Ympgarth House, Stainton, CA11

This characterful and substantial four bed detached property built in the 1700's is a rare opportunity to acquire a period home located in a desirable village on the fringe of the Lake District National Park with the benefit of a traditional stone barn ideal for renovation or development and with its own two-acre paddock. Ympgarth is a property filled with charm and character. Tucked away along a private lane and opening onto its own courtyard. The handsome front façade of the property from the south is a hidden surprise, so too are the gardens, which along with the barn, once lovingly restored will enhance this rather enchanting home.

The Location:
The popular village of Stainton benefits from a nursery and primary school, a methodist church, post office, public house, and hotel/restaurant. A regular bus service provides access to Penrith, Keswick, Cockermouth and surrounding areas. Stainton sits three miles from the eastern shore of Ullswater and is three miles west of Penrith. Penrith is a popular market town with a population of around 15,000 people with an abundance of local facilities including, infant, junior and secondary schools. There is a choice of supermarkets, a good range of locally owned and national high street shops. Leisure facilities include a swimming pool, climbing wall, golf course, rugby and cricket club.

STEP INSIDE
Entrance porch: An attractive, bright space with a traditional sandstone surround and a tiled floor.

Kitchen: A delightful traditional kitchen with framed, floor and wall mounted units and feature storage and a large island with contrasting granite worktops, there is a gas kitchen range with five burners, two ovens and tiled floor throughout. A Belfast sink and mixer tap under the pretty kitchen window with views onto the rear of the property.

Dining room: A bright generous room opening straight from the kitchen, ideal for modern living. Period sash window and shutters with views onto the garden. Original cupboard and display shelves. A traditional fire and tiled hearth with a wood burning stove. Double doors to the
conservatory.

Sitting room: A handsome well-proportioned room with another pretty original sash window looking onto the garden. An elegant and traditional stone fireplace with an original built in recess shelving for display.

Hallway: Original and classic entrance from the south elevation of the house with ceiling mouldings and archway. Large understairs storage.

Utility/Pantry: A large and useful multi-purpose space with original stone shelving and meat hooks, leading to a useful cloakroom.

Cloackroom: wc and sink with original stone shelving.

First floor landing: A striking and attractive space full of original features. An impressive arched window lights the space showing off the delightful, curved mahogany banister with bedrooms leading off.

Bedroom 1: Double room with traditional sash window and views over to the front of the property, wooden floor with attractive wide oak boards.

Bedroom 2: Double room with traditional sash window over to the rear of the property

Bedroom 3: Single room with pretty window seat and views to the front of the property.

Bedroom 4: Double room with traditional sash window with views to the front of the property, fitted wardrobes, door to ensuite.

Ensuite: Generous room with pretty window seat. A separate free-standing bath, shower cubicle, partially tiled with built in vanity unit, sink and wc.

Family bathroom: Large shower with wall mounted wc and sink, partially tiled. Heated towel rail.

STEP OUTSIDE
Gardens: A charming and substantial garden surrounds the property which once sympathetically landscaped would not only reveal the imposing façade of the south elevation but also the views from the house onto the properties own two-acre paddock. This pretty cottage style secret garden has a wealth of untapped opportunities for its new owner and once lovingly restored would reveal the generous site on which the house does sit.

Paddock: Measuring approximately two acres, the paddock with superb equestrian capability is accessed via a gate that opens straight from the properties garden. A path also runs through the paddock with access for the local villagers to walk through.

Courtyard: A short lane leads to the property, other properties have access across this area however Ympgarth owns the lane and the courtyard. The barn dates back to the 18th century so are abundant with period features, rustic charm and character.

SERVICES
Freehold
Mains water and drainage
Oil central heating
LPG for hob


DIRECTIONS
From Penrith, head West on the A66, cross over the M6 roundabout and continue along the dual carriageway to the first roundabout. Take the second exit, signposted A592 to Ullswater and then take the third right turn, signposted to Stainton. At the crossroads turn left and take the third turning on the left before the T- junction at the end. Signposted Ympgarth and by a yellow grit bin.