* Freehold
* Recently renovated 3 bedroom attached barn
* Parking for 4 - 5 vehicles
* Yard and outhouses
* Extensively insulated
* Triple glazed windows
* Electric heating
* Infra red heaters to the ceilings
* Multi fuel stoves
* Large open plan living/dining/kitchen area
* Private water treatment plant
Found in the lovely village of Soulby near Kirkby Stephen is this incredible
newly finished converted barn which has been extended giving an abundance of
space, the property has been made passive with a huge amount of insulation and
triple glazing making the property extremely energy efficient.
Being architect designed with close attention to energy efficiency, the owners
aimed to achieve near PassivHaus standards in going above and beyond the
minimum requirements of insulation stated by Building Regulations. Having the
benefit of an energy efficient infra - red heating system and carbon neutral
woodburning stoves, the house is comfortable to live in and very economic to
run. Further adding to the eco - friendly lifestyle is an ev charging point
outside.
The property is located in a stunning position overlooking the river with two
balconies which offer fabulous views. Internally the property has been
finished to an incredibly high standard and our vendor’s tasteful style means
that this property is ready to move straight into.
The accommodation is spacious throughout. The new larch timber clad extension,
which covers the footprint of the original cow byre, offers an entrance
vestibule, utility room, open plan living/kitchen/dining area, a large family
lounge, a ground floor master bedroom with en - suite and balcony overlooking
the river.
In the original 19th century stone barn there is an open plan kitchen, dining
area and snug area. Upstairs there are 2 further double bedrooms, one with a
beautiful roll top bath and balcony, and a family bathroom.
Throughout, high quality energy efficient lighting has been installed.
Externally there is ample parking for 4 - 5 vehicle's, a decked area, a
selection of outhouses and a south facing decked yard with pergola offering a
lovely area for al fresco dining.
Soulby itself is an extremely pretty village with amazing walks and stunning
views and is only two miles from the bustling market town of Kirkby Stephen
where there are lots of local amenities and easy access to the A66.
**Entrance Hallway**
Enter through the front door into the entrance vestibule with stone flagged
floor, door leading into the original 19th century stone barn into an open
plan kitchen/dining and snug area, door leading into the utility room, door
leading into the family lounge in the new extension.
**Utility Room**
With stone flagged floor, a range of matching wall and base units with
laminate work surfaces, plumbing for a washing machine.
**Lounge**
This is a large room with high vaulted ceilings, lvt herringbone floor, triple
glazed wooden sliding door to the front which, being South facing, makes the
most of solar gain adding to the energy efficiency of the building, feature
wood burning stove, double glazed picture window overlooking the river and
village green, sliding door leading into the master bedroom. Infra - red heated
panels x 2, high quality light fittings.
**Master Bedroom**
With triple glazed window looking over the river, vaulted ceiling, infra - red
heater, bespoke built in storage cupboard, triple glazed door leading out to
the balcony overlooking the river, sliding door leading into the en - suite,
high quality light fittings.
**En - Suite**
With lino floor, WC, vanity unit with sink and gold mixer tap over, tiled
splash back, double shower cubicle with electric shower, beautiful high
quality feature wall lights.
**Through To The Original Stone Barn**
**Open Plan Living/Kitchen/Dining Area**
This is a lovely open plan space with oak wooden floor, wood burning stove,
wooden staircase leading up to the first floor with excellent storage under, a
large feature triple glazed window over the snug area and a further two in the
kitchen area, large triple glazed double doors opening out into the decked
yard. Three character slit windows fitted with thermally energy efficient
window blocks. Window seating can be enjoyed taking in the riverside views.
Under the staircase there is a large storage cupboard.
In the kitchen area there is a feature triple glazed window to the front, a
wide range of matching wall and base units with complimentary quality work
surfaces, smeg electric Range cooker with energy efficient Induction hob,
Belfast sink with chrome mixer tap and tiled splash back, extractor hood,
integrated dishwasher, American Style fridge freezer, island with storage.
**First Floor Landing**
A lovely wooden staircase leads up to the first floor landing with
Conservation style double glazed roof lights to the front and rear, exposed
roof trusses, balcony overlooking the lounge, doors leading into bedrooms 2
and 3 and the bathroom.
**Bedroom Two**
A beautiful large and airy room with a boutique hotel feel due to the
inclusion of a lovely roll top bath. Vaulted ceiling with exposed roof
trusses. With carpeted floor, infra - red heater, Conservation style double
glazed roof light to the front, triple glazed door leading out onto the
balcony with seating area and stunning views over the river, character slit
windows fitted with thermally energy efficient window blocks.
**Bedroom Three**
Another good sized double room. With carpeted floor, vaulted ceiling, exposed
roof trusses, triple glazed windows to the front and rear, Conservation stye
double glazed roof light, character slit window fitted with thermally energy
efficient window blocks, window seating to enjoy elevated views of the river.
**Bathroom**
With oak wooden floor, vanity unit with sink and chrome mixer tap, tiled
splash back, vaulted ceiling, exposed timber trusses, WC, triple glazed roof
window to the front, double shower cubicle with mains fed thermostatic shower,
character slit window fitted with thermally energy efficient window blocks.
**Externally**
TThe outside space is plentiful and a pleasure to use with the front of the
property being South facing offers a wonder suntrap with the benefit of a
decked enclosed yard area, excellent for privacy, with a pergola installed
offering wonderful opportunity for alfresco dining all year round. The yard
also benefits from external water taps whilst electric plugs are installed in
the outbuildings.
To the far gable end of the home is a beautiful, landscaped garden enjoying a
lawn and decked area (which actually encloses the water treatment plant) and
has mature trees offering shade and shelter.
To the front there is parking for 4 - 5 vehicles on the environmentally friendly
soakaway gravel drive, ev charging point, decking running across the front of
the building, log store, external water taps and external electric plugs.
Beyond the driveway gate the property includes a small tree - covered section of
land with hard standing.
**Services**
Mains water and electric, private water treatment plant.
Infra - red electric heaters to the ceilings.
Triple glazed doors and windows.
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**EPC & Council Tax Band**
EPC - C
Council Tax Band - C
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The services, systems, and appliances shown may not have been tested and has
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