Howtown, Penrith, CA10

A unique opportunity to acquire a 17th Century traditional stone built Lake District 4 bedroom detached house on an elevated private site. The property benefits from outstanding views over Lake Ullswater and the Lake District Fells along with a detached stone barn and 30.31 acres (12.27ha) of grazing land and native woodland.

Nestled on the tranquil eastern shores of Ullswater, Autersone Cottage is a rare and enchanting lakeside retreat set in the heart of the Lake District National Park. With direct frontage onto one of England’s most picturesque lakes, this charming stone-built cottage offers a unique blend of seclusion, natural beauty, and timeless character. Surrounded by rolling fellside and ancient woodland, and accessible via a peaceful country lane, perfect as a private sanctuary, holiday home, or a once-in-a-lifetime lifestyle opportunity.

The property currently operated as a self catering holiday unit and is rumored to have been the inspiration for the cottage featured in the movie “Withnail and I” following the Director, Bruce Richardson, having stayed at the property during 1970.

The property offers an idyllic rural retreat and is accessed by a track leading from the public highway and does require some modernisation, but benefits from double glazing and heating by way of night storage heaters.

The detached stone barn may be suitable for residential conversion, subject to the relevant consents.

The land comprises 19.85 acres of grazing land along with 10.46 acres of native woodland with the benefit of natural water supplies.

If desired and available by separate negotiation the Sellers would consider a sale of further land including frontage onto Lake Ullswater, extending in total to 7.83 acres (3.17ha).

LOCATION & DIRECTIONS

Auterstone Cottage is located on an elevated site overlooking Lake Ullswater and the Lake District Fells. The popular village of Pooley Bridge is located 3 miles to the North East. Penrith and Junction 40 of the M6 lie 8.5 miles to the North East and Keswick is 19 miles to the West. Pooley Bridge offers a host of local amenities including shops, post office, restaurants and public houses.

From Junction 40 of the M6 take the A66 heading West, at the roundabout at Rheged take the A592 signposted Ullswater, continue for 3.6 miles then turn left onto the B5320 signposted Pooley Bridge. Continue into Pooley Bridge, at the roundabout take the second exit onto High Street, then take the first road on your right signposted Howtown/Martindale, continue for 2.6 miles and the entrance to the track leading to the cottage is on your left hand side. From Keswick and the West take the A6 heading East. Turn right signposted Dacre and continue through the village of Dacre, then turn left onto the A592 and follow the directions above.

WHAT3WORDS

RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION

A traditional stone built farmhouse with slate roof covering benefitting from double glazing to most windows and heating by way of night storage heaters.

DETACHED STONE BARN

Traditional stone barn with slate roof covering, timber pedestrian door to gable elevation and double timber doors to front elevation.

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THE LAND COUNCIL TAX

As Auterstone Cottage is operated as a self catering holiday let, it is not currently scheduled for council tax purposes, as it has been rated for business rates purposes, along with three other cottages owned by our clients. The Buyer will be responsible for registering the property for Council Tax purposes if to be used as a private residence.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE

Auterstone Cottage has a rating of Band F.

SERVICES

The property benefits from mains and natural spring water and electricity. Domestic drainage is to a septic tank.

Please note no formal investigation has been carried out as to the operation of the septic tank, this may not meet the current General Binding Rules 2020 and the property is being sold on this basis. Buyers are advised to discuss this with lenders prior to making an offer as no works in respect of the septic tank will be undertaken by the Seller.

MATERIAL INFORMATION

The land is shown edged red on the attached plan and extends in total to 30.31 acres (12.27ha), of which 19.85 acres is grazing land with the remaining 10.46 acres being native woodland.

Boundaries are a mixture of stone walls and post & wire fences. The land benefits from natural spring water. A public footpath crosses Field No 1.

PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY

A public footpath crosses through Field No’s 1 and 2, through the garden area to the front of the cottage and over the access track leading to the public highway. A Bridleway runs along the Southern boundary of Field No’s 1 and 8.

VIEWING

Viewings are strictly by appointment only 

TENURE

The property is being sold Freehold with Vacant Possession on completion.

Entrance Hall

Timber door, ceiling light fitting, timber double glazed window, coat hooks

Dining Kitchen

4.27m x 2.47m

Fitted base and wall units, integrated electric oven and hob with extractor above, 1½ bowl sink unit, built in refrigerator, timber double glazed windows to two elevations, large Velux roof light, night storage heater, fluorescent light fitting, linoleum floor covering

Living Room

4.63m x 5.3m

Sandstone hearth (the electric stove shown in the photo will be removed) two timber double glazed windows, exposed beams, wall light fittings and spotlight fitting, night storage heater

Pantry

2.13m x 1.75m

Flagged floor, stone sconces, electric fuseboards, timber single glazed window, ceiling light fitting

Bathroom

2.08m x 1.4m

Bath, wash hand basin, built in airing cupboard with hot water cylinder, linoleum floor covering, ceiling light fitting, timber double glazed window, heated towel rail

Separate WC

WC, metal single glazed window, ceiling light fitting, linoleum floor covering

External Store

Cobbled floor, plumbing for automatic washing machine, ceiling light fitting

Bedroom 1

4.86m x 3.22m

Double bedroom with timber double glazed windows to two elevations, two night storage heaters, ceiling light fitting, loft access hatch

Bedroom 2

3.09m x 2.48m

Single bedroom with timber single glazed window, night storage heater, built in cupboard, ceiling light fitting, timber partition wall, loft access hatch

Bedroom 3

4.63m x 2.47m

Double/Twin bedroom with timber double glazed window, built in cupboard, night storge heater, ceiling light fitting, timber partition walls

Bedroom 4

4.65m x 2.44m

Double/Twin bedroom with timber double glazed windows to two elevations, night storage heater, ceiling light fitting

Room 1

5.46m x 4.56m

Lofted above, concrete floor, fluorescent light fittings

Main Barn

11.02m x 4.56m

Earth floor, fluorescent light fittings

Parking - Off street