Cawood House, Arkholme, LA6 1AX

Cawood House (Cawood being the name of the forest originally owned by the Lords of Hornby), is a substantial listed property of immense character and charm with large gardens and wonderful open views.

Dating back to the mid 18th century (the lintel above the front entrance is inscribed ISE 1748), this house has evolved over time and bears the hallmarks of different architectural styles. Character features add a sense of history (flagged floors, polished oak floor boards, an impressive oak staircase, beamed ceilings, panelled doors and walls, various styles of fireplaces, stone mullion leaded windows, sash windows and window seats, panelled reveals, cornicing and picture rails).

The property has been refurbished and reconfigured since the current owners’ purchase and now original character sits harmoniously alongside modern appointments and contemporary spaces to create a fabulous home for the 21st century.

The welcoming and extensive accommodation of c. 5731 sq ft (532.5 sq m) has a sociable layout, conducive for modern day living. It also offers versatility as the snug, morning room, kitchenette and shower room at the rear could be used as a single storey annexe for dependant relatives or guests.

Let us walk you round…

Come on in through the substantial oak door into the reception hall with stone fireplace and built-in oak corner cupboard. This is open to the inner hall with two piece cloakroom.
Off the hall are two receptions rooms - the generous drawing room is dual aspect and has fitted storage cupboards as well as a wood burning stove. Across the hall is the triple aspect sitting room with part glazed doors out to the terrace, fitted oak corner unit and an open fire.

From the inner hall, double doors lead into the heart of the home, a fabulous, light and bright open plan dining kitchen and garden room. The garden room has two sets of glazed doors leading out to the garden terrace; there’s also a skylight window allowing natural light to flood in. The kitchen is fitted with base and wall units and an island unit with silestone worktops and twin Belfast sinks. Appliances comprise a gas fired black Aga with electric module, integral dishwasher, tall refrigerator and microwave. The dining room has a built-in drinks cupboard and a door into the drawing room.

The utility room has a sink unit, pantry cupboard, tall freezer, Belfast sink, external access and access to the cellars. Stone steps lead down to two rooms with stone benches.

A rear hall has a vestibule with external access. Off here, is a kitchenette with base and wall units, electric cooker and slimline dishwasher, snug with wood burning stove, dual aspect morning room, which could be used as a bedroom and a shower room.

There are two staircases to the first floor. From the inner hall, an oak panelled hallway leads to a stone staircase with tall window to the first floor landing. Here you’ll find two double bedrooms with built-in wardrobes and a single bedroom, all with splendid views and a four piece house bath/shower room.

A short flight of stairs leads up to the main landing with large built-in storeroom with hanging rails, dual aspect guest bedroom 2 enjoying the lovely valley views to the front with fitted wardrobes and a three piece en suite shower room, double bedroom 3 with fitted wardrobes, house bathroom and laundry room with fitted cupboards, sink unit and under counter space for a washing machine and tumble drier. The principal suite is to the rear with double bedroom having garden views, a walk-through dressing room and four piece bathroom with slipper bath.

A second staircase with oak and glass balustrade leads down to the rear hall.

Two versatile second floor attic rooms are accessed via the oak staircase providing good storage space or they could be additional bedrooms or home office.

Outdoor space

Situated to the west of the house is a large, detached double garage, c. 24’3 x 19’3 (7.4m x 5.9m) with electric up and over doors, personnel door, power, light and mezzanine storage. A gated drive provides excellent parking provision, with additional parking beyond a second set of gates to the front of the garage.

There is an attached garden store with power and light.

The gardens are a real delight. Set in a plot measuring c. 0.69 acres (0.28 hectares), private and established gardens bordering parkland to the north/northwest surround the house with generous lawns, a number of seating terraces, mature trees, established planting, a wildlife pond, greenhouse, compost area, bin store and log stores. The front of the house is complemented by an established lavender border, charming gravelled garden with sundial and mosaic.