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Floorplan
Map4 bedroom detached house
Sold STC
Detached house
4 beds
2 baths
Key information
Features and description
- An elegant detached period property with Georgian origins, dating back to 1742
- Character features including fireplaces, antique pine with exquisite carpentry, a splendid staircase
- Upgraded and improved to create a warm and beautifully presented family home
- Four reception rooms, including a magnificent conservatory
- Fantastic kitchen/diner with an Aga
- Four double bedrooms and two bathrooms
- 1.5 acres of grounds including landscaped gardens
- The property includes a significant stretch of River Bela including fishing rights
- Discreet edge of village location with lovely views
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Location Directions Travelling from the M6 South, take junction 35, signposted for Carnforth, Morecambe. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto the A6 heading towards Milnthorpe for approximately 6 miles. Coming into Milnthorpe on the A6 and entering the 30 mile per hour zone, take your first left and follow the lane down towards the river, Bela House can be found to the right.
Property Exterior Approaching the properties ornate wrought iron electric gates, Bela House has an impressive Georgian appearance with an attractive white painted stone front and typical nicely balanced sash windows. The front door with cantilever canopy leads into the front hall.
Entrance Hall The front hall gives the first glimpse of the intricately carved woodwork featured in many of the rooms, some believed to have been sourced from Kimbolton Castle. There is a dado rail which leads to the display alcoves with moulded surrounds and features marble flooring that sets the tone for the distinctive Georgian ambience of this wonderful home.
Sitting Room 12' 11" x 22' 10" (3.94m x 6.98m) The sitting room is the first of four beautiful reception rooms and features an original fire surround with acanthus leaves and festoons in the Chippendale style. A top of the range infinity gas fire was expertly added in 2020. There is a decorated and illuminated corner cupboard with swan neck and the room is complimented by oak parquet flooring.
Orangery 12' 2" x 11' 5" (3.72m x 3.49m) A stunning, accoya wood orangery with self-cleaning glass added in 2015, overlooks the river to the deer park. The room has underfloor heating.
Dining Room 13' 2" x 14' 10" (4.03m x 4.53m) A well proportioned room featuring a magnificent Adam style marble fireplace. Oak parquet floor and moulded cornice.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room 23' 2" x 16' 5" (7.08m x 5m) At the heart of the home is a spacious and superbly equipped dining kitchen with marble-topped units, a three-oven AGA and a walk-in pantry with champagne chiller. The kitchen holds a range of Bosch appliances such as the gas hob, a combination oven, a microwave oven and warming drawer, extractor hood and stainless steal sink. There is a servants' bell box still linked to various rooms and the window showcases the picturesque garden.
Pantry A wonderfully convenient space with plenty of shelves for storage and a tiled floor.
Library 11' 4" x 16' 7" (3.46m x 5.06m) Off the side hall is the Library which is fully shelved with antique pine and matching cupboards below. There is an impressive matching Georgian wood and marble fireplace ( without chimney).
Office 10' 10" x 9' 5" (3.31m x 2.88m) An impressive office with modern electrics and broadband, hard wired around the rest of the house. Shelving for storage and with under floor heating.
Utility Room 18' 2" x 8' 7" (5.56m x 2.62m) A good collection of base and wall units, complimentary worksurfaces and a Belfast sink. The floor is tiled with underfloor heating. There is plumbing for a washing machine and hardwood double glazed windows to the front and rear.
Cloakroom A modern white suit comprising of a pedestal wash basin and WC. Built in storage chest and matching corner cupboard. Another tall cupboard for fishing rods and heated towel rail.
1st floor access An antique pine-spindled staircase leads up past a full-length Venetian gallery window to four double bedrooms, all with river views, and two bathrooms.
Master Bedroom 18' 6" x 12' 7" (5.65m x 3.85m) Comprising built in wardrobes, antique pine detail and beautiful Georgian feature windows.
Bedroom two 13' 8" x 13' 10" (4.17m x 4.23m) A generous double bedroom with hand wash basin.
