Low Dykes Barn is a Grade II listed barn conversion set in a rural farmstead location just 3 miles South of Penrith and backs onto open fields with a Southerly aspect. The well proportioned accommodation comprises: Entrance Hall with Galleried Landing above, Living Room, Dining Kitchen, Utility Room, Cloakroom, 4 Bedrooms, En-Suite Shower Room and a House Bathroom. Outside there is Off Road Parking to the front for several vehicles and a large Enclosed Rear Garden with a lovely part covered terrace across the rear of the barn, steps up to a lawn and leading down to a lovely orchard. There is also a large Detached Garage with a spacious Playroom/Craft Room above.
The property also benefits from oil fired central heating and is fully double glazed.
Location - From the centre of Penrith, head south on the A6. Drive across the A66 at Kemplay Foot roundabout and drive through Eamont Bridge. Approximately 1/2 mile from Eamont Bridge, turn left, signposted to Cliburn and Bolton. In the hamlet of Clifton Dykes, follow the road down the hill. Towards the bottom of the hill, by the telephone kiosk, turn right into the farmyard, Low Dykes Barn is the property in the left hand corner of the courtyard.
Services - Mains water and electricity are connected to the property. Heating is by fuel oil and drainage is to a shared water treatment plant.
Amenities - In the village of Clifton, there is a Primary School, Public House . All main facilities are in Penrith. Penrith is a popular market town with a population of around 15,000 people and facilities include: infant, junior and secondary schools with a further/higher education facility at Newton Rigg College. There are 5 supermarkets and a good range of locally owned and national high street shops. Leisure facilities include: a leisure centre with; swimming pool, climbing wall, indoor bowling, badminton courts and a fitness centre as well as; golf, rugby and cricket clubs. There is also a 3 screen cinema and Penrith Playhouse. Penrith is known as the Gateway to the North Lakes and is conveniently situated for Ullswater and access to the fells, benefiting from the superb outdoor recreation opportunities.
Tenure - The vendor informs us that the property is freehold and the council tax band is E
Viewing - STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT WITH WILKES-GREEN + HILL
Accommodation -
Entrance - Through a double glazed barn arch to the;
Hall - With a galleried landing above, slate flooring, a single radiator and under stair coat cupboard. Stairs rise to the first floor and oak doors lead off.
Dining Kitchen - 4.34mx5.79m (14'3x19') - Fitted with white fronted base units and Iroko wood work surface incorporating a ceramic 1 1/2 bowl sink with Insinkerator waste disposal unit, mixer taps and a slate splash back. There is an integrated dishwasher, space for a range range cooker, with extractor hood above and space for an upright fridge and a freezer. Two double glazed windows face to the front and double glazed patio doors lead out to the rear garden. There is a double radiator, telephone point (currently not connected) and slate floor.
Living Room - 4.37mx6.02m (14'4x19'9) - A living flame LPG cast iron stove is set on a raised hearth in a inglenook with a rustic timber lintel and double glazed windows face to the front and rear. There is a single radiator, double radiator, TV aerial point and telephone point (currently not connected). Double glazed patio doors lead out to the rear garden.
Utility Room - 2.72mx3.23m (8'11x10'7) - Fitted with an Iroko work surface the oil fired boiler which provides the hot water and centre heating and there is plumbing for a washing machine and a second dishwasher. A double glazed window faces to the rear, and there is a single radiator.
Cloakroom - Fitted with a WC, sink and single radiator. A cupboard above the sink houses the MCB consumer unit and electric meter. The floor is slate.
First Floor - Landing - A ceiling trap with loft ladder gives access to the loft which also houses the pressurised hot water tank. There is a built in linen cupboard and wooden doors off.
Bedroom One - 4.37mx3.23m (14'4x10'7) - Having built in wardrobes and drawers to one wall, a double radiator, TV aerial point and telephone point (currently not connected). A double glazed window faces to the rear with an open outlook across the garden to the countryside beyond. A door leads to the;
Ensuite - Currently being fitted with a WC, wash basin and shower cubicle with electric shower. There is a double glazed window to the front, a radiator, shaver socket and extractor fan.
Bedroom Two - 4.34mx3.12m (14'3x10'3) - Having a double glazed window to the rear with a view across the garden to the surrounding countryside. There is a TV aerial point and double radiator.
Bedroom Three - 3.00mx2.84m (9'10x9'4) - Having a double glazed window to the rear with a view across the garden to the surrounding countryside. There is a TV aerial point and radiator.
Bedroom Four - 2.46mx2.95m (8'1x9'8) - Having a low level double glazed window to the rear (with restrictor), TV aerial point and radiator.
Bathroom - Fitted with a white three piece suite with tiles around the bath and a mains fed shower over. A double glazed window faces to the rear and there is and extractor fan, shaver socket and radiator.
Outside - Low Dykes Barn is accessed across a shared front driveway to a private parking area for several vehicles and a lawn with a central cherry tree.
Detached Garage - Being stone faced to 3 sides and having double wooden vehicle doors and a pedesraindoor. There is lighting, power points and a water supply and stairs lead to the first floor where there is a large room having lighting, power points, a TV aerial lead , 2 double glazed roof lights and a window to the front, facing the main house.
To the rear a patio runs the full length of the barn being pebble to one side and sandstone flags to the other with an oak frame over with a perspex roof. There is a wood fired oven built into the wall and sandstone steps lead up to the garden.
The garden is mainly to grass with a pebble area to the rear where there are three raised beds and a garden shed.
The garden extends to the orchard where there are mature apple trees and a small beck.
The vendors of this property are directors of Wilkes-Green + Hill Ltd
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