Welcome home to Thorne Mount...

Occupying a commanding and elevated position on South Road, Thorne Mount is a truly distinctive and substantial period home, rich in history, architectural detail, and flexibility. Built in 1928 by the highly regarded Potter Brothers as a commissioned residence for the Spencley family, this remarkable property carries a provenance rarely found. Much of the stonework and the elegant bay windows were reclaimed from Hwith Hall, a former country house near Ravenstonedale acquired by the Potter Brothers when it was sold off, with similar landmark homes still evident in and around Kirkby Stephen.

The result is a home that feels far older than its interwar origins, with a grand, almost Victorian façade enhanced by imitation stone mullions, deep bay windows, and beautifully balanced proportions.

A Sense of Arrival

Approached through imposing wrought-iron gates, Thorne Mount immediately makes a statement. Stone steps rise through landscaped gardens planted with shrubs and flowering borders, including two dedicated rose garden areas that frame the approach to the front door and promise a wonderful display through the summer months. The iron-gated entrance, combined with mature planting and lawned areas, creates both privacy and drama.

To the side of the property lies a large south-facing area of garden, offering not only excellent sunlight but also genuine potential for further landscaping or development, subject to the necessary consents. Off-street parking is generous, with space for three vehicles, alongside a substantial garage and workshop that itself offers exciting scope for future conversion or integration with the garden room above.

A raised decked terrace sits proudly to one side of the house, fully enclosed with iron railings, making it both secure and ideal for families. This elevated position connects to the garden room area, which already benefits from planning consent and first-fix electrics, providing a valuable opportunity to create an exceptional entertaining or leisure space.

Entrance Hall and Architectural Detail

The original front door opens into a wide and impressive entrance hall, where the sense of quality is immediate. The door has been sympathetically upgraded with new double-glazed panes, while the original glazed side panels have been retained to flood the hallway with natural light.

This is a hall of real presence, featuring two ceiling roses, coving, and picture rails that run the length of the space. Wood tongue-and-groove panelling rises to dado height and continues up through the stairwell from the first to the second floor, reinforcing the home’s sense of vertical grandeur. The staircase ascends elegantly to the upper floors, adding to the feeling of scale. Practical touches include a double radiator, under-stair storage cupboard, thermostat, telephone point, and smoke alarm, all thoughtfully integrated.

Reception Rooms

The dining room is a beautiful, characterful space designed for gathering and entertaining. At its heart sits a Montrose log-burning stove, framed by an oak surround with a tiled hearth. Two recessed arches add depth and symmetry, while a ceiling rose, coving, and picture rail complete the period detailing. A large double-glazed bay window incorporates bespoke window seating with oak-fronted drawers beneath, providing both charm and practical storage.

The snug lounge offers a more intimate retreat. Here, the double-glazed bay window retains its original wood panelling below, and the red brick fireplace now houses an electric stove set within a painted timber surround and granite hearth. French doors open directly onto the south-facing garden area, reinforcing the strong connection between house and garden. Decorative features include a ceiling rose with chandelier, coving, picture rail, television point, and a double radiator.

The main lounge, added as a substantial extension in 2009, is an impressive and light-filled space. Oak board flooring runs throughout, while a striking carved mahogany fire surround sits on a stone flag hearth. Currently fitted with an electric stove, this fireplace could readily accommodate a gas stove if desired. The room is enhanced by a central chandelier with ceiling rose, wall lighting, coving, and picture rails. Patio doors open onto the rear courtyard, where a flagged seating area and pagoda create a sheltered and tranquil outdoor space.

Kitchen, Utility, and Sun Lounge

The heart of Thorne Mount is undoubtedly the large open-plan kitchen and dining area. Fitted with slate blue and beech units, both base and wall mounted, the kitchen combines warmth with elegance. Two substantial beech wall cupboards with patterned lace glass add a bespoke feel, while black granite worktops run throughout. A Rangemaster gas and electric five-ring cooker, double Belfast sink with swan-neck tap, integrated dishwasher, and housing for the fridge within a full-height unit ensure the space is as functional as it is attractive.

Grey tiled flooring grounds the room, complemented by coving, picture rails, ten ceiling spotlights, and a striking black metal pendant with three white shades suspended over the island. Two large double-glazed windows frame open views across surrounding fields and fells, reinforcing the home’s rural setting.

The utility room continues the quality, with grey-painted units, a tall cupboard, round stainless-steel sink, Formica work surfaces, built-in storage, space for laundry appliances, radiator, and a frosted double-glazed window. The gas combi boiler was installed in 2005.

Beyond, the sun lounge provides a wonderfully versatile space. With tiled flooring, multiple windows overlooking the countryside, wall lighting, and access to the rear garden, it works equally well as a boot room, garden room, or quiet sitting area.

Lower Ground Floor Annex

Internally accessed from the kitchen, a wooden staircase descends to the lower ground floor, which has been thoughtfully converted into a self-contained living space. This level benefits from its own front entrance and can operate entirely independently from the main house, making it ideal for Airbnb use, multigenerational living, or older children seeking privacy.

The open-plan lounge, dining, and kitchen area features a combination of carpet and laminate flooring, spot lighting, a wall-mounted electric glass-effect fire, double radiator, and double-glazed window. The kitchen flooring was newly fitted in 2025.

A passageway with underfloor heating leads to a luxurious bathroom and two bedrooms. The wet room-style bathroom is fitted with a four-piece white suite, full-height tiling, Italian floor tiles, spot lighting, and a double-glazed window. Both bedrooms are generously sized doubles or twins, each with underfloor heating, double-glazed windows, fitted lighting, oak doors, and excellent storage. One bedroom features fitted wardrobes designed to house a double bed with integrated cabinetry and wall-mounted television.

This floor also has its own external front door opening onto the front garden, allowing complete separation from the main house if required.

Upper Floors

On the second floor, the accommodation continues to impress. The main bedroom suite is expansive and serene, incorporating a dressing area with built-in eaves storage, spot lighting, and an adjoining vanity room that could easily be converted into an en suite, with services already in place. The main sleeping area is a generous double room, flooded with light from two large Velux windows and finished with neutral carpeting and elegant décor.

A further double bedroom, currently used as a hobby room, enjoys both a Velux window and a double-glazed window overlooking South Road, with wooden flooring and additional eaves storage.

The family bathroom on this floor is unusually spacious and well appointed, featuring a jacuzzi bath, large shower, WC, and basin. Grey pebble-effect flooring, spot lighting, a Velux window, a double-glazed window to the front, and extensive fitted storage complete the space.

A Rare and Versatile Home

Thorne Mount is a home of genuine architectural significance, layered character, and exceptional adaptability. With its commanding position, rich history, self-contained annex, and scope for further development, it offers a lifestyle opportunity that is increasingly rare. Whether as a substantial family residence, a multigenerational home, or a property with strong income potential, Thorne Mount stands apart as something truly special.

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION

Bustling Kirkby Stephen is renowned for its friendly community, scenic beauty, and access to outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and exploring the nearby Yorkshire Dales National Park, and The Lake District National Park. Local shops, schools, and healthcare facilities are within easy reach, ensuring a convenient lifestyle.

A plethora of micro pubs have sprung up in the area along with mouth-watering offerings from local delicatessens, artisan shops, cafes and bars. 

ALL THE EXTRAS

Thorne Mount is connected to mains drains, mains gas, water and electricity.

DISCLAIMER

These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general outline only for guidance 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. No person in this firms employment has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property. It is not company policy to test any services or appliances in properties offered for sale and these should be verified on survey by prospective purchasers.