THE HILL £1,950,000
Marthwaite, Sedbergh, The Yorkshire Dales LA10 5ER
An absolute gem - a stunning Grade II* Westmorland farmhouse of immense character and charm, exquisitely upgraded and immaculately presented.
Lot 1- set within beautifully tended gardens in a secluded setting at the head of an attractive tree-lined drive; a wonderful country lifestyle opportunity with a four bedroom house and a one bedroom cottage for guests, family or staff. Gym, cinema, games room with bar and a beautifully fitted wine cellar. Garaging for four cars and a machinery, tool and garden store. Excellent views and surrounding paddocks, in total 18.80 ac (7.61 ha) - £1,880,000
Lot 2 - a second parcel of adjacent land, c. 8.90 ac (3.60 ha) plus additional sporting rights is offered separately - £70,000
Available as a whole or in two Lots.
www.davis-bowring.co.uk Welcome to THE HILL £1,950,000 Marthwaite, Sedbergh, The Yorkshire Dales, LA10 5ER
The Hill is a very special property - a fabulous package of house, gardens, buildings and land, everything you could need to enjoy a country lifestyle. Embracing seclusion and splendid views this is a wonderful setting with great accessibility. The perfect blend of period features and modern appointments, the main house dates back to 1742 and was home to distinguished dermatologist Robert Willan (1757 - 1812), this is commemorated by a stone plaque on the eastern gable end wall. Bought by the current owners in 2012 they have enjoyed every minute of life at The Hill, but family commitments are now pulling in a different direction and so reluctantly they are selling. It’s hard not to be impressed by the original period features - they add a sense of history, immense character and charm to the house, enter through the substantial studded oak door to the impressive reception hall and from here you will find period fireplaces, polished oak front and back staircases, oak panelled walls and doors, ceiling beams, window seats and panelled window reveals. In the conservatory, there’s also a deep well, covered over for safety but quite a talking point. After a thorough refurbishment the exceptional standard of finish gives much to be admired - local craftsmen have designed and built a beautiful kitchen, utility room and wine cellar as well as fitted cabinets in bedrooms and bathrooms. Top of the range appliances have been installed with bespoke soft furnishings all going to create a luxurious interior for modern day living. For comfortable family living, the main house provides spacious and well proportioned living with an approximate gross internal area of 4583 sq ft (425.8 sq m). The drawing room and conservatory are super family spaces and will also be lovely for having friends over. The dining room has also been an office in its time, it just depends on how you see yourselves living. Cook, eat and relax in the living kitchen as with many country properties, it’s the heart of the home. Upstairs you’ll find the bedrooms split over the first and second floors - the second floor makes a great suite for older children, guests or you may decide to keep it for yourselves! To the first floor is a spacious master bedroom with one wall of built-in wardrobes, beautifully crafted to look like panelling and a five piece en suite bathroom, a further double bedroom, house shower room and a walk-in wardrobe.
A country lifestyle
In the detached barn, opposite the main house, is a self- contained cottage (598 sq ft, 55.6 sq m). Perfect for family, guests or staff, there is an open plan living/dining/kitchen, a double bedroom, shower room and dressing room. You could let it long term or make it available for holidays. Also within the barn you’ll find a fabulous games room with fully fitted oak bar and pool table as well as a cinema - this is the ideal party space; children and adults alike will love it! There’s no shortage of outside storage with a large garage providing parking for four cars and plant room housing the biomass boiler and hopper. There is also a detached machinery and tool store tucked away behind the barn. First impressions count and here they don’t disappoint, wrought iron electric gates open to reveal a tree-lined driveway which opens up to the private and established gardens with manicured lawns, mature shrubs and deep planted borders. There are flagged seating terraces and to the front, lovely views over the ha-ha to adjoining parkland, with fells beyond. If you’d like to grow your own there is the perfect set up, a traditional greenhouse, poly tunnels, raised beds and an outdoor kitchen for entertaining. Lot 1 (shaded pink on the boundary plan) comprises gardens and grounds extending to 2.0 acres (0.81 hectares). Adjacent to this is land, c. 16.80 acres (6.80 hectares). Lot 2 comprises an additional parcel of grassland extending to 8.90 acres (3.60 hectares), shaded green on the plan. In addition, there are sporting rights over the land hatched blue on the plan. The majority of the land is let on a periodic Farm Business Tenancy agreement. Further details are available from the selling agents. Yorkshire Dales living
