5 bed Detached | Embleton CMA | 2434222601

Occupying a secluded position within the Lake District National Park and two miles from the western end of Bassenthwaite Lake, providing easy access to Buttermere, Crummock Water and Ennerdale. The popular market town of Cockermouth is 5 miles away and Keswick 9 miles, both with excellent secondary schools and there are several acknowledged primary schools in the vicinity. There is easy access to both West Cumbria and the M6 (junction 40) at Penrith, which also boasts a main line train station.

The property which is in very good order throughout was completely restored some 20 years ago and is ideal for anyone seeking a well maintained country residence in a convenient location.
Inspection strongly recommended in order to appreciate the location and the accommodation on offer. There is an opportunity to purchase a further 13 acres of grazing land, plus 1 1/2 acres of woodland and pond, together with a six bay agricultural building.

Typical of the Georgian period, the rooms are all of good proportions and the accommodation briefly comprises:

ENTRANCE HALLWAY:
9' 7" x 8' 0" (2.92m x 2.43m) with tiled floor.

HALLWAY:
17' 8" x 8' 3" (5.38m x 2.51m) incorporating attractive pine staircase.

MORNING ROOM/SITTING ROOM:
15' 7" x 11' 10" (4.75m x 3.60m) max, with attractive open fireplace, inset with decorative tiling and wooden surround. Exposed beam. Dual aspect windows, two commanding views of Sale Fell and one looking to Ling Fell.

DINING ROOM:
14' 4" x 11' 0" (4.36m x 3.35m) with south facing window overlooking the rear garden to Ling Fell.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST AREA:
18' 3" x 13' 3" (5.56m x 4.03m) max., with hand built beech units, comprising polished granite work surface inset with 1 bowl stainless steel sink, having mixer tap and cupboards and drawers below. Dishwasher. Calor gas and electric cookers. Large extractor canopy. Separate large beech larder cupboard. Matching island unit with two integral fridges below. Built in cupboards. Dual aspect windows, one commanding view down the valley.

STEPS DOWN FROM HALLWAY TO:

BOOT ROOM/SIDE HALLWAY:
17' 6" x 14' 2" (5.33m x 4.31m) incorporating Cloakroom, with W.C. and wash hand basin. Base unit and coat hooks. Entrance door to front of house.

UTILITY/BOILER ROOM:
14' 0" x 10' 0" (4.26m x 3.04m), incorporating built in cupboards. Stainless steel single drainer unit. Plumbing for washing machine. Work surface with cupboards below and space for tumble dryer. Matching eye level wall cupboards. 'Worcester Danesmoor' oil fired boiler. Door to rear garden.

GAMES ROOM/PLAYROOM/OFFICE:
28' 0" x 22' 0" (8.53m x 6.70m) max. This large room offers huge potential for a variety of uses. Currently part of it incorporates an area which has been fitted with work surfaces and shelving (latterly used as a dark room). This room has scope for internal annex/flat - subject to the necessary planning approvals.

STAIRCASE FROM HALLWAY TO:

FIRST FLOOR

SPLIT LEVEL LANDING:
with built in storage cupboard. Access to partially boarded roof space. Double doors to:

MAGNIFICENT DRAWING ROOM:
28' 0" x 20' 0" (8.53m x 6.09m) with feature stone wall in front of which is a large wood burning stove. Polished maple floor and exposed beams. Beautiful views over rear garden to Ling Fell. Access via French doors to balcony and access also to:

SUN ROOM:
11' 0" x 10' 0" (3.35m x 3.04m) with pine boarded ceiling. Access to balcony.

GUEST SUITE

HALL:

BEDROOM:
11' 2" x 10' 0" (3.40m x 3.04m). Access to sun room.

BATHROOM:
7' 6" x 6' 5" (2.28m x 1.95m), excluding entrance recess. Bath, tiled behind, having 'Mira' electric shower over and folding shower screen. Pedestal wash basin with tiled splashback and mirror, strip light and shaver point over. Low level W.C.

MAIN LANDING:
with access to roof space.

BEDROOM 2:
14' 5" x 9' 2" (4.39m x 2.79m) with dressing room, 5' 9" x 5' 9" (1.75m x 1.75m), having built in wardrobe with cupboard above.

BEDROOM 3:
13' 3" x 12' 0" (4.03m x 3.65m) with dual aspect windows, one looking over open countryside to Sale Fell.

HOUSE BATHROOM:
7' 8" x 7' 6" (2.33m x 2.28m) with part timber boarded walls. Corner bath with shower attachment, Pedestal wash basin and low level W.C.

BEDROOM 4:
12' 0" x 7' 8" (3.65m x 2.33m) with dual aspect windows, one looking to Sale fell and one looking to Ling fell.

MASTER BEDROOM:
14' 6" x 11' 0" (4.42m x 3.35m) with picture rail. Window looking over rear garden to Ling fell.
En-suite bathroom,
10' 0" x 7' 5" (3.04m x 2.26m) with panelled bath, having tiled surround and brass mixer tap with shower attachment. Vanity wash basin with mirror above. Low level WC.

OUTSIDE
The property is approached via a driveway flanked by a lawned garden with stream shrubs and trees, leading to an attractive brick paved parking and turning area, with stone built store and:

GARAGE:
22' 0" x 9' 0" (6.70m x 2.74m) with timber double doors. Light and power installed.
LEAN TO STORES
and:

ATTACHED HEATED DOG KENNEL:
with 2 runs.

A further gravelled parking area leads to:

SINGLE STOREY OUTBUILDING
comprising:

LOOSE BOX, TACK ROOM, WOOD STORE, WORKSHOP
and
FURTHER GARAGE:
with concrete apron.

A feature of the property are the delightful garden grounds of approx. 1.5 acres, chiefly laid to lawn with small orchard and interspersed with shrubs, well stocked borders and mature trees.

LAND
Directly behind the house is a double railed 2.7 acre paddock, together with field-shelter, 20' 0" x 10' 0" (6.09m x 3.04m). Ideally suited for horses.

N.B. THERE IS THE OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE A FURTHER 13 ACRES OF GRAZING LAND PLUS 1 ACRES OF WOODLAND AND POND, TOGETHER WITH A SIX BAY MODERN AGRICULTURAL BUILDING - 90' x 25' (27.42m x 7.62m) BY SEPARATE NEGOTIATION.

SERVICES:
Mains water, electricity and drainage. Calor gas. Oil fired central heating.

TENURE:
Freehold.

VACANT POSSESSION:
On Completion.

VIEWING:
STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT THROUGH THE AGENTS TO WHOM ALL OFFERS SHOULD BE MADE.

DIRECTIONS:
From the A66 road at Embleton, turn south on to the minor road to Wythop Mill, turn immediately to the right along the private road. High Netherscale is at the end of this road.