5 bedroom detached house for sale

A unique opportunity to purchase a delightful detached bunkhouse, set in an elevated position, offering spectacular views across the Lyth Valley.
Suitable for a variety of uses (subject to planning)

Directions
From Kendal follow the A6, before continuing onto the A591 towards the South. Follow this road for approximately 1km, before taking a right onto Whetstone Lane towards Brigsteer. Continue along Whetstone Lane for approximately 1 mile before taking a left onto Brigsteer Road. Follow Brigsteer Road for approximately 1km before taking a left onto the unmarked road signposted Helsington Church and viewpoint. Continue for circa 400m and Lumley Fee is located on your left.

Location
Lumley Fee is located adjacent to St John’s Church at Helsington, approximately 1 mile from the village of Brigsteer and just 5 miles from Kendal in South Cumbria.

It is a rural location, close to Scout Scar, and popular with walkers.

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Outside
To the rear of first floor there is a balcony area and an external staircase providing a fire escape from the first floor.

Lumley Fee benefits from a private driveway providing off-road parking, paved paths and a lawned garden to the front and rear of the property.

The total plot extends to 0.21 acres (0.9 hectares) and is bounded by dry-stone walls.

Services
Access
Lumley Fee Bunkhouse benefits from a right of way from the U5606 (Brigsteer Road), hatched orange on the sale plan.

There are public rights of way immediately to the north and west of the property but none crossing the property itself.

Services
Mains water and electricity. Oil fired central heating system. Private foul and surface water drainage system (septic tank and soakaway).

Tenure
Freehold. Vacant possession upon completion.

Planning
The property has most recently been used as a bunkhouse / hostel and is believed to fall within the sui generis category of use classes for planning purposes. It may be suitable for a variety of alternative uses, including residential, holiday / guest accommodation and commercial use (subject to planning).

Interested parties are advised to seek their own advice regarding the potential uses and any permissions required.

Local Planning Authority
Westmorland and Furness Council. Tel [use Contact Agent Button].

Overage Clause
Overage is payable to the former owners Baraca Leeds until 7th May 2038 in respect of each and every relevant planning permission for the development of more than one residential dwelling or any change of use from a use currently permitted by classes C1, C2, C3 and C4 of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987.

Sale Plans
The Sale Plan has been prepared by the Selling Agent for the convenience of the prospective purchasers. It is deemed to be correct, but any error, omission or misstatement shall not affect the sale. Purchasers must satisfy themselves as to accuracy.

Boundaries
The ownership and maintenance of the boundaries are indicated with the “T” marks on the sale plan. Where no “T” marks are shown, the responsibilities are unknown.

Council Tax
Lumley Fee is currently subject to business rates, with a current ratable value of £2000.

Energy Rating
"E"

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