Converted barn in Hallsenna, close to the villages of Gosforth, Seascale and Holmrook
Converted four bedroom barn in West Cumbria countryside setting close to villages of Gosforth, Seascale and Holmrook
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.
