Box Tree Farmhouse & Cottage, Barbon, Near Kirkby Lonsdale, LA6 2LS

Box Tree Farmhouse is situated in a highly sought-after edge of village setting - it's the perfect package of main residence, an attached cottage with income potential, outbuildings, gardens, land and lovely views of the Barbon Fells.

Since the current owners' purchase in 2014, the property has been completely renovated and extensively refurbished (a list of works is available from the agent). It now offers a stunning, exquisitely presented home, exceptionally well-appointed with high quality fixtures and fittings.

Thought to date back to the mid 18th Century, many of the original features remain with two gabled stone porches with benches, an oak spice cupboard in the drawing room, oak ceiling, cruck beams and window lintels, window seats, a combination of boarded and panelled doors with Suffolk latches, wall panelling on the landing, substantial stone lintel and fireplace (unexpectedly uncovered during the refurbishment) and decorative oak fireplace in the drawing room with tiled slips and hearth and copper canopy.

Outside there is a row of stone and slate outbuildings and a detached stone outbuilding. Of particular note, is a Bee Bole in the cottage garden. Often found in south facing walls (as this one is), a bee bole is an alcove or cavity, which would house a skep, an open ended basket of wicker, heather or straw used before the development of modern beehives.

It's now time for new custodians to enjoy and delight in this idyllic village setting and truly special property. There is also the potential to enhance further and extend, subject to the relevant consents.

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Box Tree Farmhouse - 2634 sq ft [244.7 sq m]

A central path leads to the front door and into the entrance hall but for everyday use, access is at the rear.

Come on into the rear entrance hall with a range of fitted units, cupboards housing the washing machine and tumble drier and a sink unit. With a tiled floor it is ideal for muddy boots and dogs. Off here is the kitchen and an inner hall, as well as a two piece cloakroom.

The dual aspect dining kitchen is open to the apex with a conservation skylight and is comprehensively fitted with base units with (silestone) worktops, double pot sink, Dartmouth Blue electric five oven Aga, adjacent electric module with induction hob, American style fridge/freezer, wine cooler and dishwasher. From here walk into the generous dual aspect sitting/dining room with glazed door out to the front garden.

The inner hall with built in cupboard leads to the entrance hall with two further reception rooms either side; a spacious drawing room with open fire and a snug/office.

Off the staircase hall, a cellar (72 sq ft [6.7 sq m]) with stone steps provides excellent storage.

The full return staircase leads to the main landing off which are four bedrooms and a house bathroom. The principal suite comprises a dual aspect double bedroom with a splendid outlook towards the fells, a dressing room with built-in wardrobes and and an en suite shower room. There are three further double bedroom with window seats.

The stylish house bathroom is fitted with a four piece suite including an elliptical shaped bath and separate shower.

Box Tree Cottage - 963 sq ft [89.5 sq m] excluding external store

Currently run as a successful holiday let, it has in the past been used as a permanent let and for dependent family; the first floor of the farmhouse is linked by secure connecting doors.
With front and rear access, the cottage has a sitting room with wood burning stove, a fitted kitchen with pot sink and integral appliances and a useful utility/boot room. An oak staircase with glass balustrade leads to the first floor with two double bedrooms and a four piece bathroom.

Outbuildings

Situated between the farmhouse and the cottage is a heated drying room with ceiling airer, power and light.

To the north of the property, is a stone and slate outbuilding with power, light, plumbing and sink unit. Currently used as a workshop but could be upgraded or converted to a home office/studio (subject to consent), it has external steps and a tiled floor. The former 'piggeries' provide a dog kennel, potting shed and gardener's WC. There is a detached single garage with electric up and over door, power and light and attached stone and oak open fronted garage with Burlington slate roof.

To the east of the property, is a row of single storey outbuildings with sedum roof providing fuel and garden stores and double car port.

Situated in the paddock is a modern, box profile sheeted agricultural open fronted building, currently used as a 'party barn' and children's play area. This could be used as stabling if the paddock was to be used for a few sheep or a horse!