Littlethwaite Barn, North Stainmore, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria CA17 4EX

GUIDE PRICE £365,000+
FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION ON WEDNESDAY 10TH DECEMBER 2025 AT THE HALSTON HOTEL, CARLISLE.
For bidding registration, please visit auctionhousecumbria.co.uk

Unique detached property in a sought after location

Littlethwaite Barn is a unique detached barn conversion nestled within approximately 4 acres of private land in the Eden Valley, surrounded by the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and within easy reach of the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks.
Originally converted in 1976 and never before offered for sale, this upside-down home offers panoramic views of the Pennines and Howgill Fells, offering seclusion from the hustle and bustle of city or town life and a wealth of potential for further development.
The property includes a small, privately owned section of Argill Woods—a registered Ancient Woodland and protected wildlife sanctuary. Red squirrels dart along the window sills, tawny owls call from just outside the bedroom window, and deer graze at the boundary land’s edge. In spring, the garden fills with birdsong, and the surrounding woodland and bridleways offer peaceful walks and quiet moments in nature.

Whether you're drawn to equestrian pursuits, smallholding ambitions, or simply a peaceful retreat immersed in nature, Littlethwaite Barn offers the chance to live the “Good Life” in one of Cumbria’s most tranquil and unspoiled settings. Children can enjoy an old-fashioned childhood—free from smartphones, with space to roam, play, and explore safely within the grounds.

Character & Outlay Littlethwaite Barn features exposed wooden ceiling beams, rustic textures, and a layout that celebrates its barn conversion heritage. Quirky. It’s an upside-down house, with the living spaces positioned on the first floor to maximise the views.
Accommodation First Floor:
Lounge (5.5m x 4.5m) – Panoramic views across the Pennines and Howgill Fells
Conservatory (5.5m x 4.5m) – Views of garden and top pond
Bedroom 1 – 10'6" × 16'0" - Views of Garden
Ground Floor:
Kitchen (4.2m x 3.9m) – Large farmhouse-style kitchen with walk-in larder and multi-fuel burner
Utility Room (2.4m x 2.0m) – Separate external access
Home working office/Study/Dining Room/Playroom (3.8m x 3.2m) – Flexible use space with woodburning stove
Bathroom 2 (2.8m x 2.0m)
Bedroom 2 – 9'10" × 8'6"
Mezzanine Level:
Studio/Bedroom 3 – 13'0" × 12'0" – Ideal for further development or creative use
Barn Conversion (Ref: 22/0434) has been granted for conversion of the existing barn at the east end of the property to form additional accommodation:
First-floor master bedroom with ensuite and Juliet balcony
Ground-floor double bedroom with ensuite (infill of stables and hay barn)
This is a straightforward infill of the existing barn structure—financially viable and practically achievable. Architect’s drawings available.
Outbuildings Triple garage with substantial workshop
Large man-shed
Summer house overlooking the first pond (with electrics)
Substantial garden and potting shed
Five large converted summer houses (two with electrics), currently used as cat pens—ideal for outdoor home offices, playrooms, kennels, agricultural animals, or storage
Land, Ponds & Wildlife Corridor Approx. 4 acres of land divided into three distinct fields
Three spring-fed ponds flow into a ditch and down through the land to the Wildlife Sanctuary and stream below
Two beehives located near the composting zone (available for sale separately)
Property holds its own CPH number for agricultural use
Hebridean sheep currently kept on-site and can be included in the sale (subject to transfer of CPH registration)
Lambing Shed Planning Permission (Ref: 22/0007) was previously granted for a 40ft seasonal wooden lambing shed with hay storage. Originally intended for a small herd of sheep, the structure was also designed with dual-purpose flexibility in mind—particularly as a stable block. This allowed for the internal stabling within the barn to be repurposed as part of the residential conversion
Location & Directions What3Words: ///brimmed.clips.newsprint
Important Note: This part of North Stainmore is a known dead-zone for navigation. There are signs at the turn-off from the A66, but many people miss them and get lost. Best Advice: Telephone the Owner to guide you to the property

Tenure: Freehold

Administration Fee: 1.2% inc VAT of the purchase price, subject to a minimum of £1500 inc VAT, payable on exchange of contracts.

Disbursements: Please see the legal pack for any disbursements listed that may become payable by the purchaser on completion.