Property description
Location: The Old Smithy is located on Beehive Lane, this can be found by taking the A684 Sedbergh Road out of Kendal and proceeding for approximately 2.5 miles. Upon reaching Holme Park School, turn immediately right just before onto Beehive Lane. The Old Smithy is then on the right hand side after just under 0.5 mile.
The location
Description: Situated on the banks of Beehive Beck, The Old Smithy enjoys a most unusual setting. Well appointed and well presented throughout with accommodation providing a welcoming atmosphere with three bedrooms, bathroom, living room with wood burning stove, dining kitchen opening into a delightful garden room for all year round use. Further inspection is strongly recommended to fully appreciate this unique home that started life as a blacksmiths smithy.
Note:
Planning Permission has been granted by South Lakeland District Council for a Detached Domestic Double Garage with Studio over for ancillary purposes only to the dwelling of The Old Smithy not for separate occupation Planning Ref: SL/2013/0322 copy of plans and details available in the office.
Accommodation with approximate dimensions: Ground Floor Dining Kitchen 16' 11" x 11' (5.16m x 3.35m) a warm and welcoming room with double glazed window to the rear and the part glazed stable to the front enjoying open aspects across the surrounding fields and with distant views as far as Farleton Knott to the south. Attractive slate floor, exposed beams and radiator and deep boiler/airing cupboard with hot water cylinder and oil central heating boiler.
The Kitchen is fitted with an attractive range of wall and base units incorporating glazed display cupboards, pull out wicker baskets, display shelving and matching dresser style plate rack and rail. Solid wood worktops with drainer and inset white butlers sink. Built in electric oven and halogen hob with cooker hood and extractor over. Part panelled and part tiled walls, plumbing for washing machine. Open to:
The Garden Room 17' x 9' 2" (5.18m x 2.79m) a delightful room with a panoramic aspect from the double glazed wrap round windows over open countryside as far as the eye can see. Vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers, UPVC double glazed French doors to deck.
Inner Hall with useful under stairs cupboard, polished wood floor boards, radiator with cover. Opening into the living room.
Living Room 21' 1 max" x 16' 6" (6.43m x 5.03m) a cosy room with feature red brick fireplace with wood burning stove on a quarry tiled hearth. Attractive polished wood floor boards, exposed beams and pillar. Inset shelved display alcove and TV aerial point. To the front elevation are part glazed double doors with fitted shutters and blinds and a full length double glazed window again with fitted shutters and blinds. To the rear are glazed panelled doors opening onto a deck which overlooks the beck and open fields. Open pine timber staircase to first floor.
Bathroom attractive tiled floor and walls, exposed beams, extractor fan and double glazed coloured leaded light window. A four piece suite comprises; corner shower cubicle, roll top bath, pedestal wash hand basin and WC.
First Floor Landing with Velux roof light and display ledge over the staircase. Polished wood floor boards and access to loft space.
Bedroom 1 16' 11" x 11' 10 max" (5.16m x 3.61m) a dual aspect room with double glazed windows to the front and rear across open fields. Attractive polished wood floor boards, two inset display niches with exposed lintels and stone work. Fitted pine wardrobes, radiator with cover.
Bedroom 2 16' 4" x 11' 2" (4.98m x 3.4m) again enjoying a dual aspect with two double glazed windows. Polished wood floor boards and radiator.
Bedroom 3 9' 7" x 6' 6" (2.92m x 1.98m) overlooking open fields, double glazed window, radiator and attractive polished wood floor boards.
Cloakroom with Velux roof light, feature exposed timbers and polished wood floor boards. Attractive pine chest with contemporary wash hand basin and mixer tap, tiled splash back and WC.
Outside: Detached Timber Store 15' 8" x 11' 9" (4.78m x 3.58m) with power and light.
To the side of the store is off road parking for two vehicles.
The property enjoys easy to manage garden areas. The paved front garden is walled and gated with patio area and planted flower bed. Side access leads round to a deck/balcony that runs the full length of the property high above the tumbling Beehive Beck. At the far end of the balcony is a large decked area ideal for outside entertaining, overlooking the beck and with fine southerly views. A walk way leads over the beck to a small garden area with greenhouse.
Services: mains electricity. Shared Private Drainage. Electric Heating.
Council Tax: South Lakeland District Council - Band D
Tenure: Freehold
Viewings: Strictly by appointment with Hackney & Leigh - Telephone (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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