Hole House, Casterton, LA6 2LF

Situated 0.3 miles off Bents Lane, the private drive has panoramic views of the Casterton and Barbon Fells ahead and open countryside either side; the ground undulates then opens up to reveal the property itself at the head of the drive.

Hole House is an impressive country property which combines seclusion, an idyllic setting and great accessibility, all set against the magnificent backdrop of the fells.

The farmhouse and detached barn were purchased c. 1990 by a local builder; in a dilapidated state, the house was fully renovated, the barn converted and the part glazed link added to connect the two. The property, home to the current owners since 1997, has spacious accommodation, set over two floors and offers a flexible layout, ancillary accommodation and a gross internal area of 4524 sq ft (420.3 sq m). It's great for family life and wonderful for entertaining.

Let us take you on a tour...

Main House

Come on in to the part glazed entrance hall with access to the main house and the barn.

The hall leads into the double height dining room with oak floor and panelled walls, ceiling beams, tall window with stained and leaded toplights and a substantial stone fireplace with multi-fuel stove. Off the dining room is a triple aspect split-level drawing room with marble fireplace and multi-fuel stove, glazed double doors out to the seating terrace and floor to ceiling windows overlooking the courtyard.

The sitting room has a wooden fireplace, stone hearth, decorative tiled slips with open fire and a glazed door and window through to the garden room - a light and bright room with oak floor, two skylight windows and double doors out to the terrace.

A welcoming triple aspect dining kitchen has an oak floor and is fitted with base and wall units, a Royal blue four oven Aga, an integral dishwasher and a useful shelved pantry. There's also a triangular bay window with seat.

Off the kitchen is a rear hall with slate flag floor and boiler cupboard and utility/laundry room with Belfast sink, base unit and plumbing for a washing machine.

The oak staircase leads to a gallery landing off which are four bedrooms and the house bathroom.

The generous principal bedroom with built-in wardrobes is triple aspect and enjoys splendid garden and countryside views. There is also a six piece en suite bathroom. Bedroom 2 has built in wardrobes and an en suite shower room, bedroom 3 is dual aspect and bedroom 4 has a built-in double wardrobe.

A detached two storey barn is connected to the main house by the part glazed entrance hall.

To the ground floor there is a hall with understairs storage and access to the open fronted garage. There is also a dual aspect office/study. An inner hall leads to a two piece cloakroom and the pool room with an Endless Pool, tiled walls and floor.

There is also a large store with timber doors, power and light.

To the first floor is a one bedroom apartment, ideal for guests, teenagers or dependent relatives. The open plan living/dining/kitchen has a semi-circular brick fireplace, cruck beams, large oriel window and a glazed door, providing lovely fells view and leading to stone steps with wrought iron railings. There's also a three piece shower room.

Gardens & grounds
Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life to this peaceful haven. Set in a generous plot of c., 3.08 acres (1.25 hectares), the beautiful landscaped gardens surround the property to all sides.

To the south, there is a flagged terrace, large lawn, summerhouse and lightly wooded area. To the west, there is a delightful circular rose garden with lawn screened by a beech hedge, a central courtyard with deep planted borders bursting with colour during the summer and autumn months and a naturally fed wildlife pond.

To the east, a Hartley Botanic greenhouse, parterre, hard court tennis court, wooded area and a wildlife garden.

To the north is a lawn, mature trees and a sweeping driveway leading to a gravel parking and turning area.