Dent, Sedbergh, Cumbria

Sitting in an elevated position overlooking the picturesque village of Dentdale within the Yorkshire Dales. Offering farmhouse, self-contained cottage, range of outbuildings and 14.59 acres or thereabouts. Exceptional smallholding opportunity.Occupying an elevated position in the picturesque Dentdale, East Banks Farm is an exceptional property offering an increasingly rare combination of character, versatility and future potential. Set in the Yorkshire Dals National Park, the property enjoys breath-taking panoramic views across rolling countryside. The property centres around a Grade II listed stone-built, four-bedroom semi-detached farmhouse, together with an adjoining one-bedroom holiday cottage known as Ivy Cottage. Together with a range of traditional stone barns and modern agricultural buildings, East Banks Farm presents a superb opportunity for those seeking a rural holding, an equestrian property, or simply a family home with income potential.

Having been comprehensively upgraded during its recent ownership the property offers a well maintained holding, whilst also providing opportunity for a new owner to further enhance and adapt the accommodation to suit their needs. The existing layout lends itself perfectly to multi-generational occupation, with Ivy Cottage providing independent accommodation for family members, guests or an established holiday letting business. Alternatively purchasers could consider making one larger dwelling depending on their needs and panning consents.

Set just outside the historic village of Dent, one of the Yorkshire Dales' most picturesque and characterful villages. Renowned for its traditional stone cottages, cobbled streets and strong sense of community, Dent offers a village shop, public house, school and cafés. The surrounding countryside offers an abundance of walking, cycling, riding and outdoor pursuits available directly from the doorstep. The nearby towns of Sedbergh, Kirkby Lonsdale and Kendal provide an excellent choice of schools, shopping and recreational facilities, whilst Junction 37 of the M6 is within easy reach for those travelling further afield. Rail links can be access via Oxenholme station benefitting from links on the west coast mainline.

The Grade II Listed farmhouse is full of warmth and character, retaining many original features synonymous with period Yorkshire Dales properties. The accommodation provides generously proportioned living space arranged over two floors and has recently been extended. The ground floor provides a welcoming entrance hall leading to an open plan kitchen living space. Set around a farmhouse style kitchen there is plenty of storage and worktop as well as space for appliances. With plenty of space for family dining and a sitting room area off this is a great space to enjoy all year. The ground floor is complemented by a useful utility room and ground floor WC. To the first floor are three / four well-proportioned bedrooms, one of which is currently used as an office space making the property ideally suited to modern home working. A family bathroom comfortably serves the bedroom accommodation. Throughout the property, large windows frame spectacular views across Dentdale, creating an ever-changing backdrop that can be enjoyed from almost room.

Adjoining the farmhouse is Ivy Cottage, an attractive self-contained one-bedroom holiday cottage which has successfully provided additional income for the current owners. Beautifully positioned and entirely complementary to the main residence, the cottage offers comfortable accommodation whilst maintaining privacy from the farmhouse. Whether continued as a holiday let, utilised as accommodation for dependent relatives, or incorporated into a multi-generational living arrangement, Ivy Cottage adds considerable versatility and value to the overall holding.

The traditional stone buildings retain great character and include former agricultural buildings, workshops, stores and barns which provide excellent storage and practical working space. Alongside these are substantial modern portal-framed buildings suitable for livestock housing or machinery storage. The combination of traditional and modern buildings provides exceptional flexibility and, subject to obtaining the necessary planning permission, may offer exciting opportunities for conversion to further holiday accommodation to be provided. The property extends in total to approximately 14.59 acres of permanent pasture surrounding the farmhouse and buildings. The land has been fully re-fenced to provide practical grazing and benefits from excellent access from the farmyard, making it equally suited to livestock, horses or hobby farming purposes. The elevated position is undoubtedly one of East Banks Farm's defining characteristics. The uninterrupted views stretch across Dentdale, creating an outstanding setting that changes throughout the seasons. Despite its peaceful rural location, the property remains readily accessible to the village of Dent and beyond, Sedbergh offering the perfect balance between rural and convenience.

Whether sought as a family home, a lifestyle smallholding, an equestrian property or an income-generating rural retreat, this property provides an increasingly rare opportunity to acquire a traditional Yorkshire Dales farmstead in an outstanding setting.