Offers Over £950,000
Brunt Hill is an exceptional detached residence dating back to the mid 1600's, situated on the outskirts of the charming village of Ravenstonedale, nestled in the Eden valley in the heart of the picturesque county of Cumbria.
Ravenstonedale is a tranquil and unspoilt village set at the foot of the majestic Howgill Fells. It boasts a strong sense of community, with a well-regarded pub, an active parish church, and a Methodist chapel. The village provides an excellent base for exploring the surrounding countryside, whether on foot, by bicycle, or by car. Just 7 miles away lies the vibrant market town of Kirkby Stephen, with Sedbergh only 8 miles to the south—both offering secondary schools, healthcare facilities, independent shops, restaurants, and lively weekly markets.
Brunt Hill is a beautifully presented home offering spacious and versatile accommodation throughout. The ground floor features a large, well-appointed kitchen/diner with a walk-in pantry, a spacious and welcoming living room with a multi-fuel stove, a study (which could easily serve as a fifth bedroom with en-suite), a practical utility/boot room, a cloakroom/WC, and a welcoming parlour, also benefiting from a multi-fuel stove.
A striking oak staircase leads to the first floor, where the luxurious master suite includes a dressing area and a contemporary en-suite shower room. A generous guest suite enjoys its own balcony and private access to the side of the property. Two further double bedrooms and a stylish family bathroom complete the first-floor layout.
Externally, Brunt Hill is surrounded by unrivalled views of the Cumbrian landscape including Wild Boar Fell, the Pennine ridge, the Mallerstang ridge, the Howgill Fells and the lakeland mountains. The house is enveloped in its own land which connects the main house with the various outbuildings, a coach house and coal house, a charming timber log cabin, and a garage with workshop. Around the house there are multiple seating areas suitable for relaxation or entertaining.
The two storey garage offers excellent potential for conversion into additional residential accommodation, subject to the necessary consents, or could be adapted to suit a variety of uses according to individual needs.
The property also offers extensive gated and secure off-road parking, in addition to the garage. The current owners keep a few chickens, contributing to the home’s rural character. The grounds include a stretch of Scandal Beck which runs through the property, enhancing the natural beauty of it's exceptional position.
The land and its location are ideally suited for harnessing natural resources, offering excellent potential for solar and wind energy development. This presents a unique opportunity for sustainable living and true self-sufficiency
Whether you're looking for a spacious family home, a peaceful holiday retreat, or a fully refurbished, low-maintenance investment, Brunt Hill presents a rare and versatile opportunity in one of Cumbria’s most sought-after locations.
Should a purchaser(s) have an offer accepted on a property marketed by J.R. Hopper & Co., they will need to undertake an AML check. We require this to meet our obligation under AML regulations and it is a legal requirement. We use a specialist third party service, provided by Lifetime Legal, to verify your identity. The cost of these checks is £60 (including VAT) per purchase, payable in advance directly to Lifetime Legal, when an offer is agreed and prior to a sales memorandum being issued. This charge is non-refundable under any circumstances.
GROUND FLOOR
Entrance
Sandstone flagged flooring with underfloor heating. Bespoke oak staircase, handcraft by local tradesperson. Exposed beams. Iroko, draft proof front door.
Cloakroom
Sandstone flag floor with underfloor heating. WC. Wash basin. Illuminated mirror. Frosted window to the side.
Parlour
Original stone flag flooring with underfloor heating. Ceiling down lights. Stone fireplace housing wood burning stove. TV point. Feature alcove cupboard. Sash window to the front and rear with shutters.
Dining Kitchen
Traditional farmhouse style kitchen. Sandstone flagged flooring with under floor heating and individual room thermostat control. Ceiling downlights and exposed beams. Excellent range of wall and base units with Carron sink unit and integrated fridge/ freezer and dishwasher. Central island with integrated induction hob, multi oven microwave and circular ceramic sink. LPG Rayburn cooker (pipes in place for oil connection). Original stone shelved feature cupboard. Large understairs cupboard. Two Sash windows with shutters to the front and lovely, long distant views to Wildboar Fell, Mallerstang and the Pennine ridge.
Pantry
Traditional pantry. Stone flag flooring. Stone shelving. Small window to the rear.
Boot Room/ Utility
Sandstone tiled flooring with underfloor heating with thermostat control. Ceiling down lights. Fitted wall and base units with ceramic sink unit. Plumbing for washing machine. Three Sash windows overlooking the rear garden. Two large skylights and solid Iroko, hardwood back door.
Sitting Room
Double oak doors lead from the kitchen to a large, family sitting room. Oak flooring with underfloor heating with thermostat control. Exposed ceiling beams. Feature wall niches. Home cinema system with speakers and 120" screen built into the ceiling. Large stone fireplace housing a multi fuel stove. Large, feature arched window with Iroko hardwood, door to the front with lovely views across the valley and fells.
