• Spectacular Location With Stunning Views Of Dufton Pike +
• Charming Cottage Feel With Modern Insulation And Family Layout +
• Three Double Bedrooms +
• Spacious Family Shower Room +
• Granf Hallway With Galleried Landing +
• Large Lounge With Buner And Patio Doors To The Front Patio Garden +
• Family Kitchen Diner With Slate Floors And Red Enamel Rangemaster stove +
• Gravel Garden To Rear +
• Private Parking For Two Vehicles +
• Ideally Situated In The Desirable Village Of Dufton +

Welcome home to The Ride, Dufton

As you journey through some of the most spectacular scenery in the Eden Valley, you arrive at the quaint and quintessential village of Dufton. Here, beneath the dramatic backdrop of the Pennines, stands 2 The Ride; a beautiful three-bedroom cottage that blends traditional charm with modern comfort.

Private parking for two vehicles is available directly outside, and from here a wooden gate leads you to a block-paved seating area at the front of the property. Before stepping inside, it is worth turning back to admire the magnificent views of Dufton Pike, so close it feels almost within reach.

A smart red front door opens into a spacious and welcoming hallway, where warm oak flooring flows throughout and an elegant galleried landing with oak spindles and balustrade sets the tone for the home’s character. From here, a rear composite door offers access to the back garden. Gravelled ground supports a bamboo screen which offers some privacy from number 1 and number 3 The Ride. Much can be done to add colour and interest with pots filled with much seasonal colour. Rights of access takes you to a rear gate where the village green is just a short walk away.

The property has been thoughtfully designed to echo its heritage. Once the site of a barn, its sandstone façade carries a traditional cottage charm, while the use of brick and block within ensures excellent insulation and comfort. Inside, character and warmth abound, with exposed beams and a striking 5kw stove set into a stone hearth forming the centrepiece of the lounge.

This generous lounge enjoys a dual aspect, with patio doors opening to the front seating area where the sweeping views of Dufton Pike flood into the room. On a winter’s day, it is easy to picture yourself gazing at the snow-capped Pennine peaks while relaxing by the glow of the log burner. To the west, another window looks out across the pretty village green.

The kitchen continues the home’s country charm, with slate flooring and a layout that provides ample space for formal or informal dining, as well as room for a kitchen island if desired. Coloured tiling adds character, while the sink enjoys a position overlooking the fells; a view so captivating you may forget the need for a dishwasher altogether. Across the hallway, a downstairs cloakroom offers a low-level WC and hand basin, with useful space beneath the stairs that could accommodate a washing machine and stacked tumble dryer.