5 bedroom semi-detached house

Description Built in 1901 this splendid stone and slate semi-detached house stands in a commanding position enjoying the most delightful south west facing views over the surrounding South Lakeland countryside taking in the Lakeland fells to the north and the distant Kent Estuary in the south. The current owners have improved and altered the original accommodation blending modern living with the character and grandeur of the late Victorian period. The deep architraves, skirtings and plaster cornicings are still in place and the splendid pitch pine staircase leads to the first floor. The attention to detail that has gone into creating this fine family home will be appreciated on entering the reception hall. On the ground floor is a most attractive sitting room with circular bay window, a living/play room and breakfast kitchen with adjoining conservatory/dining room and a utility room and laundry room. The study/gym and downstairs bathroom offer clear potential with the second living/playroom for creating a self-contained annexe with its own entrance. Upstairs on the first floor is a most spacious landing with fine southerly views to Kendal castle and beyond, there are five double bedrooms, three with their own en-suite shower rooms and a recently upgraded house bathroom. To complete the picture are the well-tended gardens and grounds which surround the property, the detached garage and ample parking. Whilst a semi- detached, separate driveways and frontages give a very detached and private feel to the property and grounds. The next step is an appointment to view - we know you will not be disappointed.  

Location Situated on the outskirts of the bustling market town of Kendal the property can be found by leaving Kendal on the Shap Road (A6) and continuing along to Skelsmergh. You will see Skelsmergh Church high on the hill on your right hand side continue past and just before the left turning sign posed Burnside you will see the sign for Red Hills. Turn left into the driveway bearing left and follow the drive through the rhododendrons up to the front entrance.

The location is semi rural with plenty of countryside walks on the doorstep, yet rail links are a just short drive away from Kendal and Oxenholme from where you can be in London in under three hours.

Kendal Town known as the 'Gateway' to the Lakes boasts a library, supermarkets, churches, banks and medical practices, as well as specialist artisan providers and independent traders. A leisure centre is located on the outskirts of the town, while a renowned venue for theatre, cinema, music and cultural events – The Brewery Arts Centre – is at the hub of Kendal's arts scene. 

Accommodation (With Approximate Dimensions)  

Ground Floor  

Entrance Porch With original tiled floor and plaster cornicing. Original coloured leaded light door incorporating impressions of Shakespeare and Byron, matching side panes and light well over. Fitted shelves for shoes, coats and bags.

 

Splendid Reception Hall A most welcoming entrance with polished parquet flooring and original plaster cornicing. Radiator and splendid pitch pine staircase to first floor. Glazed door with coloured panes to front porch with cloaks hanging and double glazed door to front terrace.

 

Living Room 15' 4" x 14' 10 plus bay" (4.67m x 4.52m) A most attractive room with double glazed windows including a splendid circular panelled bay enjoying fine southerly views across the surrounding countryside picking up Skelsmergh Church and Kendal Castle in the distance. Original plaster cornicing and feature arch. Open fireplace with timber mantle and wood burning stove on a flagged hearth. Two radiators. B4RN and Sky TV connection points.

 

Living Area 16' 5" x 13' 11" (5m x 4.24m) Again enjoying splendid southerly views, two double glazed windows. Attractive timber fire surround with tiled inset and hearth and open fire. Plaster cornicing and picture rail. Two radiators. Door to:

 

Inner Hall Glazed door with coloured panes to:

 

Study/Gym 9' 7" x 9' 5" (2.92m x 2.87m) Part glazed door and sash window to courtyard. Attractive flooring, radiator and UV lighting strips.

 

Bathroom With attractive tiled floor and walls, fitted furniture including shelved linen cupboard. A three piece suite comprises, deep panelled bath with shower over, wash hand basin and WC. Radiator and heated towel rail, extractor fan and shaver point. Sash window.
 

Breakfast Kitchen 14' x 12' 3" (4.27m x 3.73m) Overlooking the garden with two double glazed windows, radiator and attractive tiled floor that runs through into the utility and laundry/pantry room. Original plaster cornicing, ceiling rose and plate rail. Fitted with a range of Ashley Ann Designer In-frame painted Farrow & Ball units including glazed wall cupboard & solid oak worktops and Belfast sink. Integrated Neff microwave and tiled alcove with concealed extractor and splendid range oven with six ring gas hob. Matching central island unit with solid oak wood worktop incorporating a -person breakfast bar, integrated fridge, cupboards and drawer fitments. Phone land-line and BT fibre connection point.

