Sandford, Appleby-In-Westmorland
Guide price £875,000

**EXTENSIVE CHARACTER 5 BEDROOM FARMHOUSE, A NUMBER OF BARNS WITH FURTHER DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL (STP) & 6 ACRES OF LAND IN DESIRABLE VILLAGE LOCATION **

This attractive and incredibly private period residence with adjoining barns and land is a home filled with charming original features, all sitting within a private plot of around 6 acres, ideal for those with equestrian interests. In need of renovation in parts and approached by a long sweeping driveway, this wonderful sandstone 5-bedroom family home has a large, attached barn and other smaller detached barns, all which have further development potential, subject to consents, making this home flexible and ideal for a large family, multi-generational use or as income/holiday let potential. It sits on a large plot with extensive gardens to the front and rear, in the centre of the desirable village of Sandford with easy access to A66 and enjoys access into the superb countryside and onto the surrounding fells.

This attractive and incredibly private period residence comes with a large collection of adjoining barns, around 6 acres of land with river frontage and fishing rights. It is a home filled with charming original features, all sitting within a private plot, renovated in 2000 by the current owners.

In need of updating / modernising in parts the property is approached by a long sweeping driveway, leading to a wonderful sandstone 5-bedroom family home with a large attached barn along with a series of smaller outbuildings, all of which have further development potential. This type of property is rare to the market and provides the opportunity to create a flexible home that could be ideal for a large family, multi-generational use or as income/holiday let potential, subject to planning. Sandford House sits on a large private plot with extensive gardens to the front and rear, in the centre of the desirable village of Sandford with easy access to A66 and enjoys access

The Main House
Internally the living spaces are of generous proportions with each room enjoying a superb outlook across the gardens. On the ground floor there are four reception rooms including a lovely sun room to the rear, traditional dining kitchen, utility room and boot room area. A period staircase leads to the first floor where there is a large Georgian style window, five bedrooms; two with ensuites and a family bathroom.

The Garden, Land and Barns
Externally the property benefits from having a large, parking area to the front with lawned areas surrounded by a number of trees. To the rear there is a huge garden leading down to the river, mainly laid to lawn with a pond and a number of seating areas throughout. There are several outbuildings and barns, all spacious and ideal for those looking for outbuildings, some attached to the house and some detached. and One in need of extensive repair. These are ideal for storage or for further development potential (STP) as they have an alternative driveway. A central courtyard gives access to the main house and barns with a greenhouse, kitchen garden with fruit cages. There is approx. 6 acres of land incorporating a paddock and woodland that leads down to the River Eden making this an ideal location for those with equestrian interests.

Location
The village of Sandford includes a well recognised country pub, close to an excellent primary school, has easy transport links to the A66 and a beautiful picturesque outlook from all areas. It is close to the historic market towns of Appleby in Westmorland and Kirkby Stephen which provide shopping, leisure, cultural and educational amenities and also benefits from excellent transport links to the A66 for both Penrith and Scotch Corner. Sandford is also positioned centrally between the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District National Park.

This is a superb lifestyle opportunity for a buyer looking for a family home that they can put their own stamp on with a country lifestyle. This property is unlikely to remain on the market for any long period of time.

Services
Mains Water, Drainage and Electricity
Oil Central Heating

There is a right of way for a neighbouring property up the additional driveway to the barns.
This property is not at risk of flooding from the river at the end of the garden.

EPC & Council Tax
EPC – on order
Council Tax – To be confirmed by the vendor

Please be aware that due to a limited number of EPC providers in Cumbria, there may be delays in obtaining Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) for some properties. We anticipate receiving them within 7-14 days of the property's listing. If there are any further delays, we will update the property brochure with the expected availability of the EPC. Thank you for your understanding.

Disclaimer
These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general guideline and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending Purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. The services, systems, and appliances shown may not have been tested and has no guarantee as to their operability or efficiency can be given. All floor plans are created as a guide to the lay out of the property and should not be considered as a true depiction of any property and constitutes no part of a legal contract.