Linethwaite Hall, Linethwaite, near St Bees, Cumbria

Accommodation in Brief
Ground Floor
Entrance Porch | Boot Room | WC | Two Reception Rooms | Bar Area | Open Plan Hall | Kitchen with Dining Space

First Floor
Principal Bedroom with Dressing Room and En Suite Shower Room | Two Further Double Bedrooms | Family Bathroom | Laundry Room

Coach House Wing
Two Double Bedrooms | Shower Room | Further Bedroom or Office

Lower Ground Floor
Utility Area | Wine Cellar | Hallway with Rear Entrance | Access to Separate Two Bedroom Flat

Ground Floor Apartment
Two Bedrooms | Kitchen | Living Room | Shower Room

Externally
Landscaped gardens arranged across multiple levels | Lawns with ha ha boundary | Paved terraces for outdoor dining | Detached garden gym or office | Extensive private parking | Electric gated entrance | Private owned driveway | External lighting, power and water supply | Detached three bedroom bungalow with double garage and private garden (available by separate negotiation)

The Property
Linethwaite Hall is a substantial and quietly commanding country house, dating back to around 1720 and built in the warm red tones of local St Bees sandstone. Believed to have been commissioned by a prominent Cumbrian coal mining family, the house was later remodelled during the Victorian period, resulting in the assured, formal architecture that defines it today. Not listed, yet rich in historic character, it sits elevated above the surrounding landscape, enjoying long open views while remaining discreetly set behind its arched entrance and electric gates.

Arrival is a considered experience. Wrought iron gates open beneath a broad sandstone arch, crowned by a carved Poseidon head, leading to a sweeping driveway that curves towards the house. The frontage is striking and unusually individual, softened by lawns and mature planting, while carved sandstone statues believed to depict Queen Victoria, Shakespeare, Joan of Arc and King John lend a distinctive sense of narrative and presence.

Inside, the house reveals interiors that feel confident and composed, the result of a comprehensive renovation. The scale is immediately apparent, with generous ceiling heights, well judged proportions and a clear sense of flow between spaces. Oak doors run throughout the main house, herringbone engineered oak flooring grounds the principal rooms, and tall sash style windows, many set within deep bays, draw light and landscape into daily life.

The entrance hall sets the tone, both welcoming and practical, with bespoke storage for coats and shoes and a cloakroom positioned close by. From here, the ground floor opens into a series of reception spaces that unfold naturally. Two principal reception rooms sit to the front of the house, each centred around a log burning stove. One carries a more formal feel, suited to quieter evenings and conversation, while the other is arranged for relaxed everyday use and benefits from its own front door, offering easy access to the gardens.

A bar area is neatly integrated into the plan, creating a natural focal point for entertaining, while the main circulation space beyond unfolds into a broad limestone finished hall. Generous openings lead through to the kitchen and adjoining sitting areas, giving the house a strong sense of flow without sacrificing definition. Decorative cornicing, wall panelling and ornate ceiling details lend texture and depth, contributing to a sense of quiet elegance throughout.

The kitchen is a generous, contemporary space that works effortlessly for both family life and entertaining. Arranged around a substantial central island with seating, it provides ample room for a large dining table without feeling crowded. Siemens ovens and microwave are neatly integrated, alongside a wine fridge, halogen hob with extractor and a boiling water tap. Large black framed aluminium windows bring in excellent natural light and offer a strong visual connection to the gardens and wider countryside, reinforcing the sense of openness that runs through the house.

A stately staircase rises to the first floor, where the accommodation is arranged around a broad landing. The main house provides three bedrooms at this level, including a well proportioned principal suite with its own dressing room and en suite shower room. Two further double bedrooms are calm and spacious, each enjoying elevated views across the surrounding landscape. A dedicated laundry room adds everyday practicality, while the family bathroom is particularly noteworthy, finished with a cast iron bath, separate shower, bespoke vanity unit and a television positioned for indulgent, unhurried evenings.

Beyond the main landing, the accommodation extends seamlessly into the coach house wing. Two double bedrooms sit alongside a third room, currently arranged as a home office, together with an additional shower room, all accessed via a short flight of steps and their own hallway. This area offers a welcome degree of independence, ideal for guests, older children or extended family, while remaining fully connected to the main house.

