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This modern detached property was built in 1998 and sits elevated in a plot measuring c. 2.34 acres (0.95 hectares) and enjoys wonderful open views from all of the rooms.
The well-proportioned and light accommodation is set over two floors with an approximate gross internal area of 7266 sq ft (675 sq m) including the triple garage and first floor apartment.
Planning consent has been granted for internal alterations, as well as the erection of two single storey extensions at the rear to enhance the existing accommodation further.
A contemporary scheme is offered by Cow Architecture based locally in Cartmel, one with plans showing an outdoor kitchen with space for dining and sitting and a room for a hot tub, all having bi-folding doors out to the garden. There is also a room providing changing and shower facilities off. The second will extend the existing living/dining kitchen and reconfigure the layout; the plans show for the creation of a fabulous sociable space with room for sitting, cooking, dining, a pantry, snug and bar.
Let us take you on a tour of the accommodation as it stands....from the arrival terrace at the rear, steps lead up to the main entrance; a vestibule leads into an impressive reception hall with sweeping staircase and gallery landing.
The hall itself has a substantial stone fireplace with solid fuel stove, French windows out onto the front terrace. Off the reception hall, double doors lead into an elegant triple aspect drawing room with marble fireplace and open fire grate and south facing French windows out to the garden. Also off the reception hall is a dual aspect study and cloakroom.
The inner hall leads to two splendid reception rooms positioned opposite, each with square bays and French windows out to the garden.
The inner hall is open to a sociable and welcoming split-level kitchen and breakfast room, a great space for family and friends to enjoy.
The breakfast room is open-plan with feature corner window incorporating French windows out to the garden. There is also a useful shelved pantry and utility room with linen/boiler cupboard and
airing cupboard.
From the kitchen, there is an internal hall with second cloakroom. The oak staircase leads up to the first floor with a large, light filled, dual aspect landing galleried to the reception hall below. French windows lead out to a wooden deck balcony from which to enjoy splendid far-reaching views.
The triple aspect principal bedroom has French windows out to a private south-facing balcony. There is also a dressing room and a contemporary four-piece en suite bathroom. Off the upper landing there are four further double bedrooms (two of which have a connecting door) and two with en suite shower rooms. There is also a three piece house bathroom with roll top bath.
A second staircase connects to the kitchen.
Connecting the main house to the ancillaries, garage and the first floor apartment is an attractive glazed entrance with flagged floor and double opening doors open to both front and rear elevations.
Boot room with tiled floor and Belfast sink with shower attachment (for boots and dogs), garden store with door out to dog kennel and gardener's WC. The triple garage has electric up and over doors, power, light and a tool store.
An enclosed staircase leads to the first floor self-contained apartment (perfect for a dependent relative, teenagers or visiting guests) comprising an open-plan living/dining/kitchen with freestanding units and two Velux windows with far-reaching views towards Leck Fell, a double bedroom and shower room.
A gated sweeping drive leads up to the arrival terrace for cars in front of the garage with additional parking provision at a slightly lower level.
Established and mature well-stocked gardens surround the house with a terrace to the east, impressive natural rocky outcrops and mature trees and planting. A generous level lawn lies
to the east with large pond and kitchen garden, all with the backdrop of splendid open countryside and fells.
Adjacent to the entrance is a second gated area, which has planning permission (subject to Lawful Development Certificate) for a triple garage and garden store. An excellent site for an outbuilding if one were required for amenity purposes (subject to further consent) - an
office or gym perhaps? Back to listing
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Description
The Cragg is situated in the sought-after hamlet of High Casterton, which lies to the northeast of the popular and award winning market town of Kirkby Lonsdale, within the Lune Valley and the recently extended Yorkshire Dales National Park.This modern detached property was built in 1998 and sits elevated in a plot measuring c. 2.34 acres (0.95 hectares) and enjoys wonderful open views from all of the rooms.
The well-proportioned and light accommodation is set over two floors with an approximate gross internal area of 7266 sq ft (675 sq m) including the triple garage and first floor apartment.
Planning consent has been granted for internal alterations, as well as the erection of two single storey extensions at the rear to enhance the existing accommodation further.
A contemporary scheme is offered by Cow Architecture based locally in Cartmel, one with plans showing an outdoor kitchen with space for dining and sitting and a room for a hot tub, all having bi-folding doors out to the garden. There is also a room providing changing and shower facilities off. The second will extend the existing living/dining kitchen and reconfigure the layout; the plans show for the creation of a fabulous sociable space with room for sitting, cooking, dining, a pantry, snug and bar.
Let us take you on a tour of the accommodation as it stands....from the arrival terrace at the rear, steps lead up to the main entrance; a vestibule leads into an impressive reception hall with sweeping staircase and gallery landing.
The hall itself has a substantial stone fireplace with solid fuel stove, French windows out onto the front terrace. Off the reception hall, double doors lead into an elegant triple aspect drawing room with marble fireplace and open fire grate and south facing French windows out to the garden. Also off the reception hall is a dual aspect study and cloakroom.
The inner hall leads to two splendid reception rooms positioned opposite, each with square bays and French windows out to the garden.
The inner hall is open to a sociable and welcoming split-level kitchen and breakfast room, a great space for family and friends to enjoy.
The breakfast room is open-plan with feature corner window incorporating French windows out to the garden. There is also a useful shelved pantry and utility room with linen/boiler cupboard and
airing cupboard.
From the kitchen, there is an internal hall with second cloakroom. The oak staircase leads up to the first floor with a large, light filled, dual aspect landing galleried to the reception hall below. French windows lead out to a wooden deck balcony from which to enjoy splendid far-reaching views.
The triple aspect principal bedroom has French windows out to a private south-facing balcony. There is also a dressing room and a contemporary four-piece en suite bathroom. Off the upper landing there are four further double bedrooms (two of which have a connecting door) and two with en suite shower rooms. There is also a three piece house bathroom with roll top bath.
A second staircase connects to the kitchen.
Connecting the main house to the ancillaries, garage and the first floor apartment is an attractive glazed entrance with flagged floor and double opening doors open to both front and rear elevations.
Boot room with tiled floor and Belfast sink with shower attachment (for boots and dogs), garden store with door out to dog kennel and gardener's WC. The triple garage has electric up and over doors, power, light and a tool store.
An enclosed staircase leads to the first floor self-contained apartment (perfect for a dependent relative, teenagers or visiting guests) comprising an open-plan living/dining/kitchen with freestanding units and two Velux windows with far-reaching views towards Leck Fell, a double bedroom and shower room.
A gated sweeping drive leads up to the arrival terrace for cars in front of the garage with additional parking provision at a slightly lower level.
Established and mature well-stocked gardens surround the house with a terrace to the east, impressive natural rocky outcrops and mature trees and planting. A generous level lawn lies
to the east with large pond and kitchen garden, all with the backdrop of splendid open countryside and fells.
Adjacent to the entrance is a second gated area, which has planning permission (subject to Lawful Development Certificate) for a triple garage and garden store. An excellent site for an outbuilding if one were required for amenity purposes (subject to further consent) - an
office or gym perhaps? Back to listing
