Colton, Ulverston

Built in 1888 as the home of the Colton village Schoolmaster, Forest Field has watched over the peaceful Hamlet of Colton for more than a century. Today it remains a house with a rare sense of place, carefully restored and thoughtfully modernised for contemporary family life, whilst retaining the character and craftsmanship of it's Victorian origins. Set within the Lake District National Park, in one of the area's quieter valleys, Forest Field offers a rare combination of peaceful rural surroundings, a welcoming local community and immediate access to the landscapes for which the Lake District is renowned. At the same time, it remains conveniently connected to Barrow in Furness, Ulverston, Kendal, Lancaster and the M6 Motorway. The house combines period charm with contemporary comfort and modern energy improvements, including solar panels and battery storage, together with gigabit fibre broadband.

A shared entrance hall provides access both to the principal house and to the self-contained first floor annex, which is positioned above the garage and approached via a distinctive spiral staircase.

The main house opens into a traditional reception hall, setting the tone for the accommodation beyond. From here, doors lead through to the principal living room, a beautifully proportioned reception space enjoying superb dual-aspect windows overlooking the gardens, together with a more intimate snug centred around a multi-fuel stove. Also accessed from the hallway are the ground floor bathroom and the kitchen and dining room which together form the heart of the house.

The kitchen is fitted with solid wood cabinetry, complemented by Silestone worktops and ample preparation space, while the adjoining dining area provides an ideal setting for both everyday family life and entertaining, with a natural connection to the gardens beyond.
A broad pitch pine staircase rises to the first floor, where the landing gives access to four well-proportioned bedrooms. The principal bedroom benefits from an en suite bathroom, while the remaining bedrooms are served by a family shower room.

The annex provides particularly versatile accommodation and comprises an open-plan living and kitchen area, double bedroom and a bathroom, making it ideally suited for guest accommodation, dependent relatives, holiday use or home working.

Dining Room - 5.299 x 4.288 (17'4" x 14'0") -

Kitchen - 5.550 x 4.105 (18'2" x 13'5") -

Ground Floor Bathroom - 2.995 x 2.063 (9'9" x 6'9") -

Living Room - 4.289 x 4.179 (14'0" x 13'8") -

Hallway - 3.535 x 2.748 (11'7" x 9'0") -

Snug - 3.689 x 3.535 (12'1" x 11'7") -

First Floor Landing - 5.973 x 1.076 (19'7" x 3'6") -

Bedroom One - 3.520 x 3.295 (11'6" x 10'9") -

En Suite (Bedroom One) - 1.988 x 1.475 (6'6" x 4'10") -

Bedroom Two - 4.217 x 3.330 (13'10" x 10'11") -

Bedroom Three - 3.035 x 3.033 (9'11" x 9'11") -

First Floor Shower Room - 3.354 x 2.084 (11'0" x 6'10") -

Bedroom Four/Study - 3.657 x 3.063 (11'11" x 10'0") -

Entrance Hall - 4.097 x 2.041 (13'5" x 6'8") -

Annex -

Kitchen-Living - 4.120 x 3.796 (13'6" x 12'5") -

Bedroom - 3.602 x 3.004 (11'9" x 9'10") -

Bathroom - 3.187 x 1.936 (10'5" x 6'4") -

Garage - 7.472 x 4.647 (24'6" x 15'2") - Integral with external access.

Cellar - 4.117 x 4.115 (13'6" x 13'6") - External access.

A Victorian Lakeland home where history, family and modern living come together

Built in 1888 as the home of the village schoolmaster, Forest Field has watched over the peaceful hamlet of Colton for more than a century. Today it remains a house with a rare sense of place—carefully restored for modern family life while retaining the character and craftsmanship of its Victorian origins.

Hidden within one of the Lake District's quieter valleys, Forest Field offers something increasingly difficult to find: complete tranquillity, a welcoming rural community and immediate access to some of England's most beautiful landscapes, yet with practical connections to Barrow-in-Furness, Ulverston, Kendal and the wider South Lakes.

Thoughtfully modernised with sustainability in mind, the house combines period charm with contemporary comfort, including solar panels, battery storage and gigabit fibre broadband—bringing twenty-first century living to a home whose history stretches back over 130 years.

At a glance

Victorian slate-built home dating from 1888
Originally built for the Colton village schoolmaster
Beautiful rural location within the Lake District National Park
Independent self-contained annexe
Solar panels and battery storage
Gigabit fibre broadband
Gardens and peaceful surroundings
Walking routes from the doorstep

Space to adapt as life changes

One of Forest Field's most distinctive features is its fully independent annexe, originally created so that a close family member could enjoy both independence and the reassurance of living alongside loved ones.