Faraday Cottage, Outhgill

Faraday Cottage is a detached three-bedroom home in Outhgill, around four miles from Kirkby Stephen and within reach of Sedbergh and Hawes. The village sits in the Upper Eden Valley, with Kirkby Stephen providing shops, schools, medical services and rail connections on the Settle-Carlisle line. The property is believed to date from the 17th century and was formed from three cottages, with a history linked to the Faraday family and the former village smithy, now used as a garage. The ground floor has a porch and reception area, two further reception rooms, a sitting room, a kitchen with breakfast bar and pantry, and a lean-to conservatory. Upstairs are three double bedrooms, a family bathroom and two separate staircases. Character details include exposed beams, stone floors and fireplaces. The house would benefit from modernisation, offering scope to update the accommodation while retaining its historic features. Outside, the property has extensive gardens with lawn, patio and woodland areas, a gated driveway with parking for at least three vehicles, and a detached stone garage. The listing identifies space for a garden room or shepherd’s hut and suggests possible holiday or rental use, subject to the necessary checks. Kirkby Stephen is approximately four miles away, with the M6 and A66 accessible by road.