For sale: Crosby Lodge
Ackenthwaite, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7DQ

SUMMARY

Bearing a date stone 1749, Crosby Lodge is a substantial Westmorland Style Farmhouse which has been sympathetically and carefully renovated and refurbished in recent years. The original farm buildings, on either side of Crosby Lodge, which occupies an impressive site within manageable gardens, have been converted to residential use and are in separate ownership.

Many of the original features remain, including exposed timbers, fireplaces, wall cupboards, oak doors and staircases. The refurbishment programme blends well with the original period, with tremendous detail, to the quality and presentation. The renovation scheme included complete rewiring, replumbing, installation of new bathrooms, new window frames, the kitchen, internal glazed panelled doors to maximise the light, extension at ground floor level to incorporate the Sun Lounge, and the creation of the most impressive Master Bedroom Suite at second floor level.

Opposite the front is the original stone and slate built stable block with four stables or stores. The house is surrounded by the extremely pleasant gardens and

grounds which add to the privacy. There are splendid westerly views across farmland towards the monument at Heversham on the horizon.

Ackenthwaite is convenient to Milnthorpe with all the associated facilities of this small market town, whilst Kendal is approximately 15 minutes drive to the north. Crosby Lodge is also very convenient for the M6 at Junction 36.

Inspection of this highly desirable country residence is strongly recommended to fully appreciate the quality of the presentation and refurbishment scheme, the extent of the accommodation and the undoubted charm and abeyance.

LOCATION

From Kendal, Ackenthwaite can either be approached via the A65 or A6.

From the A65, at Crooklands, turn right. Passing the Westmorland County Show Field on the right, continue towards Milnthorpe and Ackenthwaite is the hamlet just east of the market town. Entering Ackenthwaite, just opposite a farm, turn right and Crosby Lodge is on the left hand side after a barn conversion.

Alternatively from the A6 and the crossroads at the centre of Milnthorpe, turn left. Passing Dallam School on the left hand side and entering Ackenthwaite, take the second left and Crosby Lodge is on the left.

Apart from Junction 36 of the motorway at Crooklands, Junction 35 is approximately 15 minutes drive in a southerly direction via Beetham and the outskirts of Carnforth.

The Accommodation Briefly Comprises:
[All measurements are approximate]

Crosby Lodge is approached by an imposing entrance drive with an extensive parking and turning area, between the front and stone built stable block.

Double pitched slate roof canopy over the front, oak entrance door, with windows either side, into the

ENTRANCE LOBBY: 2.36m x 1.30m (7'9" x 4'3") Central heating radiator. Oak laminated floor.

An archway opens into the impressive

ENTRANCE HALL: 7.79m x 2.34m x 2.43m x 2.2m [including stairwell] (25'7" x 7'8" x 8'0" x 7'3") Oak laminated floor. Two central heating radiators. Original stone fireplace with gas, coal effect stove. Downlighting. Exposed beams.

CLOAKROOM/W.C: Understairs. Central heating radiator. Part tiled walls. W.C. and wash hand basin.

A pair of double, glazed panelled doors open into the

LOUNGE: 5.35m x 4.6m (17'7" x 15'1") Extremely pleasant, comfortable room with two deep recessed front windows and a south facing window. Fireplace with gas coal effect fire inset. Spice cupboard. Exposed beams. Central heating radiator. Downlighting.

Beyond the stairwell is the

SNUG: 3.20m x 2.97m (10'6" x 9'9") Central heating radiator. Wood burning stove. South facing window. Door to terrace. Fitted shelves. Exposed oak beam. Downlighting.

At the end of the Entrance Hall, a glazed panelled door leads into the SUN LOUNGE/DINING ROOM: 4.57m x 2.34m x 6.56m x 2.72m (15'0" x 7'8" x 21'6" x 8'11") An extremely spacious, light and impressive room. Lovely west facing aspect overlooking the well presented lawned gardens over farmland, towards St Anthony's Tower on the horizon. A pair of doors to the terrace. Two central heating radiators. Oak laminated floor. Three skylights. Exposed beam. Downlights.

A pair of glazed panel doors lead into the

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 5.92m x 4.12m (19'5" x 13'6") A superb fitted kitchen with polished granite work surfaces, including the central island with stainless steel 1 1/2 bowl sink unit. Dishwasher. Matching wall cupboards. Integrated fridge, AEG Microwave, AEG double electric oven and AEG gas hob. Part tiled walls. Gas fired AGA. Two window seats overlooking the turning space and parking area. Downlighting. Ceramic tiled floor.

