Dufton, Eden Valley

Enjoy incredible panoramic views of Dufton Pike and the Pennine Fells from the balcony of this stunning detached 4-bedroom residence in heart of the Eden Valley village of Dufton.

Retaining many original and character features, this converted coach house dates back to the 19th Century and has been lovingly restored and extended over the years to create a home with 4 reception rooms and 4 bedrooms, kitchen with Aga, large L-shaped conservatory, superb work/storeroom, ornamental party walled gardens and good-sized garage.

Don't miss out on the chance to own a piece of countryside charm in this Eden Valley village location. Embrace the potential of this property and turn it into your dream home enjoying those uninterrupted views to the rear for many years to come.

Two Beeches was originally the Coach House for the adjacent Dufton House, a handsome late Georgian residence and has been lovingly restored over the years retaining ceiling beams, stone windows and door surrounds. The beautifully positioned balcony looks directly onto open fields with a magnificent backdrop of Dufton Pike and the surrounding Pennine Fells beyond. The large L-shaped conservatory adds an extra dimension to the living accommodation and being on the south side of the cottage, perfect for eating, sitting and relaxation, overlooking the private gardens.

Entrance Hallway - Coach house style door with UPVC frames and glass panels either side of the doorway leads through into the entrance hallway. There is a wooden staircase with wooden balustrade leading up to the first-floor landing and a part glazed door opening into the lounge. The hallway extends through into the kitchen and into two receptions room either side of the hallway; one being used as the office and the other as the dining room with a sandstone door surround.

Kitchen - This fabulous kitchen is the perfect sociable space for a family, making it the heart of the home. It is fitted with an oil-fired Aga with a beamed feature above, tiled floor beamed ceiling, two sets of spotlights, UPVC double-glazed window to the side aspect with a tiled window ledge. It also comprises of a range of white gloss wall and base units some with glazed doors, complementary work surface, double composite sink with chrome mixer taps and space for a tall freestanding fridge freezer. A feature double-glazed window looking through into the dining room with a double window ledge and space for seating, part glazed door leads through into the utility room.

Utility/Boot Room - This flexible and large room has a WC, ample storage and plenty of space for coat hanging/canoes and bikes etc. There is a door opening out to the undercover area in the rear garden.

Dining Room - This characterful room has an exposed beam, triple aspect double-glazed windows looking out to the side aspect with wooden sills, a feature double-glazed window looks through into the kitchen, radiator and wooden flooring.

Office - A flexible use room to suit a variety of family needs having central spotlight lighting, door opening into the conservatory, a radiator and a wooden floor.

Lounge - A wonderful light-filled space with double-glazed windows looking out to the front of the property with stone surrounds wooden lintels and tiled window sills. In the heart of the room there is a beautiful multi-fuel stove sitting on a tiled hearth with a stone surround and wooden lintel, beamed ceiling, built-in bookshelves, radiator, wooden floor and a door opening into the conservatory.

Conservatory - A fantastic bright and airy space was replaced 11 years ago and has an abundance of glass panels, a wooden window ledge around the whole room, an exposed painted stone wall, a tiled floor, French doors leading out into the side garden and a further door leading through into the office.

First Floor Landing - A carpeted staircase with a wooden handrail and a wooden balustrade leads up to the first-floor landing where there is a window looking out to side aspect, storage space with louvre doors, loft hatch access and doors opening into the four bedrooms and into the family bathroom.

Bedroom One - A great size double room having two picture windows overlooking the far-reaching Pennine fells with fantastic views to Dufton Pike, central ceiling light, wooden fitted wardrobes spanning the full length of one wall, radiator, wooden flooring and a door opening into the family bathroom.

Bedroom Two - A great size double room having dual aspect windows to the front and to the side of the property enjoying fantastic views over to the Pennine fells, tiled window sill, feature fireplace, storage cupboards, radiator and wooden effect laminated flooring.

Bedroom Three - A small double room currently used as a craft/project room with a double-glazed window to the front aspect with a tiled window ledge, radiator and a carpeted floor.

Family Bathroom - A good size bathroom partly tiled comprising of a wash hand basin with a vanity unit below and a chrome mixer tap over, bath with a shower fitted over and a large walk-in shower cubicle surrounded with shower boarding and feature glazed blocks providing extra lighting. Double-glazed window to the side aspect overlooking the Pennine fells, WC, bidet, wall mounted heated towel rail, extractor fan, ceiling light and doors opening

Bedroom Four/First Floor Lounge - An incredibly light and bright room with a vaulted beamed ceiling, double-glazed door with side panels opening out onto the balcony to enjoy the views, triple aspect double-glazed windows to the front and side, wall lighting, oak flooring, radiator and access into the loft space. The balcony has an incredible viewpoint enjoying almost 180-degree views across to the Pennine fells with Dufton Pike directly in its eye line and views across to Cross Fell, the village church and down onto the walled garden. The balcony itself has wrought iron railings and artificial lawn as flooring.

Externally - To the front of the property there is off road parking for 2 vehicles and access into the garage, double gates lead into the garden where there is further parking and beautiful gardens surrounding the whole of the property. The gardens include terraces with raised beds, a low maintenance area which is bordered by an adjoining barn and the wall of the original home, perfect hard standing area for a shed or similar. Another part of the garden has an undercovered paved terrace which sits underneath the balcony having a wooden stable style door opening out into the rear field where there is a public footpath giving access to countryside walks. At the right side of the driveway there is a beautiful lawn which is bordered by established trees and shrubs creating several areas in which to enjoy views across the village and all very private. Behind the conservatory there is a large terrace area again bordered by established shrubs and trees creating several seating areas which are well established and full of colour. Finally, a small log / garden store is against the back wall beside the door leading back into the utility room.

ADJACENT GARAGE
Located at the front of the property and accessed by the garage doors to the front and by a side door. It has a raised roof and is a perfect place for storage, projects, car or campervan.

Location - Dufton is a delightful and attractive village located at the foot of the Pennines and approached by quiet, country lanes from Long Marton and Appleby. The village is centred around a wide, tree-lined green and provides a traditional pub and active community. Walks along the Pennine Way and to the ever-popular High Cup Nick are accessible from the village and the local church lies just a mile out of the village to the north. The thriving market towns of Appleby and Penrith are within easy reach, approximately 3 miles and 13 miles respectively.

Services And Property Information - Mains Electric, Water and Drainage.
Oil-fired central heating.
Main house was reroofed 7 years ago.
Conservatory was replaced 11 years ago.
The Coachhouse was originally converted in the 1950’s having only three owners including the current owners which have lived there for 13 years.

Epc & Council Tax Band - EPC - E
Council Tax - E

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