Dufton Hall & Apartment, Dufton, Appleby-in-Westmorland

Situated in this ever popular upper Eden Valley village, surrounded by glorious countryside, a beautifully presented, Grade II listed, attached period family residence along with a self-contained 2 bedroom apartment, ideal for a dependant relative or income generating, holiday rental unit.

Originally part of the Howard / Greystoke Family estate, with the original house having been in situ since the 12th Century, Dufton Hall as it is presented today is a most impressive Grade II listed building, the current property dating to the late 17th Century.

A much loved family home for our clients for over the 30 years, the property is in great order, having been thoroughly renovated and improved during their tenure of ownership and retains a wide range of original internal and external features including a carved sandstone porticoed doorway, oak panelling, doors and woodwork throughout and an impressive oak "dog leg" staircase .

The main hall itself has been decorated to enhance the uniqueness of the property and provides wonderfully proportioned living accommodation. In addition, the top floor has been converted into a 2 bedroom apartment, with its own private entrance making it perfect to accommodate a teenager or relative or, having previously been used as a conventional rental unit and Air BNB holiday cottage, a useful source of additional income.

Positioned just off the village green, with views from the upper floors to the Pennines and Eden Valley, the house sits in mature formal grounds. With a fine set of traditional gates from the main road through the village, and a second entrance with electrically operated gates to the side, the gardens are laid out in a low maintenance classic style with beech hedging and lawns, along with a pond and wetland area making it a haven for wildlife.

Hidden from view is a generous sized heated workshop, with hot and cold water, power and light, giving the potential for a further source of income. The workshop also houses the biomass boiler system, which provides heavily subsidised heating and hot water for both Dufton Hall and the apartment.

A fabulous opportunity for a discerning purchase, viewing is highly recommended to appreciate.

Directions
From Penrith follow the A66 east, taking the left hand turning towards Dufton having passed through the village of Kirkby Thore. Follow the signs to reach the village. Head through the village green and take the turning to the left which then forks right into The Ride. The hall is straight ahead.

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Services
Mains electric, water and drains are connected. The main hall and apartment has a biomass boiler for the central heating, with the property eligible for RHI grant payments until 2034. NB. The original oil powered boiler is still in place and could be recommissioned. The apartment has electric radiators throughout. Neither these services nor any boilers or radiators have been tested.

Material Information:
• Standard construction.
• We understand that fibre broadband and mobile telephone reception are available.
• There is private off road vehicle parking for the hall, parking for the apartment is on the road to the rear.

Council Tax:
Westmorland & Furness Council. The Hall is banded with a C rating.
The apartment is currently used as a holiday rental unit. The property has a current rateable value (20 July 2023 to present) of £1,925.