Old Garden House, Thornbarrow Road, Windermere, Cumbria LA23 2DF, UK

2022-11-15 20:12, User_1

H&H Land & Estates Agent Valuation of this property is £1,100,000

Description:

A most distinguished Lakeland Residence with a commanding position and far reaching views to the Lake, mountains and inspiring backdrop of the Lakeland fells beyond. Within Lake District National Park [unesco World Heritage Site].

A most distinguished Lakeland Residence with a commanding position and far-reaching views to the Lake, mountains and inspiring backdrop of the Lakeland fells beyond. This substantial property offers spacious accommodation including two reception rooms, garden room, excellent SieMatic breakfast kitchen, utility room, four double bedrooms two with ensuite facilities and flexible space for home working from either of the two offices.

The driveway sweeps up to the house with a sustantial parking area with parking for many vehicles. Large lawned garden and sitting areas to the rear and further herbaceous areas and further lawn to the front. Directions From Kendal, head west along Windermere Road. At the roundabout, take the second exit onto Crook Road (B5284). Continue on B5284 for around five miles until you pass Windermere Golf Club on your left and then take the right turn just after onto Lickbarrow Road. Continue along Lickbarrow Road until you reach Park Road and turn right which will then connect into Thornbarrow Road where you turn left. As you drive down Thornbarrow Road you will reach a fork to the left which is signed for Hillthwaite Hotel. Continue up this road where you will reach your destination on your left. Location Old Garden House occupies an elevated setting, less than a miles’ walk from Lake Windermere whilst being excellently situated between Windermere and Bowness-on-Windermere providing easy access to both popular Lake District towns with a wide range of shops, cafes and restaurants close by, along with local amenities, health centre, transport links and an excellent choice of local schools right on the doorstep. Services All mains services connected.

Planning Authority
Lake District National Park Authority

Energy Rating
D 

Ground Floor

Entrance Hall (5.17m x 2.49m)

Exposed brick wall with display niche, stairs to first floor and window to the front elevation.

Lounge (5.81m x 5.27m)

Feature brick fireplace with fire grate with hood over and tiled hearth, display niche and beam over. Triple aspect windows with views towards the lake, radiator and 4 wall lights. Open plan in to:

Dining Room (6.1m x 4.93m)

External door to the rear with side panel, window to the rear, double radiator, central beam and spotlighting to ceiling, Three wall lights, door to the garden room and entrance hall.

Garden Room (6.15m x 3.15m)

Two radiators, dual aspect double glazed timber doors and windows to three sides. Tiled floor and pitched ceiling.

Kitchen (4.27m x 3.07m)

SieMatic kitchen fitted with a range of base, wall and drawer units with a combination of granite and wood worktops over with inset one and a half sink and draining grooves. Appliances include; a 5 ring gas hob with extractor hood over, Miele built-in electric oven, an American style fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Spice rack and window to the rear. Open Plan in to:

Breakfast Area (3.2m x 2.05m)

Radiator, built-in display, bay window over-looking the rear garden.

Utility Room (3.23m x 2.64m)

Belfast sink, plumbed for a washing machine and space for a tumble dryer with worktop over and tiled splashback. Double glazed window to the rear, shelf, radiator, built in triple storage cupboards, stable door to the rear and wall units.

Downstairs WC (2.05m x 1.44m)

Pedestal wash hand basin and w.c. Tiled floor and half tiled walls, opaque double glazed window, mirror and shaver point.

Office (3.9m x 3.23m)

Double glazed window to front elevation, three wall lights.

Filing/Store Area (3.16m x 1.31m)

Radiator and shelving.

Office 2 (4.33m x 2.65m)

This room has been adapted from the second garage and could easily be re-instated back to a garage. Double glazed window to front elevation.

Garage (6.09m x 3.64m)

Up and over garage door, courtesy door to rear and hot water cylinder.

First Floor

Mezzanine Style Landing (7.65m x 2.28m)

Boiler cupboard housing a hot water cylinder, two linen cupboards, radiator, brick pillar, double glazed window with open views, 2 wall lights and loft access.

