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£1,450,000

Bolton Head Farm Estate Seascale, Gosforth, CA20

Land size
4 acres
Bedrooms
9

Description

An incredible opportunity to acquire a wonderful Lakeland Estate, comprising an immaculate five-bedroom luxury barn conversion PLUS a four-bedroom traditional stone farmhouse of exceptional character. Perfect for multigenerational living or a lifestyle income business opportunity, set within four acres on the western edge of the Lake District. Live the family dream, earn an income, or do both - this is a truly rare find.

The Farmhouse: Part built in the 17th century, Bolton Head Farm is a traditional Cumbrian farmhouse - solid stone walls, original features and an abundance of character. Four generous double bedrooms, two well-proportioned reception rooms and a large farmhouse kitchen-diner at the heart of it all. Period charm meets everyday comfort, with scope to make it your own. Around one acre of private gardens and yard surround the house, with the kind of outlook - fells, sky and open countryside - that most people only dream about. Entirely self-contained with separate driveway access, it works perfectly as a family home in its own right.

The Luxury Barn Conversion: Beautifully converted, thoughtfully designed and finished to a very high modern standard. A six-person hot tub sits in its own oak-frame shelter with magnificent views of Scafell and the surrounding fells. Large double-height lounge, double-height separate snug and dining room, entrance hall and dedicated boot room, five stylish bedrooms all en-suite, and extensive grounds - it all adds up to something genuinely special.

Grounds and Outbuildings: Sitting within four acres, set well away from the road and accessed by two hedge-lined driveways. Mature gardens with stone patios, open lawns, ample hardstanding and paddocks, all set against the backdrop of the western fells. Private, peaceful and utterly beautiful. An extensive agricultural building offers genuine development potential, subject to planning - ancillary accommodation, workshops, garaging or leisure use all worth exploring. Planning permission for a swimming pool is already in place.

The Views: Scafell Pike. Wastwater. The South Lakes. Across the Irish Sea to the Isle of Man. On a clear day, the panorama from this estate is simply extraordinary - and it never gets old.

Location: The western Lake District is quieter and less crowded than the central lakes, but every bit as spectacular. The Wasdale Valley is on the doorstep, with Scafell Pike, Wastwater and the coast and beaches accessible in minutes. Gosforth village is just down the road with a locally renowned bakery, pubs, primary school and active village community. Seascale is five miles west for shops, health centre, West Coast main line rail station and beach access. Whitehaven, Cockermouth and Ulverston are within easy reach.

Services: Oil central heating, mains electricity and water, septic tank drainage, Fibrus fibre broadband connected. Fixtures, fittings and appliances available via separate negotiation. Viewing strictly by prior appointment - early inspection strongly recommended. EPC - TBC. Council Tax - D.

These particulars are intended to give a fair and accurate description of the property but their accuracy is not guaranteed and they do not constitute or form part of an offer or contract. All measurements are approximate. None of the services, appliances or fittings have been tested by David Britton Estates and prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves as to their condition by inspection or through their own advisers. No person in the employment of David Britton Estates has authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property. Some images may have been digitally enhanced for marketing purposes and may not fully reflect the property's current appearance.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
D
Date Posted
2026-08-19

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 783 Homes with Land listings in North West England (1+ acres).

This Property£362,500 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £213,982 / acre
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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

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

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

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good NoneO2 Good LimitedThree Good LimitedVodafone 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

  • Gosforth CofE Primary School and Nursery1 mileOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    96
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Seascale Primary School3.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    97
    Type
    Community school
  • St Bega's CofE Primary School3.8 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    16
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Beckermet CofE School4.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    73
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Thornhill Primary School5.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    85
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • West Lakes Academy6.5 milesOfsted: Inadequate *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,017
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • The Whitehaven Academy10 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    859
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • St Benedict's Catholic High School10 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    990
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • John Ruskin School14 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    247
    Type
    Community school
  • Energy Coast UTC14 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    14 to 19
    Pupils
    383
    Type
    University technical college

* 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

Budgens Gosforth, Gosforth1.3 miles
Spar - Holmrook, Holmrook2.9 miles
Co-op Seascale - Gosforth Road, Seascale3.5 miles

GP surgery

Seascale Health Centre3.4 miles

Pharmacy

Seascale Pharmacy3.5 miles

Hospital

West Cumberland Hospital9.7 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Drigg Rail Station3.5 miles

Nearest bus stop

Petton Place1.3 miles

Typical drive times

Millom34 min · 22 miles
Egremont13 min · 7.9 miles
Whitehaven23 min · 14 miles
Cleator Moor19 min · 11 miles
Carlisle (city)1 hr 15 min · 52 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. 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 1.

Surface water

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

Not at the pin: mapped about 30 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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