Spring Bank, Kendal
Spring Bank Brigsteer Kendal Cumbria LA8 8AJ 545,000 A detached village property that enjoys both an elevated position and a convenient location in this most attractive South Lakeland Village. The new owners will value the superb views across the valley south to the Kent estuary and north to the Lakeland Fells together with the attractive woodland setting under the scar of Crag Mollet. The living space has been altered and extended in order to provide a flexible, well planned layout that is especially suitable to those seeking a family home or for early retirement in Lakeland. There is lots of room for the family to visit and the studio and workshop offer great space for hobbies. Come along and see if you agree. Living/Dining Room Description: Spring Bank offers a flexible layout with plenty of space for living, working and play and likewise so do the gardens. On entering the porch/sun room at the front of the house those who view will be met by the warm and friendly atmosphere that awaits. To the left you will find the utility room with adjoining studio that allows access to the lower ground floor workshop. To the right you step into the attractive fitted and equipped kitchen with its walk-in pantry and cloakroom. The living/dining room enjoys a dual aspect and opens in turn into the cosy sitting room with its wood burning stove, beyond is a garden room that overlooks the south facing lawn with its far reaching views to the Kent estuary. Upstairs are three good bedrooms and a modern shower room. Entrance Porch/Sun Room Sitting Room
Standing in an elevated position above the village the current owners have created the most delightful gardens with formal and informal areas that boast not only enough coppice never to buy wood for the stove, but their own piece of limestone scar - ideal for the budding mountaineer. The views are fantastic, the sunsets spectacular, and you can even walk to the pub! Accommodation with approximate dimensions: Ground Floor Sun Porch a most welcoming entrance enjoying pleasant aspects to the front and rear gardens. Double glazed windows and glazed panel door to the front elevation and full height glazed panel door and window to the rear. Feature exposed stone wall and tiled floor. Electric panel heater and two wall light points. Part glazed stable door to the kitchen and glazed panel door to the utility. Utility Room 7' 5" x 5' 2" (2.26m x 1.57m) with tiled floor, fitted wall and base units with work surfaces, tiled splash backs and inset single drainer sink. Plumbing for washing machine and space for dryer and fridge freezer. Door to: Studio 10' 6" x 9' (3.2m x 2.74m) double glazed window, power, light and telephone point. Door to concealed ladder staircase to workshop. Fitted Kitchen 10' 6" x 8' 7" (3.2m x 2.62m) with double glazed window to the garden and window to the sun porch. Fitted with an attractive range of oak wall and base cupboards with drawer fitments and complementary granite worktops and window sills. Inset bowl and half sink, built in oven and microwave, electric hob with stainless steel cooker hood and extractor over, integrated fridge. Co-ordinating part tiled walls and tiled floor, panelled ceiling with down lights, radiator. Excellent Fitted Kitchen Walk-in Pantry fitted cupboards and shelving, work surface and tiled floor. Power and light. Sliding door: Garden Room Excellent Fitted Kitchen
Landing Bedroom 1 Bedroom 1 Cloakroom tiled floor and complementary tiled walls. Wash hand basin and WC. Extractor fan, wall light and radiator. Living/Dining Room 16' 1" x 9' 5" (4.9m x 2.87m) a pleasant room with two double glazed sash windows enjoying views across to Whitbarrow Scarr and down towards the Kent estuary, as well as the distant Lakeland fells. Polished wood floor, two radiators and understairs alcove. Door to inner hall and door to: Sitting Room 15' 8" x 9' 4" (4.78m x 2.84m) a cosy room with polished wood floor and painted ceiling beams. Splendid open fireplace with slate hearth, wood burning stove and stone fender. Fitted floor to ceiling bookcases, two radiators and two wall light points. Door to inner hall and glazed double doors to: Garden Room 15' 3" x 4' 11" (4.65m x 1.5m) enjoying far reaching views across the rooftops of the village to Whitbarrow Scar in the west and to the Kent estuary in the south. Velux roof light and double glazed windows and door to the garden. Polished wood floor, radiator and two wall light points. Part glazed door to: Inner Hall with staircase to first floor. First Floor Landing with radiator and panelled ceiling. Bedroom 1 16' 1" x 9' 6" (4.9m x 2.9m) enjoying a dual aspect with two double glazed sash windows enjoying splendid views over the Lyth Valley with Coniston Old Man and the Lakeland fells to the north, Whitbarrow Scar to the west and the Kent estuary and Arnside to the south. Two radiators, beamed ceiling, telephone point. Walk-in wardrobe with light, shelving, hanging rail and cloaks hanging, access to roof space.
