PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

Welcome to Gasketh Farm, a traditional farmhouse dating back to the 1700’s, that has been tastefully renovated and maintained by the current owners. This impressive property boasts an total area of just under 3,000 square feet and set in a approx. 3-acre plot, providing potential purchasers with ample living space, both indoor and outdoor. 

On the ground floor, Gasketh Farm compromises a well-equipped kitchen with Lakeland slate worktops and slate flooring and a glazed archway overlooking the picturesque gardens, a separate dining room with Lakeland slate worktops and flooring, a Moravia range cooker and Belfast sink, two inviting reception rooms both with cosy fireplaces and oak flooring, a pantry, boot room, utility room and shower room.

The first-floor compromises five comfortable bedrooms, two with feature fireplaces, and a family bathroom with bathtub. The master suite encompasses pine flooring, a private shower room and a dressing room with fitted wardrobes. 

To the front of the property is a large lawned garden with mature trees and shrub boarders, greenhouse and fruit cage. Beyond the formal gardens there is a native woodland area extending to approximately 1.67 acres and hosts an abundance of flora and fauna, as well as a wildlife pond.

On the eastern side of the main dwelling, there are a range of traditional stone farm buildings with the potential for further development (subject to planning permission). On the north side of the main dwelling, there are enclosed lawns and a gravelled parking area leading to a slate flagged seating area.

LOCATION

Gasketh Farm is an idyllic country home situated within the Lake District National Park. The property is 0.6 miles north from the A595 along The Old Vicarage Lane and 0.7 miles south from Kirklands Road, Irton. 

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Seascale is within proximity for a variety of shops, chemist, Doctor’s Surgery and trains on the West Coast Line. Seascale and Gosforth offer both infant and junior schools, with secondary schools found in Egremont, Millom and Whitehaven.

Muncaster and Muncaster Castle are a short drive away, with Muncaster providing families with an abundance of activities and amenities.

The village of Ravenglass is also a short distance from Gasketh Farm and has attractions such as The La’al Ratty, cafes, pubs and restaurants.

Please refer to the location plan for further information and identifying the exact location of the property in relation to the surrounding area.

TRADITIONAL FARM BUILDINGS DESCRIPTION

The outbuildings at Gasketh Farm are arranged in a courtyard of original buildings of local stone construction under, predominately, slate roofs. The roofs on the two-story barns have been refurbished in recent years.

The outbuildings compromise:

·         Detached block-built foyer byre (8.24m x 16.48m) currently being used as a workshop and storage

·         Storage room (2.76m x 2.7m)

·         Boiler room (7.9m x 3.34m) containing wood pallet boiler and storage bin

·        The main barn attached to the farmhouse is ‘L’ shaped with 8 bays and 5 bays, and is partially lofted (24m x 6.5m and 16m x 6.5m) with 6, 12 and 6 stall byers and a double stable and storage shed

·        South from the farmhouse, and having access from the main dwelling, there is a utility room (4.65m x 2.65m) and a further 3 loose boxes and a byre with access to the front gardens

Please refer to the plan and photographs showing the buildings.

LAND DESCRIPTION

The agricultural land extends to in total to approx. 4.57 acres and is separated into two paddocks. The paddock immediately opposite the farmstead extends to approx. 3.12 acres being a well fenced pasture field with a mains water supply. Adjacent to the first field there is a further 1.44 acre enclose, well fenced grassland containing a smaller area of natural vegetation and benefitting from having a single-story stone shed in the corner and mains water supply, with access to the entrance track. 

All the land is in good heart and provides excellent livestock grazing or amenity use. 

VIEWING

Strictly by appointment with the Sole Agents:

Mitchells Estate Agency, Mitchell’s Auction Co. Ltd., Lakeland Livestock Centre, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0QQ.

Tel: 01900 822016        Email: info@mitchellslandagency.co.uk

The vendors and their agents do not accept any responsibility for accidents or personal injury caused or suffered at viewings whether accompanied or not.