BIRCHENTREE FARM £400,000

Cowgill, The Dales, LA10 5RQ

Here we bring you a stunning location and immense potential! In a fabulous elevated location enjoying stunning views up and down the valley, a Grade II Listed detached farmhouse now ready for complete restoration.

Dating back to the early 18th Century, later extended in the 19th Century and in the same family since 1949, this is a great project, either for the house as it stands or by way of extension into the attached barn (subject to consent). There is a large detached garage, private gardens to the rear and land, c. 6.35 acres (2.57 hectares) to the front and rear. Further land maybe available separately.

Downshift - escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life with this peaceful haven.

www.davis-bowring.co.uk Welcome to BIRCHENTREE FARM £400,000 Cowgill, The Yorskhire Dales, LA10 5RQ

1. Space, as is stands - with an approximate gross internal area of 2001 sq ft (185.9 sq m) it’s a good sized family house as it stands but with planning permission you might look to extend into the attached barn. 2. Work from home potential - there is a first floor room accessed via an external staircase, which could be incorporated into the main accommodation or it could be used a home office, workshop, studio. It would also make a great guest suite or hobbies room, in fact, whatever you need it to be be! 3. Location, location, location - escape to the country and this peaceful and beautifully scenic setting in the Cumbrian part of The . Although a rural location, there are good communication links with local towns and railway services. 4. Outstanding views - the farmhouse sits in an elevated position on the western side of the valley, with stunning views across the valley, to the north towards the Howgills and to the south. 5. Period features - stone mullion windows, flag floors, beamed ceilings, a sitting room oak fronted cupboard inlaid with 1720 G, T A, stone benches in the pantry, a bedroom panelled window seat, exposed floor boards and boarded doors with Suffolk latches. 6. So much potential - “put your own stamp” on it as we estate agents like to to say! It’s a big job (but doubtless very rewarding!), certainly more than a few trips to B&Q. 7. Outbuildings - attached to the farmhouse is a single storey stone and slate barn (34’5 x 18’2 [10.8 m x 5.55 m]) with double open metal doors and a lean-to shippon (24’9 x 13’8 [7.6 m x 4.22 m]) with slate and timber boskins. There is also a detached garage 30’7 x 20’4 [9.37 m x 6.22 m])with power, light, corrugated sheeted roof and mechanic's pit. 8. Informal rural gardens - a cobbled area to the front leads through a gate to the rear garden with an abundance of spring bulbs, mature trees and a small stream. 9. Land - c. 6.35 acres (2.57 hectares) of land bounded by stone walls lies to the front of the property with a small parcel to the rear. Enough for you to potter and for children to play. 10. Additional land - further land available separately. Please ask us for further details.

Peace and tranquility in the heart of the Dales

Immensely scenic, Dentdale is situated in the Cumbrian part of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. An extract from YDNPA website notes -

Close to the Lake District National Park and the Lune Valley the area is famous for beautiful countryside and is the perfect spot if you enjoy the outdoor life; you can walk, run, cycle, even trot your way around these lovely lanes, alternatively, just sit back, relax and enjoy the views! Far from the madding crowd, the hamlet Cowgill is for the person who is seeking peace and quiet. There’s a pub, the popular Sportsman's Inn, a church, a train station and other than that, it’s pretty much just fields and sheep! With its cobbled streets, nearby Dent (2.7 miles) offers a range of local facilities - a general store with outreach post office, an art gallery, church, a selection of tea shops and two pubs. The historic market and book town of (8 miles) has a well-regarded independent school and offers a wider range of local amenities including a large Spar, weekly market and the doctor and dentist. The pretty village of Ingleton (11.7 miles via Deepdale - a stunning drive, we urge you to try it) is home to The Ingleton Waterfalls Walk with woodland gorges and spectacular waterfalls; there’s also an open-air swimming pool (open May to September) and a local range of basic amenity shops inlcuding an artisan bakery, Seasons. The traditional market town Kirkby Lonsdale is 12.9 miles via beautiful Barbondale (a second journey to revel in the scenery!) offers independent shops, popular restaurants and pubs, a post office, churches and a well-regarded Booths supermarket. The market town of Kendal, known as the Gateway to the Lakes (18.9 miles) and the Georgian city of Lancaster (27.3 miles via B6254) provide a comprehensive range of educational, commercial and recreational facilities. There are primary schools at Dent, Sedbergh and Ingleton with secondary schools at Sedbergh, Kirkby Lonsdale and Kendal. Sedbergh is also home to the well-regarded independent school with the preparatory school at Casterton. Travel by car - access to J37 of the M6 is 12.5 miles distant with access to the A65 11.5 miles away at Ingleton. Travel by train - you won't have to go far as the station is close by. On the famous Settle to Carlisle line, the route, which crosses the remote scenic regions of the Yorkshire Dales and the North Pennines, runs between Settle Junction and Carlisle. Carlisle and Oxenholme provide stations on the West Coast main line. Travel by air you'll find Leeds Bradford airport (55.3 miles) most convenient. To find the property - exit the M6 at J37 and drive through Sedbergh to Dent, through the cobbled streets and at the George and Dragon pub bear right. Continue for a further 2.7 miles and after passing a roadside barn on the left hand side, turn right opposite a public footpath sign (Nelly Bridge 1/8 mile); there is a mill stone carved and a post box set in the wall immediately after the entrance and up the track to the top. The property is 0.1 mile from the road. Services

• Mains electricity

• Private drainage to a septic located with the property’s boundaries • Private water supply from a spring, located to the rear

• Telephone connection subject to transfer regulations

• B4RN hyperfast broadband is available with cabling to the wall to the front of the farmhouse. If connected, it will make working from home, downloading films or playing the latest game an absolute doddle! For more details on this world beating service please check out their website: b4rn.co.uk

Viewing

Important - please read and follow - viewing is by appointment only. Please do not attempt to view the property without an appointment.

Land to the front Useful information

Council tax Birchentree Farm is currently banded D for Council Tax purposes. Potential purchasers are advised to verify this information for themselves. Local Authority South Lakeland District Council, South Lakeland House, Lowther, Street, Kendal, , LA9 7QU. T: 01539 733333 www.southlakeland.gov.uk Planning Authority The Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority, Yoredale, Bainbridge, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 3EL T: 0300 456 0030 www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/planning

Please note • Sold as seen • A public footpath crosses the land in the lower field • There is a right of way across the track for a third party to access the fell to the rear

Money Laundering Prospective buyers should be aware that in the event that they make an offer for the property, they will be required to provide the agent with documents in relation to the Money Laundering Regulations; one being photographic ID, i.e. driving licence or passport and the other being a utility bill showing their address. These can be provided in the following ways: by calling into the agent's office with copies or by way of a certified copy provided via their solicitor. In addition prospective buyers will be required to provide information regarding the source of funding as part of the agent's offer procedure. Lane House, Kendal Road 015242 74445 Kirkby Lonsdale [email protected] Carnforth Lancashire LA6 2HH www.davis-bowring.co.uk

Boundary plan - not to scale For illustrative purposes only

IMPORTANT Davis & Bowring, for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are give notice that (i) these particulars are set out as a general outline only for guidance of intending purchasers or lessees, and do not constitute, nor constitute part of an offer or contract; (ii) all descriptions, photographs, measurements, areas, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details are given without responsibility and any intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them; (iii) no person in the employment of Davis & Bowring, has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property nor have we carried out a detailed survey or tested the services, appliances or fittings in the property; (iv) all viewings are carried out at the sole risk of the viewer and neither the selling agent nor the vendor takes responsibility for any part of the property.