Stunning four bedroomed farmhouse and extended barn conversion with great character, situated in the quiet rural hamlet of Ireby, on the border of the Lake District National Park. Spacious accommodation, ample parking, detached garage, gardens and stunning views towards the Solway Firth. Internal viewing absolutely essential.
Main Description
This beautifully presented property retains an authentic character dating back circa 1820 and maintains many original features whilst also benefitting from being comprehensively extended and modernised to a very high contemporary standard including under-floor heating to the extended kitchen, and barn conversion to provide the full benefits of modern living. The house provides very well-proportioned accommodation which is double glazed and central heated and contains within a wealth of rustic features including exposed ceiling timbers, Inglenook fireplace and in the converted barn a wood burning stove. The accommodation comprises, on ground floor: entrance porch leading to the lounge and dining room with solid oak flooring, mid vestibule with original sandstone staircase to the first floor, walk in pantry, well-appointed kitchen opening to a fantastic family dining room that has benefitted from a large contemporary extension with superb views. There is a large cloakroom area giving access to a double Guest Bedroom and shower room and eventually to the double height barn conversion, with roof windows and exposed beaming. There are panoramic patio doors to the side a further patio area. There is a solid-oak and glass staircase giving access to the mezzanine gallery currently utilised as a home office. On the first floor there are three double bedrooms, dressing room to the master bedroom and a luxury 4-piece bathroom with free standing roll-top bath. Outside is a detached garage, parking for several vehicles and access to the main property via a pathway and lawned garden. To the side/rear is a slate-roofed log store and oil tank storage, patio taking in the views of the Solway Firth and beyond. There is access to a large Utility / Workshop / Bike Store from this point.
The property lies approximately 1 mile west of Ireby and approximately 14 miles from Keswick, the main tourist centre for the northern half of the Lake District National Park, and 11 miles from the busy market town of Cockermouth. Access to the national motorway network via junction 40 of the M6, is 25 miles away at Penrith, which also has a mainline railway station. Ireby has a popular primary school and pub, whilst Cockermouth and Keswick both offer a wide range of services and amenities. The property is well placed for exploring both the National Park and North West Cumbria.
Directions
From Keswick leave the town via Main Street and High Hill, turning right onto Crosthwaite Road. At the roundabout junction with the A66 continue straight across onto the A591, Bassenthwaite Road. After approximately 7.5 miles continue straight on at the junction with the Castle Inn and turn right after 2 miles signposted “Torpenhow”. Follow this road for approximately 0.5 miles, turn right at Whitrigg, and then after another 0.5 miles turn left signposted “New Park”. The property is on your left-hand side after 150 yards.
Stunning four bedroomed farmhouse and extended barn conversion with great character, situated in the quiet rural hamlet of Ireby, on the border of the Lake District National Park. Spacious accommodation, ample parking, detached garage, gardens and stunning views towards the Solway Firth. Internal viewing absolutely essential.
Main Description
This beautifully presented property retains an authentic character dating back circa 1820 and maintains many original features whilst also benefitting from being comprehensively extended and modernised to a very high contemporary standard including under-floor heating to the extended kitchen, and barn conversion to provide the full benefits of modern living. The house provides very well-proportioned accommodation which is double glazed and central heated and contains within a wealth of rustic features including exposed ceiling timbers, Inglenook fireplace and in the converted barn a wood burning stove. The accommodation comprises, on ground floor: entrance porch leading to the lounge and dining room with solid oak flooring, mid vestibule with original sandstone staircase to the first floor, walk in pantry, well-appointed kitchen opening to a fantastic family dining room that has benefitted from a large contemporary extension with superb views. There is a large cloakroom area giving access to a double Guest Bedroom and shower room and eventually to the double height barn conversion, with roof windows and exposed beaming. There are panoramic patio doors to the side a further patio area. There is a solid-oak and glass staircase giving access to the mezzanine gallery currently utilised as a home office. On the first floor there are three double bedrooms, dressing room to the master bedroom and a luxury 4-piece bathroom with free standing roll-top bath. Outside is a detached garage, parking for several vehicles and access to the main property via a pathway and lawned garden. To the side/rear is a slate-roofed log store and oil tank storage, patio taking in the views of the Solway Firth and beyond. There is access to a large Utility / Workshop / Bike Store from this point.
The property lies approximately 1 mile west of Ireby and approximately 14 miles from Keswick, the main tourist centre for the northern half of the Lake District National Park, and 11 miles from the busy market town of Cockermouth. Access to the national motorway network via junction 40 of the M6, is 25 miles away at Penrith, which also has a mainline railway station. Ireby has a popular primary school and pub, whilst Cockermouth and Keswick both offer a wide range of services and amenities. The property is well placed for exploring both the National Park and North West Cumbria.
Directions
From Keswick leave the town via Main Street and High Hill, turning right onto Crosthwaite Road. At the roundabout junction with the A66 continue straight across onto the A591, Bassenthwaite Road. After approximately 7.5 miles continue straight on at the junction with the Castle Inn and turn right after 2 miles signposted “Torpenhow”. Follow this road for approximately 0.5 miles, turn right at Whitrigg, and then after another 0.5 miles turn left signposted “New Park”. The property is on your left-hand side after 150 yards.