 

Utility 8' 10" x 7' 9" (2.69m x 2.36m) Fitted with a range of wall and base units with complementary solid oak wood work tops and co-ordinating part tiled walls. Inset bowl and half sink with spray utility tap, integrated dishwasher and space for plumbed in American fridge. Down lights and two windows to the flagstone courtyard. Sliding door to:

Excellent Laundry/Pantry - 13' 11" x 5' 11" (4.24m x 1.8m) - with window and part glazed door to a paved courtyard. Extensive shelving, plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble dryer. Solid oak wood worktop and cupboard housing the oil central heating boiler and a UV filter for the private water.

Double glazed double doors to:

 

Splendid Conservatory 18' 7" x 11' 4" (5.66m x 3.45m) A real room no matter what the season, UPVC double glazed with French doors opening to the garden. Radiator, exposed stone work and tiled floor with under floor heating.

 

First Floor

 

Half Landing With double glazed window and far reaching southerly views.

 

Spacious Landing Attractive staircase, plaster cornicing and ceiling rose, radiator. Shelved linen cupboard with light and access to: splendid loft with Velux window offering clear potential for further accommodation if required, subject to the necessary planning regulations.

 

Master Bedroom 14' 2" x 13' 9 plus bay" (4.32m x 4.19m) A mirror image of the sitting room enjoying far reaching views down to the Kent Estuary. Double glazed windows and circular bay with panelling. Plaster cornicing, radiator and shelved alcove. Boutique-style en-suite shower room with complementary tiled floor and walls. WC and wash hand basin with mixer tap, walk-in cubicle with Aquas shower with rainfall head and separate hand held attachment. Shaver socket, extractor fan, heated electric towel rail and shelving for towels.

 

Bedroom Two 13' 10" x 13' 9" (4.22m x 4.19m) Enjoying splendid southerly views as far as the eye can see. Double glazed window, radiator and plaster cornicing. En-suite shower room tiled floor and walls, a three piece suite comprises, WC coloured glass wash hand basin and tiled cubicle with power shower. Vertical towel radiator, shaver point and extractor fan.

 

Bedroom Three 12' 6" x 10' 9" (3.81m x 3.28m) Double glazed window to the rear garden. Fitted wardrobes with cupboards over and vanity unit with inset wash hand basin. Plaster cornicing, radiator.

 

Bedroom Four 14' 2" x 10' 11" (4.32m x 3.33m) Overlooking the garden. Double glazed window, plaster cornicing and radiator. En-suite shower room with sash window, extractor fan and down lights. A three piece suite comprises; tiled cubicle with Mira shower, wash hand basin and WC. Attractive pebble tiled flooring, vertical towel radiator and shaver point.

 

Bedroom Five Currently in use as a dressing room with original bay window with window seat and panelling and aspect to the church, plaster cornicing and radiator. Previously used as an ample sized double bedroom.

 

Bathroom With sash window and deep sill. Attractive complementary tiled walls and floor. A three piece suite comprises; panel bath with shower over, contemporary vanity unit with wash hand basin, WC. Extractor fan, shaver point and down lights. Airing cupboard with hot water cylinder and shelving for linen.

 

Outside  

Detached Garage 16' 4" x 16' 3" (4.98m x 4.95m) With up and over door, window. To the rear is a wood store and private sheltered decking with far reaching views to the distant Langdale's & Scafell Pike. To the side, fruit bearing plum and apple trees.

Red Hills is approached by way of its private tree lined driveway which splits at the entrance one which leads up to the front entrance where you will find ample parking for several vehicles and one to the garage and rear entrance. The neighbouring property Cimondale has access over the rear drive to their property, with responsibility for maintenance of access.

The property stands in its own gardens and grounds which offer complete privacy and seclusion. They are well maintained with both formal and informal areas with south and west facing patios, large wrap-around grassed garden, backing on to open fields with 360 views, well stocked flower beds and borders, attractive walled garden with connection for hot tub and paved courtyard.
 

Services Mains electricity, mains water. Shared private drainage. Oil central heating. LPG gas for hobs in kitchens.
Red Hills also has its own private water supply from a bore hole. Two fibre broadband connections (1000 mpbs B4RN fibre to home & BT Fibre), Sky TV dish.

 

Council Tax South Lakeland District Council - Band F 

Tenure Freehold

 

Viewing Strictly by appointment with Hackney & Leigh Kendal Office. 

Energy Performance Certificate The full Energy Performance Certificate is available on our website and also at any of our offices. 

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