4 bedroom detached house

This delightful four bedroom modern detached family home is a rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully designed and maintained property with spectacular views of the Pennines. The property boasts a delightful garden, a one-acre paddock and is ideally located on the edge of the Lake District National Park.

Built just over 20 years ago Stonewell is an inviting and generous family home, located in the rural village of Johnby, just 2 miles from the charming village of Greystoke which offers a range of amenities such as a primary school, thriving public house, post office, swimming pool and village hall. The bustling market town of Penrith with transport links and a vast array of amenities is just 5 miles away, so too are the M6 and A66. The property boasts a sizeable ground floor bedroom and ensuite ideal for independent living with three further generous bedrooms all with built in storage and a second ensuite and family bathroom. The outstanding feature as you enter the property is the impressive oak hallway with gallery landing running the full width of the property. This exceptional family home is ideal for buyers looking for a sizeable quality, modern property on the edge of the Lake District National Park and in an unspoilt rural setting and with the benefit of land.

Step inside

On entering the property there is a striking hall, showcasing the oak staircase and gallery landing with an attractive sandstone floor and ornate coving, there is also a formal dining area and glazed oak doors to the kitchen and snug. This versatile space with an oak floor throughout enjoys a casual dining area with double patio doors taking in the spectacular uninterrupted views of the rolling countryside including the property’s own paddock and the distant Pennines. To the right is the kitchen which is fitted with contemporary floor and wall units and an attractive composite granite work surface. There is an oil-fired Aga and integrated Miele: dishwasher, oven, microwave, ceramic hob, extract fan and fridge. There is a one and half bowl sink with a delightful kitchen window with views. To the left is a comfortable snug seating area which completes this practical and homely open plan space.

The living room is a generous bright yet cosy space with a window seat looking onto the front and patio doors to the rear garden. There is a modern wood burner with granite hearth and attractive coving. The downstairs master bedroom is sizeable and has three impressive built-in wardrobes. The ensuite, also generous, is fully tiled and has a large walk-in mains shower, heated towel rail and a built in wc and sink with under floor heating. There is a separate cloakroom with wc and sink, and a useful utility room with airer, Belfast sink and ample built in wall and base units with space for freezer, washing machine and tumble drier, back door. The generous garage is entered via the rear hallway, it has an electric door and houses the solar batteries and the EV charger and boiler, with ample storage and workspace.

Moving upstairs is the striking gallery landing with ample floor space to re-configure to an additional fifth bedroom or office if required, plus an additional seating area. There are three generous double bedrooms on the first floor, one currently used as an office and all with built-in storage. There is an additional spacious ensuite with walk in shower, heated towel rail, sink and wc and an additional family bathroom with bath and shower over, sink, wc and heated towel rail.

Step Outside

Stonewell sits delightfully on a generous plot and is approached over a cattle grid with a sweeping gravel drive and ample parking for 4 or 5 cars, the front garden is laid to lawn. The property boasts a plethora of broadleaf trees including lime, acer, beech, silver birch, paper birch, maple cherry and plum and has resident red squirrels and robin and wren! A gravel path surrounds the property which also benefits from a summer house taking in the splendid views, it is well appointed with an attractive stone flagged floor, power and a wood burning stove. This lovely home looks onto the property’s approx one acre paddock at the rear and accessed sensibly through the drive, it is gated with a water supply for livestock if necessary.

Services

Council Tax Band F.

EPC C.

Freehold, Mains electricity and water. Septic tank, oil tank providing hot water and central heating via radiators. Ultra-fast fibre broadband provided by BT. Solar panels installed in 2022 provide a value of approx. £1500 per annum partially exported to the grid. EV charger. All windows are double glazed.

Directions 

From jct 40 M6 head southwest on the A66. At the roundabout take the 4th exit at the roundabout head back to the M6 after 1 mile take the first left onto Mile Lane. After 1 mile turn left onto the B5288, after 3.5 miles you will be in the village of Greystoke. Turn right in the middle of Greystoke onto Regional Route 71 and after a further 0.2 miles fork left in the direction of Johnby and Thanet Well. Johnby is reached after 1.5 miles and the property is the second last on the right leaving the hamlet in the direction of Thanet Well.