A mini farm with 18th Century farmhouse, 12 acres, stables, lodge and quiet hacking...

This 18th Century equestrian home located in beautiful Cumbrian countryside needs a new horsey family to take the reins.

Wells House can be found on Skelton Wood End in the village of Skelton, nearby to the busy market town of Penrith. Other nearby towns of interest include Kendal and Carlisle. You also won’t be farm from the Scottish Border.

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Born and raised in the Lake District, Alex has grown up on the showing scene. She has qualified and competed ponies at the Royal International, Horse of the Year Show and Olympia and has first-hand knowledge of the current issues in the showing world as well as the horses, ponies and riders who compete in the sport. Alex joined H&H in January 2018 as showing editor, cementing its place as the leading equestrian publication for both showing reports and current showing news in the UK. She moved on in October 2024 to pursue other opportunities, but continues to write for us on a freelance basis.

A mini farm with 18th Century farmhouse, 12 acres, stables, lodge and quiet hacking…

Local equestrian centres include: Blackdyke Farm (20 miles), Nord Vue Farm (10 miles) and Inglewood EC (8 miles).

Greenlands Equestrian Centre (9 miles) has its own cross country course and also hosts regular dressage, showing, show jumping and arena eventing competitions.

Eventing venue Frenchfield Farm is just 20 minutes (12 miles) from the front door.

The experts at Paragon Veterinary Group are just nine miles away.

If you like to hunt head out with the Vale of Lune or the Blencathra Foxhounds.

The local of Brougham Hall Farm is also just a short drive from the property (12 miles).

Is it time to call Cumbria home?

Wells House is approached down a long driveway. The property is set within 12 acres of land and is surrounded by stunning countryside which offers idyllic hacking.

The land is divided into paddocks for grazing, woodland and landscaped gardens with a natural spring fed pond.

Situated directly to the east of the main house are the brick-built stables and tack room.

There are several other outbuildings around the property, ideal for storage or conversion subject to planning.

The main house is an 18th century farmhouse with four bedrooms.

The house has been extended into the attached barn blending original features with contemporary design.

There is also a two-bedroom lodge suitable for additional family accommodation or as a holiday let.

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