3 bedroom house

Whinfell, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9EG

Guide Price

£695,000

  • Status: FOR SALE SOLD UNDER OFFER
  • First Marketed: Jun 2021
  • Removed: Date Not Available
  • 2.78 acres
  • 3 beds

Residential Tags: N/A

Property Tags: Equestrian, Holiday Cottage

Land Tags: Fishing Rights and Lakes, Paddock, Pasture Land

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  • First Marketed: Jun 2021
  • Removed: Date Not Available
  • Residential Tags: N/A
  • Property Tags: Equestrian, Holiday Cottage
  • Land Tags: Fishing Rights and Lakes, Paddock, Pasture Land
  • CROOK HOWE, , , WHINFELL, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, 695000, 29/09/2021
3 bedroom detached property located in the rural location of Whinfell with a 2 bedroom holiday cottage, land extending to 2.78 acres, 200m approx. of fishing rights on the tarn and spectacular views. Substantial garage/workshop and a further timber general store. Ample parking


Crook Howe is a fabulous barn conversion and Crookhowe Cottage is a delightful neighbouring stone built conversion which is used as a holiday cottage, both are situated within approximately 2.78 acres of land having magnificent southerly views over the countryside, approximately 200 metres frontage to Whinfell Tarn together with fishing rights and a backdrop of the Whinfell Beacon range of hills. Located approximately four miles north east of the Market Town of Kendal.

Crook Howe is a split level three bedroom, three en-suite home offering accommodation over three floors. The sitting and dining room are located on ground level, there is a breakfast kitchen, utility room, W.C, study and an inner hall separating the double bedroom and bathroom on the first level, and two well proportioned double, en-suite bedrooms together with attic space located on the second level. The house has double glazing and oil fired central heating.
The property has previously operated as a Bed & Breakfast business, with beautiful views over Whinfell Tarn.

Crookhowe Cottage is a bungalow currently operating as a successful self catering holiday let. The accommodation offers two double bedrooms, open plan sitting/dining room and kitchen and a bathroom. The Cottage has double glazing and economy 7 heating.

Outside briefly includes substantial secluded, south facing gardens and lawns, a well proportioned garage/workshop, two timber storage sheds and various well maintained sheds and which are currently used for free range chickens. There is ample parking and turning for both the house and cottage.

Inspection is highly recommended to appreciate the many attributes of these properties together with the unique setting and aspect overlooking Whinfell Tarn. B4RN internet connection is imminant.

Directions
Leave the M6 at J36, go through Kendal and past Morrison’s following signs for A6 North. Turn right half a mile after Morrison’s for ‘Mealbank’. Go past the church on top of the hill (do not turn right over first bridge) and then follow this road for a further 3 miles. This will take you down a hill and over ‘Patton’ bridge (you are now in Whinfell), 100 Metres after the bridge take a sharp left turn (sign in the wall for Topthorn Farm). Follow this road over one cattle grid and go past one property on the left hand side. Crook Howe is the next property on the right.

Location
Crook Howe is surrounded by open countryside. It is situated beneath the impressive Whinfell Beacon skyline on the very edge of the Lake District National Park.

The property is about 3 miles from the village of Grayrigg, where there is a well-regarded primary school and village hall. Additionally, the house is within the catchment area for Kendal’s Queen Katherine Secondary School.

The historic market town of Kendal is just 4 miles away and is renowned for being the gateway to the Lake District, providing an excellent range of shopping, leisure, cultural and educational amenities. The town is well served by public transport with Kendal Railway Station having a direct link to Oxenholme on the London to Glasgow west coastline, with junctions 36 to 39 of the M6 motorway being easily accessible.

Outside
CROOK HOW - Outside there are fabulous south facing well stocked gardens and a substantial lawn with adjacent grassland providing Tarn frontage and fishing rights, separate lawn bordered by established trees, traditional stone walling and a manicured hedge, several well maintained seating areas to take full advantage of the magnificent views, a paddock, a well proportioned yards and driveways, a garage/workshop, two timber storage sheds, chicken sheds. Would also be ideal for purchasers with equestrian interests.

THE COTTAGE - Enclosed patio seating and barbeque area with small border planted with various flowering bulbs.

