Travellers Rest, Ulpha, Ulpha, Cumberland

THE OLD TRAVELLERS REST. ULPHA. BROUGHTON. LA20 6DX

PLEASE NOTE;
THIS PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD VIA SECURE ONLINE AUCTION.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY. A LL VIEWINGS AND BIDS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO PATTINSONS AUCTION.
Website address; pattinsons.co.uk
When you make contact, they will explain the procedure, arrange a viewing for you and accept bids.
OPENING BID; £210,000
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ld Travellers Rest & Mitredale
Ulpha, Duddon Valley, Lake District National Park
A Rare Opportunity in One of Cumbria's Most Beautiful Valleys
Occupying the historic footprint of the original barn that once served the renowned Travellers Rest Hotel, The Old Travellers Rest is an exceptional property in one of the Lake District's most beautiful and unspoilt valleys.
Purposefully designed as two spacious self-contained apartments, the property is offered with the freehold of the entire building, providing exceptional flexibility for multi-generational living, extended family accommodation, dual occupancy or holiday letting. It also benefits from existing consent for holiday letting, presenting an attractive opportunity for buyers wishing to generate income from one or both apartments.
Surrounded by spectacular fells, peaceful countryside and some of the Lake District's finest walking, the property combines generous living spaces, breathtaking scenery and a fascinating connection to the area's rich history.
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History
The story of The Old Travellers Rest is closely linked with the historic Travellers Rest Hotel, one of the Duddon Valley's best-known coaching inns.
The property occupies the footprint of the original barn that once served the hotel, preserving a tangible connection to this important local landmark while offering comfortable modern accommodation.
The hotel became well known during the nineteenth century under the ownership of John Gunson, whose hospitality attracted travellers, fell walkers and literary visitors alike. During his journey through the Lake District, Samuel Taylor Coleridge famously described Gunson as "a very intelligent man" after discovering that, despite living in this remote valley, he could read both Greek and Hebrew. Wordsworth also wrote about Ulpha in his Sonnet titled The Kirk of Ulpha.
Today, The Old Travellers Rest combines contemporary living with a unique connection to one of Cumbria's most fascinating historic sites.
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Ground Floor Apartment – The Old Travellers Rest
A welcoming sunroom provides the perfect entrance, offering a practical space for coats and walking boots after a day exploring the surrounding fells.
Beyond lies a spacious open-plan living and dining room, creating a warm and sociable heart to the home. A useful utility and storage room sits conveniently to one side.
At the far end of the living and dining room, a short flight of steps leads to the principal bedroom suite, comprising a generous double bedroom, dressing room and private ensuite bathroom. The dressing room offers excellent flexibility and has previously been used as additional sleeping accommodation for grandchildren, making it equally suitable as a nursery, home office or hobby room.
Returning through the living and dining room, to the side you’ll find the kitchen and the remaining accommodation, where a family bathroom serves one generous double bedroom and one single bedroom, both enjoying attractive views across the gardens.
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First Floor Apartment - Miterdale
The external staircase leads directly into an inviting living room where a large picture window perfectly frames the breathtaking scenery of the Duddon Valley.
The living room flows naturally into an open-plan kitchen and dining area, creating an ideal space for everyday living and entertaining.
On the opposite side of the apartment, a hallway leads to two comfortable double bedrooms together with a well-appointed family bathroom, providing spacious and independent accommodation.
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Beautifully Maintained Throughout
When the current owners purchased the property, it was already arranged as two apartments, although both had seen very little updating since they were originally built.
The ground floor apartment underwent an extensive programme of refurbishment, including new double glazing, complete rewiring, new plumbing, replastering, beautiful tiled flooring, new bathrooms and a comprehensive modernisation. Following the departure of the sitting tenant, the first-floor apartment was refurbished to the same high standard.
Since then, the property has been well maintained and further enhanced, including the installation of a new septic tank approximately three years ago, and connection to mains water ensuring it continues to meet the needs of modern living.
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Outside
The property enjoys generous gardens and grounds that make the most of its peaceful setting, with ample private parking, an integral garage and wonderful views across the surrounding fells.
Whether enjoying a quiet morning coffee, dining outdoors or simply taking in the ever-changing landscape, the outdoor spaces perfectly complement the tranquillity of the Duddon Valley.
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A Thriving Rural Community
Despite its peaceful setting, Ulpha enjoys a welcoming and active community.
The village hall hosts a weekly Post Office service, offers locally produced goods and regularly brings residents together for popular monthly music evenings, reflecting the strong community spirit that continues to thrive in this special corner of the Lake District.
With exceptional walking, cycling and outdoor pursuits available directly from the doorstep, the property offers an enviable balance of rural tranquillity and community life.
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Practical Information
• Freehold ownership of the entire building
• Two purpose-designed self-contained apartments
• Existing consent for holiday letting
• Mains water supply
• New septic tank installed approximately three years ago
• LPG central heating
• Current Gas Safety Certificates
• Current Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs)
• Integral garage
• Generous private parking
• Council Tax Bands (to be confirmed)
• EPC Ratings (to be confirmed)
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A Rare Opportunity
Offering two beautifully presented apartments in one of the Lake District's most tranquil valleys, The Old Travellers Rest combines generous accommodation, outstanding flexibility and a genuine connection to the area's rich history.
Whether you're seeking multi-generational living, a peaceful countryside retreat or a home with established holiday letting consent, The Old Travellers Rest offers a unique opportunity to enjoy the beauty, history and strong sense of community that make the Duddon Valley such a special place to call home.