6 bed detached house for sale

Soulby, Kirkby Stephen CA17

A stunning six bedroomed home set in just over three acres just outside the beautiful Village of Soulby near Kirkby Stephen.

Nestled down a private drive just outside the picturesque village of Soulby, near Kirkby Stephen, stands an impressive six-bedroom residence spanning over 4,000 square feet of accommodation, a testament to grandeur and timeless elegance. Built in 1850 by Thomas Hudson, whose initials are engraved over the front door, it is a traditional Victorian house with extensive gardens, woodland, orchard and a well. Set within a sprawling estate of just over three acres, with views of the Pennines to the north and the Nine Standards and Mallerstang Edge to the west, this property seamlessly blends original architectural features with modern comforts, offering a unique and captivating living experience.

Upon entering, you are greeted by a magnificent entrance hallway, adorned with an original stone floor that speaks to the home's rich history. The living room, warmed by a Morso stove, provides a cozy retreat, while the sitting room, complete with a wood-burning stove and original stone floor, exudes an air of classic sophistication. An office/snug with dual-aspect vistas provides access to a sizeable cellar with flags and stone shelves, which housed the original dairy. A conveniently located w.c. And a practical utility room further enhance the ground floor's functionality.The heart of the home lies in the kitchen diner, a charming space featuring handmade fitted oak base units and worktops, ceiling beams, stone floor, Belfast sink, and a four-oven aga stove, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Ascending the staircase, you'll discover four generously sized bedrooms, two boasting original fireplaces. One of these bedrooms has been thoughtfully converted into a study and library, reminiscent of a gentleman's club, complete with a wood-burning stove and an air of refined comfort. An additional office and a luxurious family bathroom complete this level. The upper reaches of the house reveal the former servants' quarters, now comprising two additional bedrooms, one with an en-suite bathroom, and a separate large storage area with additional space in the eaves. These rooms have the potential to be used as a separate living space or teenage recreational area.

Outside, a private driveway leads to ample hard-standing parking for multiple vehicles. Stables and sheds, formal gardens, and a poly tunnel add to the property's allure.

The grounds, spanning over three acres, have been meticulously transformed by the current owners, with the planting of over 3000 trees and hedges. These gardens are set out in discrete areas comprising the front garden, orchard, polytunnel, large vegetable patch with several raised beds, side garden, fenced garden for poultry with hen houses, a fire pit and the large formal garden with separate seating areas and panoramic views to the Cumbrian fells. A water supply is already installed and cabling for electricity. This verdant landscape offers not only privacy and tranquility but also presents several business opportunities. With the relevant permissions, the land could be developed into a fabulous site for glamping pods, a paddock for an equestrian enterprise, shepherds’ huts, and a wild swimming lake, capitalizing on the area's natural beauty.
Located just outside Kirkby Stephen, Soulby provides easy access to a host of amenities, including schools, a supermarket, cafes, takeaways, and independent shops, ensuring a convenient and fulfilling lifestyle.
This exceptional property offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of history, while also embracing the possibilities of modern living.

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Services

Mains water, mains electric, oil central heating, septic tank, aga heats hot water

Epc & Council Tax

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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.

Sitting Room (4.26 x 4.24 (13'11" x 13'10"))

Dining Room (4.26 x 4.24 (13'11" x 13'10"))

Office / Snug (4.2 x 3.60 (13'9" x 11'9"))

Cellar (5.15 x 3.60 (16'10" x 11'9"))

Kitchen Diner (5.18 x 4.29 (16'11" x 14'0"))

Utility (2.94 x 2.46 (9'7" x 8'0"))

Bedroom 1 (5.20 x 3.70 (17'0" x 12'1"))

Bedroom 2 (4.31 x 3.65 (14'1" x 11'11"))

Bedroom 3 (3.09 x 3.02 (10'1" x 9'10"))

Bedroom 4 (4.34 x 4.26 (14'2" x 13'11"))

Office (3.09 x 1.98 (10'1" x 6'5"))

Bathroom (4.29 x 3.12 (14'0" x 10'2"))

Bedroom 5 (Servants Quarters) (6.80 x 2.50 (22'3" x 8'2"))

Bedroom 6 (Servants Quarters) (9.3 x 6.8 (30'6" x 22'3"))

Notes From Our Vendors

My wife and I, together with our three children, moved into Sykeside House in December 2011 and with the house we purchased three acres of former farmland. At that time
there was only the garden in front of the house.
We are passionate about nature, tress and wildlife, so between 2012 and 2020 we created a woodland, an orchard and a vegetable growing plot to fill the empty spaces.
In the main part of the garden we have planted over three thousand trees and hedges, the main feature of which is a Lombardy Poplar avenue leading to an expansive view of the Stainmore and Kaber Fells, and Mallerstang Edge.
The woodland has been planted with three varieties of oak, horse chestnut, sweet chestnut, white poplar, three varieties of alder, green and red dogwood, hazel, willow, lime, sycamore, beech, birch, maple and ornamental cherry. There is also a pinetum and a burgeoning acer glade.
We wanted the woodland to be productive, so as well as cob nuts from the hazel, the woodland is interspersed with fruit trees, gooseberry, black and white currants, sloes, blackberries and raspberries.
There is a separate orchard with apple, pear, plum and damson trees.
Seating areas are dotted throughout the woodland, maximising the passing sun throughout the day and the pathways are lined with hedges of hornbeam, beech, hawthorn, blackthorn, dog rose, guelder rose, bird cherry, elderflower, spindle and field maple.
A fire pit completes the seating areas for those late summer evenings
I am a keen vegetable grower and over the years have sustained the family, growing onions, garlic, cabbage, carrots, broccoli, calabrese, runner beans and broad beans in the nine raised beds constructed at the side of the house.
Beyond the veg patch is another seating area set amongst cherry laurel, willow, alder and a weeping pear, looking east towards the Stainmore Fells.
In 2021 we constructed a polytunnel which has been very productive with multiple varieties of tomatoes, cucumber, courgette, strawberries, melon and cape gooseberries.
Up until last year we kept hens in a separate enclosure which still has several huts should you wish to re-establish a flock for your ownfree-range eggs.
The garden at the front of the house has a prodigious Bramley apple tree which enables us to produce copious amounts of apple sauce and freshly pressed juice.
This year we have cleared the flower beds, putting them down to bark giving the new owners a blank canvas for their own favourite shrubs and annuals.
Sykeside House is an idyllic spot, both restful and productive, and the availability of electricity and water in the woodland provides business opportunities for glamping, pods or shepherd’s hutsamongst the trees, making the most of the east - facing views over the Fells and Mallerstang Edge.
We have relished our thirteen years at Sykeside House at the end of our private lane with just a couple of neighbours, providing mutual assistance when needed. There is plenty of activity in the strong communities of Soulby, with its own village hall, and Kirkby Stephen. Our children attended Kirkby Stephen Grammar School, and there are also primary schools both in Kirkby Stephen and Warcop.
Kirkby Stephen and the surrounding area boasts numerous pubs and places to eat. There is a local farm shop and cafe, a monthly community market, library, doctor’s surgery and dentist. There is a farmers’ market in nearby Brough and a leisure centre with a swimming pool and gym and exercise classes close by in Appleby.