Property description
Description: The owners of this delightful period farmhouse have created with thought and care a home that is ready for the new owners to move into and enjoy. The property has undergone a full programme of renovation that has blended the original period character with modern day living. Laid out over three floors, the master bedroom suite has to be viewed to be appreciated, the living room with its wood burning stove has simply splendid un-interrupted views over the surrounding South Lakeland landscape and the family dining kitchen is warmed by the Aga. Outside are a range of outbuildings including two barns and a workshop, plenty of parking, gardens and 21 acres of land.
The planning approval for the southerly barn offers the opportunity to create a four bedroom country home of equal quality in terms of finish and location to the existing one and for the extensive adjoining land to sub-divide with each property enjoying 10 acres plus for equestrian or agricultural use. South Lakeland District Council - Reference Number CU/2014/0012
Location: Kiln Head Farm is situated approximately 5 miles from the market town of Kendal, being a comfortable 15 minute drive to shops and schools. Leave Kendal on the Appleby Road, heading toward Grayrigg. After proceeding over two railway bridges (approximately 3.7 miles) take the turning on your right signposted Docker/Lambrigg. At Docker Hall Farm bear left and continue for approximately 1 mile taking the first turning on your right where you will find the entrance for Kiln Head Farm, drive through the gate up into the yard.
Accommodation with approximate dimensions: Ground Floor Entrance Porch with hardwood door with coloured leaded light window. Attractive Indian stone flagged floor, double glazed window, radiator and door to:
Splendid Family Dining Kitchen 25' 6" x 17' 3" max (7.77m x 5.26m max) a most welcoming room warm and inviting again with Indian stone flagged floor with under floor heating. Two double glazed windows with deep sills enjoying pleasant open aspects. Fitted with an attractive range of cream wall and base units incorporating pull out larder cupboard and a central island unit with drawer fitments, cupboards and wine rack. Complementary solid wood working surfaces with drainer and inset bowl and half butlers style sink. Kitchen appliances include an excellent electric five oven Aga (intelligent management) with two hot plates, four ring (LPG) gas hob and cooker hood and extractor over. Samsung American style fridge/freezer and integrated dishwasher. Down lights and TV aerial point.
Excellent Living Room 24' 1" x 13' 8" (7.34m x 4.17m) a splendid room with far reaching views across the surrounding countryside and rolling hills. Indian stone flagged floor with under floor heating and a raised hearth with wood burning stove. Vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers, three double glazed windows and triple folding doors to garden. Two up lights and telephone and TV aerial point.
Study/Office 15' 2" x 11' 2" (4.62m x 3.4m) with double glazed window and under floor heating. Telephone point, down lights and useful storage cupboard.
Utility Room 11' 4" x 8' 8" (3.45m x 2.64m) double glazed window with views to open fields and fell. Indian stone flagged floor with under floor heating. Fitted units including full height broom/store cupboards. Complementary working surfaces with inset single drainer stainless steel sink, co-ordinating tiled walls and down lights. Plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble dryer and fridge freezer.
Rear Porch with double glazed window and door to outside. Indian stone flagged floor, radiator and down lights.
Cloakroom with pedestal wash hand basin and WC. Indian stone flagged floor, radiator, down lights and double glazed window with open aspect.
Inner Hallway Indian stone flagged floor with under floor heating. Splendid oak staircase with storage cupboard under.
Spacious Landing light and airy with raised sitting area, radiator and down lights. Open staircase to second floor, two up lights and large Velux roof light.
Master Bedroom 22' 6" x 17' 1" (6.86m x 5.21m) a room that needs to be experienced with exposed truss and purlins, splendid oak flooring and exposed stone work. Double glazed window to the side and French doors with matching side panel opening to a sheltered paved sitting area with open fields beyond. Two Velux roof lights, radiator and six up lights.
Splendid En-Suite Bathroom:- attractive tiled flooring with co-ordinating part tiled walls. A contemporary four piece suite comprising; double ended bath with central tap, vanity unit with wash hand basin, WC and walk-in cubicle with double headed shower. Double glazed window, Velux roof light and vertical chrome towel radiator.
