Dowbiggin, Sedbergh

A charming home set in the stunning landscape of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. With spacious living accommodation inside and plenty on offer outside admist the 2.86 acres of grounds this home has plenty of scope! Enjoying a peaceful, yet accessible location on the edge of Sedbergh this home has the best of both worlds.Offering a charming two bedroom barn conversion nestled in the serene landscape of Dowbiggin, on the edge of Sedbergh, this home is a delightful blend of rustic charm and character providing spacious living accommodation in a peaceful yet convenient location with generous gardens and paddock giving a plot of 2.86 acres (1.1ha). The property has been transformed beautifully whilst maintaining the character including feature beams, original feature barn door and exposed stonework. Internally the layout could be re-configured to create additional accommodation should purchasers require whilst the outside offers scope for all.

Dowbiggin is a rural hamlet, situated a short drive from the quaint market town of Sedbergh which offers the perfect balance of privacy and accessibility. Sedbergh is renowned for its charming streets, book shops, cafes and excellent schools, nestled within the Yorkshire Dales National Park and surrounded by magnificent scenery. The location is ideal for those who enjoy the outdoors with endless opportunities for activities such as hiking, cycling and wildlife watching. Whether it is a peaceful lifestyle you are looking for, or simply being part of a thriving community, this home is set in one of the most scenic locations.

The main entrance is through the feature barn doors situated at the front of the property which opens into a large entrance hallway offering a welcoming space with access to the ground floors.

The kitchen provides a kitchen-dining space which is situated to one side of the hallway and spans the full width of the property, with a range of wall and base mounted units to one side and integral electric oven, induction hob and fridge-freezer. The kitchen has a picture window with an outlook over the rear which extends over the open countryside and views beyond. To one side there is space for a dining area, making this the ideal family area.

The kitchen also offers a practical, everyday rear entrance which leads to a covered porch area and gives access to the covered porch and store/utility. .

The living room is a large, open space set around a central wood burning stove which is a great focal feature. This is the perfect room for relaxation and entertaining with plenty of natural light from the large windows.

A later addition to the original conversion and down a few steps can be found a garden room which is flooded with natural lighting from the windows that frame the views of the surrounding countryside and offers the perfect spot to relax, whether to enjoy a morning coffee, evening drinks or entertaining.

Off the dining space can be found a useful boiler room / storage area which is accessed from the stairs to the side and provides an under croft space for that all important accessible storage.

The first floor accommodation is set around the a mezzanine landing space which allows this space to enjoy the vast feature barn doors and exposed stone walling.

There are two generous bedrooms, both spanning full width of the property. One bedroom has an outlook to the front and side elevation and fitted storage to one wall, and the second bedroom being the principal bedroom also has an outlook to the front and side with a walk-in wardrobe space. The first floor is completed with a tastefully decorated bathroom which compliments the overall style of this home, offering a three piece bathroom suite with WC, wash-hand basin and bath.

Externally can be found a well maintained low maintenance garden that provides a private and peaceful area to enjoy the natural beauty of the surroundings. The garden is ideal for al-fresco dining or simply relaxing and enjoying the fresh country air. Beyond the immediate garden area is a lawned area which could be included within the garden space should purchasers wish to extend their outside area. For those with small holding interests, there is a 2.1 acre paddock situated to the rear of the garage offering a host of outdoor opportunities together with adjoining woodland and a babbling beck adding to the peaceful and tranquil setting.

Additionally the property offers a large detached stone garage which is ideal for parking and / or additional storage space to suit a purchaser’s needs, and has the benefit of ample parking available.

This home offers the perfect opportunity to embrace the tranquillity of its location with timeless charm.