Two steps lead to a door, with four steps leading up to the

UTILITY ROOM: 3.33m x 3.08m (10'11" x 10'1") Formerly the Dairy. Fitted base units with working surfaces. Wall cupboards. Stainless steel sink unit. Plumbing for a washing machine. Part tiled walls. Central heating radiator. Electric meter boxes. Side door to gardens. Downlighting. Access hatch to roof void. Ceramic tiled floor.

BOILER ROOM/SIDE ENTRANCE HALL: 3.42m x 3.09m (11'3" x 10'2") Ceramic tiled floor. Central heating radiator. Coat rail with hooks. Vaillant wall mounted gas fired boiler. Water tank with pressurised system. Access door to turning and parking area.

Returning to the Entrance Hall, the oak staircase, with half landing and window overlooking the side garden, leads to the first floor landing, with original oak latched doors into the Bedrooms and the House Bathroom.

A separate door leads into the

GUEST SUITE

PASSAGE: 2.65m x 0.88m (8'8" x 2'11") Central heating radiator.

BATHROOM: 3.13m x 2.69m (10'3" x 8'10") Tiled walls. Corner shower unit. Towel radiator. W.C. Wash hand basin. Bath. Downlighting. Fitted tiled shelves.

There are two steps at the end of the Passage leading to the

BEDROOM: 5.72m x 4.14m (18'9" x 13'7") Exposed roof purlins. Two central heating radiators. West and east facing windows. Access hatch to roof space.

BEDROOM No 3: [Central] 4.15m x 3.51m (13'7" x 11'6") Central heating radiator. Exposed beam. Fitted double wardrobe. Window seat.

BEDROOM No 4: 4.11m x 4.06m (13'6" x 13'4") Central heating radiator. Window seat. Easterly aspect.

HOUSE BATHROOM: 3.24m x 2.27m (10'8" x 7'5") The dimensions excludes the linen cupboard with louvred doors. Part tiled walls. Towel radiator. Bath with shower over. Wash hand basin. W.C. Downlighting. Lovely views towards St Anthony's Tower.

A staircase, with half landing with west facing window, leads to the second floor and the

MASTER BEDROOM SUITE: BEDROOM: 7.58m [max] x 5.00m [max] (24'10" x 16'5") An extremely impressive room with exposed roof timbers. Two skylights. Downlighting. Central heating radiator.

DRESSING ROOM: 4.48m x 2.44m (14'8" x 8'0") The dimensions include the fitted wardrobes with louvred doors. Skylight with separate window below. Downlighting. Access to roof void.

SHOWER ROOM: 2.56m x 2.49m (8'5" x 8'2") Tiled wall. Shower cubicle. Towel rail. Two wash hand basins. W.C. Skylight. North facing window.

An oak latched door from the Entrance Hall leads down to the CELLAR: 3.98m x 3.21m (13'1" x 10'6")

OUTSIDE

WORKSHOP/STORE: 6.31m x 3.96m (20'8" x 13'0") Access from the door out of the Utility Room and from the carport/garage. Block built. Sheeted roof. Concrete floor. Fitted shelf. Power and light.

CARPORT/GARAGE: 8.96m x 5.35m (29'5" x 17'7") Two bays. Behind the Workshop/Store. Sheeted roof.

STABLE BLOCK: 16.8m x 5.42m [External] (55'1" x 17'9") Stone with double pitched slated roof. Two stables. Loose box. Calf pens.

GARDENS & GROUNDS

Adjacent to the stable block is a pleasant railed copse with trees and shrubs.

To the left of the entrance drive is a landscaped parking area divided into two sections, with a fine variety of trees and shrubs and borders.

Extremely well presented terraced gardens and grounds, including lawns, borders, rosebeds, trees and shrubs.

A terrace adjacent to the Snug and Sun Lounge.

FUEL STORE: Stone and slate built.

Adjacent archway leading to the lower tier garden.

GENERAL INFORMATION

TENURE: Freehold.

POSSESSION: Vacant possession on completion.

FIXTURES/FITTINGS: All fixtures and fittings referred to in these particulars are included. Otherwise they are excluded.

SERVICES: Mains water, electricity and gas. Septic tank drainage. Gas fired central heating.

COUNCIL TAX: Band 'F' [verbal enquiry only].

LOCAL AUTHORITY: South Lakeland District Council, South Lakeland House, Lowther Street, Kendal, Cumbria. Tel No: 01539 733333

VIEWING: Strictly by appointment only through our Kendal branch office. All viewings will be accompanied by a representative of the agents staff.

HOME INFORMATION PACK: A Home Information Pack is available for inspection to interested parties.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE GRAPHS

FLOOR PLANS [For Identification Purposes Only and not to Scale]