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Whinfell, Kendal, Cumbria

North West

£375,000Guide Price

Listed on 29/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
House
Area
1422 sqft

Features

  • Garden

Description

Offered at auction, this three-bedroom stone farmhouse in Whinfell is set within approximately 15.69 acres of pasture, meadow and woodland, with the option to purchase the property as a whole or in two lots. The house is described as requiring full renovation and retains traditional features. Its accommodation includes two reception rooms, a kitchen and pantry, three first-floor bedrooms, a family bathroom and a large attic room offering further potential, subject to any required consents. An adjoining bank barn contains workshops, stores and shippons, with an open upper floor and a further lean-to. The listing notes that the barn’s structural integrity is poor, and that access to its loft and under-housing is not permitted. Conversion or other changes would require the relevant consents and approvals. A static caravan is also included. The holding is described as suitable for a range of rural uses, including livestock, equestrian interests or hobby farming. The farmhouse and buildings with approximately 15.69 acres form Lot 1; a separate meadow of approximately 2.54 acres is offered as Lot 2. The property is in an elevated rural position near the edge of the Lake District National Park, with Kendal and Sedbergh providing nearby services. Junction 37 of the M6 and Oxenholme Lake District station are stated to be within reach.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

49out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: LOW

Stone Hall Farm offers a substantial rural canvas: a characterful stone farmhouse, traditional outbuildings and around 15.69 acres of pasture and meadow, with scope to shape the home and grounds around a smallholding or equestrian lifestyle. The asking price of £375,000 works out at £264/sqf, around 17.9% below the local average, making the acquisition price a clear opportunity. The farmhouse and grounds need a full transformation, while the listing reports poor structural integrity in the barn, so its potential uses need careful investigation.

The overall WHOTS score is 49/100 (E): the low price per square foot and strong property fundamentals are positives, but the scale of the works and limited renovation-economics data hold back the overall opportunity.

Key opportunities

  • Rework the farmhouse’s reception spaces into a bespoke home while retaining and highlighting its traditional character features.
  • Bring the overgrown immediate grounds and farmyard back into use, with the surrounding pasture and meadow supporting a smallholding or equestrian setup.
  • Explore possible uses for the stone outbuildings, subject to structural assessment and the necessary consents.

Key risks

  • Worn finishes, marked walls, dark ceiling staining in one view and weathered external fabric sit within a full-renovation project; allow for a substantial budget and programme rather than a cosmetic refresh.
  • The listing reports poor structural integrity in the barn, so its condition and any conversion feasibility need specialist assessment.

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