Property description

Description: High Barn as the name suggests stands in an elevated position in one of South Lakelands finest locations high above the Lyth Valley with panoramic views as far as the eye can see. The main house enjoys a spacious well planned layout laid out over two floors with the principal living rooms all enjoying fine views. To the ground floor are three bedrooms, one currently used as a formal dining room, the house bathroom and a recently installed en-suite shower room. The family kitchen is well fitted and equipped being the heart of the home, and laundry room and cloaks completes the ground floor. On the first floor you will find a simply delightful drawing room, study/snug and the master bedroom with its en-suite bathroom. The property has been finished to a high specification and standard with many attractive features. Outside are landscaped gardens, extensive garaging and a most attractive self contained stone and slate guest cottage, ideal for dependent relatives, those visiting or even as a holiday let for those seeking an income.



Note: Local occupancy conditions apply to those who have lived or worked in Cumbria continuously for 3 years or more at the point of occupying.  

Location: Situated in the heart of the Lyth Valley, High Barn can be found by taking the A590 towards Grange-Over-Sands, turning right at Gilpin Bridge onto the A5074 Lyth Valley road. Continue along passing the sign for The Howe, then taking the 2nd sharp left up a single track road. Follow the track up and High Barn is the first property on your right. Proceed through the gates and follow the drive up to the house.  

Accommodation with approximate dimensions:  

Ground Floor  

Reception Hall a most welcoming entrance with attractive granite tiled floor and attractive timber staircase to first floor. Down lights, two radiators, double glazed window and glazed panelled door to terrace. Inner hallway with radiator and exposed beams. 

Excellent Family/Dining Kitchen 17' 6" x 16' 10" (5.33m x 5.13m) a warm and friendly room with two double glazed windows with exposed lintels and granite sills. Down lighting, attractive tiled floor with under floor heating, exposed timbers. The kitchen was designed and fitted by 'Atlantis' Kitchens of Kendal to a high specification and finish with an extensive range of kitchen units - incorporating wall and base cupboards, glazed display cabinets with lights, plate rail and soft close drawer fitments and two pull out larder cupboards. Complementary granite work surfaces with matching up lifts and drainer and inset stainless steel sink and co-ordinating coloured acrylic splash backs. A range of kitchen appliances include; an AIMS electric four oven Aga (Aga intelligent management system) with a two ring independent hob, a built in Bosch combination oven/microwave and integrated dishwasher and a splendid Maytag stainless steel three door fridge freezer. Spot light tracks and down lights. Double glazed panelled door to porch. Steps up to the hallway. 

Sun Porch 9' 10" x 6' 6" (3m x 1.98m) with two double glazed windows to the front and side enjoying fine open views. Stable door and full height double glazed side panel, attractive tiled floor with under floor heating, exposed beams.  

Laundry Room 12' x 10' (3.66m x 3.05m) with double glazed door with opening window, attractive tiled floor and radiator. Range of fitted wall and base cupboards with complementary working surfaces and inset stainless steel sink. Plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble dryer. Boiler/Airing cupboard with hot water cylinder and LPG Vaillant gas fired central heating boiler. 

Cloakroom with attractive tiled floor, radiator and double glazed window. WC and extractor fan. Useful storage cupboards.

 

Dining Room/Bedroom 4 12' 7" x 9' 9" (3.84m x 2.97m) enjoying fine valley views, with double glazed window and glazed panel door with opening window leading out on to the terrace. Exposed beams and lintel, down lighting, radiator.  

Bedroom 3 12' 9" x 10' 8" (3.89m x 3.25m) again with fine valley views, double glazed window and glazed panel door with opening window on to the terrace. Fitted with an excellent range of bedroom furniture including wardrobes and matching dressing table and drawers. Radiator and exposed beams.  

