One of Cumbria’s most well-known and prestigious properties will go on sale tomorrow (Friday 1st Feb) with a guide price in excess of £850,000.
Tarn End House, overlooking Talkin Tarn Country Park near Brampton is being sold with planning permission for eight holiday apartments.
The property includes two acres of adjacent land which provides other possible development opportunities and is situated within the North Pennines Area of Natural Outstanding Beauty.
The house sits on the bank of the 65-acre Talkin Tarn glacial lake, owned and managed by Carlisle City Council.
Until recently, the building was used as an AA** rated 8-bedroom hotel and licensed restaurant.
Unconditional sealed bids are invited by 30 April 2008 for the opportunity to acquire the property.
The red sandstone house is currently owned by Cumbria County Council and is being sold by their property arrangements Capita Symonds Ltd, based at Kingmoor Park in Carlisle.
Cllr Gary Strong, Cumbria County Council's Cabinet member responsible for property, said:
"Selling Tarn End House will be the conclusion of the county council's interest in Talkin Tarn and has always been our plan since transferring responsibility for Talkin Tarn over to Carlisle City Council in April 2006. The money raised from the sale of Tarn End House will be able to be spent on providing services for the people of Cumbria."
Allan Harty of Capita Symonds is responsible for the sale. He said:
"This really is a spectacular property. It is a rare opportunity and has so much potential. Tarn End House is in the perfect location and has stunning views out across the lake. Capita Symonds is pleased to be acting as the agent for our strategic partner Cumbria County Council."
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Full particulars on the property are available by following the link below or from Capita on 01228 673260 or visit http://www.capitasymonds.co.uk/ (external link)
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