Summary - Smithy Cottage, Bridge End, Dalston CA5 7BH
4 bed 2 bath Barn Conversion
Characterful four-bedroom barn conversion with large garden and versatile outbuildings.
Four double bedrooms including principal with en-suite
Large plot with manicured lawns and secluded south-facing wild garden
Three detached outbuildings; potential for annexe or workshop (permissions needed)
Off-road gravel driveway with parking for multiple vehicles
Approximately 2,002 sq ft of versatile living space in period stone walls
EPC rating E and council tax band F — higher running costs likely
Stone walls assumed uninsulated; commission survey for insulation/structure
Located near Dalston station, local amenities, and Lake District access
Smithy Cottage is a spacious four-bedroom barn conversion on the edge of Dalston, offering character-filled living across approximately 2,002 sq ft. The house combines traditional features — exposed beams, window seats and a marble fireplace — with practical family accommodation including a country kitchen, utility and principal en-suite. The property has been in the same family for around 40 years and sits on a large, largely manicured plot with a gravel drive and private courtyard.
Outside, three detached outbuildings and a multi-vehicle gravel drive add significant versatility: two barns currently shelter vehicles and a third provides storage, while the south-facing wild garden and views over neighbouring fields enhance privacy. The location gives easy access to local shops and Dalston station, with Carlisle, the Lake District and major road and rail links all within reach.
Buyers should note some material negatives: the EPC rating is E and the council tax band is high (F), suggesting energy and running-cost implications. The stone walls are assumed to be uninsulated and, as with older conversions, buyers are advised to commission independent surveys to confirm insulation, services and structure. Any conversion of the outbuildings will require the necessary permissions.
This home will suit families seeking character and space close to countryside amenities, or purchasers wanting a versatile property with scope to improve energy performance and repurpose outbuildings (subject to consent).
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