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Damson Fold, Crosthwaite, LA8 8HT

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached Bungalow

BEDROOMS

3

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

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TENURE
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Key features

  • Three Bedroom Detached Home
  • Located In Quiet Village Of Crosthwaite
  • Offering Country Views From Property
  • Good Sized Garden & Patio Area
  • Off Road Parking For A Number Of Vehicles
  • Detached Garage
  • Two Bathrooms

Description

 

Opportunity arises to purchase a traditional 3 bedroom detached home in a desirable location within the Lake District National Park. Owned by the present owners for many years, this happy home enjoys elevated views of the fells in the distance and provides a carefully thought out layout comprising spacious accommodation of entrance porch, one large reception room, kitchen, double ensuite bedroom and cloakroom on the ground floor with two further double bedrooms and a house bathroom on the first floor.  Surrounding this well planned home are low maintenance gardens, a detached garage and a private driveway. The property has been very well maintained by the present owners and benefits from double glazed windows and oil central heating and would make a very comfortable family home, second home or retirement property. 

 Located in the heart of the Lyth Valley in the small village of Crosthwaite will appeal to all ages thanks to its lively community centred around the active village hall, recreation field and local primary school, rated outstanding by Ofsted. Commonly known as 'The Damson Valley', Crosthwaite is situated within The Lake District National Park and is approximately 5 miles from Bowness and in the other direction Kendal, with easy access to the M6, ideal for commuters looking for a more laid back and peaceful lifestyle. There is an abundance of walks to be enjoyed right from your doorstep and with the Lakeland Hills close by you are certainly spoilt for choice. Locally, there is a good selection of quality pubs including the popular Punch Bowl which includes a Post Office three times a week and there is a weekly local Fairtrade shop and homemade cakes in the village hall.

Accommodation

Steps lead up to the front door.

Entrance Porch

Solid wooden front door leads into a reception porch benefitting from and a large cupboard with sliding doors providing plenty of storage for coats and shoes.

Sitting/Dining Room

A delightful spacious room benefitting from a floor to ceiling window offering captivating views of the fells and countryside beyond. The focal point to the room is a Lakeland slate fireplace and matching hearth with an inset log burner. Radiators, tv point and solid oak flooring throughout. The dining area is to the back of the sitting room nestled into a bay window, with French doors at the back opening out to the rear garden.

Kitchen

A good size fitted kitchen, which can be accessed via the dining area or the hallway, offering a range of wall and base units, with a solid beech work top. A large window looks out to rear the garden. There is an electric hob with extractor fan over, with a stainless steel splash back. Electric fan oven, integral dishwasher and fridge freezer. There is space and plumbing for a washing machine and a wall mounted Camray boiler. Partially tiled walls and solid oak flooring.

Hallway

An inner hallway with an understairs storage cupboard and a downstairs cloak room with hand basin, WC, window and radiator.

 

Bedroom One

Located on the ground floor is a good size double bedroom with a range of fitted wardrobes with storage cupboards above offering ample hanging rails, shelving and a dressing table. The bedroom window enjoys a fantastic panoramic view of the countryside and fells in the distance.

En-Suite Bathroom

Three piece suite comprising of a bath with shower over and glass screen, WC and pedestal hand basin. Partially tiled walls, tiled floor, obscure glazed window, chrome heated towel rail and shaving points.

 

Stairs lead up to the first floor

Bedroom Two

Double bedroom with a window offering lovely countryside views.  Two handy storge cupboards one of which offers additional under eaves storage. There is also a loft hatch.

Bedroom Three

A further good size room, currently used as a twin room with a large Velux window with countryside views at the rear of the property and also a gable end window.

Bathroom

A pleasant bathroom with a three piece white suite comprising of a bath with shower over with a glass screen, pedestal hand basin and WC.  Partially tiled walls, shaving point and heated towel rail.

Outside

Set back from the road, a tarmac drive offers parking for a number of cars in front of the single detached garage. The garage has a pitched roof and window to rear, with lighting and power. A traditional stone wall bounds the rear of the property with a pathway around a natural rock outcrop. To the front of the property is a terraced patio area offering an excellent place to sit and take in the views and a good sized flat garden area below with established shrub borders, trees and lawns with a beech hedge boundary.

Directions

From our Windermere office proceed down Lake Road to Bowness. Continue across the mini-roundabout and almost immediately turn left opposite St Martins church into Kendal Road. Continue along this road, through the village of Winster and then past the Damson Dene Hotel. Continue ahead and at a junction signposted Crosthwaite continue straight on into the village. Go past the village hall on the left and Damson Fold is the next driveway on the left, just prior to the school which is on the right.
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Services

Oil fired central heating, private septic tank. Mains water & electric.

Tenure

Freehold

Internet Speed

Ultrafast 1Gbps connection available as per B4RN website.

Council Tax Band

E

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Band: E
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
On street,Garage
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Yes
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About Matthews Benjamin, Windermere

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Matthews Benjamin was established in Windermere in 1993 by local property experts David Benjamin and Peter Matthews. As an independent estate agency, we specialise in house sales across Windermere, Ambleside, Lancaster and Morecambe.

Since our establishment, we have earned an excellent reputation based on trust, expertise, and care. This has been developed from a family business run by only local people with extensive knowledge and love of the local area. We put our clients at the heart of everything we do. Furthermore, we always guarantee an outstanding service.

For further details about our services, do not hesitate to contact Matthews Benjamin Estate Agents.

In 2006, Andrew Kneale joined the company as a partner with David Benjamin. With him, Andrew brought a wealth of experience and expansion into setting up the Fine & Country network. Fine & Country is for prestigious properties across the South Lakes and North Lancashire.

Today, we have established a stronghold of offices spread across the Lake District and North Lancashire. We offer quality services for both residential and commercial sales and lettings. Furthermore, our dual branding of Matthews Benjamin and Fine & Country has allowed us to create a specialist synergy between all levels of the market. We are proud of our unrivaled reputation.

Our offices are in key locations to facilitate the sale, purchase, and/or let of properties within a significant part of the North West Region. We cover the UNESCO Lake District National Park, part of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the Silverdale and Arnside AONB, Forest of Bowland AONB. Our portfolio of properties arguably covers some of the most beautiful places in the UK. From the 17th century farmsteads of the Lyth Valley to stunning barn conversions in the Lune Valley, traditional Lakeland terraces, cottages to townhouses, Victorian to modern, we cover it all with our unrivaled and bespoke marketing approach.

To mark the celebration of our 25th anniversary in 2018, Matthews Benjamin expanded further into residential lettings and property management. Additionally, we also offer rental services to landlords and tenants alike from all of our offices.

We have a seasoned team of local experts who provide professional advice. Our team offers a premium service that eases the stresses behind residential letting. Whether you are looking to sell, buy, let out or rent, we can help. In addition to the estate agency, Matthews Benjamin can also offer independent mortgage advice.

To find out more about the house sales and property lettings we operate across South Lakes and North Lancashire, contact our Ambleside, Windermere, or Lancaster branch.

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