FAIRBANK COTTAGE £995,000

Kirkby Lonsdale, LA6 2BD

One of ’s finest town houses, an impressive and substantial Grade II Listed property built in 1794 which retains the majority of its original period features with a large walled garden with garage offering privacy and seclusion in an enviable central location. This is a wonderful opportunity to put your own stamp on this fine property and create a family house of great note. Well proportioned town living with four reception rooms, office, kitchen and cellar rooms, five bedrooms, two bathrooms and an attic bursting with potential.

www.davis-bowring.co.uk Welcome to FAIRBANK COTTAGE £995,000 Kirkby Lonsdale, LA6 2BD

Built in 1794, Fairbank Cottage is Grade II Listed and is one of the finest houses in Kirkby Lonsdale. Being detached, the property occupies a central position and has the advantage of a large walled garden and private parking. The house would benefit from some sympathetic upgrades such as central heating, new kitchen and bathroom fittings and general cosmetic work. The extensive accommodation comprises entrance and reception hall, drawing room, dining room, breakfast room with fitted kitchen, inner staircase hall and cloakroom. The office is situated above the integral garage and is ideal for those who work from home or looking for a teenager suite. Extensive cellars provide a suite of useful rooms. To the first floor, there is a master bedroom with en-suite bathroom together with four further bedrooms, a house bathroom and separate WC. A large attic room on the second floor offers further potential for living accommodation, subject to necessary consents. The property is set within its own mature, private gardens extending to approximately 0.39 acres (0.16 hectares) including a lovely terrace and courtyard with flags and sets, private parking, integral garage and stone built arched entrance/covered car parking, outbuildings comprising potting shed and store. In all, a fine town house of great stature in an incredibly accessible and prestigious location.

A lovely family house

• Attractive porch makes an impressive entrance

• Sash windows, casement shutters, window seats, panel doors, deep skirting boards, picture rails and cornices

• Large reception hall with stone fireplace

• Drawing and dining rooms both with carved wooden Adams style fire surrounds

• French windows from the dining room out to flagged terrace

• Breakfast room having stone fire surround

• Kitchen with Aga set into a substantial stone mantle and fitted cupboards

• Impressive staircase which rises to the first and second floors

• Range of cellar rooms - laundry room, wine cellar, cold room, store and workshop with a door to the rear garden

• Integral double garage with two sets of wooden double opening doors to the rear and a utility area. Above is a home office/playroom

• Five double bedrooms

• Two bathrooms, one with an additional door into the master bedroom

• Attic room with great scope for upgrading

• Useful outbuildings with power and water and the potential for further accommodation (subject to planning)

• South West facing rear garden

In the heart of town, a beautiful walled garden

There are doors out to the rear garden from the dining room, rear hall, garage and cellar. Vehicular access is through substantial sliding gates which lead through a stone built arched entrance (providing extra covered parking) to a driveway and parking area laid with flags and sets. The private, walled garden is planted with mature shrubs and trees and has a large sweeping lawn with well-stocked perennial borders. Outbuildings comprise potting shed and store.

The front door is approached by a cobbled path leading through the garden. Set back off the road, the house retains great privacy from which to embrace its central setting. Location and directions

Kirkby Lonsdale, the jewel in the Lune Valley’s crown - this ever-popular market town provides a good range of local facilities - schools, shops, banks, churches, the Post Office, Booths supermarket and a selection of restaurants, pubs and tea shops. A more comprehensive range may be found at both or Lancaster. Oxenholme and Lancaster provide the nearest train stations on the West Coast railway line and connection to the is easily accessible. The area is well served by private schools, including and Giggleswick. There are golf courses at Kirkby Lonsdale, Casterton, Kendal and Settle. The area is midway between the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks - perfect if you are seeking a base from which to enjoy the great outdoors. Boundary plan - not to scale Sedbergh Junior School (1.8 miles), Sedbergh Senior School (11.1 miles), Giggleswick School (17.5 miles), Kendal, the gateway to the Lakes (13.9 miles), Oxenholme railway station, direct train to London Euston (9.5 miles), Lancaster (15.5 miles), M6 J36 (6.5 miles), (79 miles). All mileages are approximate. Fairbank Cottage is centrally positioned, opposite St Mary’s church in the heart of town. Approaching Kirkby Lonsdale from the west along the A65, take the first turning signposted into the town and continue past two schools (on either side of the road). At the T-junction, bear to the left, down the attractive terraced cottages on Mitchelgate. At the bottom of the hill, turn left into Queens Square. The road bears round to the left and becomes Fairbank. Fairbank Cottage can be found on the bend in the road on the left, overlooking the churchyard. Gated access to the private driveway is behind the house. For the purposes of viewing we advise you to park further up Fairbank and wander down. Information

Council tax Fairbank Cottage is currently banded G for Council Tax purposes. Potential purchasers are advised to verify this information for themselves.

Local Authority District Council, South Lakeland House, Lowther, Street, Kendal, , LA9 7QU.

T: 01539 733333 www.southlakeland.gov.uk

Please note • All carpets and blinds and most light fittings and curtains are included in the sale. Stone troughs and pumps included. • Other fittings may be available by separate negotiation.

Money Laundering Prospective buyers should be aware that in the event that they are successful, they will be required to provide the agent with documents in relation to the Money Laundering Regulations. The extent of the required documentation will be confirmed to the buyer after acceptance of an offer. Lane House, Kendal Road 015242 74445 Kirkby Lonsdale [email protected] Carnforth Lancashire LA6 2HH www.davis-bowring.co.uk

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