The Old Vicarage, Arnside, LA5 0DZ

Located in the heart of this popular coastal village and surrounded by splendid gardens and grounds, The Old Vicarage stands at the head of a private, gated drive offering privacy and seclusion.

Built in 1865 and not seen on the open market since the 1970s, the property has been refurbished and painstakingly maintained since the current owners' purchase in 2001 to create a charming and beautiful home for the 21st century.

A genuine labour of love for the owners over the years, it's hard not to be impressed by the original period features, traditional layout, high ceilings, good proportions, light rooms and stunning interiors.

Bursting with Victorian character, features include an attractive decorative tiled floor in the hall, harlequin tiled floors in the porch, kitchen, rear hall and cloakroom, picture rails, decorative cornice, ceiling roses, deep skirtings, decorative architraves, panelled doors, marble or stone fireplaces in the reception rooms with cast iron in two of the bedroom, a wooden fireplace with tiled slip in bedroom 2 and a striking oak staircase with painted panelling and etched glazed window.

A detached ancillary building, added in 2017 and constructed to a very high specification, now offers potential to convert; the detached garage also has scope to create accommodation above. Any changes will be subject to the relevant consents.

Set in a plot c. 1.68 acres (0.68) hectares) this is an opportunity for the next custodians to enjoy and delight in owning this desirable property.

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A verandah style porch leads into the a vestibule and entrance hall with a two piece cloakroom with attractive console wash basin.

The dual aspect drawing room has a splendid bay window. The sitting room also has a bay window as well as a glazed door leading out to the gardens and is open to the dining room.

An inner hall with external access leads into the welcoming living/dining room which is open to the kitchen. A sociable space, there are French windows leading out to the garden in the living/dining area; the kitchen is comprehensively fitted with base and wall units having granite worktops and upstands, a four oven black Aga with warming plate, twin sink units and integral refrigerator and dishwasher.

Backing up the kitchen off the rear hall is a large utility/laundry room added in 200? with fitted units, an island unit, electric oven and hob and space for a dishwasher, washing machine and tumble drier.

The cellar rooms are accessed from the inner hall with stones steps leading down to two rooms and a vaulted wine cellar.

The staircase leads to a half landing and access to double bedroom 4. Off the main landing is a generous principal bedroom with bay window and an en suite four piece bathroom. There are three further doubles, two with splendid views across rooftops to the Lakeland Fells and a house shower room.

Outside space
A gated entrance leads to a sweeping drive and a large parking and turning area.

To the east of the house and offering potential to convert to ancillary accommodation, a gym, cinema room or home office stands a large building with verandah and a flagged approach, currently used to store cars. Built to a very high specification, there are bi-folding doors, underfloor heating, polished stone floor and utility room.

To the south, there is a detached three car garage with electric up and over doors, gardener's WC, utility area, verandah and log store. There is potential to create ancillary accommodation in the loft space above; architect's plans have been drawn to show a two bedroom/two bathroom annexe, however the plans have not been submitted therefore any proposal is subject to the relevant consents.

Gardens
Established and manicured gardens wrap around the house and provide extensive lawns, well-stocked borders and specimen trees, various seating areas, a pond and vegetable garden. There is also an orchard, c 0.22 acres (0.09 hectares).

Land (Available separately and highlighted blue on the plan)
Situated to the south is a paddock c. 2.17 acres (0.88 hectares) with two separate access points from the highway. The land is currently let. The views from the paddock are far reaching across the estuary towards the Lakeland Fells. Part of the land has been included in the Arnside & Silverdale (AONB) Development Plan for approx. 6 dwellings.