For sale: Holywath, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8HN

SUMMARY

* One of the Lake District's least known, yet evocative Country Houses.
* Historical connections with Brantwood and Beatrix Potter.
* Same Family ownership for last 180 years.
* Completely unspoilt.
* Many original features retained from the various periods of development.
* Wealth of panelling, fireplaces and wooden floors.
* Spectacular setting with wonderful lawned gardens.
* Superb selection of flowering shrubs and trees.
* Six Receptions, Kitchen, Utility, Scullery and Day Room on Ground Floor.
* Eleven Bedrooms and Three Bathrooms on First Floor.
* Enormous potential for development, change of use, refurbishment and renovation.
* About 7.5 acres, next to Church Beck.
* Independent Hydro Electricity.
* Miniature railway winding through the grounds with stations, junctions and rolling stock, available by separate negotiation.
* Viewing highly recommended.

DIRECTIONS

Entering Coniston from the direction of Ambleside, in the centre of the village just before the bridge, turn right, between the general store and The Black Bull, public house. Continue along the road, passing the Ruskin Museum on the right and after approximately 300 yards, just beyond the terrace of three cottages, is the entrance to Holywath.

Alternatively, if approaching from either the south, take the fist left over the bridge and follow the above directions.

The Accommodation Briefly Comprises:
[All measurements are approximate]

Holywath is approached via a spectacular, sweeping driveway with an impressive turning sweep and parking area in front of the Main Entrance.

ENTRANCE HAL: 7.01m x 4.71m (23'0" x 15'5") Large bay window overlooking front gardens. Part panelled walls. Majestic fireplace with wood panelled over mantle and surrounds.

INNER HALL: 9.04m x 3.07m (29'8" x 10'1") Five cupboards.

STUDY: 5.28m x 3.98m (17'4" x 13'1") South facing bay window overlooking the lawned gardens. Marble fireplace.

Beyond the Inner Hall is the LOBBY off which is the impressive

DRAWING ROOM: 8.04m x 5.93m (26'5" x 19'5") Large panoramic window with window seats, overlooking the south gardens. Part panelled walls. Architraves. Fireplace.

FAMILY ROOM: 5.06m x 3.21m (16'7" x 10'6")

DINING ROOM: 5.15m x 4.71m (16'11" x 15'5") Bay window overlooking front garden, black marble fireplace.

GARDEN ROOM: 6.76m x 3.85m (22'2" x 12'8") East facing windows with double doors to the turning sweep and parking area.

BILLIARDS ROOM: 8.49m x 5.81m (27'10" x 19'1") Wood tiled floor, part panelled walls, splendid, imposing, tiled fireplace with heavily wood carved panelled over mantle and side panels. Stunning archway to bay window with stained glassed glazing overlooking the driveway and front gardens with side panelling.

CLOAK ROOM: 2.38m x 2.10m (7'10" x 6'11") and W.C: 2.08m x 1.18m (6'10" x 3'10")

Opposite the Dining Room, across the hallway is the

UTILITY ROOM: 4.27m x 3.72m (14'0" x 12'2") Original servant's bells. Wonderful fitted cupboards. Sink unit.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 5.20m x 3.56m (17'1" x 11'8") Aga. Two large cupboards.

SCULLERY: 3.75m x 2.91m (12'4" x 9'7") Fitted base units.

PANTRY: 2.48m x 1.31m (8'2" x 4'4")

SIDE HALL: 4.13m x 3.50m (13'7" x 11'6") Servants staircase to First Floor.

DAY ROOM: 4.86m x 3.44m (15'11" x 11'3")

REAR OPEN PORCH: 1.86m x 1.45m (5'6" x 4'9")

STORE ROOM

FIRST FLOOR

A majestic, sweeping staircase leads to the First Floor.

GALLERIED LANDING AREA: 5.46m x 3.10m (17'11" x 10'2") Impressive round roof light.

BEDROOM No 1: 4.72m x 4.45m (15'6" x 14'7")

BATHROOM No 1: 3.39m x 3.28m (11'1" x 10'9") Cast iron bath, wash hand basin and w.c. Access to loft.

BEDROOM No 2: 4.75m x 3.95m (15'7" x 13'0") View to front garden.

BEDROOM No 3: 4.75m x 3.95m (15'7" x 13'0")

From the main landing, steps lead up to the upper level 'L' shaped landing, at the end of which is

BEDROOM No 4: 5.24m x 3.95m (17'2" x 13'0") Arch to bay window overlooking south gardens. Pedestal wash hand basin.

