The Property
Occupying an attractive rural position around a mile from the centre of Cartmel, Ffarnes Barn is a substantial semi-detached bank barn conversion offering generous four-bedroom accommodation alongside extensive gardens, a tennis court, orchard and double garage. Converted approximately 40 years ago, the property retains much of the substance and character of the original building, with thick stone walls, substantial exposed timbers and lofty upper-floor ceilings complemented by a practical reverse-level arrangement and excellent views across the surrounding countryside.

The front elevation is understated and traditional, constructed in stone beneath a slate roof and approached across a broad gravelled parking and turning area. Once inside, the scale of the accommodation becomes much more apparent. The entrance hall has high ceilings and contemporary oak doors, with the staircase rising through the centre of the house and a compact sauna cleverly incorporated beneath.

Three well-proportioned double bedrooms occupy this level, two of which enjoy particularly attractive views across the neighbouring fields. Their generous dimensions make the arrangement equally suitable for family accommodation, guests or those requiring a dedicated study or hobby room.

The bedrooms are served by a spacious family bathroom, fully tiled and fitted with a double-ended bath alongside a separate walk-in shower with rainfall shower head. An adjoining cloakroom/WC also houses the battery storage and inverter for the property’s photovoltaic solar panels.

The principal living accommodation occupies the upper level, where the agricultural origins of the building become particularly apparent. Heavy exposed roof timbers punctuate the landing and reception spaces, bringing texture and character to the otherwise neutral interiors.

The sitting room is especially impressive, with a high vaulted ceiling giving the room a notable sense of scale. A broad stone fireplace houses a wood-burning stove, while glazed doors open directly onto a private balcony, providing a sheltered place to sit outside and enjoy the outlook over the gardens. The combination of exposed stone, timber and generous proportions gives the room an appealing warmth while retaining the openness associated with the barn’s original form.

Across the landing, the dining room provides a separate and generously sized entertaining space. An attractive timber spiral staircase rises from here to a gallery above, creating a useful additional area particularly well suited to a home office or reading space.

The dining room opens into the garden room, a light-filled addition defined by extensive glazing and a partially glazed roof. French doors open directly onto the garden, drawing the established planting into view and providing straightforward access to the terrace and lawns. The room provides a relaxed contrast to the more architectural proportions of the adjoining dining room and offers an inviting place to enjoy the garden throughout the seasons.

The kitchen is separately arranged and benefits from windows to two aspects. Contemporary white handleless cabinetry is paired with pale work surfaces and a breakfast bar for informal dining. Appliances include an induction hob with extractor above and an undercounter double oven and grill, with plumbing provided for a washing machine and dishwasher. Character beams remain visible overhead, retaining a connection with the fabric of the original barn.

The principal bedroom completes the upper-floor accommodation. A broad window frames views across the surrounding fields, while the adjoining en suite bathroom is generously proportioned and includes a double-ended bath, twin wash basins, bidet and WC.

A useful boot room is positioned off the split-level landing and provides independent access to the rear garden, an especially practical feature for a property with such extensive outdoor space.

Externally
The grounds are a considerable feature of Ffarnes Barn, extending well beyond the immediate formal garden and providing a variety of spaces for recreation, entertaining and outdoor pursuits.

Immediately behind the house, broad lawns are bordered by mature trees and established planting, with a paved terrace adjoining the garden room. The grounds continue into a gently sloping paddock, together with a separately enclosed orchard and a distinctive timber BBQ and grill cabin.

At the far end of the grounds is a full-sized enclosed tennis court, positioned away from the main house and screened by mature vegetation. The aerial views demonstrate the particularly attractive wider setting, with the property surrounded by rolling pasture, dry-stone walls, hedgerows and established woodland.

A driveway extends through the traditional stone archway and around the gardens to a detached double garage, with both garages benefiting from power and lighting. Gravelled parking and turning space is provided to the front, alongside two electric vehicle charging points.

Photovoltaic solar panels are installed to the roof and complemented by battery storage, adding a useful modern feature to this substantial period conversion.