Brockelrigg, Port Carlisle, CA7 5BU

A Unique Barn Conversion That Could Be Your Secluded Solway Firth Retreat Or A Popular Route 72 Cyclists Stopover. Or Both! This quirky four bedroom former barn has a large private courtyard and a versatile layout that could be split in two.

Tucked away in a historic coastal village, this unusual property is sure to give you plenty to think about.

The location is perfect if you love exploring the estuary - it’s literally metres away, with both the Cycle Route 72 and Hadrian's Wall Path cutting through the village.

And this gives you the first thing to think about. Do you buy it to enjoy yourself or make it available as a stopping off point for passing travellers to rest their heads.

But then again, you could do both.

That’s because the unusual layout, with not one, not two but three staircases lends itself to the property being split in two.

You’ll really need to see it for yourself to get a true feel but the floorplan should help.

It has a linear layout with a spacious dining kitchen that leads to three separate reception rooms and a sun room.

If you take the first set of stairs (between the kitchen and a cosy lounge with exposed beams and a log burner) it takes you to the two smallest bedrooms and a large Jack & Jill four piece bathroom.

The second set of stairs lead to the largest first floor bedroom which also shares the Jack & Jill bathroom.

The final set of stairs - in the final reception room - leads to a separate and self contained ensuite bedroom.

It would certainly be possible to separate both sides of the property - one for you and one for guests. Or you could create two separate units.

The 450m² (4,850ft²) private courtyard would be a perfect staging post for cyclists, being around an hour in the saddle from Carlisle and around 90 minutes from Silloth. 

And with two lockable garages in the courtyard, overnight guests would have no concerns about leaving their top of the range bikes which could cost as much as a family car!

This is a charming period property with exposed beams and brickwork, high vaulted ceilings and quirky room layouts. Depending on what you decided to do, you may choose to freshen up the kitchens and bathrooms to make them luxurious and modern.

This unusual barn conversion certainly won’t be to everyone’s tastes but it could be a fantastic secluded Solway Firth retreat or a popular Airbnb catering for middle aged men in lycra!

Has it got your creative juices flowing? If so, call me to arrange a viewing.