Warcop House, Warcop, Appleby-In-Westmorland, Cumbria

Accommodation in Brief 
Cellar 

Ground Floor 
Entrance Hall | Drawing Room | Dining Room | Sitting Room | Kitchen | Rear Vestibule | Pantry | Utility Room | Boiler Room | WC 

First Floor 
Three Double Bedrooms | One Double Bedroom with En-suite | Two Dressing Rooms | Two Bathrooms 

The Property 
Set behind a grand Ionic portico in the heart of a peaceful Cumbrian village, Warcop House is a distinguished Grade II listed Georgian country house, showcasing classical proportions and handsome period ornamentation. Symmetrical and well-composed, its Neoclassical façade is matched by elegant interiors that preserve a wealth of original features, including ornate plasterwork, deep working shutters, and early-19th-century marble fireplaces. Recently renovated with great care and in line with listed building consent, Warcop House represents an unspoilt example of its type, brought to market now for only the third time in its long history. 

Inside, the house unfolds with the symmetry and flow characteristic of the Georgian period. The entrance hall, with its flagstone floor and decorative plaster arches, leads to two principal reception rooms — a dual-aspect drawing room and a formal dining room — both finished with intricate cornicing and ceiling roses. These rooms retain original fireplaces, including a finely carved foliate surround in the drawing room and a fruit-and-flower ceiling motif in the dining room. A sitting room beyond the stairwell offers a more intimate space with an open fire, while the kitchen sits at the rear of the house, enjoying views across the west-facing garden. It is fitted with in-frame cabinetry and granite worktops, alongside a two-oven oil-fired AGA. The utility areas — including a butler’s pantry, laundry, and guest WC — are located separately, accessed via the rear hall. 

The upper hall, reached via the original mahogany staircase, is framed by a fanlight stained-glass window and continues the classical detailing with fluted columns and carved capitals. Four elegant double bedrooms are arranged across this level, one featuring an en-suite with freestanding roll-top bath and rainfall shower. Two additional dressing rooms could readily serve as further bedrooms if required. The main bathroom is fitted with Villeroy & Boch sanitaryware, a marble-topped vanity, and a walk-in rainfall shower with Booth & Co fittings. 

Externally 
The gardens lie predominantly to the south and west, with a gravel drive to the east providing generous parking and a formal approach. Alongside the more traditional lawned gardens, the grounds include a rewilded section that attracts a wide variety of wildlife, including red squirrels, herons and native birdlife. Mature trees provide screening and seasonal colour, and there are views over farmland and to the distant fells. A double garage, timber garden shed, and wood store complete the picture. 
 
The village pub, The Chamley Arms — named for the family who originally built the house — is just a short walk away. 

Local Information 
Warcop is a peaceful and historic village situated in the Eden Valley, nestled between the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks. Known for its attractive stone buildings, quiet lanes and strong sense of community, Warcop offers a quintessential country setting within easy reach of excellent walking, cycling and riding routes. The village is home to a well-regarded pub, The Chamley Arms, as well as a local primary school and village hall. 

Nearby Appleby-in-Westmorland provides a range of day-to-day amenities including independent shops, cafés, pubs, a supermarket, and a railway station on the scenic Settle–Carlisle line. The nearby market town of Kirkby Stephen also offers further amenities, while the historic city of Carlisle and Penrith (with West Coast Main Line rail connections) are easily accessible by car. 

The surrounding countryside is rich in opportunity for outdoor pursuits, with the Pennine Way and Coast to Coast walk both nearby, and the quiet trails of the Howgill Fells just a short drive away. The Lake District National Park and the Yorkshire Dales are each within half an hour’s reach, offering dramatic landscapes, watersports, and popular hiking routes. 

There are several good local primary and secondary schools in the area, along with access to independent schools in Penrith, Barnard Castle and Sedbergh. 

Approximate Mileages 
Bolton Village Centre 1.3 miles | Appleby-in-Westmorland 5.7 miles | Penrith 12.4 miles | M6 J38 (Tebay) 14.5 miles | Ullswater 17.7 miles | Kendal 26.8 miles | Keswick 28.3 miles | Carlisle 30.9 miles | Windermere 33.1 miles | A1 J53 (Scotch Corner) 41.5 miles   

Services 
Mains water, electricity and drainage. Bio-mass boiler heats radiators and hot water. Fibre Broadband. 

Tenure 
Freehold

Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way 
The property is being sold subject to all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether or not specified within the sales particulars. 

Agents Note to Purchasers 
We strive to ensure all property details are accurate, however, they are not to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact and do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract. All measurements and floor plans have been prepared as a guide only. All services, systems and appliances listed in the details have not been tested by us and no guarantee is given to their operating ability or efficiency. Please be advised that some information may be awaiting vendor approval. 

Submitting an Offer 
Please note that all offers will require financial verification including mortgage agreement in principle, proof of deposit funds, proof of available cash and full chain details including selling agents and solicitors down the chain. To comply with Money Laundering Regulations, we require proof of identification from all buyers before acceptance letters are sent and solicitors can be instructed. 

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