- Land size
- 0.73 acres
- Dwelling size
- 1582 sqft
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
Key Features
- Spacious living room with multi-fuel stove
- Oil central heating
- Three bedroom detached cottage with private amenity woodland
- Cash buyers only
- In need of repair but huge potential
- Master bedroom with en-suite
- Septic tank and private water supply
- Beautiful views of the countryside
- 40 minutes from Carlisle
Description
NOTIFICATION OF BEST AND FINAL OFFER DEADLINE - Offers should be submitted by 12noon on Wednesday 2nd September 2026
Offers for the property must be submitted either via email to office@cdrural.co.uk or in a sealed envelope to the offices of C&D Rural at Lakeside, Townfoot, Longtown, Carlisle, CA6 5LY. It is important to note that the Sellers retain the right to not accept the highest offer placed for the property.
Slate House presents an exciting opportunity for buyers seeking a renovation project or potential redevelopment opportunity. The property has had several burst pipes in recent months and therefore requires a lot of work to bring it back to a habitable standard. The cottage sits in a beautiful location only 40 minutes from Carlisle, featuring your own private amenity woodland and stunning views across the countryside.
The Accommodation
The current layout of the property is flexible, with a spacious living room with multi-fuel stove and rear porch connected providing further communal space and access to the gardens. The hedges are overgrown however once cut, the elevated position of Slate House will offer some incredible views.
The kitchen is located in the centre of the property, complete with a range of solid cabinets fitted along the wall with a 1.5 bowl composite sink and electric Rangemaster. Continuing down the hall, there are three generous bedrooms within the property with the master bedroom benefitting from an en-suite and built-in wardrobe. The family bathroom is a good size with fully tiled walls, bath, electric shower over, WC and hand wash basin. There is a large storage cupboard which could be knocked through for those who wish to install a walk-in shower. The property benefits from a separate utility room which is accessed through the front porch. Here you will find further storage units as well as the oil boiler and water tank. There are doors either side for access to the gardens.
Externally the property is located in a rural setting which is accessed via a single road through fields. Wooden gates open into the plot allowing for parking for several vehicles. There is hedging and a selection of matures trees around the border of the plot creating a sense of privacy and seclusion. There is a polytunnel and range of garden sheds included. The land extends to 0.73 acres and includes an area of private amenity woodland and natural pond. The woodland itself is mature and varied, creating a wonderful natural setting. Whilst the grounds would benefit from ongoing management and clearance, they offer considerable potential to create attractive gardens, recreational space, wildlife habitats or a range of other uses, subject to the purchaser’s requirements.
Location Summary
Bewcastle is a picturesque village steeped in Roman and Border history. The church, farm, and castle occupy the site of a Roman out post fort which guarded the Maiden Way, the main Roman road north from Birdoswald on Hadrian’s Wall some 10km (6 miles) to the south. Woodland walks are plentiful here having both Kershope forrest and Keilder forrest close by. As a result, wildlife around here is plentiful. Families of Roe deer and various birds of prey are common sights. Bewcastle offers a primary school and William Howard School in Brampton is the local secondary school. The historic market town of Brampton is only 12 miles away and offers a fantastic selection of shops, butchers, pubs and cafes plus other local services. A main bus route runs from here to Carlisle or Newcastle plus a train station is also available from here.
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GENERAL REMARKS & STIPULATIONS
Matters of Title: The property is sold subject to all existing easements, burdens, reservations and wayleaves, including rights of access and rights of way whether contained in the Title Deeds or informally constituted and whether referred to in the General Remarks and Stipulations or not. The Purchaser(s) will be held to have satisfied themselves as to the nature of such matters.
Sale: The property is sold as seen.
Services: The water is supplied by a private spring. The water has not been tested. The septic tank is not compliant with general binding regulations and this will need to be upgraded as part of the refurbishment. There is electric and oil central heating connected. The boiler has not been serviced or tested.
Viewings: Strictly by appointment through the sole selling agents, C&D Rural. Tel 01228 792299
Offers: Offers should be submitted to the selling agents. The owner reserves the right to sell without imposing a closing date and will not be bound to accept the highest, or indeed any, offer. All genuinely interested parties are advised to note their interest with the selling agents.
Money Laundering Obligations: We are required by law to carry out Anti Money Laundering Checks prior to issuing a memorandum of sale. We use an external agency to conduct these checks. Once an offer has been agreed, Coadjute will contact you to complete the checks electronically. A fee of £45 + VAT per person will apply and will be processed by Coadjute. If you have any queries please contact the office.
Referrals: C&D Rural work with preferred providers for the delivery of certain services necessary for a house sale or purchase. Our providers price their products competitively, however you are under no obligation to use their services and may wish to compare them against other providers. Should you choose to utilise them C&D Rural will receive a referral fee: Fisher Financial Associates – arrangement of mortgage & other products/insurances; C&D Rural will receive a referral fee of £50 per mortgage referral. Figures quoted are inclusive of VAT.
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Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- D
- Date Posted
- 2026-08-10
Price history
| Date | Change | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug 2026 | Reduced 26% (−£65,000) | £185,000 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | Listed | £250,000 |
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)
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Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- National Grid
- Water
- Springs
- Heating
- Oil Only, Wood Burner
- Broadband
- Cable
- Sewerage
- Septic Tank
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
- Ask Agent
- Private Rights of Way
- Ask Agent
- Listed Property
- Ask Agent
- Restrictions
- Ask Agent
Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
- Ask Agent
- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
- Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
5 Mbps
Under 10 Mbps here
Suitable for
- Basic browsing & email
Mobile signal
Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Bewcastle School2.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 19
- Type
- Community school
- Walton & Lees Hill CofE School5 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 20
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Shankhill CofE Primary School6.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 44
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Gilsland CofE Primary School7.4 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 18
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Lanercost CofE Primary School7.5 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 84
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- William Howard School9.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,312
- Type
- Academy converter
- Richard Rose Central Academy16 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,035
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- St John Henry Newman Catholic School16 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 703
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Trinity School16 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,711
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Richard Rose Morton Academy18 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 905
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.
Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Planning map: Flood Zone 1.
Surface water
These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.
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Lakeside, Townfoot, Longtown, Carlisle, CA6 5LY
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