We’ve spent a fair amount of time – Justin especially – in the Southern Lake District. While growing up, Justin and his family stayed in Chapel Stile every summer. In the 1990s, he introduced me to the Langdale area; as well as Chapel Stile, we’ve holidayed in Elterwater and with friends in Windermere.
It’s always been a dream to live in the Lake District – a dream, because property prices in the National Park are steep. We did manage, however, to find a cute, compact, little one-bedder just outside Kendal town centre.
If Justin’s National Lottery numbers finally come up at the weekend, we’ll be phoning the estate agents responsible for the historic Thwaite and Thwaite Barn in Troutbeck first thing Monday morning!
£110,000 – Low Fellside, Kendal
• 1-bedroom charming cottage
• Fantastic central location
• Cash buyers only, due to size
£600,000 – Corner Cottage, Crook, Kendal, Cumbria LA8 8LA
• 3/4 bedroomed cottage
• Open plan living room/kitchen
• Quiet location
• Garden
• Views of the surrounding fields
• Close to a local pub
• Off road parking
Delightfully situated in the pretty village of Crook enjoying a rural location surrounded by open fields yet only a few miles away from the attractions of Bowness village, the amenities of Kendal and the main road network and the nearby growing market town of Staveley. This sunny location is made even more attractive by the charming country pub The Sun Inn serving excellent food only a few yards walk away and many local walks right on the doorstep.
£1.85 million – Thwaite and Thwaite Barn, Troutbeck, Windermere LA23 1PF
• Historic detached property in Troutbeck
• Spacious 3 bedroomed accommodation
• 3 reception rooms and 2 bathrooms
• Garden, orchard and detached barn
• Lovely views of the surrounding fells
• A short drive to Windermere or Ambleside
Having been in the family since 1956 this remarkable property was lovingly restored back to life in the 1980s retaining many original features and one of the most authentic 16th Century farmhouses in the Lake District. A Grade II listed building, 3 bedroomed, detached Lakeland home in a superb location with fantastic views, adjoining orchard and a large detached two-storey undeveloped barn.
