4 bedroom barn conversion
New build
Study
Sold STC
Barn conversion
4 beds
3 baths
Key information
Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Ask agent
Features and description
- A special development opportunity
- Outstanding stone barn with abundant natural light
- Planning permission with commencement
- Ample parking generous garden and plot
- Superb views and rural setting
- Subject to a 106 agreement (local occupancy or holiday let)
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In the most fabulous location with commanding splendid panoramic views, an agriculture barn with planning permission for conversion.
Lower Mearbeck Barn is a magnificent Yorkshire Dales barn located between the village of Long Preston and the market town of Settle. The Barn offers a rare opportunity to create a superb family home within the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
The Barn offers 3 layouts for potential buyers:
- an upside down house with open plan living, dining and kitchen under the roof, 4 bedrooms and study to maximise the potential and views.
- a traditional style dwelling with living, dining, kitchen, 3-4 bedrooms and study.
- 2 smaller dwellings with 2-3 bedrooms which could offer investment potential.
These have been planned by architects. Layouts are available on request.
AREA
• Property conversion of 195 sq metres
(Ground 108.5 sq m and First Floor 86.5 sq m) with:
• 4 bedrooms
• Open plan living/dining
• Separate kitchen and family dining
• Separate snug or study
• 3 bathrooms
• Utility and WC
• Potential of central atrium with views through arch
PLANNING
• YDNP has approved the conversion of the property
(Application No. C/62/645A)
• Pre-commencement conditions met.
THE PLOT
• Planning permission defines a domestic curtilage around the barn, set in a plot of about 1400 sq metres.
• A stock proof boundary fence has been erected.
ACCESS
• The property has a right of way for access over the farm track off the A65 and a contribution to maintenance.
OTHER
• A detailed architectural design and report sets out an innovative internal layout and approach to maximise the footprint of the conversion, optimises existing openings to ensure rooms are light filled, includes an open bay with the stair and opens up the living areas to the original barn roof.
SERVICES
• Water/Sewage: private (a new borehole at the rear and a private water treatment tank located at the front of the property will need to be installed). Electricity: ENWL proposal/previous quote available with wayleave ( quote has now expired )
From Settle take the A65 in the direction of Skipton, after the roundabout, go under the railway bridge and Lower Mearbeck is the third turn on left opposite Settle Junction signal box. The barn is the first on the right.
Lower Mearbeck Barn is a magnificent Yorkshire Dales barn located between the village of Long Preston and the market town of Settle. The Barn offers a rare opportunity to create a superb family home within the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
The Barn offers 3 layouts for potential buyers:
- an upside down house with open plan living, dining and kitchen under the roof, 4 bedrooms and study to maximise the potential and views.
- a traditional style dwelling with living, dining, kitchen, 3-4 bedrooms and study.
- 2 smaller dwellings with 2-3 bedrooms which could offer investment potential.
These have been planned by architects. Layouts are available on request.
AREA
• Property conversion of 195 sq metres
(Ground 108.5 sq m and First Floor 86.5 sq m) with:
• 4 bedrooms
• Open plan living/dining
• Separate kitchen and family dining
• Separate snug or study
• 3 bathrooms
• Utility and WC
• Potential of central atrium with views through arch
PLANNING
• YDNP has approved the conversion of the property
(Application No. C/62/645A)
• Pre-commencement conditions met.
THE PLOT
• Planning permission defines a domestic curtilage around the barn, set in a plot of about 1400 sq metres.
• A stock proof boundary fence has been erected.
ACCESS
• The property has a right of way for access over the farm track off the A65 and a contribution to maintenance.
OTHER
• A detailed architectural design and report sets out an innovative internal layout and approach to maximise the footprint of the conversion, optimises existing openings to ensure rooms are light filled, includes an open bay with the stair and opens up the living areas to the original barn roof.
SERVICES
• Water/Sewage: private (a new borehole at the rear and a private water treatment tank located at the front of the property will need to be installed). Electricity: ENWL proposal/previous quote available with wayleave ( quote has now expired )
From Settle take the A65 in the direction of Skipton, after the roundabout, go under the railway bridge and Lower Mearbeck is the third turn on left opposite Settle Junction signal box. The barn is the first on the right.
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