Winnow Barn, Syke Farm, Wigton, CA7

Winnow Barn sits within especially picturesque Cumbrian countryside, this detached barn conversion offers around 3,875 sq ft of generous, highly versatile accommodation. Designed for flexibility, the layout offers well considered living and sleeping spaces on both floors, with ample opportunity for work, leisure and entertaining. Set within gardens that open to wide countryside views and create a peaceful, impressive backdrop, the property also enjoys excellent connections, with the A595 giving straightforward access across West Cumbria towards Carlisle, the A596 leading to the coast, and the Lake District National Park within easy reach.

A broad open-plan lounge, dining and kitchen area forms the central space, its scale and design lending itself equally to relaxed family life or large gatherings. A full-height window frames the garden and countryside beyond, while exposed sandstone and a wood-burning stove give warmth and character. The kitchen was fully renovated in 2024, with sleek cabinetry, integrated appliances and a quartz and marble-topped island at its centre. An adjoining utility room provides additional storage and includes a bottled gas hob for flexible cooking.

A glazed door opens through to a large garden room, a flexible space currently arranged as a gym and seating area. Full height bifold doors extend the room onto the terrace, drawing the garden in and opening wide views across the countryside, creating a natural link between indoors and out. Elsewhere on the ground floor, a modern shower room with steam shower and adjoining sauna offers spa style relaxation, while a collection of flexible rooms provides scope for varied use, including a snug, home office and guest bedrooms or the option for single storey living.

Winnow Barn benefits from a broad drive with ample parking. To the front, the barn’s traditional stonework creates an inviting approach, while at the rear, landscaped gardens frame beautiful open views across the surrounding countryside. The grounds are primarily laid to lawn, complemented by a patio terrace and ornamental pond. To the side, a paddock and about 1 acre of additional land, part of which has been planted with trees, offer potential for hobby, smallholding use or further landscaping, subject to requirements.

A significant asset is the large commercial workshop, benefitting from three phase electricity and incorporating an office and a WC, offering excellent flexibility for storage, garaging, or business use, subject to any necessary consents.

The first floor is bright and welcoming, with roof lights filling the landing and rooms with natural light. It features a generously proportioned principal bedroom suite with an en-suite bathroom and walk-in wardrobe, along with planning consent already secured for a balcony to maximise the outstanding views. Two further bedrooms are positioned across the landing, served by a spacious family bathroom with a separate shower and a luxurious jacuzzi bath.

Accommodation in brief

Ground Floor
Open Plan Kitchen/Living/Dining Room | Utility Room | Double Bedroom with En-Suite | Double Bedroom | Shower Room | Sauna | Office | Snug | Study | Garden Room

First Floor
Principal Bedroom with En-Suite | Family Bathroom | Two Further Bedrooms | Eaves Storage | Storeroom

Externally
Large Detached Barn | Garden | Paddock

Local Information

Set within the peaceful enclave of Syke Farm on the outskirts of Wigton, Cumbria, Winnow Barn combines the calm of rural living with the convenience of nearby amenities. The surrounding landscape is characterised by rolling farmland, while the town centre, with its shops, cafés and services, lies just over a mile away. Wigton is a historic market town, celebrated for its independent shops, eateries and strong community spirit, as well as its rich literary and cultural heritage. Excellent transport links enhance the setting, with the A596 providing direct connections to nearby Workington and Wigton railway station on the Cumbrian Coast Line offering easy rail access to the wider region.

Approximate Mileages

Wigton Town Centre 1 mile | Wigton Railway Station 1 mile | A596 1 mile | M6 Motorway (Junction 41) 12 miles | Carlisle 12 miles | Penrith 22 miles | Keswick 23 miles | Lake District National Park 10 miles | Newcastle International Airport 65 miles

Services

The property is connected to mains electricity and water, with oil fired central heating and drainage to a shared septic tank, which typically costs £150–£250 per year to maintain. Bottled gas supplies the hob in the utility room, and the electrical system has been wired to allow connection to a generator during a power cut, with easy disconnection from the mains.

General Information

Freehold
Council Tax Band F
The property is being sold subject to all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether or not specified within the sales particulars.