Polly Cregan of Galbraith, who is handling the sale, said: “This is a lovely rural property, offering tranquillity, versatility and a great quality of life amidst the rolling Eskdale hills. The property has previously been run as a livery yard and there is the potential to use some of the outbuildings as an equestrian, or other rural business, subject to planning consent. The attractive farmhouse, the land, the lovely setting and easy access to the A7 is a winning combination.”

Thorniewhats Farm comprises a handsome farmhouse with a range of farm buildings and grazing land.

The farmhouse is estimated to have been built in 1915 and is well laid out with spacious and well-presented accommodation.

The ground floor includes an open plan kitchen and dining room with feature antique range. The fitted kitchen includes a generous range of wall and floor units and there is a separate utility room, plus a ground floor shower room. There are two reception rooms, including an elegant sitting room with a useful study/storage room adjacent.

Upstairs, all four bedrooms are nicely proportioned, there is a family bathroom and the master bedroom has an en-suite shower room.

The garden lies to the front and south west of the house and is mostly laid to lawn.

The farm buildings comprise a U-shaped steading, with stables plus a feed room and storage/loose box. The north east section of the steading is made up of a traditional storage barn and a garage/log store. The storage barn requires modernisation and is currently fenced off due to unstable brickwork.

In addition there are  more modern buildings including a lean-to general purpose building (6.53m x 10.60m); a general purpose shed (5.58m x 36.11m); an open fronted, 3 span general purpose shed with secure, internal store (6.3m x 11.70m). There is good provision for water and power throughout the farm buildings.

The land can be classified as follows: permanent pasture 22.19 acres (8.98 hectares); woodland 4.33 acres (1.75 hectares). The fields can be accessed from the steading and yard with further field-to-field access. They are of a good practical size, divided by wire fencing and water is provided to the larger fields. There are areas of woodland on the southern edge of the property, predominantly traditional hardwood trees, providing privacy and shelter.

Thorniewhats Farm is in a scenic setting at the end of a short private road, just 0.7 miles from the A7 trunk road. The nearby village of Canonbie benefits from a well-regarded primary school and other local amenities. The River Esk is well known for salmon and sea trout angling.

Both the M6 and A74(M) motorways are within easy reach. Around 17 miles distant, Carlisle is the nearest cultural, commercial and industrial centre for the area with good rail links to London, Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Thorniewhats Farm is for sale through Galbraith for offers over £620,000.