Bedroom three 13' 3" x 14' 10" (4.06m x 4.52m) A good sized double room, featuring double aspect windows and wash hand basin
Bedroom four 13' 11" x 9' 10" (4.24m x 3.01m) Double lighted, Georgian windows and wash hand basin
Bathroom One With a luxurious part sunken bath, pedestal wash basin, WC and a bidet. Shower cubicle and patricianly tiled walls. Double aspect windows and a large mirror over the bath and heated towel rail.
Bathroom Two Comprising a panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin and W. Part tiled walls, mirror and heated towel rail.
Laundry Room With a range of built in storage units and home to the Vaillant gas central heating boiler and water storage cylinder. There is an oak folding table and clothes airier.
Garden and Grounds The 1.5 acres of grounds include landscaped lawns and flagged stone patios surrounding three sides of the property. There are single bank fishing rights on a substantial stretch of the River Bela along the western boundary and beyond. A private driveway and a covered carport with planning permission for a double garage. A second access is also available off Mill lane with further parking. A beautiful Robinson greenhouse and garden shed can be found to the west of the house. An orchard space with fig, apricot, apple, pear damson and plum trees. The river, which sits 30 foot below the house which has never flooded. A full flood risk assessment was carried out in 2012, The River Bela is home to Kingfishers, a variety of ducks, geese, moorhens and otters, depending on the season, salmon and trout. It is a truly magical setting.
Services All mains services, the property has gas central heating.
Tenure Freehold
Council Tax Band Band 'G' South Lakeland District Council
Viewings Strictly by appointment with Hackney and Leigh
Enery Performance Certificate The full energy performance certificate is available on our website and also at any of our offices
A note from the vendor... We have spent seventeen enjoyable years in this lovely house. We are moving to be nearer family, but will be very sorry to leave, both the house and the village. Over the years we have undertaken various projects, made good friends and always appreciated our good fortune to be living in such a beautiful place. The wild life is quite extraordinary and yet we are within walking distance of the shops and facilities in the village.
Location Directions Travelling from the M6 South, take junction 35, signposted for Carnforth, Morecambe. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto the A6 heading towards Milnthorpe for approximately 6 miles. Coming into Milnthorpe on the A6 and entering the 30 mile per hour zone, take your first left and follow the lane down towards the river, Bela House can be found to the right.
Property Exterior Approaching the properties ornate wrought iron electric gates, Bela House has an impressive Georgian appearance with an attractive white painted stone front and typical nicely balanced sash windows. The front door with cantilever canopy leads into the front hall.
Entrance Hall The front hall gives the first glimpse of the intricately carved woodwork featured in many of the rooms, some believed to have been sourced from Kimbolton Castle. There is a dado rail which leads to the display alcoves with moulded surrounds and features marble flooring that sets the tone for the distinctive Georgian ambience of this wonderful home.
Sitting Room 12' 11" x 22' 10" (3.94m x 6.98m) The sitting room is the first of four beautiful reception rooms and features an original fire surround with acanthus leaves and festoons in the Chippendale style. A top of the range infinity gas fire was expertly added in 2020. There is a decorated and illuminated corner cupboard with swan neck and the room is complimented by oak parquet flooring.
Orangery 12' 2" x 11' 5" (3.72m x 3.49m) A stunning, accoya wood orangery with self-cleaning glass added in 2015, overlooks the river to the deer park. The room has underfloor heating.
Dining Room 13' 2" x 14' 10" (4.03m x 4.53m) A well proportioned room featuring a magnificent Adam style marble fireplace. Oak parquet floor and moulded cornice.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room 23' 2" x 16' 5" (7.08m x 5m) At the heart of the home is a spacious and superbly equipped dining kitchen with marble-topped units, a three-oven AGA and a walk-in pantry with champagne chiller. The kitchen holds a range of Bosch appliances such as the gas hob, a combination oven, a microwave oven and warming drawer, extractor hood and stainless steal sink. There is a servants' bell box still linked to various rooms and the window showcases the picturesque garden.
