The Croft, Hutton Roof, LA6 2PG

Dating back to 1700's, The Croft was originally two cottages. Within the boundaries is a detached former Methodist Chapel, deconsecrated in 1936. A stone plaque sits above the door inscribed ' God is Love Wesleyan Chapel 1850'. During WW2 1939-1945, the chapel was used as HQ for the 11th Battalion, Westmorland Home Guard and there is an additional stone plaque with the names of those civilians who served.

Planning consent was granted to convert The Chapel, and the previous owners created a unique space, which could be used as a home office/studio, a gym or as ancillary accommodation for a dependent relative or for visiting friends and family.

Planning consent was granted in 2007 to extend the cottage and enhance the accommodation further to create 'The Barn', a fabulous, contemporary double height living room with a wonderful mezzanine gallery from which to enjoy the stunning easterly views.

The property has also been refurbished over the years - many of the original features have been retained including the original cast iron range, meat hooks and pot sink in the hall (thought to be the former kitchen), flag floors, beamed ceilings, exposed timber uprights and lintels, exposed stone walls, oak doors with Suffolk latches, recess shelving with ornate decorative surround in the sitting room, fireplaces and stone cills. It's a perfect blend of period charm and character sitting harmoniously alongside modern appointments.

This immensely charismatic property offers generous accommodation with a gross internal measurement of c. 1877 sq ft (174.4 sq m).

Let us take you on a guided tour...

Step inside the open fronted porch with stone benches and into the hall with understairs cupboard. Off the hall a split panel door leads into a dual aspect sitting room with lovely crag views, window seat and wood burning stove. The dining kitchen is fitted with base units, granite worktops, a boiling, hot and cold mixer tap, integral Bosch dishwasher, black two oven Aga and a fitted dresser unit with integral fridge and freezer. A glazed door leads into 'The Barn' - a fabulous contemporary space with vaulted ceiling, glazed sliding doors with windows either side, external wooden doors and direct access out to the garden and terrace. The wrought iron staircase leads to 'The Gallery' with picture windows perfectly framing the view.

Completing the accommodation on the ground floor is a utility/laundry room with sink unit, space for a washing machine and tumble dryer, glazed door to outside and a wet room, ideal for muddy dogs and boots.

From the hall, the staircase leads to the first floor landing off which are three double bedrooms. Bedroom 1 has a vaulted ceiling, built-in wardrobe and a fireplace with red brick herringbone inset. Bedrooms 2 and 3 both have built-in wardrobes. The four piece house bathroom also has a Sunlighten Infrared sauna.

The Chapel

Enjoying wonderful views across open fields to Hutton Roof Crag and with a gross internal area of c. 599 sq ft (55.7 sq m) The Chapel has a vaulted reception room with Jotul wood burning stove and oak floor. Off here is a space with plumbing and wiring for a kitchen; there is also a three piece shower room and a store with hot water cylinder. A wrought iron staircase leads to the first floor and a mezzanine double bedroom. With skylight windows, feature lancet windows to the east and west elevations as well as tall windows and a glazed door to the north, the chapel rooms are bursting with natural light.

Outdoor space

A six bar timber gate leads into a large gravel area providing ample private parking.

Stone steps lead up to a seating terrace of stone setts with access from the living room. There is a level lawn, a flagged south facing seating terrace with pergola, herbaceous borders, greenhouse, workshop and potting shed, as well as splendid views to Hutton Roof Crag to the west and across open fields to the east.

The front elevation is beautifully adorned with a fragrant wisteria during May.