No. 1 Mire Head Barn, Grayrigg, Kendal, LA8 9EU

Home:
- Spacious barn conversion with rustic charm and modern comforts
- Built in 1867
- Beautiful open plan kitchen/dining room
- Traditional Lakeland stone façade
- 5 bedrooms

Services:
* High speed B4RN broadband
* Solar panels
* Mains power
* Private water supply & private drainage
* Most network providers reach the home

Garden, Grounds and Location:
- 10 minutes from junction 37 on the M6 motorway and 12 minutes from Kendal
- Beautiful views across to Lambrigg Fell and Benson Knott
- Small peaceful beck running through garden

Just 10 minutes from junction 37 on the M6 motorway and 12 minutes from Kendal, and away from all the hustle and bustle, this is a home that offers the best of both worlds.

Serene Retreat
Perfectly placed down a quiet cul-de-sac, wend your way along the path that overlooks the expansive field, which is part of the estate, and take a moment to admire the views that include Lambrigg Fell and Benson Knott.

Pull up beside the detached garage, with Lakeland stone façade and stroll towards the impressive home where another parking area can be found.

With traditional Lakeland stone facade and climbing clematis providing a riot of colour in the spring and summer months, the first glimpse of 1 Mire Head Barn is both inviting and welcoming.

Step inside to a large porch area that also serves as a boot room. With ample space to store jackets, coats, umbrellas and shoes, get comfortable before making your way through the glazed door and into a wide and bright entrance hall.

Dark slate tiles extend underfoot, and rustic beams line the ceiling, creating a rural and cosy ambience that sets the scene for what is to come.

Flexible Living
Take the first right into a large room. Cosily carpeted, with original beams and dual windows showcasing the beautiful views outside, it's a peaceful and flexible space. Currently used as a snug, the room could easily be adapted to a home office or guest bedroom, lending itself to a multitude of uses.

Discover the utility and kitchen next door, with white cabinetry lining the walls above and below the countertop space. Appliances include an oven, hob, washing machine, tumble dryer and integrated fridge and freezer.

Access to the garden can be found via the glazed door, which also floods the space with natural light, and serves as an additional entrance point.

Refresh in the shower room next door, featuring a large corner shower, WC, and washbasin with storage, before entering a versatile room on the next right. Currently used for storage, it's a flexible space that is easily adapted to a number of uses.
Cross the entrance hall to find a double bedroom, with wooden flooring, a deep-set window, neutral décor and beam overhead.

Perfect for multigenerational living, accommodating visiting friends or family, or providing space for those who need it, this lower floor is a versatile and flexible space.

Warm and Welcoming
Ascend the stairs to the upper floor, where glazed double doors lead into a large and bright living area. Both cosy and spacious, the living area is an ideal space for any occasion.
An exposed stone wall houses the inglenook fireplace, making for a visually stunning feature, and along with the beams overhead and deep-set windows, the room is instantly inviting. Warm up against the multi-fuel stove for movie nights, listening to the flames crackle as you get cosy.

Flooded with natural light from the bi-fold doors that lead to the balcony, in summer months open them up to expand the space and let in the sunshine and fresh air.

In winter, bring in the Christmas tree and decorate the beams with holly and cards as you light up the fire and gaze on the snow-capped fells outside.

A Feast for the Eyes
Return to the landing and make your way into the hub of the home, the expansive open-plan kitchen-diner.

Warm your toes on the underfloor heating as you make your way into the space where the theme of rustic features combined with modern comforts continues.

Flow into the kitchen on your right, where a breakfast bar offers a casual seating area and chance to chat with the chef as meals are made. Sleek cabinetry in dark and light shades, wonderfully complement the quartz countertops. Classic in style, with ample light flooding the space from the glazed door that provides access to the patio and garden, along with the dual aspect windows, entertaining here is effortless.

Cook up culinary delights for family meals and dinner parties where integrated appliances include a Neff induction hob, integrated double oven, dishwasher and freestanding American style fridge freezer.

Take dishes out onto the patio, to dine alfresco whilst you soak up the views and ever-changing Lake District skies.

Flow through to the dining area where a large table sits beneath the beams and looks out onto a wall of bi-fold doors, ready to be opened to provide a seamless transition into the garden.

Sweet Slumber
Return to the hallway and make your way up to the next floor and into a large double bedroom on your left.

Warmly carpeted, with neutral décor and vaulted ceiling, the deep-set window overlooks the garden and provides calming views to wake up to each morning. Refresh in the en-suite, comprising a WC and wash basin.

The family bathroom is next door, with a tiled floor and skylight filling the room in natural light. Also comprising a WC, wash basin, heated towel rail, and a bath with an overhead shower.

Discover the principal bedroom next door, with dual aspect windows displaying the gorgeous views and flow through to find a dressing area. Fitted with shelving and rails for all personal items, keep everything expertly organised and arranged. Flow through to the en-suite featuring a large walk-in shower, WC, freestanding bath and dual wash basins.
Discover another bedroom next door, with neutral décor, vaulted ceiling, and window overlooking the fells, making for a relaxing and peaceful place to rest.

Retrace your steps to the landing and ascend the stairs to the upper floor, where ample storage space can be found.

Gardens and Grounds
Nestled within rolling countryside, with plenty of outside space to explore, the gardens and grounds to 1 Mire Head Barn offer a multitude of areas to enjoy.

Facing the home, alongside the path, a large field and orchard welcomes you. With seating to enjoy the views, and ample space to play family games and picnic, the field features 2 plum trees, a pear tree, 3 apple trees and a damson tree. Collect fruit as you admire the views and look out over the rolling countryside, ready to make a selection of treats from your own garden.

There is room to park 2 cars outside the garage, which is fitted with power and water, and offers additional storage and parking, and further along a greenhouse and shed can be found. Additional parking is available in front of the home, with space to park up to 3 cars.
Peaceful and quiet, the rear garden provides perfect spaces to entertain outdoors. With bi-folding doors leading to the dining area, the boundaries between inside and out are harmoniously blurred, making it ideal for entertaining and dining alfresco.

A large patio area offers the perfect setting for barbeques and plenty of space for seating. Invite family and friends over to enjoy the gardens and move seamlessly between inside and outside, or go for a dip in the hot spring hot-tub on the decking area to watch the stars and spot the constellations.

Quiet, peaceful and with ample room for everyone, the outside spaces to 1 Mire Head Barn are perfect for entertaining, outdoor activities and relaxation.

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Council Tax Band: E
Tenure: Freehold