BELLMAN GROUND Windermere, Cumbria LA23 3LX Period Grade II Listed, Farmhouse on the periphery of Storrs Park. Tremendous potential for improvement and alteration. Three Receptions ~ Six Bedrooms ~ Two Bathrooms ~ Utility ~ Range of Outbuildings ~ ~ Extensive Grounds ~ Orchard ~ Paddock ~ Outbarn ~ 625,000 michael-cl-hodgson.co.uk
Bellman Ground is a period, Listed building occupying a convenient site, approximately 1.5 miles south of Bowness-on-Windermere, within the Storrs Park. There is plenty of individual charm, character and potential for upgrading and improvements to suit individual tastes. There is also scope for alteration of the layout of the accommodation, which is deceptively spacious and contains six Double Bedrooms, three Reception Rooms, two Bathrooms, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Utility Room and the original Dairy/Larder. Behind the farmhouse are extensive grounds, including a three bay open fronted pole barn. Beyond the grounds is a small paddock with a stone and slate barn next to the road. LOCATION The property is situated to the South of Windermere in the Storrs Park area and is adjacent to the B5360, near Blackwell House. From the direction of Bowness, follow the signs to Lancaster, via the A5074. Passing Middle Entrance Drive on the right, take the first left, the B6360, passing Blackwell House on the right. Bellman Ground farmhouse is at the far end of the residential development on the left. Alternatively, if approaching from a southerly direction from Newby Bridge towards Bowness, turn right at Countysmeet, just past the Motorboat Club. Bellman Ground is approximately a third of a mile on the righthand side. Grade II Listed Building originating from Late 18 th Century; Many original features including exposed beams, moulded architraves, meat hooks, slabbed floors and original Dairy; Tremendous potential for upgrading, improvement and alteration; Extensive gardens and grounds to the rear including a three bay pole barn; Small paddock with stone and slate barn; Extensive accommodation comprising Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Original Dairy/Larder, Six Double Bedrooms and Two Bathrooms; Additional paddock, extending to approximately 3.5 acres, available by separate negotiation. Viewing is strongly recommended to appreciate the undoubted character and tremendous scope for improvement.
PARTICULARS [All measurements are approximate] From the parking area a footpath leads through the front, enclosed lawned garden to the Entrance Porch. ENTRANCE HALL/STAIRWELL: 5.45m x 2.11m [max] (17'11" x 6'11") Night store heater. Moulded architrave. KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 4.01m x 3.55m (13'2" x 11'8") Polished pine floorboards. Fitted base units. Breakfast island. Matching wall cupboards. Part tiled walls. Electric oven and hob. Extractor fan. Stainless steel sink unit under the front window. Oil fired two oven Aga. DINING ROOM: 4.40m x 3.93m (14'5" x 12'11") West facing window with window seat and pine shutters with views towards Claife Heights over the lawned garden. Moulded architraves. Marble fireplace with cast iron inset and slab hearth. Pine wall cupboards. Pine floor. PASSAGEWAY [OFF THE MAIN HALL]: 4.48m x 3.93m (14'8" x 12'11") Electric meter panel. Slabbed floor. LARDER/DAIRY: 3.85m x 3.57m (12'8" x 11'9") Slabbed floor. Stone slabbed shelves. Meat hooks. Door to Utility Room. At the far end of the Passageway is the SITTING ROOM: 5.76m x 4.41m (18'11" x 14'6") A very fine stone, painted fireplace dated 1786 and initialled DTM [Thomas and Mary Dixon]. Two sets of wall shelves, one with cupboards below. Oak dresser. Meat hooks. Brackets for cheese shelf. Oak external access door. Slate slab floor, below boards. Side Entrance Hall. UTILITY ROOM: 4.94m x 3.59m [max] (16'2" x 11'9") Double drainer stainless steel sink unit. Base unit. Plumbing for washing machine. Fireplace with wood burner. Fitted shelves staircase to First Floor. Two stone steps lead up to the FUEL STORE: 4.47m x 4.17m (14'8" x 13'8") Returning to the Main Hall, Ground Floor BATHROOM No 1: 4.81m x 1.36m (15'9" x 4'6") Pedestal wash hand basin. Bath with shower over. Part tiled walls. W.C. A pine staircase leads to the FIRST FLOOR HALF LANDING: To the right of which is
The Landing and Bedrooms 1, 2, 3 and 6 have oak floors. BEDROOM No 1: 5.78m x 2.71m (19'0" x 8'11") Night store heater. Access to roof void. Fireplace with cast iron inset. Views across farmland towards Lake Windermere and Claife Heights. Cylinder and Airing cupboard. LANDING: 6.35m x 2.58m [max] (20'10" x 8'6") BEDROOM No 2: 2.96m x 2.76m (9 9 x 9 1 ) Night store heater. Walk-in wardrobe with hanging rail. Westerly aspect. Good views. BEDROOM No 3: 4.54m x 3.83m (14'11" x 12'7") Westerly aspect. Double wall wardrobe with pine doors. BEDROOM No 4: 4.45m x 3.37m (14'7" x 11'1") Fitted wardrobes and cupboards. Pine floor boards. BATHROOM No 2: 3.26m x 2.37m (10'8" x 7'9") Bath with clawed feet. Pedestal wash hand basin. Corner shower unit. W.C. Wall shelves. Towel rail. Cylinder and airing cupboard. BEDROOM No 6: 3.92m x 3.61m (12'10" x 11'10") Exposed beams. Easterly views across the grounds, towards farmland. The secondary staircase leads back from the far end of the landing down to the side Entrance Hall/Utility. OUTSIDE Pleasant front garden with lawn, trees and shrubs. Parking for several vehicles. Oil tank: 2,225 litres. Rear garden and grounds. Separate vehicular access off a private road, extensive gardens and grounds behind the farmhouse which are adjacent to the paddock. The grounds include a fine variety of trees and shrubs including the former orchard. OPEN FRONTED POLE BARN with three bays and mono pitched roof. BEDROOM No 5: 4.11m x 3.61m [max] (13'6" x 11'10") Pine floor boards.
PADDOCK: Paddock beyond the rear garden and grounds including a stone and slate small barn next to the road, extends to about 1.11 acres [0.45 hectares]. There is the opportunity, if required, to purchase about 3.66 acres, just north of the nearby residential development. This is available by separate negotiation. The whole of Bellman Ground as described is shown edged red on the Sale Plan herewith. TENURE: Freehold. Vacant possession on completion. SERVICES: Mains electricity. Private septic tank drainage system, new system located in the field across the road. Private water supply. Oil fired central heating. Mains water in the house, but not connected. COUNCIL TAX: Band G LOCAL AUTHORITY: South Lakeland District Council: 01539 733333. PLANNING AUTHORITY: Lake District National Park Authority 01539 724555. VIEWING: All viewings will be accompanied by a representative of the Selling Agents Offices. Please contact the Kendal Office to make an appointment.
36 Finkle Street, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4AB Tel: 01539 721375 Fax: 01539 732600 Email: kendal@mclhodgson.co.uk Also at Grange-over-Sands. Tel: 015395 33302 PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT 1991: The Agents has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings, or services, so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose. The buyer is advised to obtain verification from his or her Professional Buyer. References to the Tenure of the property are based on information supplied by the Vendor. The agents have not had sight of the title documents. The buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor. You are advised to check the availability of any property before travelling any distance to view.