Listed for £335,000
February 2, 2026
Sold for £275,000
2022
Sold for £249,000
2011
Sold for £205,000
2003
Welcome home to the beautiful Sandford Fold... An attractive and well proportioned detached family home, offering generous accommodation, excellent natural light and a wonderfully sociable layout that lends itself equally well to everyday family life and entertaining. The property is approached via a glazed panel front door which opens into a welcoming inner hallway, immediately setting a light and airy tone. From here, a neatly presented ground floor WC sits discreetly to one side, complete with wood framed window, pedestal wash basin, low flush WC and radiator. The hallway also provides access to the staircase rising to the first floor and allows for easy movement throughout the ground level. A key feature of the home is the way in which the reception spaces connect, creating a natural flow that works beautifully for both family living and social occasions. Thoughtful use has been made of the space beneath the stairs, where double shelved cupboards and a recessed area offer excellent storage for coats and boots, or alternatively a compact and practical home working nook. The principal lounge is a particularly impressive room, generous in scale and flooded with natural light from windows on three elevations. This is a genuinely versatile family space, easily accommodating multiple seating arrangements centred around an oak fire surround with LPG gas fired fire. Despite its size, the room retains a warm and inviting atmosphere, enhanced by timber window frames and the abundance of daylight throughout the day. From the lounge, double doors open into the dining room, where ceiling coving adds a subtle sense of elegance and sliding patio doors lead directly out to the garden. The orientation of the property allows the garden to enjoy sun from west, south and south west aspects, creating a bright and appealing outdoor setting that works perfectly for al fresco dining and relaxation. The kitchen is a substantial and flexible space, currently arranged as a kitchen diner yet offering clear potential to evolve into a contemporary living kitchen if desired. Cushioned vinyl flooring pairs with a charming country style kitchen, finished in cream units with coffee and mocha toned tiled splashbacks. Integrated appliances include a dishwasher and a range style oven with hob, while generous work surfaces provide excellent preparation space. There is ample room to introduce a central island and additional seating, allowing this space to become the true heart of the home. Adjoining the kitchen is a well appointed utility room, fitted with a stainless steel sink, plumbing for both washing machine and tumble dryer, and a useful pantry style storage cupboard. This area also houses the recently installed Worcester boiler and offers direct internal access to the garage. The garage itself benefits from an electric roller door, a rear access door to the garden complete with cat flap, loft storage above and additional built in space ideal for workshop use or further storage. Moving to the first floor, a spacious and light filled landing enjoys a window overlooking the garden and provides access to all four bedrooms and the family bathroom. A useful storage cupboard and loft access add further practicality to this level. The principal bedroom is an impressive and peaceful retreat, enjoying dual aspect windows with south east and north east orientations that allow natural light to flow in throughout the morning and day. A built in wardrobes offer excellent storage, while the en suite shower room is finished in terracotta tiling and a soft dove grey colour palette. The en suite comprises a square shower enclosure with electric shower, pedestal basin, low flush WC and heated towel rail, creating a calm and functional space. Bedroom two is another generously sized double room, benefiting from a south west facing aspect that captures afternoon and evening sun. A deep recessed storage cupboard enhances practicality, and the room comfortably accommodates a super king size bed. Bedroom three is also a well proportioned double, again enjoying a south west facing outlook and excellent natural light, making it ideal as a guest room or additional principal bedroom. The fourth bedroom, currently arranged as a child’s room, is the smallest of the four yet remains a comfortable and versatile space. With a north east facing window, it enjoys good daytime light while remaining naturally cooler and darker in the evenings, making it equally well suited as a child’s bedroom, nursery or home office. The family bathroom is smartly presented, featuring a slate effect tiled floor and blue tiled walls with decorative detailing. The suite includes a shower enclosure with electric shower, pedestal wash basin and low flush WC, with tiling extending to three quarter height to provide a practical and well finished space. Overall, 4 Sandford Fold is a bright, spacious and thoughtfully arranged family home, offering flexible living areas, excellent storage and a superb balance of comfort and functionality, all set within a desirable plot that enjoys sunlight throughout the day. Location, Location, Location... Living in Sandford, Appleby-in-Westmorland offers a blend of rural tranquillity, community charm and countryside lifestyle, set against a backdrop of panoramic views and excellent access to nearby towns and transport links. The village sits within the Eden Valley, surrounded by rolling fields and walking routes, making it ideal for those who appreciate peaceful village life with easy access to nature. At the heart of the village is The Sandford Arms, a historic and welcoming country pub converted from 18th-century farm buildings, offering traditional ales and meals in a cosy lounge or restaurant setting, complete with oak beams and local stone character. For families, Warcop CofE Primary School is nearby, approximately 1.6 km from Sandford, and is rated Good by Ofsted, offering a well-regarded local education option for younger children; other primary and secondary schools in Appleby and Kirkby Stephen are also easily reachable. Public transport connections include Appleby railway station about 6.2 km away, providing rail links into the wider region, while road access is excellent via the A66, making travel east or west straightforward for commuting, shopping or leisure activities in Penrith, Scotch Corner and beyond. Overall, Sandford appeals to those seeking a peaceful village atmosphere with strong local amenities, good schooling, a sociable pub and café culture, and robust transport connections that allow rural living without isolation. DISCLAIMER These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in this firms employment has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property. 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