Welcome home to Maple House...

Tucked away along quiet lanes between Thrimby and Great Strickland, Maple House is an exceptionally spacious and characterful country home set within approximately 2.5 acres of land, offering privacy, versatility and far-reaching rural views.

Accessed via a well-maintained hardcore track, the approach immediately sets the tone. A handsome oak gate opens onto the property, separating the house and gardens from the surrounding land. As you arrive, the scale and presence of the house become apparent, with its long, low profile evoking the feel of a traditional Cumbrian longhouse.

The driveway is finished in large Westmorland slate chippings, both practical and visually striking, and framed by stone-fronted raised beds backed by dry stone walling, providing colour and interest throughout the seasons. Purpose-built, heated dog kennels for up to four dogs sit discreetly to one side and can be negotiated as part of the sale, and reflects the thoughtful and practical nature of the property. A second oak gate divides the formal garden from the land beyond.

The grounds extend to approximately 2.5 acres in total and would suit a variety of uses, including equestrian. Part of the land has already been cut into, presenting an ideal opportunity for the installation of stables or other further building potential, subject to the necessary consents.

Accommodation

The main entrance, traditionally used as the everyday entrance, opens directly into the kitchen via a porcelain tiled pathway. The house is beautifully constructed in local stone with lime pointing, giving a soft, authentic appearance.

The kitchen is both stylish and hard-wearing, finished with slate-effect flooring, a grey Rangemaster oven with extractor, mosaic splashbacks and black marble-effect laminate worktops. There is ample fitted cabinetry, an under-counter fridge, integrated dishwasher and space for an American-style fridge freezer. A raised oak step creates a natural dining nook, ideal for informal meals.

From the kitchen, a rear door leads into a practical utility room housing the Worcester boiler, solar panel inverter, plumbing for washing facilities and space for a tumble dryer. This area also provides access to the rear garden and adjoining barn.

A glazed door from the kitchen opens into the impressive central hallway, the heart of the house. With a central staircase rising to the first floor and access to both east and west wings, this is a wonderfully flexible space with extensive storage beneath the stairs and a door leading out to the front garden.

From here, steps lead down into a cosy and atmospheric snug, complete with a log-burning stove set on a slate hearth beneath a composite timber lintel. Heritage beams, latch-handle doors and patio doors opening onto the main garden create a warm and inviting retreat.

The current dining room offers exceptional flexibility and could easily serve as self-contained accommodation for a dependent relative. With French doors, its own rear access, built-in storage and views over the garden, it functions equally well as a second sitting room or independent living space.

Beyond this lies a generous ground-floor double bedroom, currently used as a home office, enjoying glorious views towards the fells. An en suite shower room completes this space, making it ideal for ground-floor living or guest accommodation.

First Floor

The staircase rises to a spacious landing with room for seating or a reading area, enhanced by window seats that capture the changing light and sunset views.

The first floor offers four further bedrooms. One en suite double bedroom enjoys garden and fell views and features a deep window seat and a contemporary en suite shower room. The principal bedroom is a particularly impressive space, accommodating a super-king bed and enjoying elevated east-facing views, with a modern en suite shower room finished to a high standard. Adjacent to the ensuite is a stunning walk in wardrobe which negates the need to floor standing furniture, giving the room an open and spacious feel,

Three further bedrooms provide excellent flexibility, including one currently arranged as a single room with deep built-in storage that could be removed to create a larger double. The family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms and is well appointed with bath, mixer shower, pedestal basin and additional storage.

Development Potential

The property gives a variety of options for multi generation living, thanks to the downstairs layout. A separate entrance leads to an inner hallway which gives access to a ground floor double bedroom with ensuite and what is currently the dining room. Should a new owner need ground floor accommodation, this could easily be changed into a wonderful annexe where either guests could be housed or a dependant relative.

The barn also shows incredible potential. Currently used as a workshop, this space with the correct planning consents could be reimagined into a one bedroom ground floor home, or onsite holiday let.

Additional Information

Maple House is notably warm and energy efficient, with an EPC rating of C, solar panels and excellent insulation throughout. The combination of space, adaptable accommodation and land makes this a rare and highly versatile rural home.

Summary

Maple House offers a compelling blend of traditional character and modern practicality, set within generous grounds in a peaceful yet accessible location. With its longhouse proportions, flexible layout, potential for equestrian use and outstanding countryside views, it is ideally suited to those seeking a lifestyle-led country home with space to grow and adapt