Proposed Shower Room (2.5m x 2.14m)

Opaque double glazed window and radiator.

Bedroom 3 (3.57m x 3.24m)

Double glazed window over-looking the rear garden, radiator, eaves storage, two wall lights and walk-in wardrobe.

Bedroom 4 (3.89m x 3.06m)

Double glazed window over-looking the rear garden, radiator, three wall lights and walk-in wardrobe.

Bedroom 1 (5.32m x 4.01m)

Measured into wardrobe. Fitted wardrobes with sliding doors. Double glazed window with stunning views towards the Lakeland hills and the Lake. Radiator and wall light.

En Suite (2.64m x 2.07m)

Measured into recess. Recently updated with a large walk-in shower with glazed side panel, double shower rose (one fixed and one hand held), pedestal wash hand basin and w.c with glass cabinet over. Chrome towel radiator, extractor fan, recess displays, mirror with shaver point and spotlighting.

Bedroom 2 (4.52m x 3.9m)

Measured into wardrobe. Fitted wardrobes with sliding doors. Double glazed window with view over the garden. Radiator and display ledge.

En Suite (2.65m x 2.6m)

Measured into recess. Recently updated with a slipper bath, w.c. With concealed cistern and button flush and vanity wash hand basin with drawers under. Recess display with glass shelving and tiling to the walls.

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2022-08-08 21:09, User_1
A most distinguished Lakeland Residence with a commanding position and far reaching views to the Lake, mountains and inspiring backdrop of the Lakeland fells beyond. Within Lake District National Park [unesco World Heritage Site].

A most distinguished Lakeland Residence with a commanding position and far-reaching views to the Lake, mountains and inspiring backdrop of the Lakeland fells beyond. This substantial property offers spacious accommodation including two reception rooms, garden room, excellent SieMatic breakfast kitchen, utility room, four double bedrooms two with ensuite facilities and flexible space for home working from either of the two offices.

The driveway sweeps up to the house with a sustantial parking area with parking for many vehicles. Large lawned garden and sitting areas to the rear and further herbaceous areas and further lawn to the front. In total the plot extends to approximately 1,175 sqm [0.29 ac].

Planning Permission
The property benefitted from full planning permission granted in August 2015, subject to conditions (including a local occupancy condition). This consent was for the construction of an impressive detached 3-bedroomed property. Full planning documents can all be viewed within the following the link or can be requested from our offices –

The application reference is 7/2015/5105.

Note: The planning consent above was granted conditional on construction being started within a period of three years of the consent being approved. In July 2018, the vendors commenced works on the site and a new drainage was installed. These works were inspected and documented, for which the documents are available on request. For the avoidance of doubt, the local planning authority were not notified of the commencement of these works at the time. It is recommended that any purchaser make their own enquiries and could apply for a Certificate of Lawful Development to formally ascertain the planning situation in relation to the application 7/2015/5105.

Local Occupancy Conditions
Planning permission is granted subject to Local occupation, once developed occupation of the property is limited to those who have lived in the locality for the last three years, or who are currently employed in the locality, or are moving to the locality to be employed. The property cannot be used as a second home or holiday letting accommodation.

The ‘Locality’ is defined as the administrative areas of the Parishes of: Broughton East; Cartmel Fell; Crook; Crosthwaite and Lyth; Helsington; Hugill; Kentmere; Lakes; Longsleddale; Nether Staveley; Over Staveley; Skelwith; Staveley in Cartmel; Underbarrow and Bradleyfield; Upper Allithwaite; Windermere; Witherslack; Meathop and Ulpha; and those parts of the Parishes of Fawcett Forest; Strickland Ketel; Strickland Roger; and Whitwell and Selside which lie within the administrative area of the Lake District National Park.