At lower ground level, the cellar spaces introduce another layer of flexibility within the main house. A practical utility area houses additional appliances, alongside a dedicated wine cellar and a hallway with a rear entrance providing direct access outside. From this level, there is also access into the separate two bedroom apartment, which can be fully locked off from the rest of the house if required. The flat provides two bedrooms, a kitchen with gas hob and cooker, a living room, a shower room and a hall with coat and boot storage, making it well suited to independent living or letting.

Externally
The gardens are arranged across a series of gently stepped levels, predominantly laid to lawn and framed by mature planting beds. A ha ha preserves uninterrupted views across the surrounding countryside, creating a strong sense of openness while maintaining privacy. Paved terraces are positioned for alfresco dining and evening gatherings, supported by extensive outdoor lighting, external power points and water supply. Wildlife is very much part of the setting, with red squirrels regularly seen in the garden and deer grazing in the neighbouring fields.

A paved rooftop garden sits above the main house, taking full advantage of the elevated position and far reaching countryside views. Thoughtfully finished with stone paving, integrated power and water connections, the space is well suited to outdoor seating, planting or evening entertaining. Areas of established vegetation have been introduced to provide natural insulation and soften the setting, creating a distinctive and highly usable outdoor space that feels both practical and rare in a property of this type.

As well as this, a newly installed detached garden gym sits discreetly within the grounds, fully connected with electricity and water and equally suited for use as a home office or playroom. Parking is ample, the private lane leading to the house is owned by the property, and electric gates complete the sense of arrival and security.

Linethwaite Hall is a rare and highly flexible home, combining architectural presence, considered interiors and a quietly impressive rural setting. It is a property that reveals its quality through proportion, flow and detail, offering a lifestyle that feels established, calm and distinctly individual.

Agent’s Note
In addition to the main house and apartment, a detached three bedroom bungalow sits within the grounds and is available by separate negotiation. With its own reception room, a kitchen opening via patio doors to a private garden area, oil fired central heating, a double garage and dedicated parking, it offers excellent potential for multigenerational living. The bungalow is served by the same septic system as the main house.

Local Information
Linnethwaite is a peaceful rural hamlet, well placed for enjoying both the Cumbrian coast and the dramatic landscapes of Western Lakeland. The setting sits just off Alfred Wainwright’s celebrated Coast to Coast long distance footpath, offering immediate access to some of the region’s finest walking, cycling and outdoor pursuits. St Bees beach and heritage coastline are close at hand, while the western fells rise invitingly inland.

Education provision in the area is particularly strong. St Bees School, a highly regarded independent school with an international reputation, is within a fifteen minute walk. St Bees Village Primary School, rated “Good” by Ofsted, lies a little further on in the main village. Older children fall within the catchment area for West Lakes Academy in Egremont, which is around a ten minute drive away.

Day to day amenities are available in St Bees, including a post office and village store, while the nearby coastal town of Whitehaven provides a broader range of shopping, supermarkets, restaurants and leisure facilities, all within approximately ten minutes by car. St Bees also benefits from its own railway station, offering regular services to Whitehaven, Barrow and Carlisle, where onward connections link into the wider national rail network.

For those drawn to the outdoors, the Lake District National Park lies less than twenty minutes away. Renowned landscapes such as Wastwater and Ennerdale Water are easily reached, along with classic hiking destinations including Wasdale Head and Scafell Pike, England’s highest mountain. Road connections are convenient via the A595, and access to the West Coast Main Line allows for direct rail travel to London in around three and a quarter hours.

For buyers seeking a quieter country lifestyle with space, scenery and excellent connectivity, Linnethwaite offers a compelling balance of calm rural living and practical convenience.

Approximate Mileages
St Bees Village 1.1 miles | St Bees Beach 1.8 miles | Whitehaven 4.6 miles | Ennerdale Water 9.5 miles | Lake District National Park 8.0 miles | Carlisle 40.0 miles

Services
The main house is served by oil fired central heating, supported by an immersion heater, with log burning stoves contributing to hot water. A heat recovery ventilation system is installed throughout the main house. The separate flat is heated via LPG. The property is connected to mains water and benefits from private drainage via a septic tank. Electric gates provide controlled access, complemented by extensive external lighting, together with external power points and a water supply positioned around the grounds.

Tenure
Freehold

Council Tax
Band F

Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way
The property is being sold subject to all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether or not specified within the sales particulars.

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