A unique property in the South Lakes will be sold at auction next month.

Furness View is a five-bedroom property on Broughton Road in Dalton. As well as the main home, there is an annex, garages and warehouse style buildings.

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Boasting a swimming pool and hot tub, this detached property sits within the grounds of the South Lakes Safari Zoo.

With a guide price of £550,000, the property is being sold as part of a timed event by Auction House North West.

Online bidding will open at 12pm noon on Tuesday September 17 and close 24 hours later on Wednesday September 18.


An entrance hallway provides access to the pool room and the ground floor of the main house.

Downstairs living accommodation includes a combined kitchen and dining area, a reception room, three bedrooms, two of which boast en-suite shower rooms, and a separate WC.

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To the first floor there is a large open plan living space and a four-piece bathroom suite, along with two further bedrooms, each offering a an ensuite and walk in wardrobes.

The bedrooms share a balcony, with an additional balcony off the living room, providing views of the safari zoo.

Externally there are four large warehouse style buildings, off road parking for several vehicles and three garages. A fourth garage is integrated with the property and benefits from an additional WC.

The Pool House comprises of a 10m swimming pool, jacuzzi, two shower rooms and a boiler room.

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In addition, there is also a separate two-bedroom annexe which includes two bathrooms and a living room with bi-fold doors leading out on to a patio area with an outdoor fire pit.

Auction House North West said both the main house and the annexe have previously been used as holiday lets, bringing in an average of between £115,726 and £141,443 a year.

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Enjoying a semi-rural position, the property is situated within the grounds of the South Lakes Safari Zoo, however it is completely independent to the Zoo itself.