Property description

Stonycroft is a fabulous detached period residence in an elevated position allowing commanding panoramic views from the upper levels extending from Ingleborough through the Shap Fells to Coniston Old Man.



Occupying a secluded location within the coastal village of Arnside yet offering convenient access to all the local amenities along with the M6 motorway and the Lake District National Park. Stonycroft was originally constructed by The Worsdell family when William Worsdell purchased a plot of land in Arnside in 1878 with the amassed fortune accumulated from his locomotive background, initially as a holiday home but latterly as his family residence.



The accommodation extends over four levels and has been sympathetically renovated by the current vendors to provide an excellent family home with high quality fixtures throughout including a bespoke kitchen, contemporary bathrooms, Lutron lighting, Opus sound system. There is gas central heating combined with retained character features including sash windows, cornice, picture rails, deep skirting boards and fire places.



The extremely well proportioned accommodation briefly comprises entrance vestibule, entrance hall, sitting room, drawing room, dining room, breakfast kitchen and study to the ground floor. To the first floor is a master suite, four double bedrooms and family bathroom with the second floor having three double bedrooms, bathroom, games room and fully equipped cinema room.



To complete the picture are two cellar rooms, a range of outbuildings, enclosed courtyard and secure gated off road parking. The delightful gardens, grounds and drive extend to approximately 0.70 acres with the gardens comprising level lawns with patio and careful boundary planting providing privacy. In all Stonycroft is a splendid example of a complete, quality Victorian property which is becoming increasingly rare to find. 

ENTRANCE VESTIBULE 7' 1" x 7' 0" (2.16m x 2.15m) Arched glazed entrance doorway, patterned quarry tile flooring. 

ENTRANCE HALL 22' 9" x 7' 0" (6.95m x 2.15m) Glazed doorway with leaded windows, cornicing. 

DRAWING ROOM 16' 10" x 17' 1" max (5.15m x 5.22m) Double glazed sash windows, open fireplace with ornate marble surround, television point, cornicing. 

SITTING ROOM 18' 11" x 12' 8" (5.77m x 3.88m) Single glazed sash windows, living flame gas fire with marble surround, television point, cornicing. 

DINING ROOM 18' 0" x 17' 9" max (5.50m x 5.43m) Single glazed box bay sash window, double glazed sash window, two radiators, open fireplace with marble surround, twin recessed display cabinets, cornicing. 

LOBBY 10' 1" x 7' 2" (3.09m x 2.19m) Glazed doors to the rear courtyard, slate flooring, cornicing. 

CLOAKROOM 10' 8" x 7' 2" (3.27m x 2.19m) &6' 3" x 5' 1" (1.93m x 1.57m) Single and double glazed sash windows, two piece suite in white comprises W.C. and wash hand basin, extractor fan, storage cupboard, slate flooring, cornicing.  

BREAKFAST KITCHEN 23' 7" x 14' 9" (7.20m x 4.51m) Double and single glazed sash windows, excellent range of bespoke kitchen units and island with granite work surfaces, twin Belfast sink, gas range cooker with extractor above, integrated twin fridges, integrated twin freezers, integrated dishwasher, slate flooring, cornicing. 

STUDY 13' 1" x 11' 11" (4.00m x 3.64m) Arched glazed external door, double glazed sash window, log burning stove set to a carved stone surround, twin recessed wall cupboards, panelling to the lower walls, telephone point. 

CELLAR 24' 2" x 6' 11" (7.38m x 2.12m) & 6' 11" x 6' 6" (2.12m x 2.00m) &17' 5" x 10' 11" (5.32m x 3.33m) Consisting of three rooms with full head height, two double glazed windows, Belfast sink, plumbing for a washing machine, boiler system and hot water cylinder, original cold slabs. 

FIRST FLOOR LANDING 32' 1" x 6' 11" (9.80m x 2.13m) Single glazed window, cornicing. 

MASTER BEDROOM 17' 7" x 14' 11" (5.38m x 4.55m) Two single glazed sash windows, open fireplace with ornate marble surround, cornicing. 

DRESSING ROOM 13' 10" x 7' 5" (4.24m x 2.28m) Two single glazed sash windows, bespoke fitted wardrobes. 

EN SUITE 12' 2" x 11' 3" (3.72m x 3.45m) Two single glazed sash windows, W.C. twin wash hand basins, freestanding bath and open wet shower area with thermostatic shower, two heated towel rails, tiled floor. 

BEDROOM 16' 3" x 12' 9" (4.97m x 3.91m) Two single glazed sash windows, built in cupboard, cornicing. 

BEDROOM 13' 8" x 11' 10" (4.17m x 3.63m) Two single and two double glazed sash windows, built in cupboard, wash hand basin. 

BEDROOM 16' 0" x 11' 1" (4.88m x 3.40m) Two single glazed sash windows, cornicing. 

BEDROOM 14' 11" x 12' 7" (4.56m x 3.84m) Two single glazed sash windows, cornicing. 

BATHROOM 9' 3" x 7' 1" (2.82m x 2.17m) Single glazed sash window, W.C. wash hand basin, freestanding bath and open wet shower area with thermostatic shower, radiator, tiled floor with under floor heating. 

SECOND FLOOR  

GAMES ROOM 20' 8" x 19' 1" (6.30m x 5.83m) Single glazed sash window, Velux window, living flame gas fire. 

CINEMA ROOM 11' 5" x 7' 0" (3.48m x 2.15m) Cinema projection system and speakers, low level lighting. 

BEDROOM 30' 2" x 14' 11" (9.21m x 4.56m) Two single glazed sash windows, ornate fire surround. 

DRESSING AREA 11' 8" x 7' 0" (3.57m x 2.15m) Walk in cupboard. 

BEDROOM 14' 0" x 12' 8" (4.27m x 3.87m) Single glazed sash window, radiator. 

BEDROOM 16' 1" x 11' 2" (4.92m x 3.42m) Two single glazed sash windows, radiator. 

BATHROOM 11' 5" x 7' 0" (3.48m x 2.15m) W.C. wash hand basin and freestanding bath, towel radiator, tiled floor. 

OUTSIDE The property is approached through twin gates to a secure parking area. The gardens, grounds and drive extend to approximately 0.70 acres and surround the house with areas of level lawn, there is a raised patio and ornamental ponds with a stream running between. From the study the twin doors lead into the Loggia which enjoys a pleasant sunny aspect overlooking the gardens. There is an enclosed rear courtyard which has a range of useful outbuildings including a fuel store and garden W.C. There is an additional parcel of land offering the new purchaser the potential to create garaging subject to the necessary consents.