Hale, Milnthorpe

Located to the edge of Hale village is this former hay barn, which has been converted into a deceptively spacious home. Enjoying picturesque views towards Farleton Knott, Hale Head House boasts a unique split level and versatile layout, which will suit growing and dependant family members. On the ground floor there is an impressive dining hall with intricate woodwork, feature slate wall and an open staircase to the living room, with vaulted ceiling and multi-fuel fireplace. The large breakfast kitchen is perfect for family gatherings and there are three bedrooms laid over two floors, with the master enjoying an en-suite facility and access onto the rear garden. Further accommodation includes a sitting room and office located on the lower ground floor, which could be utilised as two further bedrooms, a wet room and utility. The surrounding gardens offer areas of lawn, stone chipping, decking and paving and there is driveway parking as well as a large garage.

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Location

Located on the fringes of Hale Village, this small development is surrounded by open countryside, yet within each reach for the M6 motorway, Milnthorpe and Kendal via the A6. A short walk away is The Tavern pub and the adjoining village of Beetham has a primary school, theatre, Church and pub. 

Description

The property is approached via a tarmac drive for several vehicles and a large detached garage provides secure parking for an additional vehicle and storage. Slate steps provide access up to the front door which opens into a double height hallway with ornate woodwork, exposed beams and a feature stone faced wall. The dining hall provides the perfect entertaining space for family gatherings or social events.

The large breakfast kitchen features a range of storage units and a complementary worktop, which hugs three walls and partially separates the breakfast area. Fitted within the worktop us a double stainless steel sink with mixer tap and a four ring electric hob. There is space for a cooker and American style fridge freezer. Beyond the kitchen is the utility room which has additional units and worktop with integrated sink. There is space for additional white goods, plumbing for a washing machine and steps up to the rear garden. 

Stairs from the dining hall descend down to a sitting room and office. Generously proportioned the sitting room provides an additional reception space, whilst the office provides the perfect place to work from home. Both of these rooms offer ample versatility and could be utilised as bedrooms if preferred. Back on the hall there is a wet room with radiator, WC and pedestal wash hand basin and a walk in cloakroom, providing space for coats, shoes and household equipment. 

An open tread staircase from the hall ascends up to the vaulted living room, with exposed trusses, intricate woodwork and a wood burning stove sat on a tiled hearth with exposed stone detail. There are two large windows either side of the chimney breast allowing elevated views towards Farleton Knott and the Howgills. 

The master bedroom is a spacious double room, complemented with a range of fitted wardrobes and direct access onto a decked seating area. The room also benefits from an en-suite bathroom, which consist of a roll top, claw foot bath with hand held shower, WC and two pedestal wash hand basins. The second bedroom is a generous size double room and the third bedroom is a single. Both bedrooms enjoys views towards Kentmere, have space for freestanding wardrobes and access to eaves storage. 

Outside, to the front there is a low maintenance rockery and stone chipped seating area with two steps leading onto a narrow garden with mature bushes and wild flowers. A stone chipped path leads up to the gated tiered garden, which has areas of gravelled seating, lawn and decking. There is a small seating area at the top of the garden to enjoy views onto adjoining farmland and Farleton Knott in the distance. 

Tenure

Freehold.

Services

Oil central heating, mains electric, mains water, private drainage shared with the neighbouring property.