Gamblesby, Penrith, CA10

Nestled within the picturesque countryside, this substantial detached stone property offers a unique opportunity to acquire a remarkable residence. Boasting a versatile layout, the generous accommodation spans multiple spacious levels, presenting a substantial detached house that exudes character and charm.

Upon entering the property, one is greeted by an inviting ambience that flows throughout the residence. The ground floor comprises a light-filled living room, an elegant dining room for entertaining guests, a well-appointed kitchen featuring modern appliances, and a convenient utility room. Additionally, a study provides a quiet space for work or relaxation.

Ascending the staircase to the first floor reveals three well-proportioned bedrooms, each offering a peaceful retreat for rest and relaxation, and are served by a family bathroom, complete with contemporary fixtures and fittings.

Externally, the property boasts very generous gardens that envelop the residence, providing a tranquil sanctuary where one can enjoy the serenity of the countryside. Raised vegetable beds offer the opportunity for green-fingered enthusiasts to cultivate their own produce, while a wood-fired hot tub provides the perfect place to unwind and soak up the surrounding natural beauty.

In addition to the main residence, a detached partially converted barn offers further potential to create additional living space, a home office, or a studio – the possibilities are endless. Complemented by driveway parking, EV charging and outhouses, this property provides ample space for storage and convenience.

Boasting character, charm, and versatility, this residence presents the perfect canvas to create a truly exceptional home with scope for ancillary accommodation to house members of the larger household.

Front Porch

1.49m x 1.96m

With a wooden part-glazed door providing access, this useful porch provides ample room for a cloaks area and benefits from a dual aspect windows. Part-glazed door leads into the Living Room.

Living Room

4.29m x 4.2m

A beautiful, spacious front aspect window with delightful inglenook fireplace housing a wood-burning stove and providing a wonderful focal point to the room. The recesses to either side of the fireplace place are utilised to provide useful storage and display shelving, whilst a door leads into the Sitting Room/Bedroom 4. A hatch with wooden doors leads to the former kitchen which is now the Study. Latch door takes you into the inner hallway. Carpet and radiator fitted.

Sitting Room/Bedroom 4

4.3m x 3.79m

A delightful front aspect room, currently in use as a Sitting Room, however could be a spacious, ground floor, bedroom. With a fireplace in situ which used to house a gas fire, it now acts as a feature of the room. Carpet and radiator fitted.

Inner Hallway

With stairs leading to the first floor landing and latch doors which provide access to the Study, Living Room and Utility. A curtain leads to the understairs storage area.

Utility

2.01m x 2.64m

An excellent utility with oil-fired boiler, space for washing machine and tumble dryer along with additional freestanding fridge and freezer. A stainless steel sink with drainer sits atop two base units and a door leads to the downstairs WC. Radiator fitted and upper level window overlooking the kitchen.

WC

Comprising WC and basin with tiled splashbacks and flooring. Extractor fan fitted.

Study

3m x 2.96m

Having previously been the kitchen for The Nook, this is a versatile room complete with integral storage and serving hatch into the Living Room. There is a side aspect window and glazed door into the kitchen/diner. Carpet and radiator fitted.

Kitchen/Diner

3.13m x 7.31m

Forming part of a later extension this is a generously proportioned room, complete with a low level wall to the rear aspect, topped with double glazed windows and benefitting from a fully glazed vaulted point and patio doors allowing an abundance of light to stream in. There is ample space for dining furniture, with a spacious dining/living area, and a well-equipped kitchen is positioned to the far end of the room. The kitchen comprises a range of wall and base units, topped in a complementary worksurface and with tiled splashbacks. A deep blue oil-fired AGA sits proud beneath open shelving and there is space to one side of this for a free-standing dishwasher. A stainless steel 1.5 sink with drainer and mixer tap is positioned with an outlook over the rear patio garden and lighting has been fitted beneath the wall units.
The flooring is fully tiled and a radiator is fitted. Wooden part-glazed door leads into the side porch.

Side Porch

A stone build side porch accessed via a wooden part-glazed door. Two lower level stone slabs provide seating/shelving and wooden shelves sit to the upper level. Wooden part-glazed door leads outside.

Landing

Stairs lead to the first floor landing with window at the half landing. Doors lead to the family bathroom and two double bedrooms with a doorway to an inner hallway with access to a third double bedroom and stairs to the second floor. Carpeted.

Bedroom 1

4.32m x 4.28m

A generous front aspect bedroom with lovely outlook. Capet and radiator fitted.

Bedroom 2

2.99m x 3.96m

An attractive front aspect bedroom with useful understairs storage cupboard complete with lighting. Carpet and radiator fitted.