Marthwaite is a small, scattered hamlet situated just off the A683 close to Sedbergh, nestled within the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Surrounded by stunning scenery with the undulating Howgills framing the upper reaches of the River Lune. The historic market town of Sedbergh lies 2.3 miles distant. Culturally active, Sedbergh has a good range of local facilities and, through locally based clubs, residents are also able to use some of the facilities provided by the prestigious independent Sedbergh School. Exploring the Lune valley we’d recommend Barbon and Casterton and the market town of Kirkby Lonsdale, voted best place to live in the North West in a recent Sunday Times poll. The market town of Kendal (9.6 miles) provides a comprehensive range of educational, commercial and recreational facilities. There are primary and secondary schools in Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale. Independent schools are at Sedbergh (with the Preparatory School at Casterton), Giggleswick and Windermere. Around and about, every day is a visual treat, situated in the Yorkshire Dales surrounded by thousands of square miles of moors, valleys and hills, magnificent scenery is all around. Also close by and perfect for day trips are the Lake District National Park, the Lune Valley and Forest of Bowland. The area provides a stunningly scenic adventure playground for walkers, runners and riders; climbers, cavers and cyclists. Sail in the Lakes or explore the coast in the Arnside and Silverdale AONB and around Morecambe Bay. Golf courses are at Casterton, Kirkby Lonsdale, Sedbergh, Kendal and Giggleswick. Access to the M6 is at J37 (3.3 miles) or J36 (15.9 miles). Head into Yorkshire on the A65 (8.7 miles away). You can catch the train at Oxenholme (8.6 miles) on the west coast main line with a direct service to London Euston. For jetting off, Manchester Airport is 84.3 miles distant, Liverpool Airport 81.9 miles and Leeds Bradford 58.9 miles. All mileages are approximate. To find the property - from M6 J37 take the A684 to Sedbergh. Turn right by the old Black Horse public house (now a house) signed Kirkby Lonsdale and proceed. The gated drive to The Hill is on the left hand side 50 yards before the junction with the A683. Alternatively, from Kirkby Lonsdale, take the A683 to Sedbergh. After passing The Head public house and crossing Middleton Bridge, instead of following the road round the sharp right bend to Sedbergh, continue straight ahead. The Hill is 50 yards on the right. Services and specification
• Mains electric and water
• Windhager Biomass boiler (installed 2013) providing central heating and hot water
• LPG supply for the range cooker
• Woodburners in reception hall, drawing room and living kitchen
• Private drainage to a sewerage treatment plant. Installed in 2018 and located within the property’s boundaries
• B4RN Broadband connected in the study - if you're not familiar with this excellent local service offering hyperfast broadband and unlimited bandwidth have a look at their website b4rn.org.uk. This is fabulous if you are looking to work from home (and has made such a difference when trying to strike the live/work balance) or just stay connected with the outside world
• Surround sound to all principal ground floor rooms and also in the master bedroom and en suite
• CCTV security system along with gated entry system, electric gates and garage doors
• Underfloor heating in the conservatory
• Lutron lighting in the cinema along with automatic blinds and dimmer light Information
Council Tax The Hill is currently banded G for Council Tax purposes with the Cottage banded D. Potential purchasers are advised to verify this information for themselves. Local Authority South Lakeland District Council, South Lakeland House, Lowther, Street, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7QU. T: 01539 733333 www.southlakeland.gov.uk Planning Authority Yorkshire National Park Authority, Yoredale, Bainbridge, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 3EL T: 0300 456 0030 W: www.yorkshiredales.org.uk Please note • All carpets, curtains, blinds, curtain poles, light fittings and Sky dish and three boxes are included in the sale. • Gym equipment, garden furniture, planters, troughs, pots and statues are available separately, as is the surround sound equipment.
Money Laundering
Prospective buyers should be aware that in the event that they make an offer for the property, they will be required to provide the agent with documents in relation to the Money Laundering Regulations; one being photographic ID, i.e. driving licence or passport and the other being a utility bill showing their address. These can be provided in the following ways: by calling into the agent's office with copies or by way of a certified copy provided via their solicitor. In addition prospective buyers will be required to provide information regarding the source of funding as part of the agent’s offer procedure. Lane House, Kendal Road 015242 74445 Kirkby Lonsdale [email protected] Carnforth Lancashire LA6 2HH www.davis-bowring.co.uk
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