Pantry A wonderfully convenient space with plenty of shelves for storage and a tiled floor.
Library 11' 4" x 16' 7" (3.46m x 5.06m) Off the side hall is the Library which is fully shelved with antique pine and matching cupboards below. There is an impressive matching Georgian wood and marble fireplace ( without chimney).
Office 10' 10" x 9' 5" (3.31m x 2.88m) An impressive office with modern electrics and broadband, hard wired around the rest of the house. Shelving for storage and with under floor heating.
Utility Room 18' 2" x 8' 7" (5.56m x 2.62m) A good collection of base and wall units, complimentary worksurfaces and a Belfast sink. The floor is tiled with underfloor heating. There is plumbing for a washing machine and hardwood double glazed windows to the front and rear.
Cloakroom A modern white suit comprising of a pedestal wash basin and WC. Built in storage chest and matching corner cupboard. Another tall cupboard for fishing rods and heated towel rail.
1st floor access An antique pine-spindled staircase leads up past a full-length Venetian gallery window to four double bedrooms, all with river views, and two bathrooms.
Master Bedroom 18' 6" x 12' 7" (5.65m x 3.85m) Comprising built in wardrobes, antique pine detail and beautiful Georgian feature windows.
Bedroom two 13' 8" x 13' 10" (4.17m x 4.23m) A generous double bedroom with hand wash basin.
Bedroom three 13' 3" x 14' 10" (4.06m x 4.52m) A good sized double room, featuring double aspect windows and wash hand basin
Bedroom four 13' 11" x 9' 10" (4.24m x 3.01m) Double lighted, Georgian windows and wash hand basin
Bathroom One With a luxurious part sunken bath, pedestal wash basin, WC and a bidet. Shower cubicle and patricianly tiled walls. Double aspect windows and a large mirror over the bath and heated towel rail.
Bathroom Two Comprising a panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin and W. Part tiled walls, mirror and heated towel rail.
Laundry Room With a range of built in storage units and home to the Vaillant gas central heating boiler and water storage cylinder. There is an oak folding table and clothes airier.
Garden and Grounds The 1.5 acres of grounds include landscaped lawns and flagged stone patios surrounding three sides of the property. There are single bank fishing rights on a substantial stretch of the River Bela along the western boundary and beyond. A private driveway and a covered carport with planning permission for a double garage. A second access is also available off Mill lane with further parking. A beautiful Robinson greenhouse and garden shed can be found to the west of the house. An orchard space with fig, apricot, apple, pear damson and plum trees. The river, which sits 30 foot below the house which has never flooded. A full flood risk assessment was carried out in 2012, The River Bela is home to Kingfishers, a variety of ducks, geese, moorhens and otters, depending on the season, salmon and trout. It is a truly magical setting.
Services All mains services, the property has gas central heating.
Tenure Freehold
Council Tax Band Band 'G' South Lakeland District Council
Viewings Strictly by appointment with Hackney and Leigh
Enery Performance Certificate The full energy performance certificate is available on our website and also at any of our offices
A note from the vendor... We have spent seventeen enjoyable years in this lovely house. We are moving to be nearer family, but will be very sorry to leave, both the house and the village. Over the years we have undertaken various projects, made good friends and always appreciated our good fortune to be living in such a beautiful place. The wild life is quite extraordinary and yet we are within walking distance of the shops and facilities in the village.
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About this agent
Hackney & Leigh opened their Arnside branch in the mid-1980s and has served the village community with their wealth of property experience and local knowledge as well as providing a building society agency. Located on the picturesque Arnside promenade with views over the Kent estuary out to Grange-over-Sands and the Lakeland fells. The staff members all live within the village and have an enthusiasm for assisting buyers, sellers, tenants and landlords in providing a confidential and professional service. The Arnside office is also an agent for the Furness Building Society providing five and a half days service Property Sales, Lettings and Conveyancing - Caring about you and your property!