3 bed semi-detached house to rent

Frances Mary Barn, Crosthwaite LA8

Affordable rural housing

Frances Mary Barn is owned by the Addington Fund, a farming charity and would be willing to offer a discounted rent to any occupant who is working within, retiring from or wishing to work in agriculture or rural business and who are unable to compete on the open market for housing.

Local occupancy restriction applies see below for further details.

A stunning semi detached barn conversion set within the sought after Lyth Valley village of Crosthwaite, enjoying far reaching countryside views. The property offers an amazing open plan living space to the first with exposed beams and a Juliet balcony, along with a fitted kitchen and a double bedroom with en suite shower room. To the ground floor is a further two double bedrooms, family bathroom and and generous utility room. The property benefits from double glazing and underfloor heating powered by an air source heat pump. Outside there is off road parking for two vehicles and a patio garden.

Local Occupancy Restrictions apply, see below for further details.

EPC Rating C. Council Tax Band D.

EPC Rating: C

Affordable Rural Housing

Frances Mary Barn is owned by the Addington Fund, a farming charity and would be willing to offer a discounted rent to any occupant who is working within, retiring from or wishing to work in agriculture or rural business and who are unable to compete on the open market for housing.

Occupancy Clause

Occupied by a Person with a Local Connection as his or her only home, or the widow or widower of such a person, and any dependents of such a person living with him or her.
In this condition the following definitions apply:
'Person with a Local Connection' means an individual must satisfie one of the following conditions:
1. The person has been in continuous employment in the Locality defined for at least the last 9 months and for a minimum of 16 hours per week immediately prior to occupation; or
2. The person has been continuously resident in the locality defined by the green area on the map

Occupancy Clause Area

Green area of map, for clarity the parishes below:
Broughton East Cartmell Fell, Crook, Crosthwaite and Lyth, Helsington, Hugill, Kentmere, Lakes, Longsleddale, Nether Staveley, Over Staveley, Skelwith; Staveley in Cartmel; Underbarrow and Bradleyfield; Upper Allithwaite; Windermere; Witherslack; Meathop and Ulpha; and those parts of the Parishes of Fawcett Forest; Ketel; Strickland Roger; and Whitwell and Selside which lie within the administrative area of the ldnp

Information For Tenants

As well as paying the rent you may also be required to make the following permitted payments.
Before the tenancy starts - payable to thw Estate Agents Ltd.
A Holding Deposit - equivalent of 1 weeks rent.
Deposit - equivalent of five weeks rent.

During the Tenancy - payable to thw Estate Agents Ltd.
Payment of up to £50 if you want to change the tenancy agreement.
Payment of interest for the late payment of rent at a rate of 3% per annum above Bank of England's base rate .
Payment of up to £75 for the reasonably incurred costs for the loss of keys/security devices.
Payment of any unpaid rent or other reasonable costs associated with your early termination of the tenancy.

Other permitted payments - Any other permitted payments, not included above, under the relevant legislation including contractual damages.

Please Note

This property is to be let on a fixed term Assured Shorthold Tenancy for a minimum term of 6 months and you will not be able to terminate the lease during this fixed term. You will be responsible for the rent during this fixed term.

The tenant will be responsible for all utility charges during the full term of the tenancy including gas, electricity, water, sewerage, telephone and Council Tax and any other services connected to the property.

The tenant will be responsible for insuring their own possessions for the full term of the tenancy.

Following successful referencing the tenant will be required to pay one months rent in advance and a security deposit prior to the start of the tenancy, the deposit will be held in accordance with the Tenancy Deposit Scheme Regulations and will be refundable at the end of the tenancy, subject to the property being left in a satisfactory condition.

The rent will then be due on or by each rent day and will be payable by standing order.

How To Rent Guide

We advise any prospective tenants to read the governments How to Rent Guide - available on website or by clicking the link below.

Tenant Protection

Thw Estate Agents Ltd is a member of Propertymark Client Money Protection Scheme which is a client money protection scheme and also a member of The Property Ombudsman which is a redress scheme. You can find out more details on the our website or by contacting the us directly.

The Renters' Rights Act Information Sheet 2026

We advise any prospective tenants to read the governments The Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet 2026 - available on website or clicking the link below.

Reposit

We’ve partnered with a company called Reposit who offer an alternative to paying a cash deposit. By using Reposit you can save money upfront as you only need to pay the Reposit fee which is the equivalent of one weeks rent (This is a non refundable fee) instead of a cash deposit would be five weeks rent. If your tenancy lasts for more than 12 months you will be charged a £30 annual fee. Please note that just like a normal deposit, you are still liable for any valid end of tenancy charges (e.g. Cleaning fees, costs for repairs, outstanding rent) in case of a dispute you will be charged £60 which will be refunded to you if your dispute is successful. More information can be found on the reposit website.

Parking - Off Street