Initial price	£575,000
12/03/24	£550,000
07/06/24	£500,000
13/11/24	£385,000
Price Change	-33.04%

<|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|> Here is a summary of the property description in a single paragraph: Fern Cottage is a charming four-bedroom country property located in a tranquil and secluded position in the desirable Eden Valley village of Melkinthorpe. The property, which has been a family home for decades, needs modernizing and offers an opportunity to create a unique and special home. It features a spacious open-plan lounge and dining room, a fitted kitchen, and a garden room with a prolific grape vine. The property has four bedrooms, a family bathroom, and a downstairs bathroom and WC. The garden is substantial and secluded, with well-maintained flower beds, mature shrubs, and fruit trees, and has a range of timber outbuildings that could be restored for additional space. The property benefits from off-road parking, a garage, and is located near the historic Lowther Estate and Castle, and the Lake District National Park.