Cockermouth, Cumbria · CA13
Limetree House, Dovenby
Limetree House, Dovenby, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0PN
OIRO · Originally listed at £595,000
A charming comprehensively upgraded detached four bedroom Grade 11 listed period house dating from circa 1771 together with a recently converted one bedroom stone built barn ideally suitable for co-generational occupancy or providing a separate rental income subject to obtaining all necessary consents.
The home, in the agent’s words
- Charming detached four bedroom Grade 11 listed period house from circa 1771
- Adjacent one bedroom recently converted barn
- Idyllic approximately 0.5 acre corner site in Dovenby village centre
- Approximately 2.5 miles from Cockermouth
- Close to the Lake District National Park
- Versatile accommodation
- Characterful original period features
- Delightful surrounding extensive mature gardens including an orchard
- Expansive rear courtyard providing generous on-site parking
- Viewing highly recommended
Read the full agent description
A charming comprehensively upgraded detached four bedroom Grade 11 listed period house dating from circa 1771 together with a recently converted one bedroom stone built barn ideally suitable for co-generational occupancy or providing a separate rental income subject to obtaining all necessary consents.
These exceptionally appealing properties occupy an idyllic approximately 0.5 acre corner site with extensive delightful surrounding mature gardens nestling in Dovenby village centre situated approximately 2.5 miles from Cockermouth and close to the Lake District National Park. Viewing is highly recommended.
Accommodation
Main House
Ground Floor:
Entrance Hall | Living Room | Sitting Room | Open Plan Dining Kitchen
First Floor:
Landing | Bedroom 1 | Bedroom 2 | Bedroom 3 | Bedroom 4 | Bathroom
Barn
Open Plan Living Room / Dining Kitchen | Bedroom / En-suite Shower Room
Outside
Driveway | Courtyard | Surrounding Gardens | Terrace | Orchard | WC | Boiler Room | Utility Room | Shed
Services
Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage. Gas central heating to the main house. Electric heating to the barn.
Tenure
Freehold.
Council Tax
Band E.
Viewing
By appointment with Hackney & Leigh's Keswick office.
Directions
From Cockermouth town centre proceed west on the A594 heading towards Maryport. After passing Dovenby Hall turn left where signposted to Dovenby and continue into the village centre. The property is located on the right as the road bears to the right.
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Price
Offers in the region of £525,000.
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Disclaimer
All permits to view and particulars are issued on the understanding that negotiations are conducted through the agency of Messrs. Hackney & Leigh Ltd. Properties for sale by private treaty are offered subject to contract. No responsibility can be accepted for any loss or expense incurred in viewing or in the event of a property being sold, let, or withdrawn. Please contact us to confirm availability prior to travel. These particulars have been prepared for the guidance of intending buyers. No guarantee of their accuracy is given, nor do they form part of a contract. *Broadband speeds estimated and checked by https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb/broadband-coverage on 14 July 2026.
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94%of homes in the postcode can access 100+ Mbps broadband.
Available speed bands
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Getting about
3.9 milesto Maryport Rail Station
Approximate straight-line distance · DfT NaPTAN · 13 Sept 2026Background air quality
- Fine particles · PM₂.₅
- 4.0 µg/m³ · Meets the WHO guideline
- Nitrogen dioxide · NO₂
- 2.2 µg/m³ · Meets the WHO guideline
Annual background levels. For scale: the WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ for PM₂.₅ and 10 for NO₂; the UK legal limit is 20 and 40. Lower is better; this is a 1 km model, not a reading at the door.
Defra · 2024 annual model · 1 km areaLocal information is approximate. Distances are straight-line estimates from the available location. Broadband describes postcode coverage, not the speed or service available at this home; check the address with a provider. Air quality is a modelled annual background estimate.
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