3 bed detached house for sale

Littlethwaite Barn, North Stainmore, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria CA17

For sale by auction on Wednesday, 10 Dec 2025 at 12:00

Venue: The Halston Hotel, 20-34 Warwick Road • CA1 1AB

Unique detached property in a sought after location

Littlethwaite Barn is a unique detached barn conversion nestled within approximately 4 acres of private land in the Eden Valley, surrounded by the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and within easy reach of the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks.

Originally converted in 1976 and never before offered for sale, this upside-down home offers panoramic views of the Pennines and Howgill Fells, offering seclusion from the hustle and bustle of city or town life and a wealth of potential for further development.

The property includes a small, privately owned section of Argill Woods-a registered Ancient Woodland and protected wildlife sanctuary. Red squirrels dart along the window sills, tawny owls call from just outside the bedroom window, and deer graze at the boundary land’s edge. In spring, the garden fills with birdsong, and the surrounding woodland and bridleways offer peaceful walks and quiet moments in nature.

Whether you're drawn to equestrian pursuits, smallholding ambitions, or simply a peaceful retreat immersed in nature, Littlethwaite Barn offers the chance to live the “Good Life” in one of Cumbria’s most tranquil and unspoiled settings. Children can enjoy an old-fashioned childhood-free from smartphones, with space to roam, play, and explore safely within the grounds.

Character & Outlay
Littlethwaite Barn features exposed wooden ceiling beams, rustic textures, and a layout that celebrates its barn conversion heritage. Quirky. It’s an upside-down house, with the living spaces positioned on the first floor to maximise the views.

Accommodation
First Floor:

Lounge (5.5m x 4.5m) – Panoramic views across the Pennines and Howgill Fells

Conservatory (5.5m x 4.5m) – Views of garden and top pond

Bedroom 1 – 10'6" × 16'0" - Views of Garden

Ground Floor:

Kitchen (4.2m x 3.9m) – Large farmhouse-style kitchen with walk-in larder and multi-fuel burner

Utility Room (2.4m x 2.0m) – Separate external access

Home working office/Study/Dining Room/Playroom (3.8m x 3.2m) – Flexible use space with woodburning stove

Bathroom 2 (2.8m x 2.0m)

Bedroom 2 – 9'10" × 8'6"

Mezzanine Level:

Studio/Bedroom 3 – 13'0" × 12'0" – Ideal for further development or creative use

Barn Conversion
(Ref: 22/0434) has been granted for conversion of the existing barn at the east end of the property to form additional accommodation:

First-floor master bedroom with ensuite and Juliet balcony

Ground-floor double bedroom with ensuite (infill of stables and hay barn)

This is a straightforward infill of the existing barn structure-financially viable and practically achievable. Architect’s drawings available.

Outbuildings
Triple garage with substantial workshop

Large man-shed

Summer house overlooking the first pond (with electrics)

Substantial garden and potting shed

Five large converted summer houses (two with electrics), currently used as cat pens-ideal for outdoor home offices, playrooms, kennels, agricultural animals, or storage

Land, Ponds & Wildlife Corridor
Approx. 4 acres of land divided into three distinct fields

Three spring-fed ponds flow into a ditch and down through the land to the Wildlife Sanctuary and stream below

Two beehives located near the composting zone (available for sale separately)

Property holds its own cph number for agricultural use

Hebridean sheep currently kept on-site and can be included in the sale (subject to transfer of cph registration)

Lambing Shed Planning Permission
(Ref: 22/0007) was previously granted for a 40ft seasonal wooden lambing shed with hay storage. Originally intended for a small herd of sheep, the structure was also designed with dual-purpose flexibility in mind-particularly as a stable block. This allowed for the internal stabling within the barn to be repurposed as part of the residential conversion

Location & Directions
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Important Note: This part of North Stainmore is a known dead-zone for navigation. There are signs at the turn-off from the A66, but many people miss them and get lost. Best Advice: Telephone the Owner to guide you to the property

Additional Fees
Administration Charge - 1.2% inc VAT of the purchase price, subject to a minimum of £1500 inc VAT, payable on exchange of contracts.

Please see the legal pack for any disbursements listed that may become payable by the purchaser on completion.

Price Information
* Guides are provided as an indication of each seller's minimum expectation. They are not necessarily figures which a property will sell for and may change at any time prior to the auction. Each property will be offered subject to a Reserve (a figure below which the Auctioneer cannot sell the property during the auction) which we expect will be set within the Guide Range or no more than 10% above a single figure Guide.

Additional Fees Information
Please be aware there may be additional fees payable on top of the final sale price. This includes and are not limited to administration charges and buyer's premium fees payable on exchange, and disbursements payable on completion. Please ensure you check the property information page for a list of any relevant additional fees as well as reading the legal pack for any disbursements.