Dufton House is an attractive 17th Century cottage located in the charming Cumbrian village of Orton. Packed with original features and charm, the property has been modernised and improved by the current owners over the last few years, The accommodation comprises of a vestibule leading to a large living room, a farmhouse style kitchen and diner, three bedrooms, one of which is ensuite, and a family bathroom. There is a forecourt garden to the front, and a tiered private garden to the rear and a stone built detached barn. It has the benefits of gas (LPG) central heating and recently installed double glazed sash windows that are in keeping with the age of the property. Parking is available outside the front of the house or across the road on the car park in the square.

Star features include solid fuel burners in the living room and kitchen (which also heats the water when in use), large rooms, thick walls deep enough to create window seats overlooking the village square, and the peaceful rear garden and detached barn. The barn offers the potential of different uses from garage to additional accommodation (subject to planning).

Vestibule - On entering the property you walk into the vestibule, a great place to hang coats and umbrellas and a space to keep the warmth in the living room on a cold day.

Living Room - 6.27m x 4.35m (20'6" x 14'3") - The living room is large and packed with features commensurate with the style and age of the cottage with a stone flagged floor and a solid fuel burner set in a recessed fireplace with an old timber mantle above. There are attractive sash double glazed windows to the front and side elevations that show clearly the depth of the walls. A timber framed turning staircase rises from here to the first floor and there is access to the kitchen.

Kitchen / Diner - 6.12m x 3.63m (20'0" x 11'10") - Located to the rear of the property you will find the large kitchen / dining room come day room. Fitted out in the farmhouse style, the kitchen comprises of a range of unts at base and wall level and with contrasting worksurfaces over. There is a rangemaster oven with 5-ring gas burner hob, a one and half bowl ceramic sink and drainer, plumbing for a washing machine, and plenty of space for a side by side fridge freezer. With room for a dining table and casual seating area by the solid fuel burner set in an attractive stone fireplace which can also heat up the water. From here you can access the utility and rear garden.

Utility - 2.93m x 1.85m (9'7" x 6'0") - Fitted with base units and and work surface over, a Belfast ceramic sink and plumbing for a washing machine. Sliding wardrobe doors conceal storage space and the housing for the gas fired boiler.

First Floor Landing - Accessed from the turning staircase rising from the living room

Bedroom One - 4.31m x 3.51m (14'1" x 11'6") - The largest bedroom is located at the top of the hallway and has plenty of space for a large bed and bedroom furniture. There is an attractive cast iron fireplace and access to the ensuite shower room.

Ensuite - 2.93m x 1.85m (9'7" x 6'0") - With plenty of storage cupboards the ensuite comprises of three pieces with a walk in shower cubicle, pedestal wash-hand basin, and low level WC and their is a heated towel rail.

Bedroom Two - 4.11m x 3.00m (13'5" x 9'10") - Another double room overlooking the square to the front of the property and with a feature fireplace. Lots of space for a double bed and bedroom furniture.

Bedroom Three - 3.99m x 1.95m (13'1" x 6'4") - Arranged in an 'L' shape, the third bedroom could take a double bed or be classed as a large single, looking out over the square to the front of the property.

Bathroom - 2.93m x 1.85m (9'7" x 6'0") - Fitted with a three-piece suite comprising of bath, pedestal wash-hand basin and low level WC. Natural light shines in from the skylight window.

Outside - Dufton House is set back from the road by a well planted forecourt garden that provides a screen to the property giving added privacy. To the rear of the property is an attractive garden with a courtyard and then steps up to a lawn with a deck and with mature shrubs and trees planted to the borders. A pedestrian door offers side access to the barn.

Stone Built Barn - 5.97m x 3.66m (19'7" x 12'0") - The detached barn has many potential uses. In need of some attention to the front elevation, there is an opening wide enough to convert into a garage or can be used as a workshop or store. High enough for two levels there is also the potential, subject to planning and building control, to convert into additional residential accommodation.