Property description
Location: Plough Farm is situated just off the A6 at the foot of the little known unspoilt Bannisdale Valley, to the North of the Market Town of Kendal.
From Kendal follow the A6 Shap Road (north) proceed past the turning signposted Longsleddale following the road along continuing past Watchgate on your right. The turning for Plough Farm is on your left hand side just after the small detached building (former sub-station). Follow the quiet country lane bordered on both sides by colourful wildflowers, keep right and then Plough Farm is the first on your right. Turn into the gravelled drive and park by the garage.
Description: Plough Farm was designed and built by the vendor to a high standard and specification blending character and charm with modern 21st century comforts, from under-floor heating to a state of the art surround system. The living space is both spacious and flexible and would appeal to a variety of purchasers offering a home to live, work or play in. The four bedrooms and three bath/shower rooms are complemented by the extensive first floor living room, office and snug and the splendid ground floor open plan style living/dining kitchen and utility. Outside is a large detached double garage, plenty of parking and turning and well tended gardens that border open fields and the adjoining pasture. The next step is an appointment to view - we know you will not be disappointed!
Accommodation with approximate dimensions: Ground Floor Sheltered Covered Walkway with slate roof, three roof lights and wall lighting. Access from a door off the drive and with door into the hall.
Entrance Hall with double glazed panel door and two matching side panels. Two steps down to attractive tiled floor, down lights and exposed stone work and panelled walls to dado height.
Splendid Dining Kitchen/Living Room 39' 10" x 15' 7" (12.14m x 4.75m) having three narrow double glazed windows overlooking the wild flower garden to the rear. Fitted with an attractive range of timber wall and base units including glazed display cabinet, plate rail and wine rack. Granite work surfaces with drainer and inset white enamel sink with mixer tap. Four oven oil fired Aga with two hot plates and griddle and Aeg microwave. Attractive tiled floor and co-ordinating part tiled walls, exposed timbers and beams, spot light tracks and two wall light points. Exposed stone work and central stone pillar with inset LED lights and solid pitch pine spiral staircase to the first floor. Living Area with full height double glazed window to the side and splendid feature arched window with seat overlooking the front garden and open fields. Raised stone corner hearth with timber surround and wood burning stove. Exposed stone work and pitch pine minstrel gallery to the first floor.
Inner Hall with three double glazed windows to the walkway. Down lights and timber staircase to first floor.
Cloakroom being well tiled with co-ordinating walls and floor. WC and wash hand basin. Vertical chrome towel radiator, down lights, inset wall mirror and shaver point.
Utility Room 12' 6" x 6' 4" (3.81m x 1.93m) with double glazed window and part glazed stable door to sheltered area and garden. Fitted base units with complementary working surfaces and inset single drainer stainless steel sink. Plumbing for washing machine and space for freezer and tumble dryer. Tiled floor and fitted cupboard housing the electrics.
Bedroom 2 11' 11" x 11' 0" (3.63m x 3.35m) with double doors opening to the garden. Telephone point and useful understairs store.
Bedroom 3 15' 0" x 11' 11" (4.57m x 3.63m) overlooking the garden, double glazed window and down lights. En-suite Shower Room - attractive tiled walls and floor, wall mirror and shaver point. WC and pedestal wash hand basin, shower cubicle with Mira shower. Extractor fan, vertical chrome towel radiator and down lights. Deep understairs toiletry cupboard with heater.
Bedroom 4 11' 8" x 10' 9" (3.56m x 3.28m) with double glazed window to the garden, down lights and deep fitted wardrobe.
Bathroom complementary tiled walls and floor, double glazed window and extractor fan. A three piece suite comprises; panel bath with Mira shower over, pedestal wash hand basin and WC. Vertical chrome towel radiator, inset shelved alcove and cupboard.
First Floor Accessed from the hall staircase.
Office with roof light, down lights and radiator. Fitted shelving and built in pine desktop with matching shelf. Open to:
Excellent family/living/entertainment room 24 ' 7 " x 17' 5" (7.49m x 5.31m) plus 11'11 " x 8'11" (3'63m x 2.72m) a splendid room light and airy with valuated ceiling. Two roof lights look out onto the fell and fields to the rear and three double glazed full height windows, two with feature arch's enjoy views over the gardens and surrounding countryside. Central circular granite hearth with contemporary style wood burning stove and three modern cast iron radiators. Exposed beams and spot lights. Projector and screen for both TV reception as well as videos. Over stairs cupboard with Worcester boiler. Part glazed stable door to: Splendid timber balcony that enjoys open views.
Snug/Study Area 14' 8" x 11' 10" (4.47m x 3.61m) with roof light, modern cast iron radiator.
Cloakroom attractive tiled walls and floor, roof light and down lights. Wash hand basin and WC, vertical chrome towel radiator. Cupboard with pressurised hot water cylinder.
Minstrels Gallery overlooking the living room with extensive pitch pine panelling and flooring with up lights. Double glazed panel door to balcony (also accessed from the family room). Spiral staircase to the ground floor. Double doors to:
Master Bedroom 16' 2" x 12' 3" (4.93m x 3.73m) with wide planked floor boards and pitch pine panelled walls and two sets of deep built in double wardrobes. Double glazed window to open fields and fell, modern cast iron radiator, two wall light points and two sets of spot lights. En-suite Shower Room - with complementary tiled walls and floor with inset Led lights. Large corner cubicle with Swadling power shower, pedestal wash hand basin and WC. Two chrome vertical towel radiators, down lights and deep boiler cupboard with Worcester boiler.
Outside: Detached Double Garage 26' 10" x 17' 0" (8.18m x 5.18m) two sets of double timer doors, power and light. Water treatment system and UV filter. Two useful mezzanine storage levels and door to side. Cloakroom with tiled floor and WC. Fitted cupboard with inset single drainer stainless steel sink and wall mounted water heater. Double glazed window.
The property enjoys plenty of parking and turning on the gravelled driveway to the front and side of the garage. The gardens are well tended with lawns, dry stone walls and mature planted shrubs and trees including a most attractive Sycamore with tree house. Spring fed pond, paved sitting areas and splendid stone seats dotted around. A wild flower garden has been planted creating a haven for birds and butterfly's. Oil tank shed and pump house.
The pasture is approxuimately 4.22 acres and is currently let on an informal agreement to a local farmer who mows the field twice a year and is responsible for maintaining the boundaries and land quality.
Note: The static six berth caravan is available by separate negotiation.
Services: mains electricity. Private water from bore hole in the garden. Private drainage to newly built septic tank. Oil central heating.
Underfloor heating is through out the ground floor.
A state of the art surround system is installed with a central CD library, radio and controls in each of the bedrooms for Ipod ports.
A small annual charge is paid to a local farmer for the spring supply to the pond.
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax: South Lakeland District Council Band G
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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