Accommodation in Brief
Hall | Kitchen | Dining Room | Office | Snug | Sitting Room | Pantry | Utility
Room | WC
Bedroom with En - suite Shower Room | Three Further Bedrooms | Bathroom | Shower
Room | Guest Annexe with Sitting Room & En - suite Bathroom
Workshop | Kennel | Store | Two Barns
Driveway | Parking | Gardens | Patios
The Property
Scalegate is a handsome and substantial Grade II Listed farmhouse with a
traditional Cumbrian appearance combined with superb contemporary interiors.
Dating back to circa 1765, the property has undergone comprehensive renovation
and restoration to create the stunning home that stands today. Scalegate has
been a wonderful and loved family home, rich in history, perfect for those who
love the outdoors life, and incorporating a guest annexe or holiday let. The
generous and flexible main accommodation is complemented by a range of
outbuildings including a workshop and barns, offering various possibilities
for further renovation. The property occupies an elevated position with far -
reaching views to the Pennines and is nestled just inside the magnificent Lake
District National Park. The position is perfect to enjoy the renowned sights
of the Lake District, but with the added benefit of easy access to the M6 and
A66 for travel or commuting.
The main entrance to the home opens into a spacious flagstoned hall with doors
leading off to a WC, handy utility room with an original stone sink, and a
wonderful pantry with traditional stone shelves. Steps head up to an adjoining
workshop spread across two floors and a flight of stairs rises to the first
floor. The hall also provides access into the superb farmhouse kitchen with an
excellent range of contemporary wall and floor units, integrated dishwasher
and space for a large American style fridge/freezer, yet complemented by a
traditional classic cream four door aga, Belfast sink and exposed wooden
lintels. There is ample space for a dining table and chairs, and a family snug
area, however, a door also leads through into a formal dining room with
exposed ceiling beams and an impressive stone feature fireplace and window
seat. From the dining room, a flight of stairs heads up to the bedrooms, and a
smaller connecting room with a door to outside is perfect as a home office,
library or hobby room. The snug is a welcoming, homely room with a wood
burning stove and opens into the relaxing sitting room at the end of the
house; a light, bright room with shuttered windows, a wood burner in an
inglenook fireplace and access to the gardens.
To the first floor are four beautiful bedrooms, all decorated in calming,
neutral tones and with period features including exposed beams and wooden
window shutters. The principal bedroom has a smart en - suite shower room and
there are a spacious, luxurious family shower room and bathroom to serve the
remaining three bedrooms.
Also on this floor, with its own independent access via an original external
stone staircase to the front and a glazed door onto a private patio to the
rear, is an ideal guest suite or annexe, for family or as a holiday let. As
beautifully presented as the main house and with the same character and period
features, there is a sitting room, gorgeous bedroom, well - appointed bathroom
with luxurious roll top bath and separate walk - in shower, and a sauna; an
amazing feature for relaxing at the end of a day walking on the fells.
Externally
Accessed via a gravel drive with stone turning circle, Scalegate offers
parking for numerous vehicles. Lawns and several patios wrap around the house
and display wonderful, far - reaching views from all angles. Two detached barns
are ripe for renovation or conversion, subject to any necessary consents, and
the current owners use the ground floor of the larger of the two barns for
storage and the first floor as a home gym. The two - storey barn adjoining the
main house is currently a workshop, but also offers huge potential and
includes a separate store and kennel.
Scalegate covers approximately 0. 75 acres in total.
Local Information
Askham forms part of the Eden Valley and sits on the edge of the Lake District
National Park and Lake District World Heritage Site. Askham offers a thriving
village community situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty,
benefitting from two traditional pubs, a church, local store, outdoor swimming
pool and Askham Hall with its Michelin - starred restaurant, Allium. Lowther
Castle and Gardens is just a few minutes’ drive away and a short distance to
the west is Pooley Bridge with its shops, post office, traditional village
pubs, restaurants and tea rooms, and Lake Ullswater. The area is surrounded by
breath - taking countryside with excellent local walks and rides from the local
pony trekking centre with watersports available on Ullswater.
The regional centre of Penrith is within easy reach and provides comprehensive
cultural, educational and recreational opportunities, along with excellent
shopping facilities. There are primary schools nearby in Yanwath, Hackthorpe
and Stainton and there is an excellent choice of secondary schooling nearby
including Ullswater Community College & School and Queen Elizabeth Grammar
School.
For the commuter, the A66 and M6 are both within easy reach for onward travel
north and south. Main line rail services are available at Penrith which
provide fast (under 3 hours) and frequent services to London in the south and
to Glasgow in the north. The rail station at Carlisle provides regular
connecting services east to Newcastle.
Approximate Mileages
Askham 3. 1 miles | Sockbridge 5. 8 miles | Pooley Bridge/Ullswater 4. 3 miles |
M6 J40 7. 8 miles | Penrith 8. 1 miles | Keswick 24. 0 miles | Carlisle 26. 6
miles | Carlisle Lake District Airport 31. 9 miles
Services
Mains electricity and water. Drainage to private treatment plant. Oil - fired
central heating.
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.
Submitting an Offer
Please note that all offers will require financial verification including
mortgage agreement in principle, proof of deposit funds, proof of available
cash and full chain details including selling agents and solicitors down the
chain. To comply with Money Laundering Regulations, we require proof of
identification from all buyers before acceptance letters are sent and
solicitors can be instructed.

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