A Victorian railway station converted into a stunning family home has gone on the market for £375,000.
The Old Station dates back to 1875 and was renovated into a house in the late 1980s, still retaining original details like the ticket hatch.
Featuring three bedrooms and two bathrooms, from the inside it could be mistaken for any other family home.
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But the pad is sitting right next to a railway in Little Salkeld, Penrith, Scotland, as seen in imagery shared with Whats The Jam.
With only three owners in history, the station is described as “one of the most handsome survivors of the famed Settle to Carlisle railway line” and is on the market for the first time in 28 years.
Built by the Midland Railway Company using locally quarried Eden sandstone, with walls two feet thick and topped with a Westmorland slate roof, the striking building is a “showcase of Victorian craftsmanship”.
Originally a charming local station, it closed to passengers in 1970 before its conversion.
The entrance hall – once the station lobby – retains much of its former glamour, with its flagstone floor, exposed stone walls and ornate arched windows.
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The living room, formerly the waiting room and ticket office, retains a stone-edged recess marking the old ticket hatch, while an imposing sandblasted fireplace with hearth reclaimed from the ladies’ waiting room now houses a wood-burning stove.
Decorative cornicing, a ceiling rose, and a large replica window – crafted around a sill stone discovered on site – complete the space.
The principal bedroom was once the former station master’s office, complete with gothic-style windows, high ceilings, and the preserved mechanism of the William Potts clock.
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The ensuite bathroom, once the porter’s room, includes a WC, basin, and large corner bath with shower over.
Meanwhile the kitchen and utility room were once the former toilets.
Dual-aspect windows offer views along the railway line, taking full advantage of the setting.
Additional bedrooms include one formed from the old fuel store and lamp room – complete with the original coal hatch window – and another, once the ladies cloakroom, now a bright double with twin windows.
Heading outside, the property enjoys landscaped gardens, a greenhouse, shed and detached garage, as well as coal store.
The current owner also acquired a 1.5-acre paddock, included in the sale, overlooking the River Eden.
The property is currently on the market with PFK Estate Agency.
An estate agent said: “This is a rare opportunity to acquire a property of such historic significance and unique charm.
“Rich in original detail yet thoughtfully adapted for modern living, The Old Station offers not only a beautiful home but a piece of living railway history in a tranquil rural setting.”
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