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Guide price

£370,000

3 bed barn conversion for sale
The Bullpen, Littlefield, Hethersgill CA6

    • 3 beds

    • 2 baths

    • 2 receptions

  • EPC Rating: F

  • Freehold

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About this property

  • Spacious Semi-Detached Barn Conversion

  • Wealth of Retained Features & Character

  • Additional Substantial Barn with Outline Planning Permission Granted

  • Picturesque Rural Location within the Cumbrian Countryside

  • Fishing Rights within the River Lyne which can include Salmon & Trout during the Season

  • Ample Off-Road Parking & Garden Area

  • Two Reception Rooms, Three Bedrooms with Master En-Suite

  • Family Bathroom & Downstairs WC/Cloakroom

  • Oil Central Heating & Double Glazing

  • EPC - F

The Bullpen offers an excellent opportunity for those searching the market for a spacious, rurally located property providing exceptional potential to adapt or develop, with the additional benefit of fishing rights within the River Lyne, which during the season can include Salmon & Trout. The converted sandstone property offers generous accommodation including two reception rooms and three bedrooms, all retaining a wealth of original features and character. Additionally, there is a substantial barn within the grounds which would be ideal for those requiring an abundance of workspace externally, or for those looking to develop, outline planning permission has been granted for the erection of up to two dwellings. Located around two miles North of Hethersgill and 8 miles North of Brampton, the property is well placed for access towards an array of amenities, yet retaining a peaceful setting within the beautiful Cumbrian countryside. A viewing is essential to appreciate the location, lifestyle opportunity and potential.

The accommodation, which has oil fired central heating and double glazing throughout, briefly comprises an entrance hall, living room, dining room, kitchen, rear hall, inner hall, two double bedrooms, en-suite wet room and a WC/cloakroom to the ground floor with a landing, double bedroom and bathroom on the first floor. Externally there is a low-maintenance front garden, enclosed rear garden, driveway/parking area and a substantial barn. EPC - F and Council Tax Band - D.

The village of Hethersgill is nestled between the historic Hadrian's Wall and Scottish border, laying just outside the market town of Brampton. The village itself boasts a public house, parish hall and church whilst Brampton has all the required local amenities including convenience stores, medical practice, cafes and both Primary and Secondary schools. The A69 can be reached within a ten minute drive, which provides direct access to North East England and the M6 Motorway.

Hallway

Entrance door from the front, internal doors to the living room, kitchen, WC/cloakroom and inner hall, radiator, stairs to the first floor landing and a double glazed window to the front aspect.

Living Room

Three double glazed windows to the front aspect, radiator, open fireplace and an opening to the dining room.

Dining Room

Two double glazed windows to the rear aspect, radiator and an internal door to the kitchen.

Kitchen

Fitted kitchen comprising a range of base, wall and drawer units with worksurfaces and tiled splashbacks above. Freestanding electric cooker, extractor unit, one and a half bowl stainless steel sink with mixer tap, space and plumbing for a dishwasher, tiled flooring, opening to the rear hall and a double glazed window to the rear aspect.

Rear Hall

External door to the rear garden, double glazed window to the rear aspect, space and plumbing for a washing machine and a freestanding 'Worcester' oil boiler.

Inner Hall

Double glazed window to the front aspect and internal doors to the master bedroom and bedroom two

Master Bedroom

Two double glazed windows to the side aspect, double glazed window to the rear aspect, double glazed external door with side windows to the front garden, radiator and a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams.

Master En-Suite

Three piece suite comprising a WC, wall-mounted wash hand basin and a wet-room style shower with electric shower unit. Radiator, extractor fan and an obscured double glazed window.

Bedroom Two

Two double glazed windows to the rear aspect, radiator and a vaulted ceiling.

Wc/Cloakroom

Two piece suite comprising a WC and wall-mounted wash hand basin. Radiator, extractor fan and an obscured double glazed window.

Landing

Stairs up from the ground floor hallway, internal doors to bedroom three and bathroom, radiator, vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, four double glazed pigeon-hole windows and a double glazed Velux window. The landing area is ideal as an office/study area.

Bedroom Three

Double glazed window to the front aspect, three double glazed pigeon-hole windows, double glazed Velux window, radiator and a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams.

Bathroom

Three piece suite comprising a WC, pedestal wash hand basin and a corner bath with hand shower attachment. Five double glazed pigeon-hole windows, radiator and a vaulted ceiling.

External

Front Garden:
To the front of the property is a gravelled garden area, which benefits from a pedestrian access gate with pathway from the front lane to the front door, along with a further double gate entrance, allowing this area to be utilised for off-road parking if required.
Rear Garden:
An enclosed garden area, predominantly lawned and benefitting an access gate with pathway to the rear garden. Beyond the rear garden area is a further area which contains the oil tank and the sewage treatment plant.
Parking Area:
A generous hardstanding area which can accommodate parking for multiple vehicles. Access into the barn from here along with further access to the two rear garden areas.

Barn

The barn is of substantial size however is in requirement of some upgrading. There has been outline planning approved for the demolition of the barn and erection of up to two properties. The details for this can be found by visiting the Cumberland Council (Carlisle) planning website with the reference: 22/0789.

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Please Note

The property is serviced via a sewage treatment plant which is located within the boundaries of The Bullpen. The treatment plan services The Bullpen and three additional properties, any relevant upkeep costs are shared equally between the four properties. We advise the garden area to the front of the property is held on a separate possessory title. We also advise that the neighbouring attached property has a right to park two vehicles within the parking area, along with a pedestrian right of way around the back of The Bullpen to their rear garden.

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  • Tenure

    Freehold

  • Council tax band

    D

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