Property description

Description This excellent family home has been extended and improved by the vendors providing a blend of period character with modern 21st living. Many attractive features had been retained over the years from the original tiled floor in the vestibule, to the sash windows, deep plaster cornicing\‘s, pitch pine staircase and original mantelpieces. The accommodation is well balanced with the three receptions rooms, utility and large family dining kitchen complementing the four double bedrooms and the large four piece bathroom. Outside you will find ample parking, a pretty stone and slate outhouse and a large level private garden.  

Location eaving Kendal take the A591 to Windermere, take the second right turning into the Village of Staveley and proceed down towards the village centre. Taking the right turning over the bridge by the Zebra crossing into Station Road and Gowan Lea can then be found on your left hand side in the conservation area of the village.



The Village of Staveley has a thriving community and is conveniently situated between the Market Town of Kendal and Windermere. The Village has a variety of shops, post office, primary school, church, pub and the ever popular mill yard with its shops, cafe and the Hawkshead Brewery. The railway station provides easy access into both Kendal and Windermere.

 

Accommodation with approximate dimensions:  

Ground Floor Slated Open Porch. 

Entrance Vestibule with part glazed door with fan light over and original Victorian tiled floor, plaster cornicing and dado rail. Glazed panel door with complementary side panels to: 

Hallway with dado rail, original plaster cornicing and splendid pitch pine and panel staircase to first floor. Telephone point and radiator. Useful understairs cupboard.

 

Sitting Room 16\‘ 2" x 10\‘ 0" (4.93m x 3.05m) a pleasant room with sash bay window, plaster cornicing, ceiling rose and picture rail. Splendid Victorian marble fireplace with tiled inset, flagged hearth and wood burning stove. Wall light point, fireside alcove with shelving, radiator. 

Living Room 11\‘ 10" x 10\‘ 0" (3.61m x 3.05m) with sash window to the front garden, attractive marble fireplace with contemporary living flame gas fired stove. Plaster cornicing and picture rail. Radiator and TV aerial point. Open to:



 

Snug 10\‘ 0" x 8\‘ 0" (3.05m x 2.44m) with sash window to the rear, picture rail and radiator with cover. Open fireplace with flagged hearth and wood burning stove.



 

Open Plan Family/Dining/Kitchen Excellent Kitchen 15\‘ 9" x 10\‘ 3" (4.8m x 3.12m) a splendid open plan room with attractive flooring which runs through to the family/dining area. Fitted with an attractive range of wall and base units with complementary working surfaces and co-ordinating part tiled walls. Inset stainless steel sink and drainer, built under Bosch electric double oven, five ring Siemans gas hob with Bosch cooker hood and extractor over. Space for dishwasher and fridge, Kickspace floor heater, down lights and radiator. UPVC double glazed window and part glazed door to rear garden.  

Family/Dining Room 14\‘ 4" x 9\‘ 3" (4.37m x 2.82m) light and airy with double glazed windows and double glazed patio doors opening to the sunny rear garden. Vertical radiator, panel heater, down lights and TV aerial point.

 

Utility/Cloakroom 10\‘ 0" x 7\‘ 2" (3.05m x 2.18m) with wash hand basin and WC. Plumbing for washing machine. Shelving, traditional kitchen clothes airier and radiator. 

First Floor  

Spacious Landing with dado rail, picture rail and painted floor boards. Ceiling rose and access to loft space. 

Bedroom 1 12\‘ 7" x 12\‘ 3" (3.84m x 3.73m) with sash bay window, picture rail and painted floor boards. Radiator. 

Bedroom 2 13\‘ 0" x 8\‘ 10" (3.96m x 2.69m) a dual aspect room with windows to the front and side, picture rail and built in cupboard with shelving. Painted floor boards, radiator. 

Bedroom 3 10\‘ 1" x 10\‘ 0" (3.07m x 3.05m) with sash window to rear garden, picture rail and built in cupboard. Radiator.

 

Bedroom 4 10\‘ 2" x 10\‘ 1" (3.1m x 3.07m) with sash window overlooking the rear garden, built in wardrobe and picture rail. Radiator.



 

Bathroom with a four piece suite comprising; pedestal wash hand basin, WC, panel bath and large tiled shower cubicle. Part tiled walls with dado rail. UPVC double glazed window to the side and arched UPVC double glazed window with coloured stained glass leaded lights to the rear garden. Heated towel rail, extractor fan and shave point and radiator

 

Outside  

Stone & Slate Outhouse 15\‘ 11" x 6\‘ 11" (4.85m x 2.11m) being the former wash house with window, double electric point and water tap.



There is ample parking on the gravelled driveway to the side and rear of the house. To the front of the house is a walled garden with planted beds. To the rear is a splendid private level garden with mature hedge screens and planted borders, fruit trees, lawns and paved patio, with a pathway that leads down to the River Gowan with its stepping stones. For the children there is a tree house and for the keen gardener there is the greenhouse. 

Service Mains gas, water, electricity and drainage 

Tenure Freehold 

Council Tax Band: South Lakeland District Council - Band E 

Viewings Strictly by appointment with Hackney & Leigh Kendal Office. 

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