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Floorplan
Map1 bedroom barn conversion
Sold STC
Barn conversion
1 bed
2 baths
Key information
Features and description
- Wonderful setting on the edge of the village
- Superb opportunity for those wishing to work from home.
- Bright and stylish barn conversion.
- Garden, parking and garage.
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Location From Ambleside head into Coniston on the A593 and in the centre of the village, just before reaching the main bridge turn right immediately before the Black Bull Inn (between The Co-op and The Black Bull) on to Coppermines Road. Follow this lane beyond the Ruskin Museum with Silver Bank being found on the left hand side just after the entrance gates to Holywath and immediately before leaving the public highway for the lane which leads up the valley to the old copper mines and Coniston Old Man. Barn House is on your immediate right upon entering the courtyard. Parking is available in the garage, in front of the garage or on the gravel area in front of the patio doors.
Description The initial experience of being able to work from home was great wasn't it? Greater flexibility, no long and tedious commute, the daily grind seemed to have been given a new lift - all in all a much better work/life balance seemed to have been simply gifted to many of us. How long did it take though before the paraphernalia of the workplace was starting to get in the way? Work was suffering as you could not avoid family interruptions, and home life was suffering as you could never completely escape work. A prime example of compromise on both sides not really benefitting either. The only suitable long term answer is a proper home with genuine dedicated work space. Barn House is just such a rare and unique opportunity.
Silver Bank is a truly wonderful setting, located on the edge of the pretty Lakeland village of Coniston which offers a wide variety of facilities, with traditional Lakeland Inns, local independent and Nationally recognised shops, cafes and schools all just a short stroll away. The dramatic high fells which form an impressive backdrop to the village, along with the lake shore are also readily accessible on foot - perfect for anyone with a real love of the Lake District.
Converted in 2008 and thoughtfully and stylishly improved and updated since, this attractive former barn sits behind a quiet courtyard and includes bright and spacious accommodation throughout, spread over three storeys. The lowest floor is allocated as workspace (B1 - planning permission reference 7/2007/5546). This includes an entrance hall/boot room and two large and adaptable primary rooms, currently utilised as office space, but which would equally suit as an artists studio or a variety of other purposes and comes complete with its own dedicated kitchen and shower room. A truly delightful sweeping staircase with an almost art deco feel to it leads up to the middle level where the main open plan living space is found, complete with wonderful full height glazed double doors opening onto the rear garden and affording fell views. This area offers more than enough space in which to relax, cook and dine in comfort. On the top floor is a bedroom suite complete with a luxury en-suite bathroom and dressing or hobbies area. The vaulted ceilings with exposed roof trusses, serving both the living space and the bedroom engender a truly welcoming feel and a sense of space. Outside is an attractive garage together with further car parking and lovely, yet easily managed gardens
This welcoming home does not however have to be your main residence, although you would be fortunate indeed if it was, as it can simply become a bolt hole where you may come and relax and take time away whilst still being able to work, which might be perfect for those contemplating semi-retirement. It is not inconceivable to live and work here for much of the time whilst popping to the "main office" just once in a while - Oxenholme railway station, which offers ready access to all points of the compass, is just about 45 minutes very pleasant drive away. If you are artistically inclined, then the ground floor would make perfect studio space, or should you need inspirational space in which to write or simply to get things done in peace and quiet, then Barn House may be the perfect solution. A unique opportunity.
Accommodation (with approximate dimensions)
Ground Floor
Entrance Porch An internal porch having a built in bench seat with concealed storage box, coat hooks, overhead shelving, slate floor with underfloor heating and down lights. The perfect place for the removal and storage of muddy boots and coats.
Entrance Hall Having a window, slate floor with underfloor heating, a lovely beamed ceiling and down lights.
Office Room 1 15' 10" x 12' 9" (4.84m x 3.9m) A light and spacious room in which to work having underfloor heated slate floor, a window, characterful exposed beams, useful floor to ceiling storage cupboards and down lights.
Room 2 19' 8" x 12' 4" (6m x 3.78m) Another light, spacious and airy room benefitting from both a window and large patio doors which lead to the front garden. With exposed roof trusses this room is well suited as a studio, office, meeting room, guests room or a combination of the above. Having a heated slate floor, and down lights.
Shower Room With slate floor and tiled walls and having a three piece suite comprising a Grohe rainfall shower within a glazed and tiled cubicle, wash hand basin with light and mirror over and Duralit dual flush WC. Also benefitting from having a heated ladder style towel rail and an extractor fan.
Kitchenette 12' 3" x 7' 6" (3.74m x 2.3m) Having contemporary wall and base units with complimentary work surfaces and featuring integrated appliances which include a Hoover ceramic hob with extractor fan over, a Diplomat oven, stylish circular stainless steel sink and mixer tap and a Hotpoint automatic washing machine. With useful floor to ceiling storage cupboards currently housing the DeLonghi Microwave and Miele tumble dryer, and the hot water cylinder. With slate flooring and down lights.
