Askham, Penrith
Guide Price £2,000,000

Dating back to 1600’s, Carhullan is an attractive white stone, Cumbrian longhouse which has an abundance of original and charming character features mixed with contrasting and stylish fittings with sandstone flagged flooring, original style wooden doors, impressive stone fireplaces, exposed beams, original salt cupboards, wooden floors and tasteful décor throughout, the list is endless! Currently used as luxury holiday accommodation, it has been lovingly maintained to an exceptional standard throughout. On the ground floor there is a large traditional yet contemporary open plan kitchen/family room with an AGA, central island unit with granite worksurface and plenty of sociable living space, a cosy sitting room with wood burning stove, sizeable utility room, a modern shower room and a large games room. A central staircase leads to a first floor landing with wooden panelling and flooring, four double bedrooms, three with ensuites.

Attached to the main house via the games room, an inner doorway leads into the substantial, partially renovated sandstone barns attached to the main house, in excess of 3000 sq ft. Planning permission has been granted to extend into the main house creating large family accommodation, ancillary accommodation, studio, workshop, live/work or simply used for storage.

This is a stylish one bedroom detached barn conversion which has been lovingly renovated to create a contemporary home. Internally it has been completed to an extremely high standard and has a fabulous mix of modern and contemporary styling mixed with some traditional features, with a large kitchen/living room with central island unit and bespoke fitted cabinetry, snug with full length doors enjoying the views out to the mountains, utility room, WC and an impressive master bedroom suite with oak staircase, glazed gallery balustrade, luxurious bathroom suite and fitted wardrobes.

Approached by a gated private road, the elevated position of this property and its grounds are stunning! The plot extends to around 2.5 acres and includes ample gravel parking for a large number of vehicles and an array of terraces and seating areas, perfect to enjoy the everchanging views across the landscape. To the front of Carhullan, there is a pretty and well stocked cottage garden, with lovely lawn, flower beds and a superb raised terrace area, the perfect place to enjoy the evening sunsets. To the side there is a further lawned garden, bordered by trees and shrubs. To the rear of Carhullan, there is a lovely courtyard with large L-shaped barns which adjoin the main house offering further scope for development with granted planning permission or as currently used for storage. Wild Boar Barn has ample parking, low maintenance gardens and lovely private terraces to the rear, all of which enjoy the spectacular views across the Lake District National Park

Located a short drive from the villages of Askham, Bampton and Shap and their local amenities, shops, doctor’s surgery, primary school, swimming pool and pubs and excellent transport links. The M6 Junction 39 is only a short drive and the market town of Penrith is approx. 10 miles. Country walks and outdoor activities are on the doorstep with Lake Ullswater and Haweswater, both just a short distance away.

Oil fired central heating Mains Water and Electricity Septic Tank Drainage Wood burning stoves Electric AGA Electric Car charging point

Wood burning stove Mains Water and Electricity Oil fired central heating Septic Tank Drainage Underfloor heating on both floors in Wild Boar Barn Electric Car charging point

Neither Carhullan or Wild Boar Barn are listed Planning Reference for the barns - 7/2006/3044 Electric Car charging points

EPC - TBC Council Tax - TBC

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