Cropple How, Birkby, CA18

Welcome to Cropple How, a Grade II listed farmhouse, located a short drive away from the charming coastal village of Ravenglass. Cropple How is located within the Lake District National Park and is set in approximately 17 acres of land with part falling within a SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest), mixed woodland (accessible on foot) river frontage with fishing rights and marshland. There is an abundance of wildlife including Barn Owls and Red Squirrels. The property is built using traditional building materials that is common with the age of the property, which includes original stone mullion windows, exposed beams in several rooms and traditional open fireplaces. With views from the upstairs windows as far as Scafell Pike.

Cropple How is divided into the main house and self-contained flat, lending itself well to multi-generational living or a business opportunity. The property requires some renovation but with some care and attention can once again be a loving family home or Lake District bolthole. 

The main house benefits from a good-sized living room with open cast fireplace, built-in wooden shelving and large windows with views to the front, a dining room with a traditional open fire, kitchen with integrated appliances and fitted floor and wall units, useful multi-functional boot room and utility room to the rear, with access to the expansive outside space. The first floor offers potential purchasers a large master bedroom with dual aspect windows, exposed beams and built-in open shelving, a further two bedrooms and family bathroom, featuring a bath with overhead shower, WC and WHB. There is a large, boarded, attic room which houses the cold-water tank. 

The Flat is set over one floor and briefly comprises a galley kitchen with access to the rear, an open plan living/dining room, bedroom and bathroom with bath, WC and WHB. 

To the rear of the property is lawned garden with mature trees and shrubs, as well as a patio area (accessible from the utility room in the main house). The flat benefits from a raised patio area (accessible from the kitchen) with steps down to the garden.  There is also an archway between the main house and flat which gives access, on foot, to the garden.

EXTERNALLY

To the front of the property is a woodland area bordered by the road on the south boundary and the River Esk on the northern boundary. This is a mixed leaf deciduous woodland with a public footpath along the bank of the river. Within this woodland are the ruins of an agricultural stone barn. On the western side of the property is a wooded parcel on a steep incline with rocky outcrops and thorn and holly bushes. To the rear of the farmyard is an area of rough grazing bordered by mature trees and dry stone walls. The land to the east of the dwelling is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) by Natural England. 

Surrounding the ‘farmyard’ to the rear of the dwelling are traditional stone barns with slate roofs in good condition currently used as storage with the barn on the southern side housing the spring water filtration system, which gives an abundance of potential (subject to planning).

Attached to the main dwelling there is a barn of traditional stone construction under a slate roof. The barn extends in total to approx. 116m2 and is partially converted to provide an annex/flat living accommodation. On the northern aspect there is roadside access to the open barn and former byre.

On the east side of the property there is a detached stone barn of traditional stone construction under a slate roof. There is a single arched cart entrance on the roadside. The barn extends to approx. 73m2. 

At the rear of the property in the southern aspect there is a further detached stone barn extending in total to approx. 100m2. Construction is of traditional stone under a slate roof. There is an open barn with arched entrance door, stable and former byre which is partly converted providing storage. On the northern elevation of the barn there is a lean-to of similar construction. This room contains the natural water supply filtration system.

On the western side of the main dwelling there is a detached building of traditional stone construction under a slate roof. The building extends in total to approx. 172m2. It is understood that the building contains a former residence. There are historic features within the building which have a listed grade II* status. Within the barn there are loose boxes and former byres.

Agricultural Land and Woodland    

The agricultural land surrounding the steading and adjacent to the public road extends to approx. 9.56 acres (3.87ha). The agricultural land has not been grazed or cultivated for some time and has large areas of bracken, soft rushes and other natural vegetation. The boundaries are drystone walls and post and wire fencing. There are also two large areas of native mixed woodland.

On the northern side of the steading across the public highway there is an area of wetland containing natural vegetation and native mixed woodland. This area extends to approx. 5.49 acres (2.22 ha). On the eastern boundary there is a track leading from the road to a small building believed to be used by the Rivers Authority. Along the track and following the River Esk there is a public footpath.

**Please note the property is going through probate, this will need to be granted prior to completion**