Parks Farm Underbarrow 1 LA8 8AZ Parks Farm

Parks Farm is a beautiful example of an early Laithe house dating from the 17th Century. The property is Grade II listed and whilst the exterior retains it’s period appearance the interior has been completely renovated and refurbished to create a very appealing country home. Approached along a private lane and set within mature gardens, bounded by Tanyard Beck, together with three field enclosures, in all, amounting to approximately 10 acres, it offers privacy in a tranquil and beautiful corner of The Lake District National Park. The present owners have developed the original farmhouse into the adjoining barn and cottage to create a well planned, generously proportioned and beautifully presented 5 bedroom family home of character. Parks Farm offers the prospective purchaser an opportunity to develop the property to suit their personal lifestyle - equestrian, country pursuits, smallholding and home business choices.

Throughout, original features have been retained with oak beamed ceilings, spice cupboard and oak mullioned windows which combine well with natural materials including Brathay Blue slate to the entire ground floor, exposed oak plank flooring to part of the first floor, oak doors and detailing, period radiators and splendid kitchen and bathroom facilities. To the rear of the house there is a substantial detached garage block with an upper floor forming two rooms and providing excellent scope for development. Set attractively within its 10 acres with three field enclosures Parks Farm sits well back from the public road from which it cannot be seen.

Parks Farm is wonderfully located in this picturesque part of , well known for its peace and tranquillity but with easy access to Windermere, Ambleside, Langdale and the central lakes. There is an excellent choice of schooling in the area and a wide range of amenities including several nationally renowned pubs and restaurants. The busy market town of is only minutes away as is access to the West Coast main rail line and Junction 36 of the M6.

A further external door to the rear gives access to the paved courtyard, rear garden and garage block.

A traditional front entrance porch with slate seat The quality kitchen fittings, which have been opens into the sitting room which boasts beautiful recently refurbished, present both an attractive period features including slate floor, oak beamed and practical working space, incorporating island ceiling and windows to front and back, spice unit, dresser, Beech worktops with double cupboard and original oak mullions. A modern log farmhouse sink, an extensive range of cabinets and burning stove is set in an attractive period stone newly installed dual control, black, 3 oven AGA fireplace. and dishwasher.

This splendid room, currently used as a dining A useful facility off the main kitchen, which has room, occupies what was the small cottage. It has a been recently upgraded and also has plumbing for vaulted oak beamed ceiling and glazed door onto washing machine, drying space, central heating the garden, windows to front and rear and boiler and pressurised hot water cylinder plus a contemporary Clearview oven stove. The dining good range of wall and base units, a sink and a room also benefits from under floor heating. double oven with induction hob.

Features a traditional oak staircase and useful under A lovely versatile room off the kitchen currently stairs cloaks cupboard. used as a study with external glazed door onto the garden and windows on two other walls.

Fitted with WC and pedestal wash hand basin. The cloakroom, rear hall and cloaks cupboard also benefit from under-floor heating.

South facing with glazed double doors leading onto the garden, under floor heating and vaulted beamed ceiling this is a comfortable cosy room for use all year round.

A beautifully designed, large dining kitchen in the centre of the house with slate floor, oak beams and an attractive oak and plaster wall. Entrance from the garden is behind the original barn doors via a recessed muntin style glazed porch. A good sized single bedroom to the front of the house, perfect for guests, children or even as an The generous principal bedroom occupies a additional study. large portion of what was originally the barn. It features a vaulted ceiling with original beams and an oak muntin style glazed screen overlooking the original barn entrance and Currently utilised as a dressing room, this is a affording plenty of light alongside a unique very pleasant single bedroom at the front of the aspect. A large window to the rear overlooks house with stunning oak floor boards. the paved courtyard, garden and woodland beyond.

En-suite Shower Room; tastefully designed and fitted with fully tiled wide shower cabinet, wash hand basin, WC and chromed towel radiator,

This luxurious and spacious bathroom has been fitted with roll top bath on claw and ball feet, WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Plumbing is laid on for a shower cubicle if so required. This is a delightful room with chromed towel rail in addition to the period radiator, and is the perfect haven in which to relax after a long day.

A very pleasant double bedroom featuring two slit windows with oak hinged shutters. This lovely light room at the rear of the property is ideal for guests.

En-suite shower room which has been newly appointed in a traditional and classic style, fitted with fully tiled wide shower cabinet, wash hand basin, WC and chromed towel radiator.

This very comfortable double bedroom to the front of the house enjoys delightful garden views and a vaulted ceiling with original oak beams. Parks Farm is approached along its own private lane bounded by mature hedging and stone walls and opens onto an extensive graveled area to the south and front of the house offering plenty of space for parking and turning. There is full vehicular access to the rear of the house leading to the rear garden, garage block and another large parking and turning area paved with sandstone slabs. The attractive Lakeland gardens surrounding the house make the most of the natural rock features with sheltered seating areas near the stream and sandstone steps leading to lawned areas and flowerbeds featuring a pretty summer house, sunny view points and quiet corners. In its entirety Parks Farm extends to approximately 10 acres with three delightful adjacent field parcels which have water laid on, additional access from the adjacent boundary lane and include a naturally fed pond developed to provide a haven for wildlife and mature trees including oak, ash, sycamore and cherry. Parks Farm enjoys full shooting rights

The garage block, completed in 2005, currently offers a workshop, large double garage and an upper floor of two rooms used for storage and accessed by an external stair.

Built to the standards of a domestic property with fully insulated walls and floor and all services laid on it could be adapted to a variety of uses such as office, gym, hobbies room or additional accommodation. The property is well located and can be approached from various directions. From Kendal travel to Underbarrow via the Road over Scout Scar. On entering the village, take the first left after the Punchbowl Inn signed . Continue in the direction of Brigsteer passing an offset cross roads. The lane to Parks Farm is on the right and immediately before the fifth telegraph pole after the cross roads.

Mains water and electricity Private drainage Oil fired central heating system

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Agents Notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in imperial with metric equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Tel 01539 733500

Fine & Country Lakes & North Lancs 97 Stricklandgate, Kendal, , LA9 4RA