For sale: Crag Wood Lodge
Lakeside, Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA12 8AU

A most unusual and unique rural retreat in the National Park just north of Lakeside with views from the woodland across the lake. Set in about 22 acres of lovely, private woodland the Scandanavian lodge contains three bedrooms, surrounded by lawned gardens.

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SUMMARY

The sale of Crag Wood Lodge provides a wonderful opportunity to purchase a highly desirable retreat in the heart of the English Lake District National Park on the westerly side of Lake Windermere.

The property extends to about 22.32 acres with the residential Lodge located towards the north-easterly corner, between Lakeside and Low Stott Park.

The Lodge, built to a high specification with deceptively spacious accommodation, is surrounded by pleasant lawned gardens and grounds including a stream emanating from the woodlands included in the sale.

To the south of the Lodge are the extensive woodlands, being Crag Wood. Private footpaths have been created throughout the woodland offering glimpses of Lake Windermere. The mature woodlands have been well managed during the years and contain a fine variety of native hardwoods, primarily Oak, Ash, Birch and Hazel. There are some Sycamore and there is evidence of coppicing.

The timber is of high amenity value. There is no existing Woodland Grant Scheme or any other management plan for the woodlands which are surrounded by reasonable sound walls and fences.

Briefly the accommodation within the Lodge comprises an entrance porch, entrance hall, living room/kitchen/dining room with fine views in a southerly direction towards the woodlands, three good sized bedrooms, one with an en-suite shower room and a house bathroom.

Crag Wood Lodge is offered as a whole and is equally suitable either as a permanent residence or as a holiday/second home.

Inspection of this most unusual property is strongly recommended to fully appreciate the outstanding benefits of the site, including the abundance of wildlife, but most importantly the pleasant ambience of the accommodation which the Lodge provides

The whole of Crag Wood Lodge is shown edged red on the Sale Plan herewith.

LOCATION: As mentioned Crag Wood Lodge is situate between Lakeside and Low Stott Park, north of Newby Bridge, on the westerly side of the Newby Bridge to Hawkshead Road.

The precise location and extent are shown edged red on the Sale Plan.

From Newby Bridge, continue northwards towards Low Stott Park. Just past the property called "The Croft", the entrance drive to Crag Wood is the first on the left, just before Craghurst.

The entrance drive opens to a turning sweep and parking area in front of the Lodge.

The Accommodation Briefly Comprises:
[all measurements are approximate]

PORCH: 1.85m x 0.90m (6'1" x 2'11" ) Timber decking floor. Double glazed entrance door and side panel.

ENTRANCE HALL: 5.74m x 1.06m (18'10" x 3'6" ) Oak floor. Two central heating radiators.

LOUNGE/KITCHEN/DINER: 5.76m x 5.40m [min] (18'11" x 17'9" ) Oak floor. Two central heating radiators. Full width window to south incorporating glazed sliding patio door leading to extensive decking area.

Two windows to west. Window/door to north. Vertical blinds fitted to all windows. Range of fitted oak units comprising base cupboards and drawers, wall units, granite worktops, stainless steel sink and drainer with chrome mixer tap. Integral appliances comprising dishwasher, washing machine, fridge, oven, ceramic hob, stainless steel extractor unit, microwave oven. Part tiled walls.

BEDROOM NO.1: 3.97m x 3.45m (13'0" x 11'4" ) Window/door to south leading to decking area. Two central heating radiators.

BEDROOM NO.2: 2.96m x 2.76m (9'9" x 9'1" ) Window/door to south leading to decking area. Central heating radiator.

BEDROOM NO.3: 2.76m x 2.66m (9'1" x 8'9" ) Window/door to south leading to decking area. Central heating radiator. EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM: 2.53m x 1.63m (8'4" x 5'4" ) Window to north. Large shower cubicle, w.c with concealed cistern, wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap set in a vanity unit with storage under. Extractor fan. Part tiled walls. Ceramic tiled floor. Ladder central heating radiator. Store containing electric heating boiler and insulated hot water tank.

BATHROOM: 2.25m x 1.63m (7'5" x 5'4" ) Window to north. Suite in white comprising:- panel bath with chrome mixer tap and hand shower unit, w.c with concealed cistern, wash hand basin with chrome mixer
tap set in a vanity unit with storage under. Extractor fan. Ceramic tiled floor. Ladder central heating radiator. Store containing electric heating boiler and insulated hot water tank.

OUTSIDE Timber decking running the length of the south elevation under the overhanging roof. Lawned area, streams and about 22 acres woodland.

GARDENS AND GROUNDS Pleasant lawned and landscaped area with streams. Lovely variety of flowering trees and shrubs.

KENNEL Timber and wire mesh kennel with run.

SMALL OUTHOUSE

WOODLANDS The woodlands slope gently upwards in a southerly direction before sloping back down to the southerly boundary, adjacent to which is a track. The westerly boundary of the woodlands adjoins farmland.

The centre portion, being Crag Wood, adjoins the public road between Lakeside and Low Stott Park, where there are views of Lake Windermere.

Reference to the Woodland Management and species has been made in the General Remarks but there is an excellent selection of hardwood trees of medium to mature age. There is an undercover of Spring flowers particularly Bluebells and paths which wind through the woodland.

There are no public footpaths which affect Crag Wood.

The woodlands extend to approximately 22 acres.

TENURE: Freehold. Vacant possession on completion.

SERVICES: Mains electricity and water. Electric heating system.

PLANNING AUTHORITY: Lake District National Park Authority, Murley Moss Business Park, Oxenholme Road, Kendal, Cumbria. LA9 7RL Tel No: 01539 724555.

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

PLANNING: The Lodge has a Certificate of Lawful Use under the Lake District National Park Reference Number 7/02/5124.

VIEWING: All viewings are strictly by appointment. Viewings will be accompanied by a representative of the Selling Agent's staff. Please contact either the Kendal or Grange-over-Sands Offices.