Hallway With an elegant, sweeping curved stairway leading to first floor.
First Floor
Open Plan Living Room and Kitchen 24' 10" x 21' 3" (7.57m x 6.5m) With a wonderfully light and airy feel this vaulted room has ample space in which to cook, dine and relax with friends or family. The kitchen area features stylish wall and base units with under cabinet lighting, and complementary work surfaces with integrated appliances including Hotpoint fridge, freezer, Bosch dishwasher, Smeg ceramic hob set above a separate Smeg electric oven with extractor hood over. Also having an integrated stainless steel modern sink and mixer tap.
The welcoming living space has a contemporary Belgium fireplace with large glass concealed sliding door, swiftly and easily converting the fire from an enclosed wood burner to an open fire - a real focal point on cooler evenings. The enormous double height patio doors open directly to the peaceful rear garden. With its vaulted ceiling and exposed roof trusses this room is full of character and includes a Velux window, integrated discreet floor lighting, a window that looks to the front of the property and the continuing sweeping staircase leading to the bedroom suite above.
Second Floor
Bedroom Suite 15' 5" x 12' 9" (4.7m x 3.9m) Wonderfully light and airy with three Velux windows, and featuring exposed roof trusses in the apex of the roof space. With down lights and discreet floor lighting.
En Suite A wonderful modern shower room with a three piece suite comprising a Grohe rainfall shower, a wash hand basin with mixer tap and a Duravit dual flush WC. Also having a heated ladder style towel rail, down lights, tiled walls and an extractor fan.
Outside
Garden Having a peaceful rear garden enjoying fell views and with both a lawn and patio area. This is an easily maintained garden, ideal for relaxing with friends and family. Having a timber side entrance gate providing a further parking option on the rear gravelled area should extra space be required and benefitting from both external light and power points with a slate canopy over the patio doors that lead from the first floor living space.
Garage 20' 9" x 12' 1" (6.33m x 3.7m) A large garage with capacity to house a boat or a couple cars with light and power points.
Parking In addition to the parking space available in front of the garage and on the gravel area to the front of the property, there is also potential to create further car parking at the rear if desired.
Services This property is connected to mains electricity, water and drainage. Central heating is provided via an air source heat pump which is an accredited renewable heating system receiving a Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) payment of £1,562 pa via Ofgem for a period of seven years which commenced 4th September 2019.
Tenure Freehold.
Council Tax South Lakeland District Council - Band B
Viewings Strictly by appointment with Hackney and Leigh, Ambleside Office. Telephone number[use Contact Agent Button]
Energy Performance Certificate The full Energy Performance Certificate is available to view on our website and also at any of our offices.
Description The initial experience of being able to work from home was great wasn't it? Greater flexibility, no long and tedious commute, the daily grind seemed to have been given a new lift - all in all a much better work/life balance seemed to have been simply gifted to many of us. How long did it take though before the paraphernalia of the workplace was starting to get in the way? Work was suffering as you could not avoid family interruptions, and home life was suffering as you could never completely escape work. A prime example of compromise on both sides not really benefitting either. The only suitable long term answer is a proper home with genuine dedicated work space. Barn House is just such a rare and unique opportunity.
Silver Bank is a truly wonderful setting, located on the edge of the pretty Lakeland village of Coniston which offers a wide variety of facilities, with traditional Lakeland Inns, local independent and Nationally recognised shops, cafes and schools all just a short stroll away. The dramatic high fells which form an impressive backdrop to the village, along with the lake shore are also readily accessible on foot - perfect for anyone with a real love of the Lake District.
Converted in 2008 and thoughtfully and stylishly improved and updated since, this attractive former barn sits behind a quiet courtyard and includes bright and spacious accommodation throughout, spread over three storeys. The lowest floor is allocated as workspace (B1 - planning permission reference 7/2007/5546). This includes an entrance hall/boot room and two large and adaptable primary rooms, currently utilised as office space, but which would equally suit as an artists studio or a variety of other purposes and comes complete with its own dedicated kitchen and shower room. A truly delightful sweeping staircase with an almost art deco feel to it leads up to the middle level where the main open plan living space is found, complete with wonderful full height glazed double doors opening onto the rear garden and affording fell views. This area offers more than enough space in which to relax, cook and dine in comfort. On the top floor is a bedroom suite complete with a luxury en-suite bathroom and dressing or hobbies area. The vaulted ceilings with exposed roof trusses, serving both the living space and the bedroom engender a truly welcoming feel and a sense of space. Outside is an attractive garage together with further car parking and lovely, yet easily managed gardens
This welcoming home does not however have to be your main residence, although you would be fortunate indeed if it was, as it can simply become a bolt hole where you may come and relax and take time away whilst still being able to work, which might be perfect for those contemplating semi-retirement. It is not inconceivable to live and work here for much of the time whilst popping to the "main office" just once in a while - Oxenholme railway station, which offers ready access to all points of the compass, is just about 45 minutes very pleasant drive away. If you are artistically inclined, then the ground floor would make perfect studio space, or should you need inspirational space in which to write or simply to get things done in peace and quiet, then Barn House may be the perfect solution. A unique opportunity.
