Barber Green, Ayside

Enjoying an elevated position overlooking Barber Green and boasting sweeping panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, extending as far as the Langdale Fells and The Coniston Old Man, this lovingly maintained family home is offered with no onward chain. Sympathetically extended and developed over time, the property is surrounded by manageable, landscaped gardens filled with vibrant planting, patio seating areas, a garden store, potting shed, and a garage. Inside, the ground floor offers a bright lounge with a gas fire, a formal dining room with open access to the kitchen, a practical utility porch, a sun room, a shower room, and a separate WC. Upstairs, the accommodation includes two double bedrooms, a single bedroom, and a family bathroom.

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Location

Barber Green is a peaceful rural hamlet situated within the Cartmel Valley and the Lake District National Park. The pleasant location allows easy access to The Heft Inn and Restaurant, the popular Yew Tree Barn and Cafe as well as links to the A590 leading to Ulverston, Barrow in Furness and Kendal. The popular and historical village of Cartmel includes its ancient Priory, Racecourse, Michelin starred L'Enclume restaurant as well as both primary and secondary schools. The local town of Grange over Sands is approximately five miles away and boasts a variety of amenities including cafés, bakeries, convenience stores and independent retailers as well as a primary school.

Description

The property is approached via a brick-set driveway, which leads to a single garage featuring a remote-controlled door. This offers secure parking for an additional vehicle or could be used as a storage/workshop space, complete with an inspection pit, ideal for car maintenance enthusiasts.

A pathway runs alongside the side garden, leading to the rear entrance of the home and continuing through the garden to the front patio doors, offering convenient external access around the property.

Entering through the rear, you step into a versatile hallway, designed to serve as both a utility and cloak area. It offers space for coats and shoes, plumbing for a washing machine, room for an upright fridge freezer, and a store cupboard housing the oil boiler, with space above for a tumble dryer. From this hallway, there is access to an enclosed cloakroom, a sun room, and the kitchen.

The sun room offers a peaceful retreat, perfect for relaxing year-round while taking in the scenic views of the neighbouring fields and fells. It also provides direct access to the courtyard patio, creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living spaces.

Continuing through the utility area, you enter the galley-style kitchen, thoughtfully designed with a range of fitted wall and base cabinets and a complementary three-sided worktop, offering ample preparation space. The layout includes a one and a half stainless steel sink with mixer tap and a four-ring electric hob set into the worktop. Integrated appliances include an electric double oven/grill and microwave, with space provided for a dishwasher.

An opening from the kitchen leads directly into the formal dining room, which comfortably accommodates a dining table, chairs, and freestanding furniture. This space also benefits from lovely views across to the distant fells, making it ideal for both everyday dining and entertaining.

A glazed door from the kitchen leads into a welcoming hallway, which provides access to the lounge, a ground floor shower room, and features glazed patio doors opening out to the front garden, bringing in plenty of natural light.

The lounge is a bright and generously sized living space, centred around a large bay window that floods the room with sunlight. To one side, a gas fire set on a slate hearth with matching surround adds warmth and character, perfect for cosy evenings.

The ground floor shower room offers a convenient facility for families and guests, featuring a shower enclosure with a wall-mounted shower and fitted storage cupboards, ideal for towels and toiletries.

Stairs from the hallway lead up to the first-floor landing, with doors to three bedrooms and the main bathroom, along with a hatch providing access to the loft.

To the front, the primary bedroom is a spacious double (currently arranged as a single), enhanced by a charming bay window with lovely views across the village and towards the surrounding fields. The second double bedroom, also arranged as a single, overlooks the rear, enjoys far-reaching views of fields and fells, and is fitted with full-width wardrobes offering generous storage. The third bedroom is a single, ideal for use as a nursery, dressing room, or home office.

The bathroom includes a three piece suite and comprises of a bath with hand held and wall mounted electric shower, WC and wash hand basin with vanity storage below. 

Outside, the gardens extend to three sides of the property, creating a beautifully established outdoor space. Well-stocked borders are filled with mature shrubs, vibrant flowers, and a variety of plants, offering year-round interest, and the front and rear patios provide perfect spots to sit and enjoy the stunning surrounding scenery. Positioned conveniently beside the rear entrance is a garden store and potting shed, ideal for garden enthusiasts or those seeking additional storage.

Tenure

Freehold.

Services

Oil central heating, mains electricity and water, septic tank drainage.