Blossom Barn, Garsdale Road, Sedbergh
North West
£220,000
Listed on 27/08/2026
Listed on 27/08/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
6Type
BarnArea
1195 sqftFeatures
- Garden
- Parking
Description
This detached barn near Sedbergh is offered as a substantial conversion project, with the listing stating that planning permission has been implemented for two dwellings, with residential or short-term holiday-let use. The proposed scheme is shown in the supplied plans; buyers should verify the current consent, conditions and scope directly with the relevant authorities. The listing also refers to plans for converting outbuildings into a home office, which would require its own verification.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
52out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: LOW
At £220,000, this is a strikingly low entry point against the local average: about £184 per sq ft versus £305. The appeal is the chance to acquire a substantial stone barn and extensive grounds in a rural setting near Sedbergh, with planning described as implemented for two dwellings. The consent, its conditions and the practical feasibility of the conversion all need checking, as does the local occupancy requirement.
This is a heavy conversion project rather than a cosmetic renovation: the main barn is an agricultural shell, with no completed residential interiors visible, and the grounds are informal. The exposed stone and roof structure offer a distinctive starting point, while the scope for landscaping and the stated plans for additional parking add to the possibilities. The overall score remains weak because the conversion workload is substantial and the available figures do not establish renovation economics.
Key opportunities
- Shape the large stone barn around the stated consent for two dwellings, potentially creating a home-and-let arrangement if the planning and occupancy terms allow.
- Make the exposed traditional masonry and roof structure the character-led starting point for a substantial conversion.
- Develop the extensive informal grounds into a more considered garden, with the listing also describing scope for additional parking and possible outhouse conversion to office space; verify the relevant consents.
Key risks
- The agricultural shell and absence of finished residential interiors point to a heavy, whole-building conversion programme—not a cosmetic refresh; allow for significant time and coordination.
- Roof coverings and concealed building fabric cannot be reliably assessed from the available images, so their condition and any associated work need investigation.
- The listing states that local occupancy applies; confirm the restrictions and eligibility before proceeding.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Dent Rail Station
5.8 miles
Train · Dent
Garsdale Rail Station
6.7 miles
Train · Garsdale
Oxenholme Lake District Rail Station
9.4 miles
Train · Oxenholme
Ribblehead Rail Station
9.5 miles
Train · Chapel-le-Dale
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