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The Ginney Penrith, Catterlen, CA11

Bedrooms
7
Bathrooms
6

Description

** 7 Bedroom Barn Conversion with just under 4700 sq ft of accomodation with 2 ADDITIONAL adjoining single storey 1 bedroom Holiday Cottages. ** Sitting on the edge of the Lake District National Park, The Ginney is a stunning period property converted from a traditional Lakeland Bank Barn and Gin Case in a rural yet accessible location, just 10 minutes from Lake Ullswater and close to Penrith. Dating back to around 1700's, this immaculately presented and extensive family home is presently run as a successful luxury lifestyle business, ideal for those looking for a live/work opportunity. Currently run as a 4* luxury B&B with exceptional reviews plus the benefit of 2 one bedroom self-contained holiday cottages. Externally, approaching from the front via the private driveway with ample parking for a number of vehicles and a private enclosed garden with lawn and terrace. There is also a large garage having an electrically operated door with a mezzanine floored storage. To the rear of the property there is an additional courtyard area with vehicular access. Sitting minutes away from the market town of Penrith, Lake Ullswater and the beautiful scenery of the Lake District National Park, the village of Catterlen is in an accessible yet rural location just a short distance away from J41 of M6 and is close to excellent amenities, schools, shops and a host of leisure activities. Services EV Charger. Superfast WIFI. Mains Water, Drainage and Electricity. Oil Central Heating with Underfloor Heating in the Gin Case Open coal fires. EPC & Council Tax Band EPC - F Council Tax - C The business part is subject to a small business rate relief which at present is nil. Disclaimer These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general guideline and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending Purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. The services, systems, and appliances shown may not have been tested and has no guarantee as to their operability or efficiency can be given. All land and floor plans are created as a guide to the lay out of the property and should not be considered as a true depiction of any property and constitutes no part of a legal contract.

Services: EV Charger., Superfast WIFI., Mains Water, Drainage and Electricity., Oil Central Heating with Underfloor Heating in the Gin Case, Open coal fires.

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
C
Date Posted
2026-08-19

Price history

DateChangePrice
22 Sep 2026Reduced 5.6% (−£50,000)£845,000
19 Aug 2026Listed£895,000

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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

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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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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

80 Mbps

Superfast

Suitable for

  • HD streaming
  • Video calls
  • Web & social

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good GoodO2 Good NoneThree Good GoodVodafone 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

  • St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith2.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    104
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Plumpton School2.6 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    102
    Type
    Community school
  • Brunswick School2.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 7
    Pupils
    140
    Type
    Community school
  • Beaconside CofE Primary School2.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    445
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Greystoke Primary School3.1 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    51
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith2.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,026
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Ullswater Community College3.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,520
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Caldew School13 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    990
    Type
    Academy converter
  • St John Henry Newman Catholic School14 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    703
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Appleby Grammar School14 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    357
    Type
    Academy converter

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 - Penrith, Penrith2.4 miles
Booths Penrith, Penrith2.6 miles
Morrisons Pooley Bridge Penrith, Penrith2.7 miles

GP surgery

Birbeck Medical Group3.4 miles

Pharmacy

Morrisons Pharmacy2.6 miles

Hospital

Penrith Hospital3.4 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

Penrith North Lakes Rail Station2.7 miles

Nearest bus stop

Low Dyke571 metres

Typical drive times

Wigton25 min · 19 miles
Penrith6 min · 4 miles
Carlisle (city)22 min · 17 miles
Appleby-in-Westmorland22 min · 17 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 marks the postcode area rather than the exact location, 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 1.

Surface water

Very low risk

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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Unit 3 Mason Court Gillan Way Penrith 40 Business Park Penrith Cumbria CA11 9GR

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