A rare opportunity to acquire a traditional stone barn with live planning permission for conversion into a one-bedroom dwelling, set within approximately 1.25 acres of pastureland and accompanied by a range of useful outbuildings. Situated in the historic hamlet of Newland, just 1 mile from Ulverston, the property offers a peaceful rural setting with excellent access to the Lake District, A590 and M6. The approved permission includes a kitchen/dining room, lounge, bedroom, bathroom and store. A new treatment plant has been installed and a material start acknowledged, providing an excellent opportunity for developers, investors or those seeking a unique rural home.
The Old Saw Pit presents a rare opportunity to acquire a traditional stone bank barn with planning permission for conversion into a one bedroom dwelling, sat in a plot size of 1.25 acres with pasture land and agricultural buildings.
The property is situated within the boundaries of the historic hamlet of Newland, enjoying a peaceful countryside setting while remaining in an accessible location. Access is taken from an unnamed road which connects directly to the A590, approximately 50 metres to the south east.
The property offers rural living whilst remaining within easy reach of nearby towns. Ulverston lies approximately 1 mile to the south west, Barrow-in-Furness approximately 9 miles to the south west and Kendal approximately 16 miles north east. All three towns provide a wide range of shops, schools, leisure facilities and transport links.
The property is situated on the edge of the Lake District National Park and the A590 and connecting roads offer excellent access into the Lakes. The property is also located approximately 15 miles from Junction 36 of the M6 motorway, making it well placed for both local amenities and wider travel.
Constructed of traditional stone beneath a slate roof, the property comprises a two storey barn with an adjoining single-storey garage lean-to.
The barn benefits from planning permission for conversion into a one-bedroom dwelling. The approved accommodation comprises a kitchen/dining room and store room on the ground floor, with a lounge at first floor level. The adjoining garage is to be converted to provide a bedroom and bathroom.
The property benefits from a live planning permission (Ref: SL/2017/1019), which was approved in 2018. As part of the approved development, a new treatment plant has been installed and a material start has been acknowledged.
The adjoining plot as a whole extends to approximately 1.25 acres and comprises a fenced block of pasture, suitable for agricultural, equestrian or amenity use. The property also benefits from a range of outbuildings suitable for a variety of purposes.
This represents a rare opportunity for developers, investors or lifestyle purchasers to acquire a traditional stone barn with planning permission, together with pasture land and useful outbuildings, in a peaceful rural setting on the edge of the Lake District National Park, whilst remaining within easy reach of local amenities and excellent transport links.

Armitstead Barnett - Cumbria
12 August 2026
Address
Ulverston, Ulverston, Cumbria,
LA12 7QG
Acres
1.25
Telephone
01539 751 993
Price
£165,000
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