Starnthwaite Ghyll, Crosthwaite, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8

OVERVIEW

Having fantastic views over communal gardens, the River Gilpin and surrounding countryside, this first floor apartment is equally suited as either a permanent or second home. Forming part of an exclusive development completed during the 1980s, Starnthwaite Ghyll is a mixture of apartment and cottages and has numerous beautifully maintained gardens spaces and ample residents parking. Number 8 retains some of the character and charm of the original building with the lounge diner having two box bay windows - each with stunning views plus there are three bedrooms, one of which is ensuite, a main bathroom and kitchen. Unusually for a property of this style, the apartment has a substantial amount of built-in storage with numerous cupboards and wardrobes throughout plus a laundry room. Located within the Lake District National Park, Crosthwaite is well positioned for both Kendal and Bowness on Windermere and boasts numerous excellent award winning inns and restaurants on the (truncated)

ACCOMMODATION

From the driveway and residents parking area, a charming period style door leads into the ground floor entrance - a sweeping staircase leads to the first floor and a private front door access the apartment.

HALL

11' 7" x 7' 9" (3.52m x 2.37m) A generous hallway with three built-in cupboards, a wall mounted intercom, a radiator and three ceiling lights. A further built-in bookcase with cupboard beneath by the lounge/diner and kitchen.

LOUNGE DINER

16' 10" x 18' 5" (5.14m x 5.61m) into both bay windows. A lovely light and bright room with two double glazed box bay windows. There are views across the grounds to the River Gilpin and wider countryside. There is ample space for both lounge and dining furniture. Two radiators, a ceiling light and glazed sliding doors to the third bedroom.

KITCHEN

7' 2" x 10' 1" (2.18m x 3.08m) The kitchen also faces the front aspect and there is a lovely outlook from the double glazed window. Fitted with oak fronted base and wall units, pale worktops and tiled splashbacks. A stainless steel sink with drainer, under unit lighting, a ceiling light and radiator. Space for an electric cooker with hood above.

BEDROOM

10' 2" x 14' 1" (3.09m x 4.28m) A good sized double bedroom with a double glazed window overlooking the communal gardens. Ceiling light, a radiator and a built-in cupboard/wardrobe.

BEDROOM

7' 4" x 13' 9" (2.24m x 4.18m) A double glazed window faces the front elevation and there is a radiator, ceiling light and built-in wardrobe/cupboard.

BATHROOM

8' 9" x 6' 1" (2.68m x 1.86m) Fitted with a four piece suite comprising bath with shower above and screen, a pedestal wash hand basin, WC and bidet. Fully tiled walls, a ceiling light, radiator and vanity light with shaver point. Wall mounted mirror and vent for an extractor.

LAUNDRY

A useful space fitted with the hot water cylinder and electric boiler. There is plumbing for a washing machine, a ceiling light and high level cupboard.

BEDROOM

12' 6" x 9' 1" (3.82m x 2.76m) Accessed from the lounge/diner via glazed sliding doors, the third bedroom could also be used as a home office or dedicated dining space. There are two built-in cupboard/wardrobes, a ceiling light and radiator. A couple of steps lead up to the ensuite.

ENSUITE

10' 9" x 7' 11" (3.28m x 2.41m) Two frosted double glazed windows face the front and side aspect. Fully tiled, the ensuite is fitted with a pedestal wash hand basin, a WC, bath with shower above and screen and a bidet. There is built-in alcove shelving, a radiator, vanity light with shaver point and a ceiling light.

EXTERNAL

Surrounded by countryside and mature trees, Starnthwaite Ghyll is a well-managed and maintained development. The lawned gardens are neatly mowed and there are shrubs borders and numerous seating areas. The River Gilpin borders the development - another lovely feature. A large residents parking area provides ample space for owners and visitors.

DIRECTIONS

Leaving Kendal on Greenside, proceed over Scout Scar passing through Underbarrow and onto Crosthwaite. Pass The Punchbowl, Parish Church, Primary School and Village Hall. Turn right following signs to Crook and Starnthwaite and continue on the lane passing the turning to Hubbersty Head. Pass white houses on the left with the turning to the Starnthwaite Ghyll just a short distance further on the left. Follow the driveway down to the left and around the main house. The car park is on the left hand side. what3words///storage.saved.weds

GENERAL INFORMATION

Services: Mains Water and Electric. Electric central heating and hot water. Drainage via shared septic tank. Under the General Binding Rules 2020, we ask buyers make their own investigations regarding compliance of the septic tank and take advice from their mortgage lender or legal advisors. Replacement double glazed hardwood windows were installed in December 2023. Tenure: Leasehold. Council Tax Band: D EPC Grading: D