3 Bedroom House for sale in North West, England for GBP £695,000

A fascinating 17th Century house, attractively positioned in a delightful rural location. A refurbished barn offers the potential to operate a business from home.

It is rare to encounter a residence of this calibre on the market, and an early inspection is recommended.

Kelleth is a pretty hamlet situated in an elevated position overlooking the Upper Lune Valley. From this peaceful vantage point is the fine southerly aspect of the Howgill Fells.

The community falls within the Parish of Orton, which is the nearest village some 2 miles distant. It provides a good range of local amenities including shop/P.O., church, excellent village school, inn, well-known chocolate factory, and monthly Farmers’ Market.

The surrounding countryside is outstanding and there are many fine walks.

Communications via the M6 just 3 miles away at Junction 38 are excellent. Penrith and Kendal are equi-distant, some 14 miles.

The area is also conveniently positioned for access to the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks.

The Hall is prominently located within the hamlet, set back from the quiet main thoroughfare and in a slightly raised position. It enjoys lovely open outlooks towards the Fells. Dating from the 17th Century - and possibly even earlier - the Hall must be unique in that it was occupied by the same family, the Whiteheads, continuously up to 1978, a period of approaching 400 years. This interesting old Westmorland family includes George Whitehead who was famous as a colleague of the Quaker, George Fox.

The property itself is a fascinating and imposing residence consisting of the central Hall with two cross Wings. It has numerous original features and, unlike the Westmorland longhouse of the same period, creates very practical and well-arranged accommodation intended only to house humans rather than animals.

In terms of both scale and design Kelleth Old Hall is an outstanding dwelling and one of the finest examples of its type in this part of Cumbria. Whilst the property is an important architectural gem, meriting Listed Building status, it is also an extremely attractive and comfortable home.

With the property, and offering the potential to work from home, is a nearby traditional barn which has been totally refurbished and offers excellent floor space.

A C C O M M O D A T I O N

Ground Floor

PARLOUR
16’6” x 13’6” [5.03m x 4.11m] with original sandstone fireplace having flanking cupboard, exposed beams, and flag floor;

The Elizabethan Wing

CLOAKROOM
with Doulton wash hand basin and sink, 2 wall lights, flag floor and small SIDE ENTRANCE

SEPARATE W.C.
with extractor;

KITCHEN
14’6” x 11’3” [4.42m x 3.43m] with antique pine wall and base units, the latter topped with Orton Scar limestone work surfaces and incorporating double bowl sink, plumbed for an automatic washing machine, and electric cooker; flag floor, stable side door, and understairs cupboard;

DINING ROOM
14’2” x 11’1” [4.32m x 3.38m];

Former cheese store, now used as
OFFICE,
11’0” x 8’5” [3.35m x 2.56m] with mullion window and outer door.

INNER HALL;

SNUG
12’1” x 11’10” [3.68m x 3.61m] with shelved recess, T.V. point, exposed beams, and flag floor.

Original staircase to CENTRAL LANDING;

REAR BEDROOM
12’2” x 11’8” [3.71m x 3.56m] with mullion window;

FRONT (East) BEDROOM
14’4” x 11’9” [4.37m x 3.58m];

DRESSING ROOM (in Wing)
11’1” x 8’6” [3.38m x 2.59m] with exposed beams;

PRINCIPAL BEDROOM
16’5” x 14’2” [5.00m x 4.32m];

EN SUITE (in Wing)
10’1” x 9’0” [3.07m x 2.74m] with pedestal wash hand basin, low-level W.C., bidet, wall cupboards and exposed beams;

HOUSE BATHROOM
11’10” x 10’10” [3.61m x 3.30m] with bath, corner shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin and low-level W.C.; deep airing/cylinder cupboard with shelving.

OUTSIDE

Formal front garden.

EAST SIDE

OUTBUILDING

Watershut Barn
16’8” x 12’7” [5.08m x 3.83m].

WEST SIDE

Fully refurbished BARN comprising:

Room 1
16’4” x 10’5” [4.98m x 3.17m], plumbed for an automatic washing machine, and
Room 2
29’10” x 16’4” [9.09m x 4.98m] with double doors.

This barn offers the potential to operate a home-based business.

Over the main street there is a former Barn which has been partly demolished but could be re-utilised.

GARAGE
16’0” x 12’0” [4.88m x 3.66m].

A stone and slate enclosure contains the LPG tank.

Cedar GREENHOUSE/CONSERVATORY
12’0” x 6’0” [3.66m x 1.83m]..

Small enclosed ORCHARD, rear PADDOCK, seating area and small wood.

SALES DETAILS

Services:
Mains electricity and water; drainage to septic tank; LPG heating; telephone installed subject to BT regulations.

Note: The mention of any appliances and/or services within these sales particulars does not imply that they are in full and efficient working order.

Viewing:
By appointment through the Agents, Penrith [Tel: 01768 862135] and Kirkby Stephen (Tel: 017683 71235) Offices.