converted barn
sold
near Gosforth, Cumbria
converted barn with four bedrooms and three quarters of an acre of
land overlooking nature reserve in West Cumbria |
SOLD
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Converted four bedroom barn in West Cumbria
countryside setting close to villages of Gosforth, Seascale and
Holmrook
SOLD |
HALLSENNA BARN
This 260-year-old West
Cumbrian Barn has been converted by the present owners into a spacious
comfortable family home.
Situated in a secluded rural location on the
edge of the ancient hamlet of Hallsenna approx. 1 mile along a bridleway off
the A595 close to the villages of Gosforth, Seascale and Holmrook. Approx. 50
miles from M6 junction 36.
The barn overlooks Hallsenna Nature Reserve
a site of scientific special interest (SSSI).
To take advantage of its
unique location the living area is on the 1st floor comprising of:
1st
floor landing with original arched window to the rear balcony / fire escape
with steps down to the rear garden and courtyard area.
Glazed doors to
large lounge approx. 25' x 15' with a multifuel cast iron stove on a slate
hearth, large window overlooking surrounding countryside and original doorway
to the front balcony over which is the date stone of 1742.
Double doors
leading to sitting/dining room approx. 12'6" x 10' with wood burning cast iron
stove and shuttered window with similar views as lounge.
Country-style
kitchen approx. 12'6" x 11' with fitted pine wall and base units, views over
rear garden and surrounding countryside.
Shower room with toilet, wash
basin and tiled shower cubicle with electric shower.
The ground floor
consists of large reception hall with cloaks cupboard and hand made mahogany
turned staircase leading to 1st floor.
There are 4 double bedrooms
approx. sizes:
Bedroom 1 12'6" x 10'9"
Bedroom 2 12'6" x
9'3"
Bedrooms 3 and 4 14'3" x 10'6"
and large bathroom part tiled
with toilet, washbasin, large bath with overhead thermostatic shower.
The loft area reached by open staircase has been made into several rooms
suitable for office, study, hobbies etc.
There is a second phone line
in the main room.
All rooms have the original exposed roof trusses and
velux windows and TV ariel points.
OUTSIDE
Large garden area
approx. 3/4 acre to front side and rear. Large garage with services connected
ideal as workshop. Rear courtyard with terraced gardens, front garden with
shared wildlife pond, side garden. There is abundant space for parking. The
property is Triple Glazed and highly insulated.
TENURE - FREEHOLD
SERVICES
Mains water, electricity, B.T. telephone connection
(2 lines), Septic Tank drainage.
There is no chain. |
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