For Sale By Auction | 12:00, 10 December 2025

Simonscales Mill, Simonscales Lane, Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 9TG

*Guide | £320,000 (plus fees)

  • House (unspecified)
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • Tenure: Freehold

Call the team on 01228 510 552 for more information

Auction Date

Wed 10/12/2025

Auction Time

12:00

Auction Venue

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

Rural, residential investment property with 4 acres

A unique residential property offering a great investment opportunity occupying a delightful, rural site in excess of 4 acres on the banks of the River Cocker on the outskirts of Cockermouth. The main dwelling and cottage were originally one property of non-standard construction and could be reinstated as such if preferred. The current arrangement comprises the 3 bedroomed main dwelling with adjoining cottage with 2 en-suite bedrooms, a 3 bedroomed lodge, 2 bedroomed caravan, site for additional caravan, various garages, outbuildings and two paddocks. The cottage, lodge and caravan have been used as holiday lets. Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries with Cumberland Council regarding their proposed use.

Tenure

Freehold

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The Bungalow

Hall Utility Room Kitchen Living Room Conservatory Inner Hall Front Bedroom Front Bedroom Shower Room Upstairs Bedroom

The Cottage

Open Porch Hall Living Room with kitchen area Conservatory Bedroom with En-suite Bathroom Bedroom with En-suite Shower Room

The Lodge

Living Room with Kitchen 19'3 x 14' max Bedroom 9'6 x 6'9 Bedroom 9'6 x 6'3 Bedroom 10'3 x 7'9 Shower Room & WC

The Caravan

with two bedrooms There is also a site for a further caravan

Outside

The delightful, rural site extends overall to over 4 acres - see the two separate title plans - alongside the River Cocker with two paddocks and various outbuildings including Garage - 16' x 9'9, Workshop/Store - 30' x 16', poly tunnel, potting shed, single Garage - 16'6 x 9'.

Energy Efficiency Rating (EPC)

Current Rating D

Services

Interested parties are invited to make their own enquiries to the relevant authorities as to the availability of the services.

Local Authority

Cumberland Council

Solicitors

Burnetts, 3c Lakeland Business Park, Ref: Kathryn Hill, Tel: 01900 510366

Important Notice to Prospective Buyers:

We draw your attention to the Special Conditions of Sale within the Legal Pack, referring to other charges in addition to the purchase price which may become payable. Such costs may include Search Fees, reimbursement of Sellers costs and Legal Fees, and Transfer Fees amongst others.

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.

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