Bedroom 3

2.98m x 2.64m

Double rear aspect room with carpet and radiator fitted.

Bathroom

2.95m x 2.91m

A spacious bathroom comprising of both a WC and Bidet, bath with shower over and fitted shower screen, and a twin basin set upon a vanity unit. Tiling to walls and flooring. Radiator and wall mounted mirror fitted. Cupboard.

Attic Room

3.43m x 5.53m

Stairs lead to the second floor where there is a spacious attic area, complete with ample storage, beams, Velux windows and radiators fitted. A doorway leads through to a bathroom. Compromised head height in places.
PLEASE NOTE: Despite its current use, we DO NOT have confirmation that the room has been signed off as complying with current building regulations. Purchasers are invited to conduct their own investigations to fully satisfy themselves.

Bathroom

3.89m x 2.61m

Comprising WC, bidet, bath with shower attachment and basin with vanity beneath. Tiled splashbacks. Wooden flooring, eaves storage and tall cupboard. Velux window and radiator fitted.

Barn

This attractive barn has been partially converted by a previous owner and is ready for completion into what will be a fabulous addition to The Nook.
The building is currently used for storage, however the rooms that have undergone conversion include a sun room, swimming pool room, shower room and open plan studio with kitchenette. The swimming pool room houses a resistance pool and plant room, all of which, we have been informed, is in working order. Off the main barn and pool room there is a small hall with shower room. Stairs from the main barn area lead to an upper level room which has been previously used as a studio/hobby room and houses a kitchenette.
The remainder of the building is a blank canvas, including the main entrance of the barn, which is split into two upper levels and two lower rooms, one which was previously a garage and has doors out to the side of the building. The third door to the front of the barn provides access to a room, currently used for storage.

Barn - Conditions and Planning App References

We understand that the barn cannot be use as independent accommodation that is permanently occupied by a separate household, it is ancillary accommodation to the main residence and cannot house anyone on a long-term basis that doesn't form part of the household within The Nook.
In addition to the above, we have been informed that the property CAN be used as a holiday let, on a short term basis of up to one month.

Associated planning references: 03/0867 and 21/0432.

Outhouses

Tucked away to the side of the barn are three traditional outhouses. With a slate roof, they provide excellent storage and are used for that purpose and as a wood store.

Double Garage - Planning Reference

The current vendors applied for and received approval for the erection of a double garage, with an oak frame, clad and with a slate roof.
Planning Reference - 21/0944

Services

Mains connected water, electricity and drainage. Oil-fired central heating. Double glazing throughout. EV charge point. Please note: The mention of any appliances/services within these particulars does not imply that they are in full and efficient working order.

Directions

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From Penrith take the A686 eastward for Alston. Proceed past Edenhall, across the iron bridge at Langwathby and then through the centre of the village, up the hill past the railway station and continue on for a further 4 miles into Melmerby. Bear around to the left in the centre of the village and then, as the road swings to the right, proceed straight ahead for Gamblesby. The property is location a short distance along on the right, after the crossroads in the centre of the village.

Referral & other Payments

PFK work with preferred providers for certain services necessary for a house sale or purchase. Our providers price their products competitively, however you are under no obligation to use their services and may wish to compare them against other providers. Should you choose to utilise them PFK will receive a referral fee : Napthens LLP, Bendles LLP, Scott Duff & Co, Knights PLC, Newtons Ltd - completion of sale or purchase - £120 to £210 per transaction; Emma Harrison Financial Services – arrangement of mortgage & other products/insurances - average referral fee earned in 2023 was £222.00; M & G EPCs Ltd - EPC/Floorplan Referrals - EPC & Floorplan £35.00, EPC only £24.00, Floorplan only £6.00. All figures quoted are inclusive of VAT.

Garden

Encased by a fabulous garden, very generous and encapsulating an array of features and delights. With areas of lawn, perfectly positioned to enjoy rural living and a substantial greenhouse that, with a little attention, will continue to be superb addition to the growth of your own plants and vegetables, coupled with raised vegetable and fruit beds. Continuing through the garden to a further area of lawn, complete with a wood-fired hot tub (which will remain) and a small pond. Please note: there is a Right of Way for the neighbouring land owner to cross this land to access the field to the rear. We have been advised that this access is used very little as there is another entrance to the paddock elsewhere. A gate leads to the front where there is a graveled drive, parking, access to the barn and outhouses.

Front Garden

A lovely landscaped front garden with walled border and a delightful combination of established shrubbery, flowerbeds, hedgerow, trees and graveled pathway. Flag steps run down the side of the garden.

Parking - Driveway

Driveway which leads to an area of gravel with ample space for parking a number of vehicles. Am EV charging point is positioned at the side of the property by the parking area.