Sunny Brow Farm, Crook, Kendal, Cumbria

To Be Sold by Public Auction at The Stonecross Manor Hotel, Kendal, LA9 5HP on Tuesday 2nd June 2026 at 2.30pm. A superbly positioned Lakeland smallholding extending to approximately 53.92 acres (21.82 hectares), enjoying an elevated setting with incomparable panoramic views.


The property comprises a traditional farmhouse, well-presented cottage, range of agricultural buildings and a private tarn, all set within a ring-fenced block of meadow, pasture and grazing land.

Description
Sunny Brow Farm presents a truly rare opportunity to acquire a rural holding in an exceptional, elevated position within the Lake District National Park.

The property occupies a commanding setting, with the farmhouse, cottage and buildings positioned to take full advantage of the outstanding vista across the surrounding Lakeland fells, including distant views towards the Langdales and Howgills.

The holding extends in all to approximately 53.92 acres (21.82 hectares), comprising a useful ring-fenced block of meadow, pasture and grazing land, together with a range of traditional farm buildings. In addition, the property benefits from a most attractive private tarn, extending to approximately 2.5 acres, which occupies an elevated position within the holding and enjoys equally impressive views. Fishing rights are included.

The property offers considerable flexibility, appealing to a range of purchasers including those seeking a lifestyle property, smallholding or amenity estate, as well as those looking to explore diversification or development opportunities, subject to the necessary consents.

Directions
From Junction 36 of the M6 motorway, head northwest along the A590 dual carriageway. Continue along the A590/A591 for approximately 9 miles. At Plumgarths roundabout take the first exit onto the Crook Road, signposted Crook, Hawkshead (via ferry) B5284. Continue along the B5284 Crook road, passing through the village, for approximately 3.7 miles. The entrance drive for the property will be located on the right hand side, marked by the selling agent’s board.

Location
Sunny Brow Farm is situated in an accessible yet private rural location, to the west of the village of Crook and within the Lake District National Park.

The popular town of Bowness, on the eastern shores of Lake Windermere, lies approximately 4 miles west of the property. The market town of Kendal, with its extensive range of amenities is just 6 miles to the east.

Junction 36 of the M6 motorway is 12 miles to the southeast of the holding and can be accessed, by road, in around 20 minutes. The holding occupies a convenient location, providing the perfect base from which to explore this most beautiful part of the Lake District.

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Outside
Land and Tarn
The land extends in all to approximately 53.92 acres (21.82 hectares) and comprises a mix of meadow, pasture and grazing land, well suited to livestock or amenity use. Access to the land is provided direct from the B5284 public highway, which abuts the property’s southerly boundary, and via internal gateways thereafter.

The land lies within in a ring fence, rising up away from the adjacent highway, with the steading occupying an elevated, central position. Boundaries comprise primarily dry stone walls, together with some sections of mature hedgerows and post/ wire fencing. The external boundaries are deemed largely stockproof.

In addition to the land holding, the property benefits from an idyllic, private tarn, extending to approximately 2.5 acres, which lies above the steading and enjoys a superb, elevated position with incomparable views across the surrounding Lake District landscape. The tarn provides significant amenity and ecological interest, with fishing rights included.

A public footpath crosses part of the holding to the north of the steading in an east/west direction, as delineated on the sale plan.

Auction General
General Information and Stipulations
The following Stipulations where applicable shall be deemed as Special Conditions of Sale. In the event of any variance between the Stipulations and the Special Conditions of Sale then the latter will prevail. Purchasers will also be deemed to have had full notice of the Stipulations and the Special Conditions of Sale and the same will not be read out at the time of sale. The Special Conditions of Sale may be inspected at the Auctioneer’s Offices and also the offices of the Seller’s Solicitors FOURTEEN days prior to the sale.

N.B. Prospective purchasers are requested to contact the Seller’s Solicitors to discuss legal matters pertinent to the Sale Contract and documentation.

Solicitors
Thomson Hayton Winkley, 114-116 Stricklandgate, Kendal, LA9 4QA [Attn. John Cooke ] Tel No. .

Tenure
Freehold.
Vacant possession upon completion.

The date fixed for completion is Tuesday 14th July 2026 or earlier by mutual agreement.

Method of Sale
The property will be offered for sale as one lot as described in these particulars of sale. The vendors reserve the right to accept any offer prior to the auction sale and/ or withdraw the property from the market.

Services
Mains water connection to both dwellings, together with private supply available but not tested. Mains electricity. Drainage for both dwellings is to a shared septic tank. B4RN fibre broadband connection. Cottage benefits from oil-fired central heating system. Farmhouse heating provided by back-boiler on mutli-fuel burning stove and/ or LPG gas bottles.

NB: Interested parties should be aware that septic tanks and private drainage systems are subject to strict regulations and therefore interested parties should seek specialist and legal advice.

Council Tax
Farmhouse – Band E
Cottage – Band C
Westmorland and Furness Council –

Energy Performance Certificate
Farmhouse Rating – G
Cottage Rating – D

Wayleaves and Easements
The properties are sold subject to and with the benefit of any existing easements, wayleaves and rights of way. The sale is subject to all the existing rights of way, drainage, light, air support and other easements and quasi-easements and outgoings whether mentioned in these particulars or not.

Note – the property is crossed, in part, by a public footpath.

Boundaries
The responsibility of the boundary fences are indicated with ‘T’ marks on the sale plan where known and are from the information provided by the sellers and are believed to be correct.

Sale Plan
The sale plan has been prepared by the selling agent for the convenience of the prospective purchasers. It is deemed to be correct, but any error, omission or misstatement shall not affect the sale. Purchasers must satisfy themselves as to accuracy.

Planning Authority
Lake District National Park – Tel No.

Mines and Minerals
Included, insofar as we are aware.

Sporting and Fishing Rights
Included, insofar as we are aware.

Money Laundering Regulations 2017
We are required by legislation to undertake checks on any potential purchaser prior to accepting their bid. Any interested party should either call into our Kendal Office with photographic ID, i.e., passport/driving licence and proof of address i.e., Council Tax/utility bill for copying prior to the auction or present copies at the Auctioneer’s desk prior to the commencement of the sale.

Viewings
Strictly by appointment only through our South Lakes & North Lancashire Office in Staveley. Tel No.