A Charming Period Home with Riverside Gardens and Countryside Views

Believed to date back to the mid-1700s, with a sympathetic conversion of the adjoining barn in the 1980s, this most delightful property offers a wonderful blend of period character and modern comfort. The result is a spacious and versatile four-bedroom home, complete with generous living spaces, two bathrooms, a double garage, and truly enchanting gardens extending to the riverside.

The accommodation begins with a welcoming entrance hall, featuring attractive tiled flooring, a double-fronted cloaks cupboard, and stairs to the first floor. Doors lead to the WC, living room, and kitchen. The WC is fitted with a basin and also provides space and plumbing for a washing machine.

The living room is a particularly inviting space, enjoying dual front-aspect windows that flood the room with natural light. A multi-fuel stove set within a stone recess creates a cosy focal point, while wooden flooring flows seamlessly through to the dining area. Although partially open plan, each space remains well-defined, maintaining both character and comfort.

The dining area overlooks the rear garden and connects effortlessly to the kitchen, which can also be accessed directly from the hallway. Recently updated, the kitchen is fitted with stylish shaker units, complemented by modern work surfaces and upstands. Integrated appliances include a NEFF oven, hob and extractor fan, with additional space for a fridge freezer and the benefit of an integrated bin store. A large picture window frames views of the garden, with a 1.5 sink positioned beneath, while a pantry cupboard offers further storage. A door leads out to the side of the property.

To the first floor, there are four well-proportioned double bedrooms, one of which is positioned above the garage and benefits from its own en-suite shower room, along with a cupboard housing the water cylinder. The remaining bedrooms are served by a stylish family bathroom featuring a four-piece suite.

Externally, the property continues to impress. To the front, a driveway provides parking for two vehicles and leads to the double garage. A secure, low-maintenance front garden is laid to gravel with attractive flower bed borders, while a pathway wraps around to the rear and side gardens.

The gardens are a true highlight, offering a variety of beautifully maintained spaces. To the side, an established garden area includes a garden shed, and continuing to the rear there is a greenhouse and a well-positioned patio—perfect for outdoor dining. The upper garden combines lawn with well-stocked borders and enjoys elevated countryside views.

A stepped pathway leads down to a further lower garden, where colourful planting and raised mature beds create a peaceful retreat for gardening enthusiasts. Beyond, a generous lawn extends to the riverside, where thoughtfully placed seating areas provide a tranquil setting to enjoy the surrounding landscape. Across the river, a small additional area forms part of the property’s curtilage and is left as a natural haven for wildlife.

The property is ideally situated within a charming and active rural community, offering local amenities including a primary school and popular ice cream shop, with a wider range of facilities available in nearby Brough and the market town of Kirkby Stephen.

Combining historic charm, spacious accommodation, and exceptional outdoor space, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a truly special home in a picturesque countryside setting.