Plant room
Room housing water tanks and ground source heating pump. Solar panels heat hot water for one tank. Two additional waters tanks. Window to the side.
Home office
Stone steps leading from sitting room to a spacious home office. Stone steps and oak flooring with individual zone thermostat controlled underfloor heating. Exposed timbers. Sash windows to side and rear. Door to rear. Internal stained-glass window into the sitting room.
FIRST FLOOR
Landing
Bespoke oak staircase and fitted carpet. Exposed beams. Feature wall niche. Radiator. Three sash windows to the rear with lovely views. Two roof skylights.
Master Suite
Bedroom Vaulted ceiling with exposed beams. Oak flooring. Wall lights. Built in over stairs cupboard. Victorian cast iron fireplace. Radiator. Sash windows to the front and rear of the property with amazing views of the Howgills to the west, and the Rawthey valley fells to the east. Dressing Room Oak flooring. Exposed beams. Downlights. Fitted wardrobe. Radiator. Window to the rear and door to Juliette balcony. En-suite Shower Room Vinyl flooring. Ceiling downlights. Walk in shower cubicle. His and her sinks in vanity unit with illuminated mirror. W/C. Heated towel rail. Extractor fan. Shaver point. Rooflight window.
Bedroom Two
Front double bedroom. Fitted carpet. Exposed beams. Loft access. Radiator. Sash window to the front with views of the valley and the fells.
Bathroom
Spacious family bathroom. Tile flooring. P shaped bath with shower over. Basin. Illuminated mirror. Shaver point. W/C. Heated towel rail. Extractor fan. Airing cupboard with radiator. Sash window with valley views.
Bedroom Three
Front double bedroom. Fitted carpet. Vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and trusses. Built in storage cupboard. Radiator. Sash window to the front.
Bedroom Four/Guest Suite
Large double bedroom. Lofted ceiling with exposed beams. Oak flooring. Built in storage cupboards. Radiator. Three windows over dual aspects. Feature archway with door to balcony and rear patio. En-suite shower room Tiled flooring. Ceiling downlights. Corner shower cubicle. W/C. Basin. Illuminated mirror. Heated towel rail. Extractor fan. Rooflight.
Filtration Room
Accessed from outside. Double Iroko hardwood doors to the front, housing filtration system and freezers.
The Stable
Cobbled flooring. Power and lights. Small window to the side.
OUTSIDE
Outbuilding Coach House & Coalhouse
Plywood flooring covering cobbled stone floor. Power and light. Double timber doors to coach house and pedestrian door to the coal house.
The Cabin
Timber built cabin. Concrete flooring. Power and light. Two windows and double doors to the front.
Main Outbuilding
Built in 2016 to represent a barn and housing a double garage, a good-sized workshop, and a full-sized upper floor. Double garage with concrete floor, power and light. Electric Hormann full width sliding door. Two windows to the side. Electricity is supplied by the main house; however, it has potential to be sel-sufficient through solar panels/wind turbine if desired. Workshop Large workshop space. Concrete flooring. Power, light and water. Sink unit. Independent LPG combi boiler providing hot water and heat to the workshop and upstairs radiators. First floor Laminate flooring. Ceiling downlights. Large storage cupboard. Three radiators. Windows to the front and side. Three Velux Fakro roof windows. Shower Room Laminate flooring. Corner shower cubicle. W/C. Basin. Ceiling spotlights. Heated towel rail.
Outside Space
Large area at rear of property. This faces west and gets the evening sun. A paddock to the rear of the property adjoins the lawned area.
Landscaped Area
On the eastern side of the barn is a tiered landscaped area.
Scandal Beck
The property boundary lies beyond Scandal Beck which has a water gate at each end of the beckside pasture. There is a public footpath passing along the beckside.
AGENTS NOTES
Septic Tank/Water Treatment Plant
Newly installed "state of the art" Vortex treatment plant ensures clean water output. All certified by building control.
Water Filtration System
An independent supply of fell water supplies the property. An efficient system has been installed and maintained by Cumbria Pumps. The treatment system ensures clean and pure water is supplied to the property.
Central Heating
Ground source heating with a Swedish Nibe heat pump. This provides underfloor heating to the ground floor in five separately controlled zones. The first floor is heated by radiators supplied from the heat pump.
Lighting
The living areas of the house, except in the bedrooms and parlour, are controlled by a Niko panel and can be operated via a mobile phone if required.
Solar Panels
Solar panels provide hot water, backed up by the heat pump when required.
Windows
The windows are Marvin Architectural composite powder coated aluminium on the outside and wood on the inside. Never need to be painted externally. All maintenance can be done from the inside of the property, including cleaning of each sash top and bottom. All of which are removable from the inside.
Internet
There is direct fibre to the house providing full high speed broadband service.
Loft
Two access points to fully boarded loft in areas without vaulted ceilings.
Flood Risk
No flood risk to the house due to elevation of the property.
Track
The access to the property is on common land, however there is a permanent legal guarantee in place for access to the property at all times.
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