* Freehold
* Blaithwaite House, an exceptional Grade II Listed principal property with 13 bedrooms.
* The Stables, a courtyard development of traditional buildings with eight bedrooms.
* Blaithwaite Barn and Conservatory, a versatile entertainment, wedding, and venue space.
* Ellrigg, a self - contained dormitory with kitchen and communal area to accommodate up to 52 visitors.
* The Coach House, an excellent six bedroom owner and managers property.
* Formal walled gardens and water feature framed by mature trees in a parkland setting.
* Bespoke lodge park development and extensive campsite with high quality facilities.
* Positive pre - planning application advice for the development of an additional 92 lodges.
* Grassland and mature woodlands with potential for additional leisure uses.
Superb diversified Country Estate with significant further potential.
Description
Blaithwaite Estate centres around a wonderful late 19th Century principal
House set in beautiful gardens and parkland. There is a significant range of
ancillary buildings, which have been converted to create additional
accommodation and event spaces. The property is now run as a diversified
leisure business which also incorporates a substantial touring caravan site as
well as consented and part developed lodge park and ancillary woodlands. The
property also benefits from a positive pre - planning application to
significantly increase the lodge park provisions, to almost 100 units.
Blaithwaite House
This substantial historic property sits in the centre of the Estate and has
been the focal point for many generations of the owners and family. The
property was predominantly constructed in the late 19th and early 20th Century
and now provides extensive accommodation for visitors. The property retains
many wonderful period features such as ornate coving, cast iron and marble
fireplaces, oak paneling, and exposed beams. The rooms are well - proportioned
and provide grand entertaining spaces. The accommodation briefly comprises
formal entrance hall, drawing room, dining room, study and breakfast room.
There are commercial standard kitchens, reception/office area and staff
kitchens. The first floor extends to 13 bedrooms in all, of which all are en -
suites (one excepted). The property sits at the entrance to a wonderful
traditional courtyard and to the front elevation is a terraced area, walled
garden and lawn area which falls away to a water feature with Grade II Listed
stone gazebo / folly. This area is flanked by specimen trees and herbaceous
borders. The area by the lake has a gravel seating area and is fully licensed
for weddings.
The Stables
This complex of buildings sits behind the principal house and across the
historic cobble courtyard. It comprises a well thought out conversion of the
former stable block, part of which has a second floor. This provides a further
8 bedrooms of which 7 are en - suite and two have been designed to provide
disabled access rooms.
Blaithwaite Barn and Conservatory
Adjacent to the stables and courtyard is a large traditional stone barn which
provides an entertainment space. This is a fantastic venue to hold events,
parties, weddings and other celebrations which can be booked together with the
ancillary accommodation. There is also a commercial kitchen which has enabled
the owners to use the space as a restaurant and café. Beyond the building is a
wonderful garden room/conservatory with steps to a sun terrace and orchard
garden area with a small mini golf course.
Ellrigg
This large traditional barn has been converted to provide dormitory style
accommodation space to be utilised by school parties, other children’s
organisations and large groups. The ground floor is given over to a large
lounge space and entrance hall with two dormitories providing bunk - bed style
accommodation for circa 52 potential visitors. Both dormitories also have
separate facilities with showers and a range of WCs for the guests. The first
floor of the property is an outstanding open space, this comprises a
commercial style kitchen and counter arrangement, together with a wider open
space and lounge area.
The Coach House
This property is currently occupied by the owners and their family, sitting
slightly off - lying from the main courtyard of the property. It has been
converted to provide six bedrooms (one ensuite) and ground floor living space
which includes a wonderful extension, complete with bifold doors to the garden
area. The open plan kitchen with aga leads into the dining living space. This
property has a private garden area with panoramic views over the Solway Firth
and should it not be required for an owner, would provide an excellent
additional accommodation space to the wider business.
Lodge and Caravan Park
The wider grassland and surrounding areas of the property have been integrated
into the wider leisure business operated at Blaithwaite. Permission has been
granted for 9 lodges on the estate with 12 month use, with 4 sited and hired
at present. This includes two bespoke designed two bedroom lodges, which sit
to the west of the property and provide accommodation space adjacent to a
large open field with hardcore track which provides camping space. There are a
series of bespoke built en - suite WC and shower rooms which service guests
staying in the touring caravan and campsite area, as well as a play park area.
