Furze Barn, Low Whineray Ground, Broughton- In Furness, The Lake District, LA20 6DS

A unique prospect to purchase your own personal slice of Lake District heaven; Set in a picturesque location, perfect for those seeking peaceful rural life, the chance to embrace the surrounding nature and abundant and varied wildlife and live with the seasons. On offer is a parcel of c. 3.8 acres including a small, detached field barn with a further 70 m river frontage. 

Location
For those with a passion for the great outdoors, Furze Barn at Low Whineray Ground offers an unrivalled opportunity to fully immerse yourself in nature’s splendour. This an opportunity to create more than just a property– it’s a lifestyle choice. As you leave the M6 and head west, the journey itself becomes a scenic escape. Roads grow quieter, narrower, and more enchanting, winding through ever-more dramatic landscapes with the iconic Lakeland fells rising majestically on the horizon. This is a place where the pace of life slows and the natural surroundings have remained virtually untouched for centuries.

Perfectly positioned within the Lake District National Park, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, this idyllic rural retreat is far removed from the hustle and bustle of the popular tourist hotspots. Tucked away in the serene and largely undiscovered Duddon Valley, it offers peace, privacy and the rare luxury of space and silence.The surrounding landscape invites adventure – from rock-climbing and high fell walks as far as Scafell and beyond to gentle valley strolls, all just beyond your doorstep

Here, you’ll enjoy a truly restorative lifestyle, tend a smallholding or hobby farm, or simply enjoy a slower pace surrounded by nature, dark skies, and starry nights. It’s a world apart from traffic noise and light pollution; a little bubble of tranquility.

While wonderfully secluded, daily essentials are close at hand. The charming market town of Broughton in Furness is your nearest hub, offering independent shops including a butcher, traditional bakery, post office, pubs, cafes, a GP surgery, vet, and fuel station. A little further, Ulverston provides a broader range of amenities, including supermarkets such as Booths, M&S Food, and Aldi.

For those occasional day trips or visiting guests, renowned Lake District destinations such as Wasdale, Eskdale, Coniston, Hawkshead, Bowness on Windermere and Ambleside are all within comfortable reach, allowing you to enjoy the best of the Lakes before retreating once more to your private haven, a roaring fire and familiar comforts.

The Opportunity 

On offer is c.3.8 acres with 70 m of river frontage. Included in this package is the Furze Barn, a detached, stone and slate field barn where the cattle were housed over winter after being brought in off the fell. Access is off road and across common land. It has great amenity value and has been used by the vendors as a camping barn. Double doors open on the rear elevation and command a fantastic view. The barn sits on furthest point of the northern boundary. There are no services to the barn. 

Please note
There is no planning acquired to inhabit this property on a permanent basis. For enquiries on this we would recommend contacting Lake District Planning Authority.

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