The Old Vicarage

Built in 1830 the property is a wonderful traditional former vicarage which has been tastefully updated over recent years and provides comfortable accommodation with an extremely flexible layout. The property maintains many period features and the principal rooms enjoy wonderful views over the glorious surrounding countryside, Ennerdale Bridge and Lake District Fells.

The accommodation comprises a shaker style kitchen which is the hub of the downstairs accommodation, opening up two rooms to create a fabulous entertaining space. The dining area has patio doors streaming in light and giving access to the garden and patio. A separate utility room provides practical storage and workspace with tumble dryer and washing machine.

Two large sitting rooms, provide plenty of light, bright space for relaxing and enjoying the open fires with an ornate marble fireplace in the front lounge, there is a further reception room which is currently used as a dining room with space for a large table and fireplace at one end.

An original staircase with large picture window adds to the character of the property. Upstairs there are six good sized double bedrooms. A large family bathroom with bath and over shower, sink and toilet and a second smaller bathroom with toilet and sink.

Key Features

• 6 bedrooms
  
• Period features
• Outstanding views up the Ennerdale Valley
• 2 acres of grounds/land
• Large country kitchen
• Separate double garage
• Tree lined drive
• Edge of the Lake District National Park

Externally the property is approached by a sweeping, tree lined driveway with lights up the side of the drive. Set in grounds of around 2 acres, which includes the immediate garden round the property and garage and a small paddock with pony shed. The paddock is accessed through a gate from the side of the property.

The garden is mainly down to grass with mature trees and a patio down one side of the property with space for alfresco dining. There is also an outdoor storeroom attached to the property with electricity.
A stand-alone double garage halfway up the drive has electric doors and power. The garage ceiling has been boarded providing excellent storage space, there are also fully double-glazed windows and power sockets. Lights line the driveway.

Location
The Old Vicarage is located on the edge of Ennerdale Bridge in the west of the Lake District National Park and is known as the first or last stopping off point on the Wainwright Coast to Coast walk.
Situated at the head of Ennerdale Valley, which is the most westerly and arguably the most remote and unspoilt lake in the Lake District. The valley around the lake contains one of the largest woodlands in Cumbria and has more than 20 miles of forest road.

In Ennerdale Bridge itself, there are a range of amenities including two pubs a café with shop and art gallery. A primary school and leisure activities including tennis and basketball court.

The Lake District town of Keswick is around a 30 minute drive with access to supermarkets, secondary schools and further leisure activities. The West Coast train line can be accessed at Carlisle which is an hours drive away.

Tenure - Freehold