BANK HOUSE FARM Broadgate, Hallthwaites, Cumbria, LA18 5JU TRADITIONAL LAKELAND FARMHOUSE CIRCA EARLY 1600'S Stunning Elevated Views Over the Duddon Estuary In Approx. 5 Acres of Hillside Setting 2 Reception Rooms ~ Four Bedrooms ~ Modern 4pc Family Bathroom ~ 2 Self-Contained Four Star Holiday Letting Suites 695,000 michael-cl-hodgson.co.uk
SUMMARY This historic traditional Lakeland Farmhouse circa early 1600 s is set in approx. 5 acres of hillside land and formal gardens complete with a substantial 66 x 25 slate hill barn and ancilliary rooms and a separate fully serviced study/office ideal for those who want to work from home. Purchased by the present owners in 2005 and lovingly and sympathetically renovated and refurbished carefully retaining and improving many of the original features. In 2007 they converted the adjoining milking parlour and hayloft into 2, 4 star luxury self contained holiday letting suites now registered with the Cumbrian Tourist Board which provides a private income. LOCATION Nestling on a hillside behind Black Combe and enjoying panoramic views stretching across the river Duddon estuary from Coniston Old Man to the Barrow peninsula just off A589 about 4 miles from the market town of Broughton in Furness and the coastal town of Millom. Large Farmhouse Dining Kitchen with Range Oven 2 Self-contained 4* Holiday Letting Suites 2 Receptions Four Bedrooms Substantial, traditional range of farm buildings Stunning Views over The Duddon Estuary 5 Acres of Hillside Setting Oil Fired Central Heating (2 boilers) Mains & Private Water Supply DIRECTIONS From Broughton-in-Furness proceed in a north-westerly direction towards the A593 for approximately 4 miles. Turn right at the sign for Bank House Farm B&B and proceed up the lane for about.3miles
The Accommodation Briefly Comprises: [All measurements are approximate] FARMHOUSE DINING KITCHEN : 18'2" x 16'6" (5.54m x 5.03m ) Large open plan family sized farmhouse dining kitchen with slate flagged floor and under floor heating. Bespoke floor level kitchen units with solid beechwood block worktops and white ceramic inset Belfast sink with chrome mixer tap. Redfyre 4 oven LPG Range cooker with gas hob. Separate cottage latch door to; INNER HALL : Wooden door lintels and polished oak floor. Brushed metal power points and dimmer light switches with inset ceiling halogen spotlights. Niche Alcove. BUTLERS PANTRY : 8'10" x 10.2" (2.69m x 0.25m) Slate flagged floor and surrounding slate worktops and open wall shelving. Electric meters and fuses etc. SNUG SITTING ROOM : 12'7" x 12'2" (3.84m x 3.71m ) Matching oak polished wood floor, door and window lintels, beamed ceiling. Feature original chimneybreast alcove with slate hearth and real wood burning stove. Custom built double glazed sash window with window seat and views across the Duddon Estuary to Grizebeck and beyond. Latch door to; COMPUTER ROOM (formerly front door entrance) : Matching polished oak floor, wooden door lintel, display niche alcove, halogen spotlighting with dimmer switch control. FORMAL LOUNGE : 16'5 x 15' (5.00m x 4.57m ) With steps down from the adjoining snug sitting room a nicely presented and generously proportioned formal principal reception room with matching polished oak flooring and original beamed ceiling with inset ceiling halogen spotlighting with dimmer switch control. Central heating radiator installed. Pinewood period style fireplace surround with cast iron mock fireplace insert and marble hearth. Custom built double glazed front sash window and side double French doors with views towards Barrow open onto the raised terrace patio. FIRST FLOOR From the inner hall an original turned staircase with multi glazed mid landing window leads to the split level first floor LANDING complete with original hand cut oak floor boards. MASTER BEDROOM : 18'5" x 11'11" (5.61m x 3.63m ) Elegant and charming main bedroom with hand cut local elm wood flooring and wood door and window lintels, twin central heating radiators, dressing table alcove, fireplace and twin custom built sash windows with views over the farmyard towards the Duddon estuary and Barrow beyond. BEDROOM NO. 2 : 16'3" x 14'3" (4.95m x 4.34m ) A nicely presented and generously proportioned large 2 nd double bedroom complete with pitch pine antique flooring Twin central heating radiators and period style mock fireplace. Custom built double glazed sash window with outstanding views across the Duddon estuary towards Ireleth and Askham.
