Barbon, The Yorkshire Dales, Cumbria, LA6

This stunning period property has been completely refurbished by the current owners and offers an exquisitely presented home with high-quality fixtures and fittings whilst retaining many of its period features. From the rear entrance hall, which is fitted with a range of fitted units and cupboards, a tiled floor is ideal for muddy boots and dogs. A useful Cloakroom/w.c. leads off. The stunning dining kitchen with vaulted ceiling and Velux roof lights is light and airy and fitted with an excellent range of contemporary in-frame units with Silestone work surfaces and inset ceramic Belfast style sink with mixer tap, Dartmouth Blue five oven electric Aga, a separate induction hob, integrated appliances include a wine cooler and dishwasher, and there is space for an American style fridge/freezer. There is ample space for dining and a ceramic tiled floor. Leading off is a generous dual-aspect sitting/dining room with a stone fireplace, wood-burning stove, and a glazed door leading into the front garden. An inner hall with a built-in storage cupboard leads to the formal reception hall, which has two further reception rooms: a spacious drawing room with a period fireplace and open fire and a snug/office. Off the hall, steps lead to a cellar.
To the first floor, the staircase leads to the main landing, off which there are four bedrooms and a house bathroom. The principal bedroom suite is well proportioned and enjoys splendid views of the fells; it has a walk-in dressing room with an excellent range of built-in wardrobes and an en suite shower room. There are three further good sized bedrooms. The family bathroom is fitted with a four-piece suite, including a free-standing contemporary bath and a separate shower.

The Cottage
Currently run as a successful holiday let, it has been used as a permanent let and could be used for multi-generational living; the first floor of the farmhouse is linked by secure connecting doors. With front and rear access, the cottage has a sitting room with a wood-burning stove, a modern fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, a useful utility/boot room and a contemporary oak and glass staircase that leads to two double bedrooms and a four-piece bathroom.

Outbuildings
Situated between the farmhouse and the cottage is a heated drying room with ceiling airer, lighting and power. There is a stone and slate outbuilding with lighting, power and water. Currently used as a workshop but could be further upgraded or developed to a home office/studio (subject to the necessary consent). The former piggeries provide a dog kennel, a potting shed, and a gardener's WC. There is a single detached garage with an electric door, power, lighting and an attached stone and oak openfronted garage with Burlington slate roof. There is a row of single-storey outbuildings with a sedum roof providing fuel and garden stores and a double carport. 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 sheep or a horse.

Gardens and grounds
A gated garden leads to a large gravel drive with excellent parking provision. The farmhouse and cottage both have walled gardens to the front, which are lawned and well-stocked with herbaceous borders and flagged seating areas. To the rear are gardens with level lawns, mature shrubs, a sunken fire pit, raised vegetable beds, a seating terrace and a summerhouse. To the west, with a separate gated entrance from the highway, is a paddock of approximately 1.17 acres. The paddock borders Barbon Beck, a tributary of the River Lune – there is a small timber deck seating area with steps leading down to the beck, and the boundary extends to the midway point with a wooded embankment.

Services
Mains electricity, gas, and water. Private drainage to a septic tank.
B4RN hyperfast broadband is connected to the internal local area network.
EV charge point.

Boxtree Farmhouse & Cottage is located in the desirable village of Barbon, which is close to Kirkby Lonsdale and has been voted within the top ten places to live in the North West in the Sunday Times on a number of occasions. The village is well-equipped with a delightful village pub, a village store/ delicatessen, an active village hall, a strong church community and two golf courses within two miles. There are lots of lovely walks right from the doorstep, surrounded by excellent views and open countryside.
For those who like to spend time outdoors, you will be spoilt for choice. Situated in the Lune Valley and Yorkshire Dales and close to the Lake District National Park and Forest of Bowland.
For commuters, the property is conveniently located just 9.3 miles away from the M6 and 3.2 miles away from the A65, which offers links to the commercial centres in the region. It is also just 14.7 miles from the West Coast mainline at Oxenholme or 20 miles from Lancaster, with direct trains to London Euston.
Leeds Bradford International Airport is around 54 miles, and Manchester Airport is 83 miles for further communications throughout the country and overseas. When it comes to schooling, there are primary and secondary schools in Kirkby Lonsdale and Sedbergh. Independent schools are at Sedbergh (with the Preparatory School at Casterton), Giggleswick and Windermere.

Distances
A65 3.2 miles, M6 9.3 miles, Lancaster 20 miles, Leeds Bradford International Airport 54 miles, Manchester Airport 83 miles (All distances are approximate).