Jimbo 175 Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Farmhouse from cult film for sale A remote Cumbrian farmhouse, made famous in the 1986 film Withnail and I, is to be sold at auction. Isolated Sleddale Hall near Shap, will be put up for sale by water giant, United Utilities, with a starting price of £145,000. The ramshackle building, known as Uncle Monty's Cottage in the cult movie, still contains many of the original features used during filming. It will come under the hammer with Savills on 16 February. The farmhouse has been unoccupied for many years and is only accessible via a dirt track, it is almost two miles from the nearest public road. Family home It was originally acquired by the Manchester Corporation in the 1920s, which eventually became part of North West Water and then United Utilities. United Utilities senior land agent, Edward Holt, said: "Sleddale Hall is in one of the quietest parts of the Lake District. "I hope it is bought by someone who can restore it. It would make a lovely family home." It has long been an interest for fans of the film Withnail and I, which starred Richard E Grant and Paul McGann. The film tells the story of two out of work actors in the 1960s who venture to the Lakes to escape London only to find themselves hilariously ill-equipped for the bleak conditions they encounter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophyshy 7207 Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Withnail Holidays Inc. Free attempted buggery with every third night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fop 1 Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Nice place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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