A Grade II listed Lake District mansion has been put on the market for offers in excess of £1.95 million, with the purchaser also being offered the chance to acquire a historic lordship title in a separate negotiation.
Tallentire Hall, near Cockermouth in Cumbria, sits on the edge of the Lake District National Park and comes with approximately 11.2 acres of grounds. The Victorian property has 11 bedrooms, while three neighbouring cottages provide a further seven.
The estate includes 12 bathrooms and 12 reception rooms across the main house and cottages. The cottages — named Gamekeepers Cottage, Gardeners Cottage and Hayloft — are currently used as holiday lets.
Tallentire Hall’s historic features
The origins of Tallentire Hall reach back to the late 13th century, with a south wing dating from around 1590. The principal mansion was completed in 1863.
Approached through woodland via stone entrance pillars and a sweeping drive, the house has views across the surrounding countryside towards the Solway Firth and the mountains of southern Scotland.
Inside, the entrance hall features a fireplace, ornate ceiling details and parquet flooring. Original mosaic floors, elegant archways and other period features remain throughout the property.
The accommodation includes sitting rooms, a formal dining room and a study, as well as a gym, laundry and storage rooms.
The grounds cover about 11.2 acres, including nine acres of gardens and mature woodland. The estate also has equestrian facilities, including a Victorian stable block, a ménage and a paddock.
A lordship title offered with the property
The unusual addition to the sale is the opportunity for the buyer to acquire a historic lordship title associated with a feudal manor in England or Wales. The title is being offered exclusively to anyone who purchases Tallentire Hall, but it would be subject to a separate negotiation.
Acquiring such a title would allow the buyer to use the honorific “Lord”. It would not, however, confer a seat in the House of Lords or membership of the British nobility.
British peerages can be appointed only on the advice of the Prime Minister. The other routes to becoming a Lord or Lady are inheritance or marriage to a lord.
Estate agents Hackney & Leigh say the property could be used as a private family home, wedding venue, hotel, restaurant, conference facility or corporate headquarters. Residential development is also suggested, subject to obtaining the necessary consents.
The agents describe Tallentire Hall as combining period architecture, extensive accommodation, mature grounds, cottages and equestrian facilities, offering what they call a property of unusual scale and versatility.