Further development
Overall the properties and business are a quite unique proposition, being
diversified with accommodation and complimentary events space as well as the
ability to host large events. The property has significant space for camping
and caravanning yet there are further options to refine and develop the
business. Pre - planning application advice has been sought from the Local
Authority. This focused on the amendment of the current site provisions,
increasing lodges by 37 and reducing the number of touring and camping
pitches. The advice also extended to a further development of an additional 55
lodges. Both would be looked upon favourably (subject to formal planning
consent). The second phase of development would involve 73 further pitches and
was again positive with appropriate phasing and impact assessment.
Location
The Blaithwaite Estate is situated in the heart of the Cumbrian countryside on
the fringe of the Lake District, west of the market town of Wigton. The Estate
is set in rolling countryside and centred around the historic Blaithwaite
House, which sits in an elevated, yet sheltered position, set back from the
road and accessed via private tree lined drive.
The property has magnificent uninterrupted views over the surrounding farmland
and towards the Solway Firth. The immediate surroundings comprise traditional
livestock farms and undulating grassland, interspersed with attractive
woodlands and framed to the south by the spectacular Lake District Fells.
There are good transport connections, with Carlisle only 16 miles away via the
A595 and A596 where you can access the M6 motorway and the West Coast
mainline. There are regular train services to London Euston taking
approximately 3. 5 hours.
Acreage:
53. 57 Acres
Directions
Post Code - CA7 0AZ
Additional Info
Woodlands - To the south of the property, accessed via a hardcore drive, are
various woodlands, providing further amenity space and woodland walks for
visitors. The woodlands are predominantly mature and have been well managed
and provide an excellent recreational and events base, adding to the synergy
of the wider business. These could be further developed with a woodland lodge
scheme (subject to consents). Notwithstanding the recreation and leisure
opportunities, the woodlands have commercial potential, with substantial
stands of quality timber and carbon sequestration possibilities. The species
mix is a mixture of coniferous and deciduous native trees.
Additional Land - The adjacent farmland shaded grey on the sale plan may be
available by separate negotiation. This comprises grassland subject to short
term tenancy agreements, which could form additional land for the expansion of
the leisure business and accommodation at the property (subject to consents).
Tenure - The freehold is offered for sale with vacant possession on
completion, subject to advance bookings taken.
Rights of Way, Easements & Wayleaves - The property is sold subject to, and
with the benefit of all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way,
public and private whether specifically mentioned or not. There are private
rights reserved over third - party land, similarly rights are reserved over the
Estate for access and services to the benefit of third party land. A public
footpath and local electricity line cross the land.
Fixtures and Fittings - All items normally designated as fixtures and fittings
including curtains, carpets and light fittings are specifically excluded from
the sale. Furnishing and chattels many be available by separate negotiation.
Services - Mains electricity, mains water, private drainage systems and
Biomass district heating system.
Renewables - The biomass district heating system is centrally located and
serves most parts of the property. This scheme is also registered for the
renewable heat incentive, which provides a useful income.
Designations - Blaithwaite House – Grade II Listed – uid: 1212800. Stable
block, Dovecote and former barn south of Blaithwaite House - Grade II Listed -
uid: 1144582. Gazebo north of Blaithwaite House – Grade II Listed - uid:
1327181
North Park Wood is designated Ancient and Semi Natural Woodland.
Employees - The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment)
Regulations 2006 (as amended by the Collective Redundancies and Transfer of
Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2014) may apply to
employees working on the Estate.
Subsidies & Grants - The woodland is registered with the Rural Land Registry
and are subject to English Woodland Grant Schemes.
Sporting Rights - The sporting rights are in hand and included in the sale
insofar as they are owned.
Mineral Rights - The mines and minerals are reserved to a third party.
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VAT_ \ - We are not aware of an option to tax being taken.
Business Rates - Blaithwaite House as a collective business unit has a
rateable value of £38, 000.
Method of sale and lotting - The Estate is offered for sale as a whole,
additional land may be available by separate negotiation.
Viewing - Strictly by appointment through the sole selling agents Savills.

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