Marton House, Long Marton, Appleby-In-Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16

Beautiful residential Estate with outstanding views towards the North Pennines and Lake District National Park.

Description

SITUATION
Marton House offers a perfect balance between country living and excellent connectivity. The property, which lies in the attractive village of Long Marton surrounded by unspoilt Cumbrian countryside, has spectacular views to Cross Fell and the North Pennines, and to the Lake District. The house lies in a well screened and sheltered position on the edge of the village and is approached through private gates which lead to /a sweeping driveway.

Neighbouring villages include Brampton and Dufton which, together with the nearby market town of Appleby-in Westmorland, offer a wide range of amenities including public houses, primary and secondary schools, shops and post office. Both the Lake District National Park and Yorkshire Dales National Park are within easy reach offering numerous leisure and sporting opportunities. Long Marton is well-positioned with swift access onto the A66 connecting to Penrith, the M6 and the West Coast mainline, with regular train services to London Euston in little over 3 hours to the west, and to Scotch Corner and the A1 to the east.

DESCRIPTION
Marton House sits in an elevated position at the western edge of Long Marton village and is approached along a private gated driveway leading to a traditional gravel carriage sweep and portico. The house is a beautiful example of a Georgian manor house with well-proportioned south facing principal rooms retaining many attractive period and architectural features.

The house lies within extensive, mature and well screened landscaped gardens including a small lake beyond which lies the farmland which includes gently undulating grass and arable land forming a small estate.

In all, the estate extends to approximately 74 acres but is offered for sale as a whole or in lots to accommodate individual requirements.

In addition to the principal house, there is an adjoining former coach house with a further three-bedrooms, plus a connecting two-bedroom cottage providing opportunities to generate income from holiday lets or use as offices/additional accommodation or by family members.

MARTON HOUSE
Marton House is an attractive Georgian manor house built of local red sandstone under a slate roof with a handsome entrance portico. The house was built by the renowned north east architect Ignatius Bonomi in the early 1800s. Although the property is not listed, many period features have been retained enhancing what is a well-proportioned family house. Internally the total accommodation, including cottage and coach house, extends to over 9,000 sq ft as shown on the floorplan.

The principal accommodation is arranged over two floors. The ground floor includes: reception hall, entered via the portico with period fanlight, leading into the drawing room, sitting room, library, dining kitchen, orangery with french doors, two pantries, office, downstairs WC and cellars. Two staircases lead to the first floor which comprises five double bedrooms, four of which have en-suite bathrooms plus a three piece family bathroom suite. Adjoining the principal accommodation via an interconnecting door are a three bedroom coach house and two bedroom cottage.

COTTAGE & COACH HOUSE
Marton House adjoins the Coach House and Cottage via interconnecting doors. The Coach House consists of three double bedrooms (one en-suite), a spacious and impressive double height living room and two further rooms. The self-contained cottage is arranged over a single floor and consists of two bedrooms, kitchen and dining room and a sitting room. Both properties have external doors away to the east, which can provide discreet access away from the main property.

GARDENS & GROUNDS
The southern elevation of the property has a gravel area and carriage sweep, which surrounds a significant lawn area, with a bank of mature trees that shelter and frame the property. The grounds include wonderful specimen trees, walled and terraced areas as well as a restored pond area and folly, bound by substantial sandstone walls. To the east and south the property opens onto the farmland providing uninterrupted views of the Pennines.

GARAGING & OUTBUILDINGS
Beneath the cottage there are four garages and the former tack room, with a substantial area of hard standing. Adjoining this area is a folly and ornamental pond leading down to a large pond with a small island. A separate gardener’s shed and a further small shed are nearby.

LAND & BUILDING
Beyond the core estate grounds, the land is divided into three main blocks of productive arable and grassland and totalling 67.01 acres, mainly formed of Grade 3 soils, typical to the area.

Lot 1 includes a large agricultural barn and grass paddock which together total 11.29 acres, perfectly suited to equestrian or amenity uses in connection with the residential properties.

Lot 1b sits immediately adjacent to Lot 1, and adds a further 29.53 acres of arable and grassland, which with the core of Lot 1 and the estate grounds extends in all to 47.62 acres. Lots 1b and 2 are divided by and access from a private track leading south, therefore can be owned and farmed separately from the core estate. These parcels are bound by open countryside along the northern, eastern and southern boundaries.

Lot 2 extends to 21.57 acres of arable and grassland and includes about 1 acre of woodland coppice with the remainder divided into 2 parcels, bound by hedgerows.

Lot 3 is the southernmost block and sits off lying from the remaining land, this is well suited for use as a pony paddock or amenity land and extends to 4.62 acres in total.




Acreage: 73.81 Acres

Additional Info

TENURE - The freehold of the property is available with vacant possession upon completion. The farmland has historically been let on annual basis, which could continue or revert in-hand.

RIGHTS OF WAY, EASEMENTS & WAYLEAVES - The property is sold subject to, and with the benefit of all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way, public and private whether specifically mentioned or not. A public footpath runs the inner length of the northern boundary of Lot 1.

SERVICES - Mains electricity, mains water and private drainage system.

LOCAL AUTHORITY - Westmorland and Furness Council

SUBSIDIES & GRANTS - The vendor is not aware of any current subsidy or grants schemes in place over the land, other than the English Woodland Grant Scheme covering the woodland in Lot 2.

SPORTING RIGHTS - The sporting rights are included insofar as they are owned.

MINERAL RIGHTS - The mineral rights are reserved to a third party.

COUNCIL TAX - Marton House – Band G, Marton House Cottage – Band A

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATES - Band F

METHOD OF SALE - Marton House is offered for sale by private treaty as a whole or in three lots, prospective purchasers are encouraged to register their interest with Savills.

VIEWING - Strictly by appointment through the sole selling agents Savills.

POST CODE - CA16 6BU

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HEALTH AND SAFETY - Given the potential hazards we would ask you to be as vigilant as possible when inspecting for your own personal safety.