Long Marton, Appleby-In-Westmorland

Discover a truly exceptional residence in the picturesque village of Long Marton, nestled in the heart of the Eden Valley. This stunning six-bedroom detached home offers a perfect blend of traditional charm and modern luxury, set within an expansive 0.5-acre plot. Immaculately presented and thoughtfully extended into the adjoining barn, this property provides an abundance of versatile living spaces, ideal for families, multi-generational living, or those seeking a tranquil rural lifestyle with easy access to modern amenities.

Beyond its impressive features as a family home, this property also presents exciting income potential. The flexible layout includes a magnificent family room with its own kitchenette, perfect for conversion into a self-contained apartment or rental unit (subject to planning permissions). Additionally, the large double garage offers further development opportunities, providing a chance to create additional living or workspace to suit your needs.

With its beautifully landscaped gardens, spacious interiors, and outstanding village location, this home is a rare find that combines timeless elegance with contemporary comfort. Experience the best of both worlds in a residence that is as luxurious as it is welcoming—your perfect countryside retreat and investment opportunity awaits.


All the rooms to the rear offer outstanding views of the extensive garden. Externally the property sits in approx. half an acre and is filled with established shrubs, trees, flower beds, summerhouse, greenhouse and lawns. There are a number of terraces, patios and an elevated decked area to sit and enjoy the views across the garden. To the front there is an attractive cottage style garden with a private driveway with ample parking for a number of vehicles. To the side there is a driveway giving access into the second parking area, double garage and into the workshop/store. The village of Long Marton itself sits at the foot of the Pennines and has stunning views in all directions, and offers a village hall, pub, primary school, and church. The market town of Appleby and transport links to the A66 are just a short distance away.

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Entrance Hallway - Upon entering through the UPVC part-glazed door, you are greeted by a welcoming hallway featuring lino tiled flooring. A carpeted staircase leads to the first-floor landing, and the space is illuminated by a central ceiling light. The hallway also houses a discreet box for the electric consumer unit and provides direct access to both the kitchen and dining room.

Dining Room - This spacious yet cosy dining room is perfect for formal gatherings or intimate family meals. It features elegant double-glazed sash windows that provide views to both the front and rear of the property. The room is adorned with two pendant ceiling lights, complete with ceiling roses, and ornate cornicing that adds a touch of grandeur. A charming fireplace, with a gas fire inset and tiled surround, serves as a focal point, complemented by carpeted flooring, dado rails, and two radiators that ensure a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Kitchen - The heart of the home is undoubtedly the farmhouse-style kitchen, designed for both functionality and style. Bespoke fitted wooden cabinets line one side of the kitchen, topped with a luxurious Granite work surface. Opposite, additional wall units provide ample storage, with a designated space for an American-style fridge/freezer. The kitchen features double-glazed windows on both the front and rear aspects, filling the space with natural light. A traditional Rayburn stove is set within a wooden cabinet, complete with an extractor fan overhead. The slate-tiled floor and central pendant ceiling light add to the rustic charm, while modern conveniences such as an integrated oven, hob, 1.5 ceramic sink with chrome mixer tap, and space for a microwave make this kitchen a joy to cook in. A door leads to a rear hallway, utility room, pantry, WC, and the large lounge.

Rear Hallway - The rear hallway continues the theme of slate-tiled flooring, offering a practical and stylish transition space. A stable-style UPVC door opens out to the rear garden, providing easy access for outdoor activities. From here, you can enter the utility room, making this area a convenient hub for household chores.

Utility Room - Designed with efficiency in mind, the utility room is fitted with a range of base units topped with a complementary work surface. The space is fully equipped with plumbing for a washing machine, a circular sink with a chrome mixer tap, and tiled splashback for easy cleaning. A small side window allows for natural light, while LED lighting ensures the room is bright and functional. The utility room also offers access to a WC, a storage cupboard, and a pantry.

Pantry - The pantry is a practical addition to the home, fitted with shelving to keep all your kitchen essentials organised. A window to the side aspect allows natural light to filter in, and the space is finished with slate-tiled flooring and LED lighting.

Wc - This conveniently located WC is fitted with a low-level toilet and a wash hand basin set within a vanity unit, complete with a chrome mixer tap. Tiled splashback, an obscure window to the rear aspect, and LED lighting create a clean and modern space. The WC also features a narrow heated towel rail, an extractor fan, and tiled flooring.

Second Inner Hallway - This secondary hallway features a wooden floor, central ceiling light, and radiator, with a second wooden staircase leading to the first-floor landing. The hallway includes an under-stairs storage cupboard and alcove shelving illuminated by the original feed area from the barn. A window and door provide views and access to the garden room.

Lounge - The lounge is a magnificent space, created by extending into the adjoining barn, making it perfect for modern family living. The room exudes character, with a beamed ceiling, LED lighting, and two double-glazed windows with sandstone sills that overlook the front parking area. A large sandstone fireplace, complete with a wood-burning stove on a stone hearth, serves as the room's focal point. French doors lead out to the front parking area, allowing for easy access and natural light. The lounge also features wall lighting, oak wooden flooring, and an inset bookshelf that conceals a door to the garage, offering potential for further development.

