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" Hidden in full view, this gorgeous Grade 2 listed farmhouse dating from 1704, with a large adjoining barn, is the heart of the desirable village of Askham, within the Lake District National Park, and is ripe for renovation and refurbishment. The original house has accommodation comprising: Hallway, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Larder, 4 Bedrooms and a Bathroom. The scope for extending into the adjoining barn is enormous, with an internal footprint of 900 sq ft, and the room to create a third floor, as well as the two single storey milking sheds. There is also a lovely front Garden and a Driveway leading around to the rear of the buildings, where there is a yard, which could be altered to create further Garden.

Location From the centre of Penrith, head South on the A6, drive through Eamont Bridge and turn right at the mini roundabout, signposted to Tirril and Pooley Bridge. Drive into Yanwath and over thre railway bridge, then fork left, signposted to Askham. Drive into Askham and the turn right, Keld Head Farm is 150 yards on the right. Amenities Penrith Penrith is a popular market town with a population of around 15,000 people and facilities include: infant, junior and secondary schools with a further/higher education facility at Newton Rigg College. There are 5 supermarkets and a good range of locally owned and national high street shops. Leisure facilities include: a leisure centre with; swimming pool, climbing wall, indoor bowling, badminton courts and a fitness centre as well as; golf, rugby and cricket clubs. There is also a 2 screen cinema and Penrith Playhouse. Penrith is known as the Gateway to the North Lakes and is conveniently situated for Ullswater and access to the fells, benefiting from the superb outdoor recreation opportunities. Services Mains water, drainage and electricity are connected to the property. Tenure The vendor informs us that the property is freehold and the council tax band is band to be confirmed. Viewing STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT WITH WILKES-GREEN + HILL ACCOMMODATION Entrance Through a planked door to a; Porch A casement window faces to the front and a four panel door with a painted stone surround dated 1704 opens into the; Hallway A dog leg stair case with painted spindles, a wooden handrail and a cupboard below leads to the first floor. Four panel doors lead off. Living Room 4.65m x 4.06m

(15'3 x 13'4) Two casement windows with seat and shutters face to the front. There is an open fireplace in a tiled surround with shelves to one side and a night storage heater. Dining Room 4.55m x 4.01m

(14'11 x 13'2) Two casement windows with seat and shutters face to the front. There is an open fireplace in a tiled surround with cupboards to one side and a night storage heater. A four panel door opens into the; Kitchen 3.71m x 4.06m

(12'2 x 13'4) A stainless steel single drainer sink is set in a base unit and there is an electric cooker point. A door leads to the outside and a door back t the hallway. Larder 2.74mx 2.74m

(9'x 9') With stone shelving and a mullioned window to the rear. First Floor-Landing A multi panel fixed window to the rear gives natural light, four panel doors lead off. Bedroom One 4.60m x 3.71m

(15'1 x 12'2) Two casement windows face to the front. Bedroom Two 3.35m x 2.46m

(11' x 8'1) A casement window faces to the front. Bedroom Three 4.57m x 3.30m

(15' x 10'10) A casement window faces to the front and an airing cupboard houses the hot water tank. Bedroom Four 2.41m x 4.17m

(7'11 x 13'8) A multi panel sash window faces to the rear. Bedroom Five 2.79m x 2.74m

(9'2 x 9) Having a sloped ceiling and a low lead encasement window to the rear. Bathroom 1.68m x 3.15m

(5'6 x 10'4) Fitted with a toilet, wash hand basin and cast iron bath. There is a window to the side, a heated towel rail and a wall mounted fan heater. Barn Ground Floor 6.32m x 3.10m

(20'9 x 10'2) A broad passageway/store area between the house and the ground floor of the barn, leads to the rear, by the back door into the kitchen 6.38m x 9.91m

(20'11 x 32'6) A sliding door at the gable end gives access to the main ground floor area of the barn, which has seven milking stalls and a door which leads to the rear and into the: Single Story Milking Parlour 11.66m x 5.16m

(38'3 x 16'11) With five stalls, a window to the front and back and a door to the gable. Second Floor 6.43m x 13.28m

(21'1 x 43'7) The entrance is via a ramp to the rear and double wooden doors. This area is open to roof there is a hay loft door to the front, also accessed from the ramp and adjoining the rear of the barn at the first floor is a further: Store 2.79m x 5.23m

(9'2 x 17'2) vehicle access is through an open gateway to a large hard standing parking and turning area, suitable for several vehicles, which extends around the north east end of the building to a large hard standing to the rear which runs right across the rear of the house.

Adjoining the rear of the house is a; Store 2.90m x 3.07m

(9'6 x 10'1) With a window to the rear. Beyond the rear garden/hard-standing/parking area is a; Milking Shed 4.62m x 12.04m (15'2 x 39'6) Having 5 stalls and an adjoining open tin barn, which is in need of repair. To the South west end of the building is a further area, currently with shrubs. "