Property description

LOCATION A tranquil rural location in the hamlet of Raisbeck, a mile from the village of Orton, yet only 3 miles from Junction 38 of the M6. Kendal and Penrith are approximately 15 miles equi-distant, with main West-Coast railway stations at both, and the ancient county town of Appleby is approximately 8 miles away, with Kirkby Stephen a similar distance. 

LOCAL INFORMATION Orton was, undoubtedly, one of the late fellwalker/writer Alfred Wainwright's favourite villages and, aside from being attractive, has retained many of the services lost in recent years by other rural communities. There is a village school, shop/post office, surgery, church, chapel, inn, and a renowned chocolate factory with tea-room. The village is also home to the famous monthly Farmers' Market.



The local countryside is very beautiful, with large tracts of Open Access land providing considerable scope for walking and other outdoor activities. The Coast to Coast walking route passes through Orton and Raisbeck; both are also on a National Cycle route, and, whilst the area is newly included in the western part of the Dales National Park, there is also excellent access to the Lake District National Park.

 

DESCRIPTION This unique family home has a light and airy feel, in a slightly Scandinavian style; the layout is very flexible, and it is in excellent decorative order. The ground floor has a splendid family kitchen warmed by the electric Aga, utility room, cosy sitting room, three good bedrooms, bathroom, and shower room. The first floor, via a spiral staircase, has a large sitting room with 'garden room alcove', and a studio/study/fourth bedroom. Subject to relevant permission, the upstairs could easily be converted into a self-contained unit. Fine open views can be enjoyed from the majority of windows, and the good-sized country-style gardens are imaginatively laid out yet easily maintained. Outside there is also ample parking and turning, a garage, greenhouse, and several stores/woodsheds; and the roof supports a productive array of photo-voltaic and water-heating solar panels. 

ACCOMMODATION  

GROUND FLOOR  

ENTRANCE PORCH UPVC, double glazed with tiled floor and underfloor heating. Part-glazed door to: 

ENTRANCE HALL With panelled walls, storage heater, and spiral staircase to first floor. 

UTILITY ROOM 10' 5" x 7' 6" (3.20m x 2.31m) Fitted with a range of base and wall units with double-bowl sink and drainer. Large, shelved airing cupboard, tiled floor with central drain, UPVC double-glazed window. 

BATHROOM With part-tiled, part-panelled walls and UPVC double-glazed window. A white three-piece suite comprises a panel bath with Mira electric shower over, pedestal wash basin with illuminated mirror unit above, and low-level WC. Shaver point and electric heated towel rails. 

FAMILY KITCHEN 17' 2" x 14' 11" (5.25m x 4.57m) A warm and inviting, true family kitchen, with three UPVC double-glazed windows giving fine views across the countryside to the hills beyond. Splendid four-oven electric Aga with airing rack above; fitted base units and open shelving. Solid beechwood work surfaces, single drainer stainless steel sink unit, plumbing for dishwasher. Part panelled walls, exposed stone wall, rustic tiled floor, and beamed ceiling. Direct access to good-sized, fully-shelved, walk-in pantry with UPVC double-glazed window, tiled floor, and power points. 

SITTING ROOM 14' 6" x 10' 11" (4.42m x 3.35m) A cosy room with Clearview wood-burning stove on a flagged hearth. Exposed stone wall, TV and telephone points, storage heater, and UPVC double-glazed French doors leading out to the flagged patio and garden. 

INNER HALL With three UPVC double-glazed windows with wooden shutters, and storage heater, leading to: 

BEDROOM 3 13' 2" x 6' 11" (4.03m x 2.13m) With panelled ceiling containing Velux roof-light, UPVC double-glazed window, and storage heater. Wash-handbasin in vanity unit, shelved walls, and timber ladder to large sleeping platform. 

BEDROOM 2 13' 2" x 7' 11" (4.03m x 2.43m) Panelled ceiling, UPVC double-glazed window, and storage heater. Wash-handbasin in vanity unit, built-in wardrobe, wall shelves, and timber ladder to large sleeping/storage platform. 

BEDROOM 1 11' 11" x 10' 2" (3.65m x 3.12m) UPVC double-glazed window with view over the gardens, panelled walls, storage heater, TV and telephone point. Planked beamed ceiling with timber ladder access to floored loft area, built-in wardrobe.  

SHOWER ROOM With tiled walls and UPVC double-glazed window. Three piece suite comprises extended vanity unit containing cupboard/drawer/shelf with integral white low-level WC and washbasin; and separate shower cubicle. Electric heated towel rails. The shower room can used as a family facility, or can become en-suite with bedroom 1. 

FIRST FLOOR  

LANDING With useful large store cupboard, shelving, and glazed panel door to: 

LOUNGE 20' 0" x 17' 2" (6.11m x 5.25m) An impressive, large, comfortable lounge, with Clearview wood-burning stove, panelled walls, beamed ceiling, and wood-plank floor. Three UPVC double-glazed windows with wooden shutters, wall shelves, and storage heater. Dual height ceiling, with access to extensive upper-level/loft storage.

Attractive garden room 'alcove' with internal barn doors, and UPVC double-glazed French doors leading out to traditional 'Bank Barn' ramp, seating area and garden.

 

STUDIO/STUDY/FOURTH BEDROOM 17' 1" x 9' 9" (5.23m x 2.99m) A splendid light and airy room with three UPVC double-glazed windows looking out over the countryside to the hills. Beamed ceiling, wall shelves, wood-planked floor, and storage heater.  

OUTSIDE  

DETACHED GARAGE 18' 6" x 9' 10" (5.66m x 3.02m) With up-and-over door, side pedestrian door, power, and light. 

STORE UPVC double-glazed, with double doors. 

FOUR TIMBER STORAGE/WOOD SHEDS  

GARDEN SHED  

GREENHOUSE  

GARDENS Good-sized gardens, imaginatively laid out and sub-divided with hedges, trees, and shrubs to include patio, lawned areas, vegetable/fruit garden, many traditional orchard trees, and wild-flower meadow. However, importantly, all has been skilfully designed and developed to ensure easy maintenance. 

SERVICES Photo-voltaic and water-heating solar panels; mains electricity; mains water; private drainage. 

COUNCIL TAX BAND: E  

TENURE - FREEHOLD  

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