4 Bedroom Detached for sale in North West, England for GBP £645,000

A fine detached country residence located in the heart of Eden’s exquisite countryside.

Great Strickland is a delightful Eden village, conveniently positioned just off the A6 approximately 6 miles south of Penrith. It has a church and village inn, and is within the catchment area of the highly acclaimed Lowther Endowed School. This much sought-after rural community has, on a number of occasions, won the title of Eden’s Best Kept Village and recognition in the Cumbria in Bloom contest, awards in which natural charm no doubt plays a part. It is surrounded by unspoilt countryside, and approached by quiet lanes.

Skeels is located in the heart of Eden’s countryside. Approached by quiet country lanes, the nearest village is Great Strickland over 1 mile distant. Here there is a community hall and inn, with primary schooling at the highly regarded Lowther Endowed School at Hackthorpe, or at Morland. The market town of Penrith, with its excellent range of services, is some 7 miles to the north.

Skeels was formerly a traditional farmsteading, which has been comprehensively refurbished and extended by the present owners to create a magnificent house with open aspects to both front and rear. It is worth noting that every window of the property affords superb, far reaching and uninterrupted views of the surrounding countryside. The property has been imaginatively designed to create a semi-independent dwelling suitable for a relative or perhaps for use as a holiday cottage. There is also scope to extend into the area currently used for the garage/workshop. The principal reception room is a fascinating combination of the traditional and modern, with the adjoining garden room fully exploiting the southerly aspect over the rear garden and unspoilt countryside beyond. The well-proportioned surrounding gardens are a major feature of this fine residence and include broad expanses of lawn with extensively stocked borders and shrub area.

An inspection of this outstanding property should not be missed

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

COMMON ENTRANCE HALL

CLOAKROOM
with low-level W.C., wash hand basin, extractor and consumer units;

REAR ENTRANCE PORCH
with understairs cupboard.

THE COTTAGE

KITCHEN
12’3” x 10’3” [3.73m x 3.12m] with range of wall and base units incorporating 1½-bowl stainless steel sink, refrigerator, washer/drier, cooker hood, electric cooker point, Worcester Heatslave combination boiler, and extractor;

DINING AREA
with 2 wall lights;

LIVING ROOM
17’8” x 12’6” [5.38m x 3.81m] with fitted coal-effect electric fire with wooden surround, wall lights and T.V. point;

BEDROOM
17’8” max. x 12’1” [5.38m x 3.68m] with fitted bedroom furniture in cherry wood, including range of wardrobes and drawers, together with dressing table with light over; overbed lights, and T.V. points;

BATHROOM
with 4-piece suite, shaver/light socket, Vent-Axia extractor, exposed beam, and tiling to dado height.

THE HOUSE

KITCHEN
13’5” x 12’1” [4.09m x 3.68m] with comprehensive range of wall and base units incorporating double-drainer stainless steel sink, oil-fired Rayburn cooker (providing central heating and domestic hot water), extractor hood over, tiled floor, and tiling to dado height with frieze; breakfast area; AEG built-in appliances include:- fridge, freezer, combination microwave and dishwasher, free-standing washing machine and tumble drier;

GARDEN ROOM
17’8” x 10’9” [5.38m x 3.28m] with 2 double wall lights, electrically operated Velux window, and sliding patio doors; opening to:

LIVING ROOM
17’9” x 13’5” [5.41m x 4.09m] with rustic brick fireplace housing a Clearview solid fuel stove, 4 wall lights, 2 picture lights, exposed beams, and wiring for surround-sound speakers and for satellite dish installation;

DINING ROOM
13’9” x 10’5” [4.19m x 3.17m] with wall lights, picture light, and exposed beams.

FIRST FLOOR

HALF-LANDING
with light and access to roof void;

FRONT BEDROOM 1
13’10” x 10’10” [4.22m x 3.30m];

INNER LANDING
with well-proportioned airing/cylinder cupboard;

REAR BEDROOM 2
12’5” x 11’3” [3.78m x 3.43m] with fitted wardrobes, T.V. point, and

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM
containing Mira thermostatic shower, vanitory unit with shaver/light socket over, low-level W.C. Greenwood Airvac extractor, and tiled walls;

BEDROOM 3
12’6” x 9’5” [3.81m x 2.87m];

HOUSE BATHROOM
with panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin with shaver/light socket, bidet, low-level W.C., Greenwood Airvac extractor, and tiling to dado height;

INTEGRAL DOUBLE GARAGE
27’3” x 17’10” [8.31m x 5.44m] with connection point for generator and mains water tap with fitted hose reel.

Central Staircase to:-

ROOM 1
17’6” x 10’7” [5.33m x 3.23m] with storage cupboard;

ROOM 2
17’6” x 11’2” [5.33m x 3.40m] with storage cupboard and 3 double wall lights.

OUTSIDE

The property stands in well-proportioned grounds extending to well over an acre, laid mainly to lawn for ease of maintenance, with unusual shrubs and trees, and terraced beds of dwarf, flowering rhododendrons as well as a pond are attractive features of the garden, as is the abundance of wildlife. There is an attractive stone-built garden shed and unusual wood-framed sunken greenhouse with electricity and water supplies to both.

The grounds create a lovely impression of space around the property and give fine unobstructed views to both front and rear.

SALE DETAILS

Services:
Mains electricity and water; septic tank drainage; oil-fired central heating; double glazing throughout; 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:
Strictly by appointment with the Agents, Penrith Office [Tel: 01768 862135]

PF&K Ref. No.:
6526

Directions:
Take the A6 southwards from Penrith, travelling through Eamont Bridge, Clifton and Hackthorpe. Immediately after crossing the M6 turn left for Great Strickland, travel straight through the village and about ¼ mile after the Church turn right into Inmoor Lane. After