Rectory Farm Bungalow, Ormside
- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached Bungalow
- BEDROOMS
3
- BATHROOMS
2
- SIZE
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- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- Unique Smallholding With Excellent Equestrian Facilities
- Detached Three Bedroom Bungalow In A Peaceful Village Setting
- Approximately 1.65 Acres Of Ring Fenced Land
- Additional 4.6 Acres Available By Separate Negotiation
- Five Well Kept Stables With Electric And Water Supplies
- Spacious Single Storey Living With Flexible Accommodation
- Newly Fitted Open Plan Kitchen And Dining Space
- Cosy Lounge With Feature Sandstone Log Burner
- Extensive Outbuildings, Workshop And Storage Space
- Ideal Family Home, Holiday Retreat Or Investment Property
Description
Rectory Farm Bungalow is a unique smallholding, offering a detached bungalow, excellent equestrian facilities, stables, outbuildings and approximately 1.65 acres of land, all set within a quiet village location. Additionally, there are 4.6 acres (approx.) of pasture land available by SEPARATE NEGOTIATION, this is available in three separate lots.
Nestled in the heart of the Eden Valley, the picturesque village of Ormside offers a rare blend of rural tranquillity and stunning Cumbrian scenery, all within easy reach of the historic market town of Appleby-in-Westmorland. Surrounded by rolling countryside and enjoying a peaceful community atmosphere, Ormside is an ideal location for those seeking a slower pace of life while remaining well connected to local amenities, schools, and transport links.
The village is rich in character, with charming period properties, scenic walking routes, and panoramic views towards the Pennines and Lake District fells. Appleby-in-Westmorland, just a short drive away, provides a range of independent shops, cafés, pubs, and everyday services, along with rail connections on the Settle–Carlisle line.
The accommodation is spacious all on one level. There is a large entrance hall leading through to a lovely, bright open plan living/dining space with a newly fitted kitchen. There is also a cosy lounge with a beautiful featured sand stone surround log burner. There are three bedrooms, a shower room and house bathroom. The accommodation is flexible and could be extended into the integral garage if desired.
The property is presented in excellent order throughout, with the current owners having clearly taken great pride in maintaining and caring for the home over the years. More recently, they have installed a brand new fitted kitchen, further enhancing their home. The property also benefits from oil fired central heating and PV solar panels, which provide a FIT income.
Externally is a private driveway which provides ample parking and continues up the side of the property to access the stables, outbuildings and land.
At the front is a lovely, lawn garden with well established flower beds and rockery style garden. To the rear is a pleasant patio, currently gravelled with a vegetable plot and greenhouse. This could be further landscaped if required.
An impressive covered yard area provides access to the five exceptionally well-kept stables, all of which benefit from both electric and water supplies. Ideal for day-to-day equestrian or smallholding use. Completing the range of outbuildings is a sizable steel portal frame building which offers fantastic versatility as a workshop, agricultural building or extensive storage space.
The land extends to 1.65 acres (approx.) of good quality agricultural land, this is ring fenced. Additionally, there are 4.6 acres (approx.) of meadow / pasture land available by SEPARATE NEGOTIATION, this is available in three separate lots.
Rectory Farm Bungalow is a rare opportunity to acquire a great small holding or equestrian property in a quiet yet easily accessible location.
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall
Large entrance hall. Fitted carpet. Coved ceiling. Large airing cupboard. UPVC front door with side window panel.
Dining Room
Open to the kitchen, currently used as open plan living space. Fitted carpet. Coved ceiling. Radiator. Window overlooking the front garden.
Kitchen
Brand new fitted kitchen with an excellent range of wall and base units. Karndean flooring. Ceiling downlights. Integrated electric oven, hob and extractor fan. Stainless steel sink unit. Space for a washing machine and freestanding fridge freezer. Vertical radiator. Window to the rear.
Rear Hall
Karndean flooring. uPVC Back door. Access to garage.
Shower Room
Modern shower room. Tiled floor. Shower cubicle. WC and wash basin. Radiator. Heated towel rail. 2 Frosted windows.
Lounge
Spacious lounge. Fitted carpet. Coved ceiling. Stunning sandstone surround with marble hearth, housing a log burner. Radiator. Three windows enjoying a triple aspect.
Family Bathroom
Large bathroom. Fitted carpet. Bath, wash hand basin and WC. Drainage in place for a shower. Radiator. Extractor fan. Frosted window to the side.
Bedroom 1
Large double bedroom. Fitted carpet. Built in wardrobe and dresser. Radiator. Window to the rear.
Bedroom 2
Double bedroom. Fitted carpet. Built in wardrobe. Radiator. Window to the rear.
Bedroom 3
Fitted carpet. Radiator. Window to the rear.
Outside
Garage
Integral garage. With up-and-over door. Power and light. Access to loft hatch with partly boarded and insulated loft space. Central heating boiler and solar panel controls. Frosted window to the side. Excellent space that is currently used for storage with access from within the house.
Front Garden
Sweeping gravelled driveway providing ample parking and turning space, leading to the garage and continuing to the stables, outbuildings and land beyond. Beautifully maintained front garden, mainly laid to lawn with an attractive rockery feature, mature shrubs and well-stocked borders. Framed with traditional stone walls and established hedging. The septic tank system is discreetly situated in this front area.
Rear
Private paved pathway to the rear of the bungalow with attractive raised stone flower beds and planted borders. Oil tank.
Stables & Outbuilding
Concrete yard and sizeable steel portal frame building, and a purpose built block of five stables, with one currently used for secure storage.
The stables are all beautifully maintained with the whole outdoor building complex benefitting from both power and water supplies.
There is also an additional patio area to the rear, with steps leading up to the greenhouse and an additional external water tap.
Land
Ring fenced land extending to approximately 1.65 acres, offering good quality grazing land with stock-proof fencing.
Additional Land
An additional 4.60 acres of good quality agricultural land may be available by separate negotiation in up to three separate lots.
Agent Notes
Mains electricity and water. Septic tank drainage. Oil-fired central heating and double glazing throughout. Solar panels installed with the benefit of a transferable feed-in tariff.
Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness Council
Flood Risk
Very low | No history of flooding
Broadband
Basic: 2 Mbps | Superfast: 67 Mbps
- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: E
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Garage,Driveway,Allocated
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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