Property description

Location: From Kendal Town Centre travel north up the A6 for approximately 3.2. miles. Turn right where signposted "Whinfell 2 miles". After approximately 1 mile you come to a crossroads, take the right turning and follow the lane along continue past Brow Foot, then take the next left onto the private drive signpost Whitwell. Follow the drive down and Ower Yonder is then found on your right hand side, pull onto the brick paved drive and park.  

Description: Ower Yonder is a converted bank barn located in a peaceful rural location with fine open views, enjoying privacy and seclusion yet with the comfort of neighbours. Those that view will find a home that is both immaculate inside and out with generous living space seldom found today. The attention to detail that has gone into creating this splendid home is experienced from the moment you step inside, the décor and presentation is to show home standards, the bedrooms are all doubles and the two bath/shower rooms are well balanced and complement the splendid open plan living/dining room and kitchen. The Rayburn not only does the cooking but also heats the under floor heating that runs throughout the property. Outside the landscaped gardens are lovingly tended and the attractive summerhouse at the top of the garden completes the picture. A home that the new owner is going to fall in love with - we certainly have! 

Accommodation with approximate dimensions:  

Ground Floor/Entrance level  

Reception Hall and what a reception! full of light, warm and welcoming with vaulted ceiling, exposed lintels and beams and large Velux roof light. Double glazed full height double doors with matching side windows and open to: 

The Splendid Open Plan Living/Dining/Kitchen a room that really does need to be viewed to appreciate the scale and size of the delightful barn conversion.  

Living Area 25 ' x 18' 1" (7.62m x 5.51m) enjoying fine views across the surrounding countryside and fells. Vaulted ceiling with exposed truss and purlins and spot lights. Splendid central timber staircase leading to the gallery and first floor bedrooms. Attractive inglenook fireplace with inset display niches and log burning stove on a raised hearth.  

Dining Area 15' 10" x 8' 9" (4.83m x 2.67m) with aspect across to open countryside, down lights and wall lights. Attractive Amtico flooring. 

Fitted Kitchen 12' 3" x 10' 1" (3.73m x 3.07m) overlooking the drive to the side. Fitted with an attractive range of wall and base units with concealed down lights and incorporating a pull out larder cupboard, soft close pan drawers and broom cupboard. Complementary Corian worktops with two inset bowls, integrated dishwasher and larder fridge with freezer box and a Rayburn with cooker hood and extractor over. Beamed ceiling and down lights. Free standing island unit with wicker baskets and solid wood work surface. Attractive Amtico flooring 

Inner Hallway Attractive Amtico flooring. 

Master Bedroom 15' 7" x 12' 4" (4.75m x 3.76m) exposed lintels and beams, down lights. Range of fitted wardrobes with matching dressing table with wall mirror and light. En-suite Bathroom - aspect over open fields. Attractive Amtico flooring and complementary tiled walls and vertical towel radiator. A four piece suite comprises; a corner bath, wall hung wash hand basin, WC and separate shower cubicle with Mira shower.  

Bedroom 2 11' 8" x 4' (3.56m x 1.22m) with open aspect. Exposed lintels and beams, down lights and fitted wardrobes and built in cupboard.  

First Floor  

Galleried Landing/Sitting area overlooking the living room, two wall lights and access to loft space. 

Bedroom 3 15' 6" x 12' 5" (4.72m x 3.78m) fitted with an attractive range of wardrobes with central drawers. Exposed lintels, down light and Velux roof light and double glazed side window with fine views.  

Bedroom 4 12' 1" x 11' 8" (3.68m x 3.56m) again with open aspect. Fitted wardrobes, exposed lintels, down lights and two wall lights.  

Shower Room with complementary tiled walls and attractive Amtico flooring. A three piece suite comprises; corner shower cubicle with Ideal Standard shower, WC and wall hung wash hand basin. Velux roof light, down lights.  

Walk-in Linen Room 8' 2" x 7' 10" (2.49m x 2.39m) with hot water cylinder and shelving for linen. Controls for the under floor heating.  

Outside:  

Stone & Slated Utility/Store 13' 3" x 7' 10" (4.04m x 2.39m) with two double glazed windows, power and light. Plumbing for washing machine, fitted base units and work surface. Shelving and plenty of space for freezer and tumble dryer.



To the side of the property is a brick paved drive with inset lights providing ample parking and turning for several vehicles.



The property enjoys landscaped gardens that include a large paved sun terrace that adjoins open fields and fine fell views. Steps to the side of the store lead up to a gravelled pathway with a mature beech hedge that leads you up past the well tended terraced soft fruit cages and on up to the top garden with its raised beds, chicken run, greenhouse and potting shed. Completing the picture is large timber deck on which sits a six sided timber 'Hansel & Gretel' style summerhouse for the grownups, step inside the pine clad interior with its wrap round seating and central fire pit with flue and escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life.



 

Services: mains electricity. Shared private water from a bore hole and shared private drainage. Oil Rayburn and under floor heating. 

Tenure: Leasehold - held on the balance of a 999 year lease with a peppercorn rent, but no service charge.  

Council Tax: South Lakeland District Council - Band F 

Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Hackney & Leigh - Kendal Office 

Energy Performance Certificate: The full Energy Performance Certificate is available on our website and also at any of our offices.