Lumley Fee, Helsington, Brigsteer, Kendal, Cumbria
- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
5
- BATHROOMS
6
- SIZE
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- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- Surrounded by a stone wall boundary, next to St John’s Church, beyond the southerly extreme of Scout Scar.
- Originally a school, extensive accommodation, comprising dining/sitting room, kitchen, laundry, four bedrooms on the ground floor.
- Large “bunk room” and balcony on the first floor.
- Within the Lake District National Park.
- Magnificent, panoramic views towards Morecambe Bay, the Lake District Fells and Whitbarrow Scar.
- Planning permission under Lake District National Park Reference 7/2025/5277 for change of use to a single dwelling, no Local Occupancy Condition.
- Of interest to private buyers, builders/developers.
- Viewing of this exceptional site is strongly recommended.
Description
Wonderful, westerly views across the “iconic” Lyth Valley. The plot extends to about 0.21 acres [0.09 hectares].
Directions
From Kendal follow the A6, before continuing onto the A591 towards the South. Follow this road for approximately 1km, before taking a right onto Whetstone Lane towards Brigsteer. Continue along Whetstone Lane for approximately 1 mile before taking a left onto Brigsteer Road. Follow Brigsteer Road for approximately 1km before taking a left onto the unmarked road signposted Helsington Church and viewpoint. Continue for circa 400m and Lumley Fee is located on your left.
Location
Lumley Fee is located adjacent to St John’s Church at Helsington, approximately 1 mile from the village of Brigsteer and just 5 miles from Kendal in South Cumbria.
It is a rural location, close to Scout Scar, and popular with walkers.
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Grid Reference: SD
Outside
To the rear of first floor there is a balcony area and an external staircase providing a fire escape from the first floor.
Lumley Fee benefits from a private driveway providing off-road parking, paved paths and a lawned garden to the front and rear of the property.
The total plot extends to 0.21 acres (0.9 hectares) and is bounded by dry-stone walls.
Services
Access
Lumley Fee Bunkhouse benefits from a right of way from the U5606 (Brigsteer Road), hatched orange on the sale plan.
There are public rights of way immediately to the north and west of the property but none crossing the property itself.
Services
Mains water and electricity. Oil fired central heating system. Private foul and surface water drainage system (septic tank and soakaway).
Auction General
General Information and Stipulations The following Stipulations where applicable shall be deemed as Special Conditions of Sale. In the event of any variance between the Stipulations and the Special Conditions of Sale then the latter will prevail. Purchasers will also be deemed to have had full notice of the Stipulations and the Special Conditions of Sale and the same will not be read out at the time of sale. The Special Conditions of Sale may be inspected at the Auctioneer’s Offices and also the offices of the Seller’s Solicitors FOURTEEN days prior to the sale.
N.B Prospective purchasers are requested to contact the Seller’s Solicitors to discuss legal matters pertinent to the Sale Contract and documentation.
Tenure
Freehold. Vacant Possession upon completion. The date fixed for completion is Friday 21st November 2025 or earlier by mutual agreement.
Solicitors
Knights, 58 Nicholas Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2NP Tel No: .
Method of Sale
The property will be offered for sale as described in these particulars of sale and the vendors reserve the right to accept an offer head of the auction date.
Planning
The planning permission application, for change of use from a bunkhouse [Sui Generis] to a private single dwelling [Use Clas C3] as at primary reference, dated 12th May 2025, was approved, subject to conditions, dated 24th July 2025.
A copy of the planning permission is attached.
Buyers attention is referred to Condition 3, which stipulates that the dwellinghouse must be occupied as “his or her only or principal home,…. continuously for a minimum period of six months in every twelve month period”.
Local Planning Authority
Westmorland and Furness Council. Tel no: .
Overage Clause
Overage is payable to the former owners Baraca Leeds until 7th May 2038 in respect of each and every relevant planning permission for the development of more than one residential dwelling or any change of use from a use currently permitted by classes C1, C2, C3 and C4 of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987.
Sale Plan
The Sale Plan has been prepared by the Selling Agent for the convenience of the prospective purchasers. It is deemed to be correct, but any error, omission or misstatement shall not affect the sale. Purchasers must satisfy themselves as to accuracy.
Boundaries
The ownership and maintenance of the boundaries are indicated with the “T” marks on the sale plan. Where no “T” marks are shown, the responsibilities are unknown.
Council Tax
Lumley Fee is currently subject to business rates, with a current ratable value of £2000.
Energy Rating "E".
Money Laundering Regulations 2017 We are required by legislation to undertake checks on any potential purchaser prior to accepting their bid. Any interested party should either call into our Kendal Office with photographic ID, i.e., passport/driving licence and proof of address i.e., Council Tax/utility bill for copying prior to the auction or present copies at the Auctioneer’s desk prior to the commencement of the sale.
Viewing Strictly by appointment through our Staveley office. Tel no: .
Particulars
Lumley Fee comprises a detached property, originally built as a school with school master’s house and converted to a variety of uses over the years including a residential centre and most recently, a bunkhouse. It is of traditional stone and slate construction and retains many of its original features, including stone mullions and leaded light windows.
Hallway
4.03m x 1.95m
Tiled floor, wooden paneLling, two central heating radiators, understairs cupboard
Dining/Sitting Room
7.36m x 4.8m
Woodburner with stone fireplace, wood panelling and tiled floor, four central heating radiators
Kitchen
3.43m x 2.23m
Two sinks, tiled floor and walls, metal shelving, central heating radiator, door
Laundry Room
2.33m x 2.13m
Belfast sink with hot and cold taps, plumbing for washing machine, electric storage heater
Passage
1.58m x 1.48m
Built in cupboard
Boiler Cupboard
2.04m x 1.5m
Tiled floor
Bathroom
2.09m x 1.96m
WC, sink, shower, wall mounted radiator, central heating radiator, stone flagged floor
Bedroom No.1
2.84m x 2.48m
Stone flagged floor, wooden panelling, central heating radiator, spectacular views, with ensuite
En-Suite No.1
2.36m x 1.68m
Stone flagged floor, wooden paneling, WC, sink, bath with shower over, wall mounted radiator, central heating radiator
Bedroom No.2
3.55m x 3.49m
Stone flagged floor, wooden panelling, central heating radiator, with ensuite
En-Suite No.2
1.81m x 1.36m
Stone flagged floor, wooden paneling, WC, sink, bath with shower over, wall mounted radiator
Bedroom No.3
4.53m x 2.57m
Stone flagged floor, built in wardrobe, central heating radiator
En-Suite No.3
2.25m x 1.71m
Stone flagged floor, wooden panelling, WC, sink, bath with shower over, wall mounted radiator, central heating radiator
Bedroom No.4
3.48m x 3.18m
Stone flagged floor, wooden panelling, built in wardrobe, central heating radiator.
En-Suite No.4
1.71m x 1.57m
Stone flagged floor, wooden panelling, WC, sink, bath with shower over, wall mounted radiator, central heating radiator
Corridor
4.18m x 1.01
First Floor
Upstairs Landing
2.26m x 1.5m
Upstairs Corridor
4.12m x 0.8m
Two built in cupboards, access from separate staircase
Bedroom No.5
7.21m x 4.7m
Wooden floor, wooden panelling, velux windows, original features, two central heating radiators
En-Suite No.5
2.61m x 2.24m
Wooden floor, wooden panelling, velux window, central heating radiator, wall mounted radiator, WC, sink, bath with shower over
Brochures
Particulars- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: TBC
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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Lumley Fee, Helsington, Brigsteer, Kendal, Cumbria
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