Only 3.5 miles to the north of Penrith, Mole End is a large single storey barn conversion, set in a small farm steading and enjoying a wonderful open view from the rear across the surrounding countryside to Blencathra. The characterful, spacious and flexible accommodation comprises: Hallway, Living Room, Garden Room, Dining Kitchen, Games/Store Room, a Large Principal Bedroom with Bathroom, 2 further Double Bedrooms (one having a dressing room and the other having a conservatory, a Shower Room and a Study/4th Bedroom. Outside there is Off Road Parking to the front of the barn for at least 4 cars, a Side Garden Area mainly to gravel and a lovely Rear Garden which benefits from the excellent view, a good degree of privacy and the afternoon and evening sun
Location - From the centre of Penrith, head North on the A6 and drive to Stoneybeck roundabout. Take the third exit and continue north on the A6 for 1 mile. Balmers Farm is a courtyard setting on the left, drive into the courtyard, Mole End is in the far right corner of the courtyard.
Amenities - In the village of Plumpton there is a village infant and primary school, 2 cafes and a garden centre. 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 6 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.
Services - Mains water, drainage and electricity are connected to the property. Heating is LPG
Tenure - The vendor informs us that the property is freehold and the council tax is band D.
Viewing - STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT WITH WILKES-GREEN + HILL
Accommodation -
Entrance - Through a broad panelled door to the;
Hallway - There are exposed beams to the ceiling, a uPVC double glazed window to the front and a double radiator.
Living Room - 3.71m x 4.37m (12'2 x 14'4) - The ceiling is open to the apex with exposed roof beams. One of the walls is painted stone and there is a cast iron multi fuel stove set in a stone chimney breast. There is a double radiator and a telephone point. A stone archway to the dining kitchen and a sliding double glazed door to the;
Garden Room - 3.66mx 3.66m (12'x 12') - Having a uPVC double glazed window giving a view across the surrounding countryside to Blencathra. There is a double radiator and a door to the outside;
Dining Kitchen - 6.60m x 4.06m (21'8 x 13'4) - The kitchen area is fitted with a range of painted units with a wood block work surface incorporating a stainless steel single drainer sink with mixer tap and there is an island unit to match. There is space for an electric oven and an upright fridge freezer, exposed beams to the ceiling, a double radiator and a uPVC double glazed overlooking the courtyard.
Having sliding double glazed patio doors to the rear with a lovely view across the garden and the surrounding fields to Blencathra. Doors lead offer to an inner lobby and the
Games/Store Room - 5.94m x 3.00m (19'6 x 9'10) - There is double radiator, a uPVC double window to the rear and door to the side.
Inner Lobby - Doors lead off to the bathroom and:
Bedroom One - 5.46m x 4.01m (17'11 x 13'2) - Having built in wardrobe to one wall with sliding mirrored doors. There are two uPVC double glazed windows to the front, a single radiator and TV point. A built in cupboard houses a Worcester condensing combi boiler which provides hot water and central heating.
Bathroom - 1.91m x 2.87m (6'3 x 9'5) - Fitted with a wash basin, toilet and bath with handset mixer shower taps, a mains fed shower over and tiling around. The floor is tiled and there is single radiator and extractor fan.
Bedroom Two - 3.68m x 3.00m (12'1 x 9'10) - Having exposed beams to the ceiling, a double radiator, a door to the shower room and a door to the;
Conservatory - 2.34m x 2.79m (7'8 x 9'2) - Being double glazed to two sides and having a stable door to the front.
Bedroom Three - 2.64m x 2.11m (8'8 x 6'11) - Having a built in wardrobe along one side with sliding door and an open doorway to the;
Sleeping Area - 4.57m max x 3.45m (15' max x 11'4) - Having floor to ceiling double glazed windows to the rear with a view across the surrounding countryside to Blencathra. There is a double radiator and TV lead. A door opens to the garden.
Shower Room - 1.75m x 3.43m (5'9 x 11'3) - Fitted with a toilet, wash hand basin and a step in shower enclosure with a Mira electric shower. The floor is tiled. There are two heated towel rails and a door to bedroom two.
A further door opens to a;
Laundry Room - 0.74m x 3.56m (2'5 x 11'8) - Having plumbing for a washing machine and space for a tumble dryer. A second wall mounted Worcester combi boiler provides hot water and central heating. The flooring is tiled and a door opens to the;
Study/Bedroom Four - 2.62m x 2.18m (8'7 x 7'2) - Having exposed beams to the ceiling and a double radiator.
Outside - Mole End is accessed across a shared courtyard to a tarmac parking area to the front of the house.
To the side of the barn is a large gravelled area which is accessed from the games room and there is a right of access across the neighboring property. A gate in a stone wall opens to the rear garden.
The rear garden is mainly to lawn with shrub border, and a stone flagged patio by the dining kitchen.
The garden enjoys a good degree of privacy, direct sunlight in the afternoon and evening and superb views across the countryside to Blencathra.
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