BEDROOM No 5: 3.64m x 3.61m (11'11" x 11'10")

BEDROOM No 6: 4.32m x 4.50m (14'2" x 14'9")

W.C: 2.47m x 0.98m (8'1" x 3'3")

BATHROOM No 2: 3.43m x 1.54m (11'3" x 5'1") Cast iron bath and wash hand basin.

BEDROOM No 7: 4.07m x 3.43m (13'4" x 11'3")

From the galleried landing, a passageway leads to the former Servants Quarters. At the end of the passageway is the

W.C: 3.12m x 0.98m (10'3 x 3'3)

BATHROOM No 3: 2.03m x 1.90m (6'8" x 6'3") Cast iron bath and wash hand basin. Skylight.

LANDING: Large airing cupboard and stairs leading back down to the Side Hall.

Ladder access to the tower.

BEDROOM No 8: 4.84m x 2.71m (15'11" x 8'11")

BEDROOM No 9: 3.18m x 3.00m (10'5" x 9'10")

BEDROOM No 10: 4.16m x 3.56m (13'8" x 11'8") Loft access.

BOX ROOM: 3.94m x 2.66m (12'11" x 8'9")

BEDROOM No 11: 2.77m [max] x 2.54m [max] (9'1" x 8'4")

BASEMENT

There are three Cellar Rooms in the Basement, ideal for storage purposes.

OUTSIDE

BOILER ROOM.

Rear courtyard with oil tank.

OUTSIDE W.C.

GARAGE: 4.81m x 2.61m (15'9" x 8'7")

DETACHED STONE BARN

LOWER FLOOR

STABLE/WOOD STORE: 4.99m x 4.84m (16'4" x 15'11")

STORE ROOM: 4.95m x 1.69m (16'3" x 5'7")

UPPER BARN FLOOR: 6.55m x 4.06m (21'6" x 13'4")

GARDENS & GROUNDS

The extremely pleasant, extensive lawned gardens and wooded grounds surround Holywath and slope gently down from the turning sweep and parking area towards the southerly and easterly boundaries with the spectacular Church Beck flowing alongside.

There is a fine selection of hard and soft wood trees and a wonderful display of rhododendrons, azaleas, flowering shrubs and spring bulbs.

The whole property extends to approximately 7.5 acres and is shown edged red on the attached Sale Plan herewith.

MINIATURE RAILWAY

The spectacular miniature railway, created and established by the Late Major J W B Hext, is based at the Engine House and 'Station' just inside the main front entrance gates.

The track winds gracefully through the wooded grounds, hewn through rock with storage facilities for the rolling stock. The track continues around the impressive incline towards the back of Holywath.

Some of the railway memorabilia originates from the Broughton-in-Furness to Coniston railway line, including signal boxes, points, junctions and signals.

The complete railway, including the railway track, all the rolling stock, equipment, memorabilia, effects and materials, are available by separate negotiation.

If not required by the Purchaser, the Seller's reserve the right to sell the complete railway and track, separately to the sale of the freehold of Holywath.

Further details available from the selling agents.

FIXTURES/FITTINGS: All fixtures and fittings referred to in these particulars are included. All fitted carpets, curtains, curtain rails and light fittings are included. All other items of household furnishings and effects are excluded.

SERVICES: Private, shared water supply. Should the Buyers obtain Planning Permission for alternative use other than residential for a single dwelling, then the Buyers will be required to connect Holywath to the mains water system. There is a mains water supply in the lane alongside the northerly boundary of Holywath.

Mains Drainage. Oil fired central heating.

Independent Hydro Electricity System, with the Dynamo Shed located next to the easterly boundary. The inlet is from Church Beck. Holywath is also connected to mains electricity.

COUNCIL TAX: Band 'H'.

PLANNING: No application has been submitted to the Planning Authority, being the Lake District National Park Authority, for any change of use or development of Holywath.

Prospective Purchasers are recommended to consult with the Planning Authority, details of which are

provided, to discuss change of use and/or development of the property.

PLANNING AUTHORITY: Lake District National Park Authority, Murley Moss, Oxenholme Road, Kendal, Cumbria. Tel No: 01539 724555

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

VIEWING: All viewings will be accompanied by a representative of the selling agents offices. Please contact the Kendal office for arrangements.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE GRAPHS

FLOOR PLANS
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SITE PLAN
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