BEDROOM NO. 3 : 13' x 12' (3.96m x 3.66m) Charming L shaped 3 rd double bedroom with hand cut pitch pine floor boarding and single original exposed beamed ceiling with inset cei8ling halogen spotlighting with brushed metal dimmer switch control. Central heating radiator. Twin custom built double glazed sash windows with spectacular views across the valley. BEDROOM NO. 4 : 9'2"(max) x 9'8" (to chimney breast) (2.79m x 2.95m) : L shaped 4 th single bedroom with elm wood flooring, fixture store cupboard into chimney breast alcove, ceiling beam and wood window lintel with custom built side gable sash window. FAMILY BATHROOM : 16'10" x 6'4" (5.13m x 1.93m ) A spacious and well appointed bathroom fitted with a step in double shower cubicle with fixed head Star shower fittings, oval hand basin, w.c.and raised slipper bath with remote chrome mixer taps Sash window. Chrome ladder towel radiator. Cupboard housing central heating boiler. GROUND FLOOR LETTING SUITE : 22'6" (max) x 15'4" (max) (6.86m x 4.67m ) Private front door entrance and twin custom built double glazed sash windows. Distressed oak veneer flooring throughout, Twin central heating radiators and natural wood kitchen style base unit with glass fronted wall cupboards. Outstanding views across the Duddon valley. BATHROOM EN-SUITE : 3pc modern white Roca suite with chrome fittings comprising pedestal wash hand basin, w.c and panelled shower bath with thermostatic fixed head shower controls. Chrome towel ladder radiator. Laminate wall panelling. FIRST FLOOR LETTINGS SUITE : 22'6" (max) x 15'4" (max) (6.86m x 4.67m ) External timber staircase allows access to a raised decked patio area with glass panelled door opening into the suite. Distressed oak veneer flooring. Exposed beamed vaulted ceiling and custombuilt double glazed sash window with views across the Duddon valley. Natural wood kitchen style base unit with glass fronted wall cupboards. EN-SUITE BATHROOM : 3pc modern white Roca suite with chrome fittings comprising pedestal wash hand basin, w.c and panelled shower bath with thermostatic fixed head shower controls. Chrome towel ladder radiator. Laminate wall panelling. HOME OFFICE/STUDY 18'10" x 10'4" (5.74m x 3.15m) (conversion of existing laundry and store building). Distressed oak veneer flooring. Electric wall heater. Broadband network. Windows front and side with multi glass panelled front door.
BARN : Approx. 66' x Approx. 25' (20.12m x 7.62m) Traditional Lakeland slate built hill barn with workshop, feed store, large open barn with several ancillary store rooms off. GARDENS AND GROUNDS Bank House Farm stands in approx. 5 acres and is approached by an extensive farm track. The house is surrounded by split level formal landscaped garden and patio areas with a lower level kitchen vegetable garden and playground. Dual access by pathway and steps leads to the upper level part dry stone walled undulating garden all of which enjoys fabulous panoramic views stretching from the Barrow peninsular along the Duddon estuary towards Coniston Old Man to the east. This top garden area is approx. 250 in length. The remaining land is hillside in nature, parts of which have been cultivated. Boundaries are mainly marked by Lakeland dry stonewalling. TENURE: Freehold SERVICES: Oil Fired Central Heating (2 boilers), Mains and Private Water Supply, Septic Tank Drainage COUNCIL TAX: Band E LOCAL AUTHORITY Copeland Borough Council: 0845 054 860045 054 8600 VIEWING: Strictly by appointment through our Kendal Office.
36 Finkle Street, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4AB Tel: 01539 721375 Fax: 01539 732600 Email: kendal@mclhodgson.co.uk Also at Grange-over-Sands. Tel: 015395 33302 PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT 1991: The Agents has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings, or services, so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose. The buyer is advised to obtain verification from his or her Professional Buyer. References to the Tenure of the property are based on information supplied by the Vendor. The agents have not had sight of the title documents. The buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor. You are advised to check the availability of any property before travelling any distance to view.