- Available as a whole or in two lots. +
- Located within the Lake District National Park. +
- Requiring refurbishment but offering potential to become a spacious family home through conversion of the adjoining buildings. +
- Five bedrooms. +
- Two reception rooms. +
- Office / Study Space. +
- Sizable curtilage, raised lawn, orchard and adjoining land. +
Moss Rigg is a charming Lake District property in the hamlet of Bandrake Head, near Oxen Park. While in need of complete refurbishment, it offers potential for a spacious home tailored to modern living in a sought-after location.
FOR SALE AS WHOLE OR AS TWO LOTS.
Moss Rigg House is an attractive, stone-built and rendered property under a slate roof, set in well-established gardens. The house benefits from additional land, including two paddocks and two undefined areas of common land on Bandrake Head Scar and Bethecar Moor, which enhance the property's appeal. Though it requires modernisation and reconfiguration, the house offers spacious accommodation across two floors.
Accommodation:
Ground Floor:
Porch
Sitting Room
Kitchen
Hall
Dining Room
Store Room
Study
Outside WC
First Floor:
Staircase to Bedroom with En-suite Bathroom
Second Staircase to Landing
4 Further Bedrooms
Storage Loft with external access
Outside:
Mature gardens extending to 0.40 acres
Adjoining barn
Off-road parking
This combination of indoor and outdoor space, along with the need for modernisation, provides significant potential for personalization and improvement. The adjoining barn and the garden space add to the overall appeal of the property, offering opportunities for various uses or expansion.
Directions
1. Take the A590 towards Barrow.
2. At Greenodd, take the A592 towards Penny Bridge.
3. Turn right off the A592 onto Springfield Road and continue along this road towards Colton.
4. After passing through Colton, take the first left turn towards Bandrake Head.
5. Upon entering the village, turn right and continue towards Oxen Park.
6. The property is the last property on the left.
These directions should lead you directly to Moss Rigg.
Location
Moss Rigg, Bandrake Head is located in the scenic Rusland Valley, an area known for its natural beauty.
The property of Moss Rigg House enjoys an impressive setting on the edge of the village, offering peaceful surroundings. It borders the common land called Bandrake Head Scar, which likely adds to the tranquility and openness of the location, providing expansive views of the surrounding landscape.
This area could offer opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking or enjoying nature, with a sense of privacy and connection to the land.
Outside
The property includes two distinct blocks of land:
Block Behind the House:
This block extends to 2.43 acres and is primarily unenclosed rough grazing. It offers a large area of open space, ideal for livestock or other agricultural uses, though it may require some development or fencing.
Block to the Southeast:
Located to the southeast of the house, this block covers 1.71 acres and consists of enclosed meadow land. This area is more defined and could be better suited for farming, pasture, or other uses that require a more structured space.
Together, these two blocks provide a total of 4.14 acres of land, offering a combination of grazing and meadow areas that could support various agricultural or recreational activities.
Services
Private Water Supply
Mains Electricity
Private Septic Tank Drainage