Garden Room - The garden room is a delightful space with a beamed ceiling and two Velux windows that flood the room with natural light. Double-glazed windows on three sides offer views of the parking area, while an exposed stone wall with a wooden lintel adds rustic charm. Electric heating, Karndean flooring, and French doors opening to the rear parking area make this an ideal spot to enjoy the evening sunshine.

First Floor Landing/House - The carpeted staircase from the entrance hallway leads to the first-floor landing, where you’ll find doors opening into four bedrooms and a family bathroom. This wing offers privacy and comfort for family members.

Bedroom One - This impressive double bedroom enjoys views across the front garden towards the village. It features a beamed ceiling, coving, and a double-glazed window to the front aspect. The room is completed with a radiator, carpeted floor, and a storage cupboard, making it a serene retreat.

Bedroom Two - Another spacious double room, Bedroom Two offers double-glazed sash windows that overlook the front garden and side elevation, providing picturesque views of the village. The room is fitted with a beamed ceiling, radiator, storage cupboard, and carpeted flooring, ensuring a cosy atmosphere.

Bedroom Three - This smaller double room features dual-aspect double-glazed windows to the side and rear, allowing plenty of natural light. The room includes a central ceiling light, coving, a radiator, and a wooden-effect lino floor, making it a practical and comfortable space.

Bedroom Four - Bedroom Four is similar in size to Bedroom Three, with dual-aspect double-glazed sash windows to the side and rear. The room is fitted with a central ceiling light, coving, a radiator, and carpeted flooring, creating a warm and inviting environment.

Family Shower Room - The family shower room is modern and contemporary, featuring a glass-enclosed shower, shower boarding, and lino flooring. An illuminated mirror, wall-mounted rectangular wash hand basin with a vanity unit, and chrome mixer tap add to the room's sleek design. The room is completed with a tiled splashback, low-level WC, window to the rear aspect, traditional-style heated towel rail, storage cupboard, and radiator.

First Floor Second Landing/Barn - The wooden staircase leads to the second landing in the barn wing, where you’ll find a fabulous beamed ceiling, wall lighting, and windows with sandstone sills that overlook the rear aspect. This area provides access to two additional bedrooms, a ‘Jack & Jill’ bathroom, and a family room.

Bedroom Five - A generously sized double room, Bedroom Five features a vaulted beamed ceiling, windows with sandstone sills overlooking the front aspect, a radiator, storage cupboard, and carpeted flooring, offering both comfort and style.

Bedroom Six - This large double room is characterised by its impressive beamed ceiling and window with a sandstone sill looking out to the front aspect. The room includes a radiator, spotlighting, a storage cupboard, carpeted flooring, and a door opening into the ‘Jack & Jill’ bathroom.

Jack & Jill Bathroom - This luxurious bathroom features a freestanding claw-foot bath with a shower attachment, a walk-in shower with a rainfall shower head and glass screen, and a wash hand basin with a vanity unit and chrome mixer tap. The bathroom is adorned with a tiled splashback, a low-level WC, an illuminated wall-mounted mirror, and windows to both the front and rear aspects with sandstone sills. The room also includes a tall wall-mounted heated towel rail, LED lighting, a beamed ceiling, a storage cupboard, and partly tiled walls, providing a spa-like experience.

Family Room - The family room is a versatile space currently used as a party room, cinema, and snug. Fitted with LED lighting and French doors that open to the rear terrace, this room offers endless possibilities for entertainment. The room is partially carpeted and partially fitted with wooden-effect lino flooring, providing distinct areas for lounging and dining. A small kitchenette is also included, with cabinets, an integrated combination oven, a two-ring hob with extractor fan, a sink with chrome mixer tap, an integrated low-level fridge, and a built-in sound system.

Externally - The property’s garden is an extensive plot filled with beauty and tranquility. The front garden is a charming cottage-style space, filled with established trees and shrubs, and is known as one of the prettiest gardens in the village during the summer months. There is a gated parking area to the front and side, with space for around four to five vehicles. An additional driveway, located a short distance away, provides further parking and access to the double garage and garden store. The rear garden is a multi-level sanctuary, with terraces, lawns, patios, a greenhouse, a signal box, and a recently decorated summer house that mimics the old field railway line’s signal box. The garden is a haven for wildlife, offering peace and privacy.

Double Garage - The double garage is equipped with electricity and water, offering potential for further development (subject to planning). It sits beneath the family room extension and can be accessed from the lounge, where a bookshelf currently conceals the door.

This exceptional home offers a unique blend of traditional charm and modern luxury, with versatile living spaces that cater to a variety of lifestyle needs. The property’s extensive gardens and stunning views make it a true gem in the heart of Long Marton.

Services & Property Information - Mains Electric, Water and Drainage.
Oil-fired central heating and multi fuel Rayburn.

There has previously been planning permission granted in the rear garden for a detached dwelling which has now lapsed.

Epc & Council Tax Band - EPC - D
Council Tax Band - D

Disclaimer - These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general guideline and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending Purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. The services, systems, and appliances shown may not have been tested and has no guarantee as to their operability or efficiency can be given. All floor plans are created as a guide to the lay out of the property and should not be considered as a true depiction of any property and constitutes no part of a legal contract.