4 bedroom house

Longsleddale, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9BB

Guide Price

£975,000

  • Status: FOR SALE SOLD UNDER OFFER
  • First Marketed: Jul 2021
  • Removed: Date Not Available
  • 17.45 acres
  • 4 beds

Residential Tags: Farmhouse, Grade II

Property Tags: Equestrian, Traditional Buildings

Land Tags: Fishing Rights and Lakes, Pasture Land

Summary Details

  • First Marketed: Jul 2021
  • Removed: Date Not Available
  • Residential Tags: Farmhouse, Grade II
  • Property Tags: Equestrian, Traditional Buildings
  • Land Tags: Fishing Rights and Lakes, Pasture Land

Situated within the picturesque Longsleddale Valley within the Lake District National Park [UNESCO World Heritage Site]. Ubarrow Hall presents a rare opportunity to purchase
a superb lifestyle property.

Comprising a charming farmhouse and Pele Tower providing flexible four bedroom accommodation, a range of traditional buildings and quality pastureland extending to approximately 17.45 acres (7.06 ha in total).

Ubarrow Hall presents an outstanding opportunity to purchase a sizable lifestyle property, including a detached grade II listed 15th century Pele Tower integrated with a 17th century farmhouse with a delightful garden, a large traditional stone barn with additional outbuildings and land extending to approximately 17.45 acres (7.06 ha) in total. All located within the spectacular Longsleddale Valley in the Lake District National Park.

The Pele Tower and farmhouse together provide flexible accommodation which could be utilised in a variety of ways to suit any purchaser. At present this provides three/four bedrooms, but with three reception rooms and an additional large Pele Tower cellar this could be rearranged if desired.

History of Ubarrow
This charming small farm is also accompanied with a vibrant history. The name of the property has varied between the spelling Yewbarrow and Ubarrow over the years but is currently known as Ubarrow Hall. Its 15th century Pele Tower is understood to be one of the oldest buildings in the Longsleddale Valley. During King Henry III reign it is understood that a rent of 1 shilling was paid to Queen Katherine Parr in relation to the property. It is also noted as ‘The most considerable house in the Dale’ by Nicholas & Burn in their history of the county.

The tower, (32ft x 22ft) is situated on the southwest end of the 17th century farmhouse and was formerly two storeys in height. The vaulted basement was previously used as a dairy with a narrow passage having been broken through the six-foot wall from the back Kitchen., this now offers and unique and expansive cellar

Ground Floor

Front Open Porch (1.70m x 1.00m (5'7" x 3'3"))
Two slate benches, under a pitched slate roof, over a concrete floor.

Entrance Hall (2.00m x 1.20m (6'7" x 3'11"))
Large front door, tiled floor, exposed wooden beams.

Dining Room (4.90m x 4.60m (16'1" x 15'1"))
Large dining room. South easterly facing, single glazed wooden framed window. Woodburning stove, set within large painted stone fireplace, painted walls and tiled floor.

Lounge (4.50m x 3.60m (14'9" x 11'10"))
South easterly views. Woodburning stove set within stone fireplace and exposed lintel, exposed wooden beams and connects directly into the Pele Tower.

Kitchen (4.40m x 2.80m (14'5" x 9'2"))
Exposed beams. Fitted wall & base units, electric hob, electric oven, and microwave. Recessed shelving with exposed lintel. Single glazed window overlooks back garden. Cushioned laminate flooring, Stainless steel sink, connections for white goods. External door provides direct access both to the beautiful garden and into the Pele Tower Cellar.

Pete Tower Cellar (6.10m x 3.60m (20'0" x 11'10"))
Unique arched limewashed stone ceiling, tiled floor and two south easterly windows. Stove built into a setback stone fireplace. Room currently used as a Cellar but could offer alternative accommodation/use as desired.

Utility Room (2.80m x 2.70m (9'2" x 8'10"))
Accessed from the garden. Windhager biomass boiler, fitted base units, stainless steel sink and connections for white goods.

First Floor

Stairs (1.85m x 1.00m (6'1" x 3'3"))
Half landing stairs, carpeted, sloped ceiling, beautiful wooden banister.

Landing Hall (2.00m x 1.80m (6'7" x 5'11"))
Loft access, wooden banister, carpets.

Bedroom No.1 (5.00m x 3.60m (16'5" x 11'10"))
Large master bedroom, beautiful views across fields, exposed wooden beams, carpets and papered walls.

Bedroom No.2 (4.70m x 3.70m (15'5" x 12'2"))
Large double bedroom, beautiful views, exposed wooden beams, carpets and papered walls.

Bedroom No.3 (3.60m x 2.90m (11'10" x 9'6"))
Double bedroom, sloped walls, exposed wooden beams, sash window, carpets and papered walls.

Bathroom (2.80m x 2.60m (9'2" x 8'6"))
Large family bathroom with steam shower, clawfoot bath, towel rail w/c, marble wash bowl on a wooden cabinet with marble top. Wooden floors.

Pele Tower Room (7.20m x 4.30m (23'7" x 14'1"))
Accessed from the lounge, the Pele Tower Room offers further large living space which could be utilised for a range of purposes. Offers expansive views up to the beams and King Post Truss and out the window across the landscape. Oak wood floors, woodburning stove.

Second Floor

Pete Tower Mezzanine (4.75m x 3.60m (15'7" x 11'10"))
Accessed from the Pele Tower Room, this large mezzanine provides further accommodation built on the second floor of the Pele Tower. Oak wood floors. Window with brilliant views. King Post Truss and exposed wooden beams.

Outbuildings

Building No.1 - Ground Floor
Large traditional stone buildings under a newly replaced slate roof. Accommodation split over two floors and provides the following:

Cold Store (7.70m x 4.60m (25'3" x 15'1"))
Large purpose fitted cold store/production which previously been used for sausage production. Includes, large fitted commercial fridge units, stainless steel sink, over a concrete floor and with an electricity supply.

Cattle Barns (11.70m x 7.70m (38'5" x 25'3"))
Former cattle shippen concrete floor, timber ceiling.

General Store (11.10m x 2.00m (36'5" x 6'7"))
Located under the bridge into Building 1 and Building 2. Stone walls and earth floor.

Building 1 - First Floor

Main Barn (16.70m x 7.80m (54'9" x 25'7"))
Expansive general use space. Building has large wooden double doors, under a recently replaced over hardwood floors and wooden framed pitched slate roof. Building has electric supply.

Building No.2 (7.10m x 2.00m (23'4" x 6'7"))
Lean to adjoining the main barn this is a stone lean too providing workshop space.

Building No.3 (6.40m x 6.30m (21' x 20'8"))
Single storey traditional stone building under a pitched slate roof. Over an earth floor. Building adjoins northeast elevation of Main Barn (Building No.1).

Building No.3 (3.50m x 3.50m (11'6" x 11'6"))
Further lean to adjoining building 2 on the southwest elevation. Concrete block construction over a concrete floor.

Building No.4 (4.70m x 2.20m (15'5" x 7'3"))
Two bay, wood store of traditional stone construction under a pitched slate roof and with open southwest elevation.



Marketed by: HHLE, Kendal

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