Planning Authority
Lake District National Park Authority Directions From Kendal, head west along Windermere Road. At the roundabout, take the second exit onto Crook Road (B5284). Continue on B5284 for around five miles until you pass Windermere Golf Club on your left and then take the right turn just after onto Lickbarrow Road. Continue along Lickbarrow Road until you reach Park Road and turn right which will then connect into Thornbarrow Road where you turn left. As you drive down Thornbarrow Road you will reach a fork to the left which is signed for Hillthwaite Hotel. Continue up this road where you will reach your destination on your left. Location Old Garden House occupies an elevated setting, less than a miles’ walk from Lake Windermere whilst being excellently situated between Windermere and Bowness-on-Windermere providing easy access to both popular Lake District towns with a wide range of shops, cafes and restaurants close by, along with local amenities, health centre, transport links and an excellent choice of local schools right on the doorstep. Services All mains services connected.

Planning Authority
Lake District National Park Authority

Energy Rating
D 

Ground Floor

Entrance Hall (5.17m x 2.49m)

Exposed brick wall with display niche, stairs to first floor and window to the front elevation.

Lounge (5.81m x 5.27m)

Feature brick fireplace with fire grate with hood over and tiled hearth, display niche and beam over. Triple aspect windows with views towards the lake, radiator and 4 wall lights. Open plan in to:

Dining Room (6.1m x 4.93m)

External door to the rear with side panel, window to the rear, double radiator, central beam and spotlighting to ceiling, Three wall lights, door to the garden room and entrance hall.

Garden Room (6.15m x 3.15m)

Two radiators, dual aspect double glazed timber doors and windows to three sides. Tiled floor and pitched ceiling.

Kitchen (4.27m x 3.07m)

SieMatic kitchen fitted with a range of base, wall and drawer units with a combination of granite and wood worktops over with inset one and a half sink and draining grooves. Appliances include; a 5 ring gas hob with extractor hood over, Miele built-in electric oven, an American style fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Spice rack and window to the rear. Open Plan in to:

Breakfast Area (3.2m x 2.05m)

Radiator, built-in display, bay window over-looking the rear garden.

Utility Room (3.23m x 2.64m)

Belfast sink, plumbed for a washing machine and space for a tumble dryer with worktop over and tiled splashback. Double glazed window to the rear, shelf, radiator, built in triple storage cupboards, stable door to the rear and wall units.

Downstairs WC (2.05m x 1.44m)

Pedestal wash hand basin and w.c. Tiled floor and half tiled walls, opaque double glazed window, mirror and shaver point.

Office (3.9m x 3.23m)

Double glazed window to front elevation, three wall lights.

Filing/Store Area (3.16m x 1.31m)

Radiator and shelving.

Office 2 (4.33m x 2.65m)

This room has been adapted from the second garage and could easily be re-instated back to a garage. Double glazed window to front elevation.

Garage (6.09m x 3.64m)

Up and over garage door, courtesy door to rear and hot water cylinder.

First Floor

Mezzanine Style Landing (7.65m x 2.28m)

Boiler cupboard housing a hot water cylinder, two linen cupboards, radiator, brick pillar, double glazed window with open views, 2 wall lights and loft access.

Proposed Shower Room (2.5m x 2.14m)

Opaque double glazed window and radiator.

Bedroom 3 (3.57m x 3.24m)

Double glazed window over-looking the rear garden, radiator, eaves storage, two wall lights and walk-in wardrobe.

Bedroom 4 (3.89m x 3.06m)

Double glazed window over-looking the rear garden, radiator, three wall lights and walk-in wardrobe.

Bedroom 1 (5.32m x 4.01m)

Measured into wardrobe. Fitted wardrobes with sliding doors. Double glazed window with stunning views towards the Lakeland hills and the Lake. Radiator and wall light.

En Suite (2.64m x 2.07m)

Measured into recess. Recently updated with a large walk-in shower with glazed side panel, double shower rose (one fixed and one hand held), pedestal wash hand basin and w.c with glass cabinet over. Chrome towel radiator, extractor fan, recess displays, mirror with shaver point and spotlighting.

Bedroom 2 (4.52m x 3.9m)

Measured into wardrobe. Fitted wardrobes with sliding doors. Double glazed window with view over the garden. Radiator and display ledge.

En Suite (2.65m x 2.6m)

Measured into recess. Recently updated with a slipper bath, w.c. With concealed cistern and button flush and vanity wash hand basin with drawers under. Recess display with glass shelving and tiling to the walls.

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