BECKGATE FARMHOUSE £575,000 Barbon, The Yorkshire Dales, LA6 2LT The quintessential country cottage. Incredibly charismatic and in an enviable village setting, this is an absolute ‘gem’. This delightful cottage is newly renovated in a gentle and sympathetic manner with great respect for the architectural features and history of this period property. A three storey home has been created offering four bedrooms and three reception rooms. Set within large established gardens of 0.30 acres (0.12 hectares) and enjoying lovely views of Barbon Fell with great parking provision - all in all, it’s a great place to embrace village life in this sought after Lune Valley village. A must see! www.davis-bowring.co.uk Welcome to BECKGATE FARMHOUSE £575,000 Barbon, The Yorkshire Dales, LA6 2LT There's no doubt about it, this is an utterly charming and beguiling country cottage. Offering well proportioned living space, period character features and a cracking village location. We’re hard pressed to choose our favourite thing, so here’s our (not so) short list for you to mull over… • For starters, this is indeed a rare opportunity - on the open market for the first time in over 60 years, the current owners bought the house privately last year and have carried out an extensive and truly sympathetic renovation programme (this included a new roof, a new heating and plumbing system, complete rewiring, newly plastered walls and ceilings amongst other things). They consciously introduced reclaimed materials as opposed to buying ‘new’ to enhance the period charm (the wooden kitchen floor, slate worktops and earthenware sink are great examples of this) and overhauled other elements (such as the sash windows, oak beams and lintels, oak and pine boarded doors) rather than imposing new on the structure. Where new elements have been introduced they are of a period style and sit harmoniously - the bathroom is a classic example as are the wood burners in the snug and dining room. Throughout has been the ethos of a gentle restoration to create a characterful home that isn’t ‘precious’ but has a well loved and instantly welcoming feel. But enough on our love of the calibre and style of this cottage, here’s a few more observations to tempt you… • There's a sociable flow of rooms - the light and bright sitting room has a glazed door out to the open fronted porch and garden. On colder evenings, snuggle up and enjoy the warmth from the open fire. There is also a dining room as well as a snug, both with wood burners. • The dining kitchen is a real delight - unfussy rustic simplicity is the key here with open fronted shelving under polished slate worktops reminiscent of an old fashioned larder. At the heart of it all, the quintessential English Aga. There is also a shelved pantry off, perfect storage for groceries and the fridge/freezer. A useful half cellar houses the washing machine and tumble drier and is great additional storage. • Flexible bedroom space - for peace and quiet, the present owners use the whole of the top floor as a master suite (there’s plumbing available if you wanted an en-suite up there) but it would also make a great teenager’s pad! • Child and dog friendly private and enclosed rear garden 0.30 acres (0.12 hectares) mainly laid to lawn with mature shrubs and trees. There’s space to sit and dine outside on the gravel terrace. • Great private parking to the rear and side bordering the beck so plenty of room for all the family and your guests to park. The cottage is also within walking distance to the pub and the shop! One of the most popular villages in the Lune Valley Nestled within the Yorkshire Dales National Park at the foot of Barbon Fell, Barbon is small and beautifully formed. Off the main road, it doesn't get much through traffic and is therefore a lovely quiet and peaceful village. In terms of facilities, Barbon has a popular village hall, which plays host to a range of activities and events, a shop and cafe (The Churchmouse at Barbon) which hosts a locally renowned Friday night bistro, The Barbon Inn, a popular country pub and St Bartholomew's Church. Barbon is also at the head of Barbondale, the scenically stunning route through the fells to Dent. To have this on your doorstep without having to go in the car is a real advantage, perfect for dog walks! Nearby Casterton (2.3 miles) has a petrol filling station and garage with a small shop for basic provisions along with The Pheasant, another popular country pub. The attractive market town of Kirkby Lonsdale (4.5 miles) is highly popular and offers an abundance of independent shops, popular restaurants and pubs, a post office and a well-regarded Booths supermarket. The historic market town and England's Book Town, Sedbergh (7.9 miles) offers a good range of local amenities and with its cobbled streets, the scenic village of Dent (6.8 miles) has a general store with outreach post office, an art gallery, a selection of tea shops, a church and two pubs. If you’re seeking bright lights then the market town of Kendal (15 miles) and the city of Lancaster (19.8 miles) provide a more comprehensive range of educational, commercial and recreational facilities. There are primary and secondary schools in Kirkby Lonsdale and Sedbergh. There is also a primary school in Dent. Independent schools are at Sedbergh (with the Preparatory School at Casterton), Giggleswick and Windermere. For those keen on outdoor pursuits, could there be a better placed village? The glorious country of the Yorkshire and Lake District National Parks, the Lune Valley and Forest of Bowland is on your doorstep. The perfect playground for walkers, climbers, cavers, potholers, cyclists and sailors, and if you fancy a walk by the sea, the Arnside and Silverdale AONB and Morecambe Bay are close by. If, unlike Winston Churchill, you like a round of golf then there are courses at Casterton, Kirkby Lonsdale, Sedbergh, Kendal and Giggleswick. Planes, trains and automobiles… Hop in the car - access to the M6 is either at J36 (9.5 miles) or J35 (15.9) depending on the direction of travel. For travelling east/west, the A65 is 3.5 miles distant. Let the train take the strain - the nearest station on the west coast main line is at Oxenholme (10.2 miles) or Lancaster (24.8) with direct trains to London Euston. Historic Carnforth Train Station (14.7 miles) is on the Northern Line with services to Lancaster, Barrow-in-Furness, Leeds and Manchester airport. For jetting off - Manchester Airport is 83 miles distant, Liverpool Airport 89.7 miles and Leeds Bradford 53.7 miles. All mileages are approximate. The nitty gritty • Mains electricity, gas and water • Gas central heating installed in January 2018 • Private drainage to a septic tank located within the boundaries • Telephone connection subject to transfer regulations • B4RN hyperfast broadband available - check out this great local service at b4rn.org.uk - if you work from home, like to download films or have homework to consider - this will make life so much easier! Getting there From Kirkby Lonsdale, take the A684 signposted Sedbergh. Drive through Casterton and take the first turning into Barbon (there are three roads in from the A684). Proceed on the country lane right into the centre of the village. After passing the village hall on the left and The Churchmouse on the right, bear left at the ‘Y’ junction by the war memorial and then turn first right. Beckgate Farmhouse is the first property on the left, just before the small bridge. Boundary plan - not to scale Always good to know For illustrative purposes only Council tax Beckgate Farmhouse is currently banded E 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, Cumbria, LA9 7QU. T: 01539 733333 www.southlakeland.gov.uk Planning Authority Yorshire Dales National Park Authority, Yoredale, Bainbridge, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 3EL T: 0300 456 0030 W: www.yorkshiredales.org.uk Please note • All carpets, curtains, blinds, curtain poles, light fittings (except the light fittings on the landing and in the bathroom) and white goods are included. The Aga is available by separate negotiation. • There is a public footpath across the driveway with the neighbouring property, Orchard Cottage having vehicular and pedestrian access to their property but no parking (other than inside the garage). 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. 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