Bedroom 3 Bedroom 2 Shower Room Bedroom 2 11' 1" x 9' 4" (3.38m x 2.84m) a good double bedroom with double glazed window and fine open valley and fell views. Fitted cupboards, down lights, radiator and bedhead light. Access to roof space. Bedroom 3 9' 3" x 8' 1" (2.82m x 2.46m) with pretty cast iron feature Victorian style fireplace and tiled hearth, fitted book shelving, radiator and double glazed sash window again with fine open views. Shower Room complementary tiled walls and panelled ceiling. A three piece suite comprises; large shower cubicle with Trevi shower, a pedestal wash hand basin and WC. Sash window, extractor fan, shaver point and vertical towel radiator. Built in pine toiletry cupboard and airing cupboard with radiator and shelving for linen. Lower Ground Floor Workshop 17' 11" x 14' 3" (5.46m x 4.34m) a fantastic room offering great space for those with hobbies or play in mind. Recently tanked and refurbished to a high standard with partial vaulted ceiling, power and light. Part glazed door to the front driveway. Ladder staircase to the studio above.
Outside: The property stands on a large elevated plot set below the limestone scar of Crag Mollet with the most delightful landscaped gardens including a formal lawned garden with paved patio areas, planted shrubs and a mature laurel hedge screen. Stepped pathways wind up through the sloping woodland and coppice to several sitting areas that enjoy spectacular views and splendid evening sunsets, damson trees provide a wealth of fruit and when you reach the top at the foot of the scar you will find a summerhouse 7' 0" x 5' 0" (2.13m x 1.52m) and picnic area. There is a driveway to the front of the house providing ample off road parking. Timber Shed 14' 6" x 8' 6" (4.42m x 2.59m) well insulated as currently in use as a darkroom with light and power, water and drainage. Tenure: Freehold Services: mains electricity, mains water. Private drainage. The oil central heating system has recently been upgraded, with new radiators throughout and a new external oil boiler installed. Council Tax: South Lakeland District Council - Band F Viewings: Strictly by appointment with Hackney & Leigh - Kendal Office. Energy Performance Certificate: The full Energy Performance Certificate is available on our website and also at any of our offices. EPC band E. A thought from the owners We love our house with its cosy spaces, secluded woodland walks and amazing views. And Brigsteer s friendly, vibrant community.
B edroo m 3 2.82 m x 2.46 m (9 '3 " x 8 '1 " ) L a ndin g B e d r oo m 2 3.38 m x 2.84 m (11'1 " x 9'4 " ) B e d r oo m 1 4.90 m x 2.90 m (16'1 " x 9'6 " ) F irs t F loo r Pantry S itt in g R oo m 4.77 m x 2.84 m (15'8 " x 9'4 " ) S u n R oo m 4.65 m x 1.68 m (15'3 " x 5'6 " ) S tud io 4.34 m x 3.20 m (14 '3 " x 10 '6 ") U tili ty 2.27 m x 2.12 m (7 '5 " x 6 '11 ") K itc h e n 3.20 m x 2.91 m (10 '6 " x 9 '7 ") Li v in g / D inin g R oo m 4.89 m x 3.83 m (16 '1 " x 12 '7 ") P o rc h / S u n R oo m W or ks hop G round F loo r To ta l a rea : app ro x. 135.0 s q. m e tre s (1453.2 s q. f ee t) F o r illu s tra tiv e pu rpo s e s onl y. N o t t o sc ale. REF K6039
Location: Brigsteer is a small village nestling on the easterly side of the Lyth Valley and can be found from the Market Town of Kendal by taking the Brigsteer Road out of town and proceeding by way of Scout Scar. On entering the village drop down Brigsteer brow and heading towards the Wheatsheaf Pub, and just before the corner you will see 'slow' marked on the road, the driveway for Spring Bank is then found immediately on your right just below Grey Crag. The village enjoys a thriving community that benefits from not only the popular village hall that is home to a wide range of activities throughout the year, but also the award-winning Wheatsheaf pub and restaurant that is only a short stroll away being ideal for either a drink or meal with friends or guests. Crown Copyright and database rights 2016 Ordnance Survey - 00073400 Hackney & Leigh Ltd Bedroom 3 100 Stricklandgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4PU 01539 729711 kendalsales@hackney-leigh.co.uk Entrance Porch/Sun Room All permit s to view and particulars are issued on the understanding th at n egotiation s are conducted through th e agency of Messrs. Hac kney & L eigh Ltd. Properties for sale by priv ate treaty are off ered subject to contract. No respon sibility c an be accepted for any lo ss or expen se incurred in viewing or in th e ev ent of a property b eing sold, let, or withdrawn. Please contact us to confirm av ailability prior to trav el. These particulars h ave b een prepared for th e guidanc e of intending buyers. No guarant ee of th eir accuracy is given, nor do th ey form p art of a contract.