Swanson House is a beautiful 18th century former coaching inn providing a lovely lifestyle business with potential to develop further, suiting anyone wishing to escape to the country of the northern Pennines. Formerly the property was the village post office and was renovated in 2009 to provide an exquixite two-bedroom bed and breakfast with the former shop being used as a restaurant. The owner no longer opens the restaurant to the public but it could be opened again or used as a tea room, coffee shop or other shop use. The bed and breakfast rates highly on review websites. Trading information can be supplied on request. The website is www.swansonhouse.co.uk.
Brough is a village situated at the foot of the North Pennines in the Upper Eden Valley in east Cumbria with a population of 750. It is bypassed by the A66 Trunk Road and lies about 8 miles to the west of Appleby and 21 miles from Junction 40 of the M6 at Penrith. It is conveniently situated on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and less than 25 miles from the Lake District National Park. Facilities include a convenience store, hotel, pubs and primary school and it benefits from visitors throughout the year as well as having a vibrant farming community. Swanson House is situated on the main street in the centre of the village.
The property comprises a substantial 3-storey Grade II Listed building with an adjoining passage which leads to a lovely shared cobbled lane to the rear. It includes a dining room used as a restaurant but is also suitable for a tea room or coffee shop, two en suite guest bedrooms, spacious owner’s accommodation and a separate parking area.
