Shap Road, Selside, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8

INTRODUCTION

Set within the picturesque Lake District fells, this traditional semi-detached farm house is a fantastic opportunity for a rural retreat or a family home away from the hustle and bustle of modern life. There are three good sized double bedrooms plus a living room, a generous dining room and useful study which could also be used as a fourth single bedroom. The property will benefit from some updating however the character and charm of the traditional hill farmhouse is retained within exposed stone in the downstairs reception rooms. There is a tennis court and a paddock of approximately half an acre.

LOCATION

Accessed through a gated road, it is half a mile off the A6 and 7 miles from the amenities of Kendal. The attractions of the Lake District are within easy reach, and the West coast mainline station (for London Euston) at Oxenholme is less than 10 miles away. Local schools at Selside and Grayrigg are both rated as good by OFSTED. The property is perfect for those who enjoy the outdoor life, the surrounding open farmland gives wonderful views across the valley and the source of the River Mint and a mature forest is on the fell behind. As it sits within a working hill farm, manoeuvring around chickens and sheep will form part of everyday life.

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Open porch and wooden front door leading into:

LOUNGE

17' 6" x 15' 3" (5.34m x 4.64m) A UPVC double glazed window with slate sill faces the front and has a lovely view across the valley. There is a further smaller UPVC double glazed to the rear. Character exposed stone walls and beams to the ceiling. Four wall lights, television aerial point and electric storage heater. Open fire with grate.

STUDY

7' 7" x 10' 11" (2.31m x 3.34m) UPVC double glazed window facing the front elevation. Exposed beam and a ceiling light. Built in cupboard under the stairs.

DINING ROOM

11' 3" x 15' 11" (3.43m x 4.85m) UPVC double glazed window with slate sill overlooking the front paddock towards fells in the distance. Exposed stone walls with alcoves, three wall lights, telephone point and electric heater. Painted floor.

KITCHEN

10' 1" x 13' 4" (3.08m x 4.07m) Two UPVC double glazed windows face the front and side aspects with lovely views. Fitted with white base, wall and drawer units with pale effect worktops and double bowl sink with drainer. Tiled splashbacks, two ceiling lights, electric storage heater. There is space for an electric cooker and a fridge freezer. Built in cylinder cupboard and door leading to the front.

WC

5' 11" x 5' 7" (1.82m x 1.69m) Frosted UPVC double glazed window facing the rear elevation. WC, pedestal wash hand basin and electric towel rail. Vanity light with shaver point and ceiling light.

STAIRWELL AND LANDING

A long landing with two UPVC double glazed windows and three ceiling lights.

BEDROOM

11' 6" x 11' 3" (3.50m x 3.42m) UPVC double glazed window facing the front aspect with open view. Ceiling light, access to the loft and electric storage heater.

BEDROOM

13' 11" x 11' 3" (4.25m x 3.42m) max UPVC double glazed window with lovely view to the fells at the front. Two built in double wardrobes with overhead storage, central drawer units and vanity light. Electric storage heater and ceiling light.

BEDROOM

11' 2" x 10' 1" (3.40m x 3.08m) UPVC double glazed window facing the front elevation. Ceiling light and an electric storage heater.

BATHROOM

8' 0" x 5' 6" (2.43m x 1.66m) UPVC double glazed window to the rear aspect. Fitted with a bath with screen and shower over, pedestal wash hand basin and WC. Vanity light with shaver point, ceiling light, electric towel rail, wall fan heater and two inset mirrors. Extractor and tiling to the walls.

EXTERNAL

To the side of the property is a flagged area with drying space and a sloped garden area at the rear. Across the farm lane in front of the farmhouse is a sloping half- acre paddock and tennis court. There are mature trees along one boundary.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Services: Electric. Private water supply - the supply is treated via a UV system and during the heatwave of 2018 did run dry for a period. Private drainage via 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. Tenure: Freehold Council Tax Band: E EPC Grading: E Please note the property is located within a working farm environment. The adjoining property is occupied by the farmer. Access via gated road.