Dressing Room:- with attractive oak flooring, radiator and Velux roof light. Range of fitted wardrobes with sliding doors.
Bedroom 2 13' 7" x 11' 3" (4.14m x 3.43m) overlooking the garden, double glazed window, radiator and down lights.
Bedroom 3 14' 6" x 13' 7" (4.42m x 4.14m) again with aspect over the garden, double glazed window, radiator and down lights.
Stunning Bathroom attractive tiled floor with co-ordinating part tiled walls, double glazed window and splendid open views. A four piece suite comprises; double ended bath with central tap, vanity unit with wash hand basin, WC and shower cubicle with Grohe shower. Vertical chrome towel radiator, down lights.
Second Floor Galleried Landing with two large Velux roof lights enjoying views across to Grayrigg Church and surrounding fells. Radiator and down lights.
Guest Suite Bedroom 4 16' 4" x 9' 4" (4.98m x 2.84m) with Velux roof light and pleasant view. Radiator and under eaves storage space.
Shower Room having a three piece suite comprising; corner shower cubicle with Aqualisa shower, pedestal wash hand basin and WC. Complementary tiled floor and walls, vertical chrome towel radiator, down lights and extractor fan.
Dressing Area/Study 9' 7" x 7' 11" (2.92m x 2.41m) with radiator, down lights and Velux roof light with fell views.
Outside: The Outbuildings:
Stone & Slate Barn comprising;
Two former shippon's now used for storage and a boiler/store room with hot and cold shower head. Warm Flow oil boiler and large pressurised hot water cylinder. Power and light. UV water filter system.
Detached Stone Barn/Studio 24'5" x 13'10" (7.44m x 4.21m) with three double glazed windows, power and light.
Stone & Slate Bank Barn with under house store/shippon 30'5 x 15'5" (9.27m x 4.70m)
Workshop with power and light.
To the front and side of the house is a gravelled yard offering plenty of parking and turning. The front garden is laid to lawn with gravelled sitting areas and to the rear of the detached barn is a vegetable garden.
The Land
as scheduled below extends to just over 21 acres of meadow, pasture and woodland and is situated adjoining the existing farmhouse and barns with the very clear potential for subdivision to ensure that each of the properties could have 10 acres or more of adjoining easily accessible land to enjoy.
Description:
Field 1A
Hectares 0.25 - Acres 0.687
Field 1
Hectares 1.6 - Acres 3.95
Field 2
Hectares 0.28 - Acres 0.691
Field 3
Hectares 0.29 - Acres 0.716
Field 4
Hectares 1.37- Acres 3.38
Field 5 House, buildings, garden & paddock
Hectares 0.12 - Acres 0.296
Field 6
Hectares 1.15- Acres 2.841
Field 7
Hectares 3.58 - Acres 8.84
Total: Hectares 8.64 - Total: Acres 21.34
The Southerly Barn Planning Permission was granted by South Lakeland District Council in August 2014 for the conversion of this barn to a single substantial residential property subject to detailed plans being prepared and approved.
Initial sketch plans provided by local architects indicate that a four bedroom, three bathroom family home can be created with accommodation on two floors, incorporating a splendid south facing living room at the upper level.
The main Barn measure 64'7" x 18'7" (19.68m x 5.65m) and the undercroft at the westerly end 34'6" x 17'10" (10.5m x 5.44m) giving approximately 1800 sq.ft. of living space for the new dwelling.
The proposal incorporates ample parking and the existing land (21 acres) would be easy to divide between the house and barn conversion, with each house having approximately 10 acres to use and enjoy.
Tenure: Freehold
Services mains electricity. Oil fired central heating. Private drainage and private water. LPG gas for hob.
Council Tax: South Lakeland District Council - Band D
Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Hackney & Leigh. Telephone (01539) 729711
Energy Performance Certificate: The full Energy Performance Certificate is available on our website and also at any of our offices.
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