Alder House, Sikeside, Kirklinton, CA6

An outstanding opportunity to purchase Alder House, a beautifully and sympathetically converted barn, compete with generous grounds, gardens, paddock and pond, all nestled peacefully within a tranquil rural location. The internal accommodation is beautifully presented and harmoniously blends a comfortable and spacious interior with modern touches and retained features of the existing building. Externally the gardens and grounds are meticulously maintained by the current owners. Having a substantial paddock along with two stables/stores and a polytunnel, there is excellent potential for those looking for smallholding, equestrian or self-sufficiency. A viewing is imperative to appreciate the lifestyle opportunity Alder House can offer.

The accommodation, which has LPG has central heating and double glazing throughout, briefly comprises an entrance porch, hallway/dining room, living room, sunroom, kitchen, inner hall, bedroom four/study and a shower room to the ground floor with a galleried landing, master bedroom with en-suite, two further double bedrooms and family bathroom on the second floor. Externally there are generous grounds including gardens to the front and rear, paddock, pond, detached double garage, two stables/stores and a polytunnel. EPC - E and Council Tax Band - E.

The village of Kirklinton is nestled nicely around 1 mile North of Smithfield, within the parish of Kirklinton Middle. Whilst Kirklinton itself offers St. Cuthberts Church, further amenities including the Robinhood Inn, Smithfield Garage, Fir Ends School and the wonderful Skitby House are easily accessible within Smithfield. For a wider array of amenities, including convenience stores, the larger towns of Longtown and Brampton can be accessed within a short drive, along with the Border City of Carlisle which has further connections to the M6 motorway and West Coast mainline. Furthermore, access to Southern Scotland, the Lake District and North Pennines are all within a hour.

Entrance Porch - Double glazed entrance door from the front, double glazed windows to three sides, tiled flooring and an internal door to the hallway.

Hallway - Radiator and a feature arched stone opening to the dining area, with original keystone & bolts.

Dining Area - Stairs to the first floor galleried landing, under-stairs cupboard, built-in cupboard, two radiators, recessed spotlights, internal doors to the living room and kitchen, and a feature stone arched opening to the sunroom with original keystone & bolts.

Living Room - Multi-fuel stove set within a stone fireplace with timber mantle above, feature exposed beams to the ceiling, two radiators, double glazed window to the front aspect and two double glazed windows to the rear aspect, one being a feature full-height window and both with beautiful views over the rear garden.

Sunroom - Double glazed windows to three sides, double glazed French doors to the rear garden, radiator and a feature exposed stone wall.

Kitchen - Fitted kitchen comprising an extensive range of base, wall and drawer units with worksurfaces and tiled splashbacks above. Freestanding 'Rangemaster' cooker, 'Rangemaster' extractor hood, integrated NEFF microwave, integrated fridge freezer, integrated dishwasher, space and plumbing for a washing machine, one and a half bowl sink with mixer tap, wall-mounted and enclosed LPG gas boiler, tiled flooring, feature exposed beams to the ceiling, radiator, internal door to the inner hall, double glazed window to the front aspect and double glazed French doors to the rear garden patio.

Inner Hall - Internal doors to bedroom four/study and shower room.

Bedroom Four/Study - Double glazed window to the front aspect, radiator and feature exposed beams to the ceiling.

Shower Room - Three piece suite comprising a WC, pedestal wash hand basin and a shower enclosure with electric shower unit. Part-tiled walls, tiled flooring, radiator, feature exposed beams to the ceiling and an obscured double glazed window.

Landing - Stairs up from the ground floor, galleried landing with glass balustrades, feature exposed stonework to two walls, internal doors to three bedrooms and shower room, built-in cupboards, radiator and a double glazed window to the front aspect.

Master Bedroom - Double glazed window to the front aspect, double glazed window to the rear aspect, built-in wardrobes, radiator and an internal door to the en-suite.

Master En-Suite - Three piece suite comprising a WC, pedestal wash hand basin and bath with mains shower over. Part-tiled walls, tiled flooring, radiator, recessed spotlights and a double glazed window to the front aspect.

Bedroom Two - Radiator, double glazed window to the front aspect and a double glazed window to the rear aspect.

Bedroom Three - Radiator, built-in cupboard and a double glazed window to the rear aspect.

Shower Room - Three piece suite comprising a WC, pedestal wash hand basin and shower enclosure benefitting a mains shower. Part-tiled walls, radiator and an obscured double glazed window.

External - Driveway & Front Garden:
Accessing the property from the shared access lane via five-bar timber gate you have a generous driveway allowing off-road parking for multiple vehicles, which provides access to the double garage and further vehicular access towards to the stables/stores and paddocks. A lawned front garden with mature floral borders and trees. Additional to the front elevation is a small paved seating area beside the entrance porch.
Rear Gardens:
Directly behind the property is a beautifully landscaped and maintained garden area. Complete with a large paved seating area, lawned garden with views over the pond towards the paddocks and mature borders and trees throughout.
Paddock/Land:
Approximately 2acres and broken into two areas, the first area is generously proportioned and includes a range of young and mature trees with the additional benefit of a large polytunnel. An access gate towards the second area, which is also generously proportioned, enclosed and includes a copse of trees.

Double Garage - Detached double garage complete with two manual up and over garage doors, pedestrian access door, window, power and lighting.

Stables/Stores - Stable/Store One:
Accessible via stable door with lighting internally. Adjacent to this is a timber potting shed and a timber log-store.
Stable/Store Two:
Accessible via stable door with power and lighting internally.

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Please Note - The property is serviced via septic tank, which is shared with the neighbouring property. The access lane to Alder House is shared between four properties, which we have been advised all pay £20 per month for the upkeep.