Old Butts, Bentham, LA2 7AN

Situated in a quiet picturesque rural location and surrounded by glorious countryside, Old Butts is an immensely charming farmhouse with an attached converted barn and shippon set in the most wonderful gardens.

Since the current owner's purchase in 2013, the property has been extended and has undergone a sympathetic refurbishment, taking three years to complete.

Character features are at every turn in the original farmhouse (flag floors, boarded doors with Suffolk latches, exposed beams, oak doors and window lintels, exposed stone wall, internal arch window) and these sit well alongside a contemporary conversion of the attached lean-to former shippon and barn to create a large, light and bright open plan and extremely sociable living/dining room, utility room, as well as an office (which could be used as a fifth bedroom) and a shower room.

With a gross internal measurement of 2576 sq ft (239.3 sq m) the versatile accommodation is beautifully and stylishly presented.

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An enclosed porch with flag floor and stone bench leads into a boot room also with flag floor and inset shelving.

The farmhouse dining kitchen is instantly welcoming with oak base units, wooden worktops, double pot sink, integral refrigerator, induction hob, electric oven and a cream two oven Rayburn.

The dual aspect family room is open to the kitchen with a glazed door out to the garden and a wood burning stove set on a flag hearth with decorative tiled backdrop. Also off the kitchen is the snug with wood burning stove and glazed door out to the garden.

From the kitchen, a door leads into a fabulous sociable space with a contemporary feel - a living/dining room, perfect for family gatherings or entertaining friends. There are two conservation skylight windows, a glazed door, three windows and a tall window, which allows natural light to flood in and for colder evenings, a wood burning stove to one end.

A hall leads off the reception room with glazed door and toplight window. Off here, is a store cupboard, a three piece shower room, utility room with base units, wood worktops, Belfast sink and space and plumbing for an undercounter washing machine, as well as an office with conservation skylight, fitted bookshelves and cupboards. Opposite is a dual aspect study/hobby room with oak floor.

From the living/dining room an open riser staircase leads to the first floor landing with original mullion opening and two skylights with etched glass, off which are four double bedrooms and a house bathroom. Bedrooms 1 and 2 are both dual aspect with lovely garden views. Bedroom 1 is open to the apex with original ceiling beams and a window seat with bedroom 2 having a recessed arch with shelving. Bedroom 3 has a cast iron fireplace and the airing cupboard can be found in bedroom 4.

The bathroom has a three piece suite with vanity wash basin.

Outside space
There are two drives; one to the south west with timber gates leading to a large gravel drive providing ample parking. A second gated gravel drive to the south east, provides access to the front of the house and to the garage.

A large single garage c. 21'7 x 8'4 (6.62m x 2.56m) has power and light with timber double open doors. Attached is a former piggery.

Attached to the house, is a small garden store 16 sq ft (1.5 sq m).

Bordered by trees which provide a significant degree of privacy, delightful mature gardens surround the house with level lawns, wildlife meadow, a rockery, wildlife pond, established planted beds, trees, flagged seating terrace, cobbled paths, vegetable gardens and an area of woodland. To the northeast is a clearing to create the perfect spot to sit and take in the breathtaking view across open countryside to majestic Ingleborough beyond.
In all, 1.61 acres (0.65 hectares).