Property description
Location: This interesting Victorian property built in 1868 and now sub-divided into four individual residences is situated on the south side of Greenside on the outskirts of The Market Town of Kendal and is approached from the Town Centre by way of Allhallows Lane and Beast Banks which run into Greenside. The entrance to Number 9 is situated in a private drive with its own parking on the left hand side of the road, and is the second turning after Bankfield.
Description: This fine and prestigious family house forms the centre portion of what is also known as "Ghyll Close". Originally a substantial detached house and perhaps one of the most impressive in the town "Ghyll Close" was built in 1868 for a local Quaker woollen merchant Charles Lloyd Braithwaite & his wife Sarah Wilson and was subsequently divided in later years into four substantial family homes. The present owners have in recent years with care and attention to detail, sympathetically restored and updated the property creating a most welcoming home that offers 21st century living in a period setting.The gardens have been landscaped and a new garage built and with no upward chain and early possession available, the next step is an appointment to view.
Note: All the original sash windows have been reconditioned and draught proofed by Ventrolla.
Accommodation with approximate dimensions: Stone & Slated Entrance Porch being the original entrance for Ghyll Close when it was one house. Refurbished by the vendors with beamed ceiling, ornate detailing and stone mullioned feature windows. Double timber doors still locked with the original key and flagged floor. Original gothic glazed double doors to -
Reception/Dining Hall 14' x 13' (4.27m x 3.96m) a most welcoming entrance that is both warm and inviting. The splendid Minton tiled floor that runs through to the inner hall has been lovingly restored and the original stone fireplace with tiled inset and hearth now has a splendid wood burning stove. Deep shelved china cupboard and useful cloaks cupboard. The secondary glazed sash window looks out to the front garden, there is cornicing to the ceiling, a picture rail, radiator and telephone point. Archway to -
Inner Hall again with the splendid Minton tiled floor and staircase to first floor. Useful store cupboard and deep alcove, fitted shelving and cloaks alcove with radiator. Part glazed door with original panelled shutters and splendid view across to Farleton Knott and beyond. Door to lower ground floor.
The Drawing Room 24' x 16' (7.32m x 4.88m) having three secondary glazed sash windows overlooking the landscaped terraced south facing gardens and enjoying fine views across the garden to Farleton Knott and the distant Lancashire Fells. Original marble fireplace with tiled inset and hearth and cast iron gas stove. Attractive pitch pine polished floorboards, cornicing to ceiling, picture rail and feature arched alcove. Three radiators and concealed hot pipe that runs under the windows. TV aerial and telephone point.
Fitted Kitchen 13' 4" x 7' 9" (4.06m x 2.36m) with two secondary glazed sash windows to the front garden. The kitchen has been installed by the vendors with a range of contemporary wall and base units incorporating glazed display cabinets and drawer fitments. Complementary solid oak working surfaces, attractive tiled floor and co-ordinating part tiled walls. Masterchef dual fuel AGA perfect for anybody prefers the instant control of a conventional range cooker, Bosch stainless steel cooker hood and extractor, plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher. Double bowl white ceramic butlers sink with mixer tap, vertical radiator and concealed lighting.
Cloakroom with WC and wash hand basin. Original Minton tiled floor and complementary part tiled walls.
Lower Ground Floor Timber stairs lead down to:
Useful Cellar Rooms Cellar/Workshop
(24' x 16'1") (7.31m x 4.90m) with flagged floor, two secondary glazed windows and door to steps that lead up to the rear garden. Worcester Bosch gas fired central heating boiler and cast iron wood burning stove. Two useful store rooms.
First Floor Landing light and airy with feature arch, polished pitch pine floor boards and large refurbished glazed roof light.
Bedroom 1 18' 5 into bay" x 15' 5 " (5.61m x 4.7m) a simply delightful room with a raised plinth to the bay and three secondary glazed sash windows enjoying the fine south facing open views. Attractive marble fireplace, cornicing to ceiling and picture rail, radiator. Inset shelved cupboard and TV aerial point.
Bedroom 2 15' 11" x 11' 5" (4.85m x 3.48m) again with three secondary glazed sash windows and open views. Attractive marble fireplace, cornicing to ceiling, ceiling rose, picture rail and radiator. Access to loft space. Original fitted wardrobes with sliding doors and high level storage cupboards over.
Bedroom 3 13' 4" x 8' 1" (4.06m x 2.46m) overlooking the front garden with two secondary glazed sash windows. Original stone corner fireplace with cast iron and tiled inset, cornicing to ceiling, picture rail and ceiling rose. Radiator.
Bathroom having a three piece suite in white comprising; roll top Victorian style bath on claw feet with central shower mixer, WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Three secondary glazed sash windows, cornicing to ceiling, radiator and heated towel rail and radiator. Attractive part tiled walls and complementary oak flooring. Large airing cupboard with hot water cylinder and shelving for linen.
Shower Room enjoying borrowed light from the landing roof light. A three piece suite comprises; corner cubicle with shower, wash hand basin and WC. Complementary tiled walls and polished wood floor, cornicing to ceiling, extractor fan and Dimplex wall heater.
Outside: Detached Garage 14' 11" x 13' 3" (4.55m x 4.04m) re-built by the vendors with double timbers doors and vaulted ceiling with windows in the gable ends. To the front of the garage is parking for two vehicles.
The gardens and grounds have been landscaped offering easy to manage outside space. To the front is a terraced wooded garden with mature trees and shrubs, log store and winding path leading up to a sheltered sitting area and timber garden shed. The private rear garden with its south facing paved terrace has a timber deck on which to sit and enjoy the splendid distant views, the beds and borders are well stocked, the pond has fish and a lower level provides a productive vegetable patch with garden shed.
Note: pedestrian access to the rear garden is through the gates and gardens of the neighbours at numbers 5 and 7.
Services: mains electricity, mains gas, mains water and mains drainage.
Tenure: Freehold/Part Leasehold
Council Tax: South Lakeland District Council - Band E
Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Hackney & Leigh - (01539) 729711
Energy Performance Certificate: The full Energy Performance Certificate is available on our website and also at any of our offices.
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