Colton, Ulverston

The Old Vicarage, Colton - Steeped in history and encapsulated by the spectacular landscape of the Lake District National Park, The Old Vicarage is a handsome Victorian home dating from 1874. Sympathetically restored and carefully maintained by its current owners, this characterful five-bedroom property combines original period features with thoughtful modern improvements, surrounded by beautiful private gardens with far-reaching views across the valley towards Coniston Old Man.

A pretty entrance porch opens into the welcoming hallway, immediately revealing the character and proportions of this historic home. To the left, the sitting room provides a warm and inviting first impression, with a Stovax multi-fuel stove and traditional fireplace surround creating a natural focal point. With views across the garden, there is ample space for relaxing and dining, with a comfortable library or reading area, while glazed doors open directly into a simply beautiful bespoke Victorian-style garden room. Designed to sit naturally alongside the original house, this light-filled separate space incorporates a striking feature stone wall and creates a wonderful connection with the garden beyond, with added warmth of underfloor heating and additional access directly from outside,

Continuing along the hallway, the next reception room is currently arranged as a music room. A bay window, open fire and dual-aspect views across the garden and valley give the space a wonderfully atmospheric feel, equally suited to entertaining or quieter moments, with underfloor heating adding a practical finishing touch.

Between the music room and kitchen is an elegantly appointed cloakroom, before the house opens into the more practical heart of the home. The traditional kitchen retains a wonderful sense of period character, with painted wall and base units, a Belfast sink, sash windows and an LPG Aga. It is a charming and highly functional space, with plenty of room for preparing meals and enjoying the everyday rhythm of family life.

The kitchen connects naturally with the utility area, the two spaces partially divided by the staircase and linked by a connecting hallway. From here, a rear porch provides direct access to the garden, while a doorway leads down to the cellar. The utility room has a Belfast sink, slate floor and views over the garden, as well as housing the controls for the biomass heating system and the electrics associated with the solar panels.

The original cellar provides a wonderfully versatile and practical space beneath the house. Its' cool, consistent conditions make it ideally suited to wine storage, a purpose for which it has been used in the past, offering an excellent environment for keeping and maturing wines.

Returning to the main hallway, the staircase rises to the first floor, where a light and airy landing leads to four bedrooms and the family bathroom. The principal bedroom is a beautifully presented contemporary retreat, with fitted wardrobes, an ensuite shower room and, most notably, exceptional views towards Coniston Old Man. Underfloor heating, adds an additional layer of comfort to this room, and continues into the ensuite shower room. Bedroom two is a charming double with a feature fireplace and outlook over the garden, while bedroom three enjoys a similarly peaceful garden aspect. Bedroom four is currently arranged as a study and benefits from dual-aspect views.

The accommodation continues to the second floor, where a particularly impressive additional double bedroom awaits. With a vaulted ceiling, dual-aspect windows and views towards the surrounding fells and garden, it is a wonderfully versatile space. Useful roof-space storage also houses the solar-panel inverter. A further attic room, complete with feature fireplace and sash windows, provides additional flexibility, ideally situated to be converted into an en-suite bathroom / dressing room.

The family bathroom is beautifully appointed, combining period character with modern comfort. It features Jack and Jill wash hand basins, a freestanding bath, walk-in shower enclosure, large cast-iron radiators, useful storage and a frosted glazed window.

Outside, The Old Vicarage is surrounded by a truly special wrap-around garden. Mature shrubs, fruit trees and established planting create a wonderfully private setting, while numerous vantage points open out to the wild and dramatic landscape of the Lake District, with views towards Coniston Old Man. The garden has its own history too, having once hosted the local church fête.

Beyond the main garden, a flagged yard leads to two slate outbuildings, the larger of which was previously a stable with a hayloft above. A particularly appealing original building, with beautiful floorboards and stone feature walls. Converted into two well-insulated rooms with Velux windows and accessed by a new metal staircase. Currently used for storage, it offers exciting potential for ancillary accommodation, subject to the necessary consents.

The ground floor of the stable outbuilding is divided into two rooms, one housing the ÖkoFEN pellet biomass heating system and pellet storage, with capacity for approximately four tonnes of pellets, typically delivered once a year. The second room is a large workshop. Equipped with 19 solar panels, the property benefits from a substantial reduction in electricity running costs, while the heating system can be conveniently monitored and controlled via an app.

The grounds continue to impress, featuring a greenhouse, two apple trees, a productive fruit cage and several raised beds ideal for vegetables, herbs and flowers. A charming summer house and dedicated BBQ area provide inviting spaces for outdoor enjoyment, while an LPG tank serves the property. Together with the sweeping valley views, these beautifully arranged outdoor spaces provide a wonderful setting in which to relax and enjoy the changing seasons.

The Old Vicarage is a rare combination of Victorian character, thoughtful modernisation and an exceptional Lake District setting - a home where original details, beautiful gardens and far-reaching fell views come together to create something truly special.
 

Location Colton is a peaceful rural village situated just north of Ulverston, within the scenic southern Lake District. Surrounded by rolling countryside, woodland and open fells, the area offers a tranquil setting while remaining conveniently close to Ulverston and the A590, providing easy access towards the wider Lake District, Windermere and Coniston. The wider parish encompasses a number of picturesque villages and hamlets, creating a quintessentially rural Lakeland setting with beautiful landscapes and a strong sense of place. 

Accommodation (with approximate dimensions)  

Cellar 12' 7" x 13' 10" (3.84m x 4.22m)  

Kitchen & Utility Room 12' 7" x 37' 7" (3.84m x 11.46m)  

Living room 13' 9" x 28' 2" (4.19m x 8.59m)  

Garden Room 11' 9" x 6' 0" (3.58m x 1.83m)  

Study 11' x 13' 11" (3.35m x 4.24m)  

Bathroom 12' 6" x 13' 7" (3.81m x 4.14m)  

Bedroom 1 19' x 12' 9" (5.79m x 3.89m)  

Music Room 20' 0" x 12' 6" (6.1m x 3.81m)  

Bedroom 2 13' 9" x 15' 9" (4.19m x 4.8m)  

Bedroom 3 13' 10" x 12' 1" (4.22m x 3.68m)  

Bedroom 4 21' 6" x 14' 0" (6.55m x 4.27m)  

Bedroom 5 12' 9" x 13' 9" (3.89m x 4.19m)  

Property Information  

Tenure Freehold (Vacant possession upon completion). 

Services OkoFEN pellet biomass heating system, Mains Electricity & Solar Power, Septic tank / Soakaway. LPG for AGA and Fibre Broadband. 

Broadband Ultrafast - Highest available download speed 1800 Mbps & Highest available upload speed 220 Mbps 

Council Tax Band Westmorland and Furness Council Tax Band G 

Viewings Strictly by appointment with Hackney & Leigh. 

Energy Performance Certificate The full Energy Performance Certificate is available on our website and also at any of our offices. 

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