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Newland, Ulverston, Cumbria

Land size
1.25 acres

Key Features

  • Traditional stone barn with planning permission for conversion into a one-bedroom dwelling.
  • Set within a plot extending to approximately 1.25 acres, the property benefits from adjoining pasture land together with a range of agricultural outbuildings.
  • Peaceful rural setting on the edge of the Lake District National Park with excellent access to the A590 and M6.
  • Live planning permission implemented, with a private sewage treatment plant installed and services connected.

Description

A rare opportunity to acquire a traditional stone barn with live planning permission for conversion into a one-bedroom dwelling, set within approximately 1.25 acres of pastureland and accompanied by a range of useful outbuildings.

Situated in the historic hamlet of Newland, just 1 mile from Ulverston, the property offers a peaceful rural setting with excellent access to the Lake District, A590 and M6.

The approved permission includes a kitchen/dining room, lounge, bedroom, bathroom and store. A new treatment plant has been installed and a material start acknowledged, providing an excellent opportunity for developers, investors or those seeking a unique rural home.The Old Saw Pit presents a rare opportunity to acquire a traditional stone bank barn with planning permission for conversion into a one bedroom dwelling, sat in a plot size of 1.25 acres with pasture land and agricultural buildings.

The property is situated within the boundaries of the historic hamlet of Newland, enjoying a peaceful countryside setting while remaining in an accessible location. Access is taken from an unnamed road which connects directly to the A590, approximately 50 metres to the south east.

The property offers rural living while remaining within easy reach of nearby towns. Ulverston is approximately 1 mile to the south-west, Barrow-in-Furness approximately 9 miles to the south-west, and Kendal approximately 16 miles to the north-east. All three towns provide a wide range of shops, schools, leisure facilities and transport links. The property is also ideally placed for exploring the Lake District, with Coniston Water approximately 8.4 miles away (around 16 minutes to Brown Howe Car Park) and Lake Windermere approximately 8.4 miles away (around 15 minutes to Fell Foot).

The property is situated on the edge of the Lake District National Park and the A590 and connecting roads offer excellent access into the Lakes. The property is also located approximately 15 miles from Junction 36 of the M6 motorway, making it well placed for both local amenities and wider travel.

Constructed of traditional stone beneath a slate roof, the property comprises a two storey barn with an adjoining single-storey garage lean-to.

The barn benefits from planning permission for conversion into a one-bedroom dwelling. The approved accommodation comprises a kitchen/dining room and store room on the ground floor, with a lounge at first floor level. The adjoining garage is to be converted to provide a bedroom and bathroom.

The property benefits from a live planning permission (Ref: SL/2017/1019), which was approved in 2018. As part of the approved development, a new treatment plant has been installed and a material start has been acknowledged.

The adjoining plot as a whole extends to approximately 1.25 acres and comprises a fenced block of pasture, suitable for agricultural, equestrian or amenity use. The property also benefits from a range of outbuildings suitable for a variety of purposes.

This represents a rare opportunity for developers, investors or lifestyle purchasers to acquire a traditional stone barn with planning permission, together with pasture land and useful outbuildings, in a peaceful rural setting on the edge of the Lake District National Park, whilst remaining within easy reach of local amenities and excellent transport links.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
TBC
Date Posted
2026-08-10

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 3 Conversion Land listings in North West England (1+ acres).

This Property£132,000 / acre
Conversion Land Average (1+ acres) £269,861 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Heating
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Broadband
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Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1 Gbps

Superfast

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good LimitedO2 Good NoneThree Good NoneVodafone Good None

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

  • Church Walk CofE Primary School1 mileOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    88
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Sir John Barrow School1.2 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    235
    Type
    Community school
  • St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ulverston1.5 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    155
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Penny Bridge CofE School2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    123
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Croftlands Junior School2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    7 to 11
    Pupils
    152
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • Ulverston Victoria High School1.6 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,319
    Type
    Community school
  • Cartmel Priory CofE School5.1 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    371
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Dowdales School5.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    877
    Type
    Community school
  • Chetwynde School7.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 16
    Pupils
    508
    Type
    Free schools
  • St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow7.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    624
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic

* 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

Spar - Ulverston, Ulverston0.7 miles
Booths Ulverston, Ulverston0.7 miles
Co-op Market Street, Ulverston1.2 miles

GP surgery

Ulverston Medical Practice1.2 miles

Pharmacy

Cohens Chemist1.2 miles

Hospital

Furness General Hospital7.4 miles

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

Ulverston Rail Station1.5 miles

Nearest bus stop

Hoad Lane970 metres

Typical drive times

Ulverston3 min · 1.3 miles
Lancaster (city)48 min · 38 miles
Dalton-in-Furness12 min · 6.7 miles
Grange-over-Sands19 min · 14 miles
Broughton in Furness20 min · 11 miles

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. The map pin for this listing is approximate, so these readings describe the surrounding area. 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

Very low risk

Planning map: Flood Zone 3, about 10 metres away.

Surface water

Medium to low risk (1 in 100 to 1 in 1000)

Not at the pin: mapped about 20 metres away.

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.

Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.

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