Property description

Location: Enjoying the best of both worlds in the small and peaceful rural hamlet of Bonningate adjoining open fields with wonderful country views and yet only a short drive away from the busy Market Town of Kendal. Proceed out of Kendal to the Plumgarths roundabout and take the B5284 signposted Hawkshead via Ferry. Continue along this road turning right signposted Rather Heath Lane and Burneside, the gated entrance to Meadow Cottage is the third on the right a short way along the lane.  

Description: The idyllic country property, this beautiful detached Lakeland Farmhouse dates back to the 18th century, set in one and a half acres of mature, well established gardens including small paddock and has a detached double garage plus a good sized workshop/studio-hobbies room. Constructed of stone and block white rendered elevations under a slated roof the characterful property was substantially extended by the owners in 2003 with the roof being largely re-slated where required. The property has been well maintained and the spacious layout offers 5 living/dining rooms, kitchen with Aga and utility, 5 bedrooms and 4 bath/shower rooms. Once used for bed and breakfast the property would lend itself well to this if the new owners so desired. Viewing highly recommended to appreciate the charm and versatility of this property.  

Accommodation: (with approximate measurements)  

Entrance Porch Pitched slated roof and stone floor. Part glazed entrance door.  

Entrance Hall with exposed timber beams and decorative stained glass panel. Radiator and telephone point.  

Cloakroom Fitted with a two piece suite of WC and pedestal wash basin with splash back tiling. Extractor and radiator.  

Sitting Room 19' 6" x 12' 3" (5.94m x 3.73m) A light and spacious dual aspect room enjoying wonderful views across the gardens to open countryside from the large sash windows. Feature brick fireplace with timber mantle and multi fuel burning stove. TV aerial and telephone points, radiators. Double opening part glazed doors to Living Room and part glazed door to Conservatory.  

Conservatory 11' 4" x 10' 2" (3.45m x 3.1m) This room particularly takes advantage of the lovely scenic surroundings with double glazed windows to three sides and double opening glazed doors to slated seating terrace. Shaped ceiling with inset spotlights, skylight and wall light points. 

Family Room 16' 11" x 14' 4" (5.16m x 4.37m) A lovely dual aspect reception room with double glazed windows and double opening glazed doors to slated seating terrace affording lovely country views. Wall light points, radiator.  

Breakfast Room 18' 0" x 8' 8" (5.49m x 2.64m) Part glazed door with side windows providing stepped access to garden. Radiator and TV aerial point. Step up to useful shelved pantry housing Eurostar oil fired central heating boiler. 

Kitchen 11' 10" x 9' 11" (3.61m x 3.02m) Fitted with a range of modern wall and base units incorporating display cupboards and pan drawers having granite worktops with inset stainless steel sink unit, moulded drainer and splash back tiling. Black oil fired Aga, integrated appliances of Miele dishwasher, Miele electric oven and four ring Miele Ceran hob with extractor hood over. Shelved display alcove and ceramic tiled floor.

 

Utility Base unit with inset butler sink and moulded drainer. Plumbing for washing machine, shelved alcove with built-in cupboard beneath, ceramic tiled floor.  

Dining Room 18' 11" x 11' 10" (5.77m x 3.61m) Situated at the front of the house with twin sash windows. Feature fireplace with multi fuel burning stove and timber mantle. Shelved alcove, exposed beam, radiator. Under stairs storage cupboard and TV aerial point. Door leading to return staircase to first floor.  

Landing Exposed beam, radiator, display shelf and access to roof space over. 

Bedroom 1 18' 3" x 10' 2" (5.56m x 3.1m) Twin sash windows with outlook to the front, decorative fireplace with slate hearth. Built-in twin double wardrobes with mirrored doors and overhead cupboards. Radiators, TV aerial and telephone point. En-suite Bathroom comprising four piece suite of Victorian style high level WC, bidet and pedestal wash basin with shaver light over. Steps up to deep soaking bath with shower over. Built-in store cupboard, wall mounted cabinet, ladder radiator, part tiled walls, inset spotlights to ceiling.  

Bedroom 2 13' 10" x 10' 2" (4.22m x 3.1m) Dual aspect room with far reaching views. Double glazed and secondary glazed sash windows, built-in double wardrobe, TV aerial and telephone point and radiator. En-suite bathroom comprising three piece suite of WC, pedestal wash basin, bath with shower attachment. Splash back tiling, shaver point, ladder radiator, built-in linen cupboard, single glazed window.  

Bedroom 5/Study 11' 0" x 6' 2" (3.35m x 1.88m) Single bedroom with single glazed window giving lovely views. Built-in wardrobe, bookcase and radiator.  

Inner Landing Access to roof space over.  

Bedroom 3 12' 4" x 11' 6" (3.76m x 3.51m) A dual aspect room with double glazed windows and radiator. En-suite Shower Room comprising a three piece suite of WC, pedestal wash basin with splash back and tiled corner shower cubicle with Galaxy Aqua electric shower. Shaver light, ladder radiator and double glazed window. 

Bedroom 4 12' 10" x 11' 1" (3.91m x 3.38m) Excellent views from the dual aspect double glazed windows. Radiator. En-Suite shower room having a four piece suite of WC, bidet, pedestal wash basin with shaver light over, tiled shower cubicle. Double glazed window, ladder radiator.  

Outside: Set in established well kept gardens amounting to approximately one and a half acres, mainly laid to lawn with a variety of mature trees, shrubs and flowering plants. Slated seating terraces perfect for sitting and admiring the beautiful open views. Summerhouse, natural rocky outcrop with concealed oil tank and separate gated paddock with a stream running through. Gated gravelled driveway/turning area providing parking for numerous cars. 

Detached Timber Double Garage 17' 10" x 17' 9" (5.44m x 5.41m) Twin double opening garage doors, electric light and power. Lean to wood store to side.

 

Detached Workshop/Studio-Hobbies Room 25' 0" x 14' 2" (7.62m x 4.32m) A fantastic space suitable for a variety of uses currently utilised as a workshop. Electric light and power, water supply, Creda hot water heater, windows and double opening doors to two sides. Access to roof space, partitioned store area with shelving and window.

 

Services: Mains electric and water. Private drainage to septic tank. Oil fired central heating to radiators.  

Council Tax: South Lakeland District Council - Band G 

Tenure: Freehold. Vacant possession upon completion.  

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.