Crosthwaite House, Crosthwaite, Kendal, LA8 8BP

£1,450,000

Dating back to the late 18th Century, Crosthwaite House is a prominent attractive Grade II listed house with open views over the Lyth Valley and Whitbarrow Scar. Owned by the same family for over 30 years and run as a successful bed and breakfast for many years, the business was expanded with the development of the adjacent barn to form three characterful holiday cottages. As the owners look towards retirement, the layout of the main house has been adapted to create a further self contained apartment for letting, however reverting the house back to guest house accommodation would be easily achieved. The house retains period features throughout with exposed floor boards, sash windows with working shutters, high ceilings and coving. The ensuites to the guest bedrooms have been updated in recent years and the addition of a sun room with bi fold doors to the side is a real bonus. The garden and grounds surround the property and there is scope, subject to planning, to develop outbuildings further. An excellent proposition with proven track record and bookings - ideal for a range of buyers, viewing is essential. Situated within the National Park in the picturesque Lyth Valley known for its profusion of damson orchards that line the valley. The property is located in a quiet corner of the Lakes just 10 minutes drive from Bowness and Kendal and still convenient for the M6 and travel via A590. A strong community spirit binds the small variety villages together. There are numerous gastro pub style eateries, including the award winning Crosthwaite Punchbowl only minutes walk away, and restaurants to suit all needs. A village shop still flourishes at Levens, community post offices and halls are available and there are ever expanding primary schools in both Levens and Crosthwaite.

Introduction

Engineered wood flooring, downlights, a radiator and Velux rooflight. CELLAR From the hallway, original stone steps lead down to three cellar areas. Having ceiling height of 7' 1" average. The larger area is to the front and has an air vent and a ceiling light, with the second cellar area having power connected and original cold slab. There is a a third curved ceiling cellar. STAIRCASE The lovely period staircase with Westmorland style window runs the height of the building with fire doors leading to the first and second floor landings. There are wall lights over both storeys. FIRST FLOOR LANDING Ceiling light, stripped floor and a radiator. LOUNGE 15' 6" x 12' 3" (4.72m x 3.73m) Having a sash window to the front aspect with lovely view over fields towards Whitbarrow Scar. There is a wood burner set to an exposed stone recess and slate hearth. Alcove cupboard and shelving, television aerial point and an upright radiator. KITCHEN/DINER 12' 6" x 12' 7" (3.81m x 3.84m) A sash window faces the side aspect and a half glazed door leads to the roof terrace giving the flat self contained access. Fitted with grey base and wall units with marble effect worktops and a one and a half bowl sink with drainer. Integrated dishwasher, washer/dryer and two fridges. Electric hob and an electric oven. Ceiling light, radiator, extractor and stripped floor. BEDROOM 9' 5" x 8' 10" (2.87m x 2.69m) A sash window faces the front aspect with view over the valley. Built in slimline wardrobe, a radiator, ceiling light and television aerial point. Vanity wash hand basin with light over. The ensuite is fully tiled, there is a shower cubicle and WC. Downlights, extractor and heated towel rail. BEDROOM 15' 5" x 13' 1" (4.7m x 3.99m) A sash window to the front elevation facing towards Whitbarrow Scar. Double wardrobe built in, vanity wash hand basin with light over and a shaver point. Radiator, ceiling light and television aerial point. The ensuite has a WC and shower cubicle, heated towel rail, downlights and an extractor. Fully tiled.