Bedroom 2 11' 2" x 10' 7" (3.4m x 3.23m) two double glazed windows with granite sills and part double glazed door with opening window to terrace. Fitted wardrobes with storage over and fitted cupboard with open shelving. Exposed beams, radiator, down lighters and TV aerial and telephone points. En-Suite Shower Room recently installed with double glazed window with granite sill, attractive tiled floor with under floor heating, complementary tiled walls, vertical towel radiator and down lights. A range of fitted furniture includes a toiletry cabinet, display shelving and pelmet lighting. WC and wash hand basin and large walk-in shower with Mira rainfall shower.  

Bathroom with attractive tiled walls and complementary tiled floor. A three piece suite comprises, bath with mixer shower and granite surround, wash hand basin and WC. Wall mirror, heated towel rail and radiator, down lighters and extractor fan. Double glazed window with granite sill. 

First Floor  

Splendid Drawing Room 33' x 18' (10.06m x 5.49m) a delightful room with four double glazed windows with granite sills all enjoying fine open views across the surrounding Lyth Valley. Attractive Minster style fireplace with granite hearth and Gazco gas stove. Exposed timbers, three up lighters, four radiators and TV aerial point. Double glazed door with two side panels to paved covered patio and the garden. 

Study/Snug 16' 4" x 10' (4.98m x 3.05m) a cosy room with double glazed door to patio and double glazed window with open aspect and distant fell views. Radiator and TV aerial and telephone point.

 

Master Bedroom 18' x 11' 2" (5.49m x 3.4m) a dual aspect room with splendid views and two double glazed windows and granite sills. Extensive range of fitted cupboards and wardrobes with matching bedside cabinets and dressing table. Two radiators and telephone point. En-suite Bathroom with attractive tiled floor with under floor heating and complementary tiled walls. A four piece suite comprises; bath with shower mixer and vanity unit with marble surround, wall mirror and inset his and her wash hand basins, WC. Extractor fan, double glazed window, down lighters and vertical towel radiator. 

The Guest Cottage  

Open Plan Living Room & Kitchen 17' 4" x 14' 8" (5.28m x 4.47m) light and airy with full height glazed panel door and screen enjoying far reaching views. Attractive fireplace with marble inset and hearth and living flame electric fire, radiator. Attractive laminate flooring, TV aerial point, exposed beams, spot lights and three up lighters. The kitchen area is fitted with a range of base units with complementary granite work surfaces and inset bowl and half stainless steel sink. Integrated fridge and built in electric oven and four ring LPG gas hob with Bosch cooker hood and extractor over. Vaillant gas fired central heating boiler.

 

Bedroom 14' 2" x 9' 10" (4.32m x 3m) with two double glazed windows with granite sills and double glazed door to patio. Three up lighters, radiator and fitted cupboard.  

Bathroom with attractive granite tiled walls and a three piece suite comprising; bath with mixer tap, wash hand basin and WC. Radiator and two up lighters. 

Outside:  

Splendid Four Car Garaging 21' x 21' plus 20' x 17'6" (6.40m x 6.40 plus 6.09m x 5.33m) currently sub divided into two, two car garages with three remote controlled up and over doors, power and light. Personal door to side. There is ample parking and turning for several vehicles to the front of the garage.



High Barn stands in an elevated location within its own gardens and grounds and is approached by way of a private tarmac driveway that leads up to the house.



The present owners have created the most delightful landscaped gardens that surround the house and cottage. There are both formal and informal areas with open fields adjoining, attractive feature wishing well and extensive lawns and well stocked flower beds and borders. In the springtime there is a profusion of snow drops and daffodils, there is a mature wisteria, and colourful heathers and shrubs. The splendid east facing paved terrace runs the full length of the property offering a place to sit and enjoy the peace and quiet of this rather special location and of course to take in the excellent views across the Lyth Valley and surrounding countryside. At the rear is a sheltered patio area and a raised timber deck.

 

Services: Mains electricity, mains water. Private Drainage. LPG Gas. 

Tenure: Freehold 

Council Tax: South Lakeland District Council - Band G 

Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Hackney & Leigh - (01539) 729711 

Energy Performance Certificate: The full Energy Performance Certificate is available on our website and also at any of our offices.