Gate Manor

Set in an elevated position and surrounded by stunning countryside enjoying splendid valley views, Gate Manor is an impressive country home.



In the same family for nearly 55 years, this Grade II Listed gem has three reception rooms on a grand scale as well as magnificent original features, beautiful gardens and an attached two bedroom cottage.



Dating back to the early 18th Century, later remodelled and enlarged in two phases (in 1825 and 1888), it's hard not to be impressed by the immense character and charm; the abundance of period features add a sense of history - the beautiful decorative oak wall and ceiling panelling, intricate ceiling and frieze plasterwork in the dining room and exquisite plasterwork in the withdrawing room, parquet floor, gothic arched windows, decorative oak over mantle in the billiard room, chequered tiled floor in the entrance vestibule, mullion and leaded windows, large bay windows, oak doors with decorative door furniture, attractive fireplaces, some with decorative tiled slips and a coat of arms above the entrance to name but a few.



The sale now offers an opportunity to come along and see for yourself; maybe you will be the next custodians to love, cherish and enjoy this truly special house. Let us take you on a tour....

Enter through the vestibule into the welcoming reception hall with ornate fireplace, multi fuel stove and window seat. Steps lead down into the dining room - one of three splendid rooms. The large bay with window seat provides a lovely place to sit and enjoy the garden.



An inner hall is off the entrance and this leads to the dual aspect billiards room - an atmospheric room with tall ceiling, dramatic fireplace and over mantle and window seats.



The kitchen with shelved pantry, is fitted with base units; there is also a utility room with large store, Butler's sitting room, three cellar rooms with stone benches and a large integral single garage with double opening wooded doors and painted stone benches.



A wide staircase leads to the first floor. Off the main landing with attractive curved wall is the withdrawing room (formerly the music room) - a striking, light and bright triple aspect room with large mullion and leaded bay, window seat and marble fireplace.



Also off the main landing is a housemaids' pantry with wash basin, a boot room, bedroom 2 with mullioned leaded bay and a 'Jack and Jill' bathroom with separate WC.



Off the inner landing are a further four double bedrooms and a single/dressing room, two bathrooms, one with linen cupboard, a shower room and separate WC. The principal bedroom, overlooking the front garden, has a period fireplace, decorative oak cupboard and dressing room. The three additional doubles all have period fireplaces and wash basins.



Garden Cottage

Attached to the rear of Gate Manor is Garden Cottage, a two bedroom cottage with sitting room, fitted kitchen and bathroom. Recently refurbished and currently let on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy, this is perfect for dependent family, guests or staff.



Gardens and grounds

A gated entrance leads up the driveway to a large parking area with turning circle and sandstone sundial, particularly noted as Grade II Listed as 'probably mid C19th'.



With the lush green valley as a backdrop, magnificent gardens wrap around the house with bulb-rich lawns and ha-ha to the front, deep herbaceous borders, a stunning, colourful display of rhododendrons, a flight of balustraded stone steps, a rose garden, an esplanade of trees, flagged seating terraces, one with a circular stone table, ornamental waterfalls, paddock, woodland, greenhouse, gardener's WC, garden store, vegetable garden and a range of specimen trees.



The paddock is perfect as a children's playground or if you want to keep a few animals but more importantly, it ensures control of the all-important view.



In all c, 4.3 acres (1.73 hectares).

Marketed by: Davis & Bowring, Kirkby Lonsdale