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8.66 acres, Fiddleback Farm, Cumbria
For Sale - £750,000

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• Distinctive Pre-Georgian Circular Architecture with Exposed Beams and Feature Stone Walls
• Currently Arranged as a Family Home with Established B&B Business
• Large First-Floor Barn Room, Partly Converted with Planning Permission for Further Works
• Detached Stone Barn Offering Additional Potential
• Mature Gardens with Sweeping Lawns and Countryside Outlooks
• Large Garage, Useful Stores and Private Driveway Approach
• Approx 8.66 Acres in All

Accommodation in Brief
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall | Living/Dining/Kitchen Area | Dining Room | Living Room | Sitting Room | Study | Utility Room | Two En-Suite Bedrooms

First Floor
Three Further Bedrooms (Two En-Suite) | Family Bathroom | Large Partly Converted Barn | Store Room

Externally
Garage | Detached Barn | Stores

The Property
Dating from 1709, Fiddleback Farm is a Grade II* listed pre-Georgian farmhouse of remarkable distinction. Built in sandstone and notable for its rare circular architecture, the house is thought to have drawn inspiration from agricultural building forms of the early 18th century, making it a highly unusual example of its kind in Cumbria. With exposed beams, stone walls and lime-flagged floors, the property reflects more than three centuries of history as both a farmstead and family home. Today it combines this heritage with modern versatility, operating as a private residence alongside a successful bed and breakfast, and offering flexibility for a range of lifestyles and business opportunities.

The property is approached by a private drive that sweeps down towards the farmhouse, creating a strong sense of arrival. Mature gardens with established trees and wide lawns frame the house, enhancing both its seclusion and its setting within the open countryside.

The living/dining/kitchen is one of the property’s most adaptable spaces, designed to serve both domestic life and guest hospitality. Incorporating a range of commercial-style elements alongside everyday fittings, it is well suited to its current use as a family kitchen and B&B service area. Generous proportions allow for multiple dining and seating zones, with plenty of natural light from windows and doors that open directly into the gardens. A tunnel links the room through to the dining hall, creating an easy connection for entertaining or guest breakfasts, while exposed beams and stone detailing ensure the space retains its distinctive character.

The ground floor also includes a study, cloakroom, a characterful sitting room with a working fireplace, and a secondary living room that connects directly to two ground-floor bedrooms, both of which benefit from en-suite facilities, offering privacy and convenience for family or guests. The larger of the two is especially light-filled, with a broad window framing view of the gardens. Exposed beams and characterful details balance rustic charm with a bright, airy atmosphere, offering excellent flexibility as part of the family accommodation or as a welcoming guest suite. A separate utility room sits alongside the sitting room, providing practical space for laundry and storage.

A curved staircase rises gracefully to the first floor, where three further bedrooms are arranged. Two enjoy en-suite shower rooms, while the third is served by a separate family bathroom. A separate staircase ascends to the large attached barn, a dramatic, partially converted space with high ceilings, exposed timbers and direct access outdoors. Planning permission has been granted for two additional windows to increase natural light, while the proposed toilet area (currently a storeroom) is partly completed. With its extraordinary scale and versatile layout, the barn holds remarkable potential as an events or wedding venue or additional guest accommodation.

Externally
Fiddleback Farm is set within generous mature gardens, including wide lawns, established planting and a range of seating areas with open countryside views. A long private driveway leads to the house, where there is ample hard standing, a large garage and several useful stores. In addition, a detached stone barn provides further scope for a variety of uses, subject to the necessary consents.

Agents Notes
There is a public footpath crossing part of the land.

Local Information
Fiddleback Farm lies within peaceful Cumbrian countryside, surrounded by farmland and open views, yet conveniently placed for local amenities and major transport links. The nearby village of Curthwaite has a well-regarded pub, while the neighbouring villages of Rosley and Thursby provide primary schools, with Rosley also home to a church and village hall. The market town of Wigton (approx. 4 miles) offers a wider range of everyday services, including two supermarkets, additional primary schools and a secondary school. For broader shopping, leisure and professional facilities, Carlisle (approx. 7.5 miles) provides excellent provision, together with a mainline railway station offering fast connections to London, Glasgow and Edinburgh. Access to the M6 motorway is also within easy reach, placing regional and national centres within convenient distance.

Approximate Mileages
Carlisle City Centre 6 miles | M6 8 miles | Penrith 27 miles | Keswick & The Lake District National Park 28 miles | Newcastle Upon Tyne 60 miles | Carlisle Lake District Airport 12 miles | Carlisle Train Station 7.5 miles

Services
The property is connected to mains water and electricity, with oil-fired central heating. Drainage is via a cesspit.

Tenure
Freehold

Council Tax
Band F

Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way
The property is being sold subject to all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether or not specified within the sales particulars.

Agents Note to Purchasers
We strive to ensure all property details are accurate, however, they are not to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact and do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract. All measurements and floor plans have been prepared as a guide only. All services, systems and appliances listed in the details have not been tested by us and no guarantee is given to their operating ability or efficiency. Please be advised that some information may be awaiting vendor approval.

Submitting an Offer
Please note that all offers will require financial verification including mortgage agreement in principle, proof of deposit funds, proof of available cash and full chain details including selling agents and solicitors down the chain. To comply with Money Laundering Regulations, we require proof of identification from all buyers before acceptance letters are sent and solicitors can be instructed.

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