The large period front door with open porch leads into: ENTRANCE HALL Original arch, cornicing and architraves, painted flag floor and an inner hallway area. Ceiling light and a radiator. LIVING ROOM 15' 6" x 15' 2" (4.72m x 4.62m) A large sash window with working shutters faces the front aspect with open outlook towards Whitbarrow Scar. Fossilised fire surround with grate for an open fire and adjoining alcove cupboard and shelving. Stripped floor, a radiator, ceiling light, telephone and television aerial point. DINING ROOM 15' 5" x 15' 4" (4.7m x 4.67m) Large sash window facing the front elevation with lovely outlook and wooden shutters. Stripped floor, five wall lights and a radiator. Ornate fire surround with polished fossilised plinth and alcove shelving and cupboards adjacent. KITCHEN 14' 9" x 12' 5" (4.5m x 3.78m) A window faces the rear overlooking the courtyard and Roman well. Fitted with contemporary white gloss handleless base and wall units with solid wood block worktops and a one and a half bowl sink with drainer. Four oven Aga with two hotplates set to a limestone mantel surround and an integrated dishwasher. There is shelving, a ceiling light and a flagged floor UTILITY ROOM 11' 10" x 10' 8" (3.61m x 3.25m) Double glazed window to the side aspect and a stable door leading to the courtyard. Base and wall units, plumbing for a washing machine and space for a dryer along and a large fridge. Stainless steel sink and a ceiling light. STORE Leading from the utility room is a useful store area with a door leading to the rear and a housing the boiler and hot water cylinder. Ceiling light and space for a chest freezer. WC Fitted with a pedestal wash hand basin and WC, there is a ceiling light, extractor and stripped floor. INNER OFFICE/SNUG 12' 7" x 8' 9" (3.84m x 2.67m) Bookshelves and built in cupboard. Stripped floor, radiator, television aerial point and a ceiling light. SUN ROOM/STUDIO 22' 4" x 9' 6" (6.81m x 2.9m) A lovely addition to the property in recent years with double height ceiling and double glazed bi fold doors to the side.

Accommodation

BEDROOM 15' 0" x 12' 6" (4.57m x 3.81m) Dual aspect sash window to the side and rear elevations. Built in double wardrobe and vanity basin with light and shaver point over. Radiator and ceiling light. The adjoining ensuite is fitted with a shower cubicle and WC, is fully tiled and has downlights, an extractor and heated towel rail. The stairs continue from the main landing to the second floor, door leads to a further guest bedroom and fire door into the landing BEDROOM 12' 7" x 12' 6" (3.84m x 3.81m) Sash window to the rear and fire escape door. Built in double wardrobe, vanity wash hand basin with light over and a shaver point, radiator and a ceiling light. The ensuite has a shower cubicle and a WC. Ceiling light, extractor and heated towel rail. SECOND FLOOR LANDING Ceiling light and a radiator. BEDROOM 15' 7" x 12' 10" (4.75m x 3.91m) A sash window faces the front aspect with lovely view. Telephone point, ceiling light and a radiator. BEDROOM 11' 11" x 11' 9" (3.63m x 3.58m) Sash window to the front elevation. Radiator, ceiling light and a telephone point. BEDROOM 15' 6" x 12' 9" (4.72m x 3.89m) A sash window faces the front aspect. Ceiling light and a radiator.

BATHROOM 15' 4" x 9' 3" (4.67m x 2.82m) A generous bathroom with a four piece suite and a leaded window with shutters to the rear elevation. Bath with mixer, quadrant shower cubicle, vanity basin and a WC. Ceiling light, wall mounted fan heater, heated towel rail and a vanity light with shaver point. Large walk in airing cupboard with hot water cylinder and shelving. ATTIC Accessed from the second floor landing a door leads up to the attic. Running the width of the property with lighting and a Velux rooflight, there is good ceiling height.

External

The grounds surround the properties and are in perfect keeping with the history of the house. There is a sloping orchard area with damson and apple trees, a side lawn - perfect for admiring the view and a larger level lawn behind the cottages. Within the grounds are various listed stone out buildings, great for storage. Adjacent to the main house is a double car port and there is parking for each property provided within the yard area. Leading from the rear of the house is a roof terrace. Between the garden and orchard areas is a further detached stone building previously used as an old school house. Two storeys high with an internal measurement of approx. 13' 1" x 12', there is a mezzanine sleeping deck and a shower room although further improvements are

required.

General Information

Mains Services: Water and Electric. Drainage by means of Septic Tank. Heating to the house via oil and electric heating in the cottages. Tenure: Freehold. Council Tax Band/Rateable Values Crosthwaite House Domestic Accommodation - Council Tax Band C Crosthwaite House Non Domestic - Low Bank - Council Tax Band D Middle Bank and Top Bank have a current combined Rateable Value of £5900 on a small business multiplier of 48p. This totals £2832 of which the current owners received full Small business rate relief. EPC Gradings Crosthwaite House - Exempt Low Bank D Middle Bank D Top Bank D

Directions

Proceeding out of Kendal from Greenside, continue over Scout Scar dropping down into Underbarrow. Pass the Black Labrador pub and straight on towards Crosthwaite. Crosthwaite House is located to the right hand side just as you reach the village. It is prior to the church and Punchbowl Inn.

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