Services
Crook Howe -
Mains electricity. Klargester Bio Disc sewage treatment plant drainage. Oil fired central heating. Private water supply.

Holiday Letting Cottage -
Mains electricity. Klargester Bio Disc sewage treatment plant drainage. Storage heaters.

Energy Rating
Crook Howe - D
Crook Howe Cottage - D

**Please note any genuinely interested parties must make their own enquiries about residential/commercial mortgage**



CROOK HOWE


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Front Porch


Double glazed door with adjacent double glazed windows, tiled floor, door into:




Entrance Hall


Radiator, double glazed Velux window, cloaks cupboard.




Sitting Room


Measured to widest points. Three double glazed windows, double glazed door with adjacent double glazed window to conservatory, two radiators, multi-fuel stove to stone and brick inglenook with beam mantel, two alcoves with fitted shelves, exposed beam, fitted shelf, wall lights, television point, telephone point.




Conservatory


Double glazed French doors with beautiful views, double glazed windows to three sides, radiator, wall lights, tiled floor.




Dining Room


Dual aspect double glazed windows, radiator.




Landing


Built in airing cupboard housing radiator, two built in storage cupboards, fitted corner cupboard.




Dining Kitchen


Measured to widest points. Double glazed sliding doors to elevated patio, double glazed window, radiator, good range of base and wall units, sink unit, dual fuel range cooker with extractor/filter over, integrated fridge, integrated dishwasher, tiled splashbacks.




Utility Room


Measured to widest points. Timber door, two double glazed windows, radiator, base and wall units, sink unit, plumbing for washing machine, space for tumble dryer, space for chest freezer, oil central heating boiler, built in cupboard, fitted shelf, tiled floor.




Cloakroom


Double glazed Velux window, W.C. wash hand basin, extractor fan, tiled walls, tiled floor.




Inner Hall


Built in cupboard.




Bedroom 1


Dual aspect double glazed windows, radiator, two double built in wardrobes, telephone point.




Bathroom


Double glazed window, heated towel radiator, four piece suite in white comprises W.C. wash hand basin, bath and shower cubicle with thermostatic shower, recessed spotlights, extractor fan.




Study


Double glazed window, radiator, under stairs cupboard.




Galleried Landing


Measured to widest points. Double glazed Velux window.




Bedroom 2


Measured to widest points. Two double glazed windows, radiator, recessed spotlights, television point.




En Suite


Measured to widest points. Double glazed Velux window, radiator, three piece suite in white comprises W.C. wash hand basin and bath with electric shower over, recessed spotlights, extractor fan, wall light with shaver point, tiled walls.




Bedroom 3


Measured to widest points. Two double glazed windows, radiator, recessed spotlights, television point, access to attic space.




En Suite


Double glazed Velux window, three piece suite in white comprises W.C. wash hand basin and bath with electric shower over, recessed spotlights, extractor fan, wall light with shaver point, tiled walls.




Garage/Workshop


Roller shutter door, timber pedestrian door, double glazed window, single glazed window, light and power, plumbing for washing machine, space for tumble dryer, workbench, fitted shelves, fitted wall cupboard.




Stone Block & Timber Shed


Double timber doors, two single glazed windows, light and power.




Timber Shed


Double timber doors, two single glazed windows, light and power.




CROOKHOWE COTTAGE


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OPEN PLAN SITTING/DINING ROOM AND KITCHEN


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Sitting/Dining Room


Double glazed door, double glazed window, economy 7 radiator, freestanding woodburning stove to raised stone hearth, television point, coat hooks.




Kitchen


Double glazed window, good range of base and wall units, sink unit, built in oven, electric hob with extractor/filter over, plumbing for washing machine, space for fridge, tiled splashbacks.




Bedroom 1


Double glazed window, economy 7 radiator.




Bedroom 2


Double glazed window, economy 7 radiator, loft access.




Bathroom


Three piece suite in white comprises W.C. wash hand basin and bath with electric shower over, extractor fan, wall light with shaver point, fitted glass shelf, tiled walls and floor.




Marketed by: HHLE, Kendal

Land Registry Data

  • CROOK HOWE, , , WHINFELL, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, 695000, 29/09/2021
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