Gastle Barn Murton, Appleby-in-Westmorland
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n attractive three bedroom detached barn conversation which was architecturally designed by the current owner set in just over 1.5 acres with separate studio/workshop in a spectacular rural location in the fellside community of Murton, just outside Appleby-inWestmorland. On the ground floor is a wonderful bespoke farmhousestyle kitchen made by Plain English with range cooker, adjacent pantry, utility/shower room and cloakroom; a sitting room with woodburning stove and a dining room/ library. Off the spacious landing on the first floor are three bedrooms and a family bathroom, with the master bedroom having an ensuite bathroom and storage area under the eaves. Close to the rear of the property is a studio/office and a garden store/workshop. Within the grounds are a front hard landscaped garden with sitting-out area, and at the rear a sun terrace and lawned garden. Beyond is an orchard and wild flower/hay meadow. There is ample parking and impressive open views to the Pennine fells. NOTE: the property is subject to a right of way over the track to the adjacent field.
Gastle Barn A beautifully situated detached barn conversion set in just over 1.5 acres
KEY FEATURES Location & General •
Fellside village location close to Appleby
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Detached barn conversion set in just over 1.5 acres
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Architecturally designed by the current vendor
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Impressive open views of the Pennine Fells
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Sitting room with wood burning stove
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Bespoke farmhouse style dining kitchen with range cooker
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Dining room/library
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Ground floor shower room, pantry and cloakroom
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Spacious landing with character features
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Master bedroom with ensuite bathroom
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Two further double bedrooms
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Family bathroom
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Sun terrace to the rear ideal for alfresco dining
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Lawned garden to rear
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Ample parking
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Orchard and wild flower/hay meadow
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Separate Studio/Office to the rear
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Garden store/Workshop
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NORTH PENNINES AONB
Local Area Guide Dufton Murton
Murton is a peaceful rural village in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty surrounded by fells and open countryside with an excellent network of public footpaths and bridleways for outdoor pursuits. For leisure activities Appleby Golf Club and Appleby Manor Hotel and Spa are a short drive away. The market town of Appleby is around three miles from Hilton with excellent amenities, including schools, shops, pubs and CarlisleSettle railway station offering direct travel to Leeds and Carlisle.
LAKE DISTRICT
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Leisure Time 1 Pamper yourself in the fabulous spa at Appleby Manor Hotel, followed by lunch or dinner in the bistro 2 The Pennine fells are on the doorstep to explore - visit High Cup Nick and venture further afield on the Pennine Way trail 3 The scenic riverside market town of Appleby is nearby with cafes, shops, castle and heritage Settle Line station
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Floor Plans Not to Scale
Ground Floor
First Floor
Studio/Workshop
further info On the road
Rail Journeys Based on approximate direct train journey durations from Penrith North Lakes. Train service durations vary, check nationalrail.co.uk for further details.
15m
Carlisle
Mains water and electricity Private treatment plant drainage LPG underfloor heating throughout 30mbit Broadband speed
Other info
Appleby - 5.1 miles, 10 min Brough - 8.2 miles, 25 min
Services
1h 30
Glasgow
1h 40
Manchester
1h 45
Edinburgh
3h 15
London
Council Tax band: D
Penrith - 18.7 miles, 30 min A66 - 6 miles, 10 min Yorkshire Dales - 8.2 miles, 27 min Lake District - 20 miles, 43 min The above journey times and mileages are for approximate guidance only and have been sourced from the fastest suggested route on Google Maps from the property postcode.
Getting to Gastle Barn From Appleby follow the signs for Murton and on entering the village go over a small packhorse bridge and turn right up towards the fell and the property is on the left – last but one before the fell gate.
Address: Gastle Barn, Murton, Appleby, Cumbria, CA16 6ND
To view: Strictly by appointment only with Fine & Country Telephone 01768 869007 email northlakes@fineandcountry.com
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Agents Notes All measurements are approximate and quoted in imperial with metric equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the number below.
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