Accommodation (with approximate dimensions)
Ground Floor
Entrance Porch An internal porch having a built in bench seat with concealed storage box, coat hooks, overhead shelving, slate floor with underfloor heating and down lights. The perfect place for the removal and storage of muddy boots and coats.
Entrance Hall Having a window, slate floor with underfloor heating, a lovely beamed ceiling and down lights.
Office Room 1 15' 10" x 12' 9" (4.84m x 3.9m) A light and spacious room in which to work having underfloor heated slate floor, a window, characterful exposed beams, useful floor to ceiling storage cupboards and down lights.
Room 2 19' 8" x 12' 4" (6m x 3.78m) Another light, spacious and airy room benefitting from both a window and large patio doors which lead to the front garden. With exposed roof trusses this room is well suited as a studio, office, meeting room, guests room or a combination of the above. Having a heated slate floor, and down lights.
Shower Room With slate floor and tiled walls and having a three piece suite comprising a Grohe rainfall shower within a glazed and tiled cubicle, wash hand basin with light and mirror over and Duralit dual flush WC. Also benefitting from having a heated ladder style towel rail and an extractor fan.
Kitchenette 12' 3" x 7' 6" (3.74m x 2.3m) Having contemporary wall and base units with complimentary work surfaces and featuring integrated appliances which include a Hoover ceramic hob with extractor fan over, a Diplomat oven, stylish circular stainless steel sink and mixer tap and a Hotpoint automatic washing machine. With useful floor to ceiling storage cupboards currently housing the DeLonghi Microwave and Miele tumble dryer, and the hot water cylinder. With slate flooring and down lights.
Hallway With an elegant, sweeping curved stairway leading to first floor.
First Floor
Open Plan Living Room and Kitchen 24' 10" x 21' 3" (7.57m x 6.5m) With a wonderfully light and airy feel this vaulted room has ample space in which to cook, dine and relax with friends or family. The kitchen area features stylish wall and base units with under cabinet lighting, and complementary work surfaces with integrated appliances including Hotpoint fridge, freezer, Bosch dishwasher, Smeg ceramic hob set above a separate Smeg electric oven with extractor hood over. Also having an integrated stainless steel modern sink and mixer tap.
The welcoming living space has a contemporary Belgium fireplace with large glass concealed sliding door, swiftly and easily converting the fire from an enclosed wood burner to an open fire - a real focal point on cooler evenings. The enormous double height patio doors open directly to the peaceful rear garden. With its vaulted ceiling and exposed roof trusses this room is full of character and includes a Velux window, integrated discreet floor lighting, a window that looks to the front of the property and the continuing sweeping staircase leading to the bedroom suite above.
Second Floor
Bedroom Suite 15' 5" x 12' 9" (4.7m x 3.9m) Wonderfully light and airy with three Velux windows, and featuring exposed roof trusses in the apex of the roof space. With down lights and discreet floor lighting.
En Suite A wonderful modern shower room with a three piece suite comprising a Grohe rainfall shower, a wash hand basin with mixer tap and a Duravit dual flush WC. Also having a heated ladder style towel rail, down lights, tiled walls and an extractor fan.
Outside
Garden Having a peaceful rear garden enjoying fell views and with both a lawn and patio area. This is an easily maintained garden, ideal for relaxing with friends and family. Having a timber side entrance gate providing a further parking option on the rear gravelled area should extra space be required and benefitting from both external light and power points with a slate canopy over the patio doors that lead from the first floor living space.
Garage 20' 9" x 12' 1" (6.33m x 3.7m) A large garage with capacity to house a boat or a couple cars with light and power points.
Parking In addition to the parking space available in front of the garage and on the gravel area to the front of the property, there is also potential to create further car parking at the rear if desired.
Services This property is connected to mains electricity, water and drainage. Central heating is provided via an air source heat pump which is an accredited renewable heating system receiving a Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) payment of £1,562 pa via Ofgem for a period of seven years which commenced 4th September 2019.
Tenure Freehold.
Council Tax South Lakeland District Council - Band B
Viewings Strictly by appointment with Hackney and Leigh, Ambleside Office. Telephone number[use Contact Agent Button]
Energy Performance Certificate The full Energy Performance Certificate is available to view on our website and also at any of our offices.
About this agent
Hackney and Leighs’ Ambleside office was one of the first three to open in 1982, and is manned by experienced staff who all live locally and have a great depth of local knowledge. The Ambleside office is based in the very heart of the English Lake District National Park and consequently this bustling little market town enjoys a vibrant local community as well as an all year round tourist industry. Property Sales, Lettings and Conveyancing - Caring about you and your property!