5 bedroom detached house for sale

A most impressive and imaginatively designed modern detached house with extensive split level family accommodation including four reception rooms and five bedrooms, together with a garage, ample car parking, delightful gardens and a field of pasture, in all totalling around an acre.

Occupying a delightful semi rural location alongside a river in the village of Old Hutton, well placed for access to Kendal, the motorway and the Lake District.

Particulars

An impressive detached house, imaginatively designed and built in 1986 on the site of a former cornmill. There have been later improvements, including a two storey conservatory yet it retains the feel of a traditional village property.

The spacious family accommodation covers three storeys and provides five bedrooms, four reception rooms and three bathrooms, plus an extensive basement and integral garage. The west elevation is enclosed with a two storey conservatory providing additional space from which to enjoy the beauty of the gardens and the abundant birdlife, whatever the weather.

It is all set within just over an acre of private gardens and grounds, adjoining the Peasey Beck which runs through the property.

The grounds have been lovingly planted with ornamental trees and shrubs, yet retain extensive lawned areas. Two timber bridges span the beck providing access to the full extent of the gardens and a chance to play pooh sticks. There are sunny patios and secluded seating areas, perfect for entertaining and al-fresco dining.

This is an amazing family property with the wow factor. Don't miss out on the opportunity to purchase. Contact us today to arrange a viewing.

Directions
From Kendal take the B6254 Oxenholme Road in a south westerly direction. Continue on the B6254 past Oxenholme Station and onto Old Hutton. Travel through the village and locate a private drive immediately beyond the last house on the left-hand side (opposite a circular roadside mirror). Go down this driveway and the property will be found on the left.

What3Words: regress.junction.exhaling
Grid Reference: SD565884

Location
The property is situated in Old Hutton, a very attractive rural village with a primary school and church.

Old Hutton is approximately 5 miles south east of Kendal and 7 miles north west of Kirkby Lonsdale. Both towns offer a range of amenities including shops, restaurants, schools, doctors, dentists and sports facilities.

The property is in the catchment area for QES Secondary School in Kirkby Lonsdale, as well as secondary schools in Kendal. It is also within easy commuting distance of Sedbergh School which is an independent boarding school.

Oxenholme Railway Station is 2.5 miles away which has a mainline service to London. Junction 36 of the M6 Motorway is only 12 minutes away by car.

Outside
Private driveway with off-street parking for up to 6 vehicles.
Approximately one acre of grounds, largely laid to lawns with ornamental trees and shrubs, pond and secluded seating areas.
Peasey Beck runs through the grounds and there are two bridges providing crossing points.

Services
Tenure
Freehold.

Access
The property has two access points; the first via a private shared driveway adjoining the southern boundary and the second over a third party property to the south-west.

Services
Mains water and electricity. Oil fired central heating. Private septic tank. B4RN internet connected.

Wayleaves and Easements
The properties are sold subject to and with the benefit of any existing easements, wayleaves and rights of way. The sale is subject to all the existing rights of way, drainage, light, air support and other easements and quasi-easements and outgoings whether mentioned in these particulars or not.

It is understood that an electricity line crosses the north-west corner of the gardens and an annual wayleave payment is received for this. There is also an easement for a neighbours septic tank situated in the gardens.

Planning
The property benefits from planning permission reference SL/2006/0494 for change of use from agricultural land to domestic garden/curtilage which has been implemented. There is a Tree Preservation Order on one of the Yew trees in the garden.

Furniture and Furnishings
The furniture and furnishings are available to purchase by separate negotiation.