Rushmire Hall Matterdale End, CA11 0LF

• Lovely Country Home with Separate 1 Bedroom Cottage • Superb Rural Location in the National Park • Breathtaking Views of the Surrounding Fells • Farmhouse Kitchen, Drawing Room, Dining Room + Sun Room • 3 Double Bedrooms, En-Suite Shower + 2 Bathrooms • Garden with Woodland and over 17 Acres of Fellside Land • EPC Rating F

Price £620,000 A VIEW WITH A HOME Nestled between Great Mell Fell and , Rushmire Hall, also known as Cobble Hall, was originally built in the early 17th century, as a peat cutters cottage and store, then extended in the mid 19th century. The cottage was transformed by the current owners in the late 1990s to create a wonderful home with a separate cottage, set amidst glorious open countryside with magnificent views toward , Gowbarrow and across Matterdale, to Matterdale Common. The accommodation comprises: Large Farmhouse Kitchen, Sun Room, Drawing Room, Dining Room, Bathroom, Study, Guest Suite with En-Suite Shower, all to the ground floor with 2 Double Bedrooms and a Bathroom to the first floor. The Cottage, designed by Graham Norman has an open plan Dining Kitchen Living Room, a Double Bedroom and a Bathroom. Location From Penrith, head West on the A66 to Troutbeck and turn left, following the signs for Dockray and on the A5091. Drive for approximately 2.25 miles, Rushmire is on the right handside. Amenities Penrith Rushmire is surrounded by open countryside with many Footpaths and Bridleways around the surrounding Fells and the Helvellyn Range and is close to Ullswater with opportunities for Sailing and Windsurfing. In the nearby village of Dockray, just under 1.5 miles, there is a Church and a Public House, in the hamlet of Troutbeck, 2.25 miles, there is a Public House and in Glenridding, just over 5 miles, there are; a Primary School, a Church, two Village Shops, a Post Office, a Petrol Station, two Public Houses and a Hotel. All main facilities are in Penrith, approximately 11 miles. Penrith is a popular market town with a population of around 15,000 people and facilities include: infant, junior and secondary schools with a further/higher education facility at Newton Rigg College. There are 6 supermarkets and a good range of locally owned and national high street shops. Leisure facilities include: a leisure centre with; swimming pool, climbing wall, indoor bowling, badminton courts and a fitness centre as well as; golf, rugby and cricket clubs. There is also a 2 screen cinema and Penrith Playhouse. Penrith is known as the Gateway to the North Lakes and is conveniently situated for Ullswater and access to the fells, benefiting from the superb outdoor recreation opportunities. Services Mains Water and Electricity are connected to the property. Drainage is to a Private Septic Tank. Heating is by Oil to both the House and the Cottage and telephone is connected subject to BT. regulations. Tenure The vendor informs us that the property is freehold and the council tax band is band F Viewing STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT WITH WILKES-GREEN + HILL ACCOMMODATION Entrance Through multi panel glazed double doors to the; Farmhouse Kitchen 21'9x18'10 (6.63mx5.74m) The ceiling is open to the apex with exposed timbers and two double glazed roof lights. The walls are a combination of natural & painted stonework and a cast iron multi fuel stove is set in an inglenook with a sandstone hearth and upright.

Fitted to two sides of the room are wall and base units with a cream flecked work surface incorporating a composite sink, mixer taps. The kitchen is equipped with an electric double oven and a ceramic hob with a cooker hood above together with built in; dishwasher, fridge, freezer and washing machine. One of the cupboards houses a Worcester oil fired boiler, providing the hot water and central heating. There is a TV aerial lead and a telephone point. Steps lead down to the; Inner Hall Panelled doors lead off to the dining room and bathroom. A multi panelled glazed door leads to the study. The hall opens in to the; Sun Room 15'5x9'10 (4.70mx3.00m) Being double glazed to one corner and to the gable with breathtaking views across the surrounding countryside to the Lakeland Fells. There is a feature sandstone inglenook, a double radiator and French doors leading outside. A short passage to the side has panelled doors giving access to the under stair cupboard and to the; Drawing Room 15'6x16'5 (4.72mx5.00m) Having a cast iron fireplace set on a sandstone hearth with a pine surround. Two double glazed sash windows look out over the valley to the Lakeland Fells. There is a double radiator, a telephone point and panelled doors to the stairs, outside and the;

Dining Room 11'x19'7 (3.35mx5.97m) A traditional cast iron range is set in a sandstone inglenook and hearth. There are expose beams to the ceiling, a double glazed window and a double radiator. A panelled door leads back to the inner hall. Bathroom 7'10x8'2 (2.39mx2.49m) Fitted with a white wash basin, toilet and roll top bath with handset shower taps. The walls are part panelled and there are two double glazed windows and a double radiator.

Study 8'1x8'1 (2.46mx2.46m) Currently used as an occasional single bedroom, but could also be used as an office. The ceiling is sloped with a double glazed Velux window and exposed timbers. There is a single radiator, a double glazed window and a panelled door to; Bedroom One 11'6x11' (3.51mx3.35m) The ceiling is sloped with a double glazed Velux window and exposed timbers. There is a double radiator, a double glazed window and a TV aerial lead. A part glazed panelled door with a frosted glass panel, leads to the;

En Suite 3'x6'11 (0.91mx2.11m) Fitted with a white toilet, wash hand basin and a tiled shower cubicle with an electric shower. There is a window with borrowed light from the bedroom and an extractor fan. First Floor - Landing Having a natural wood handrail and spindles around the stairwell, double glazed windows to two sides providing a good degree of natural light and fabulous views. There is a double radiator, a recessed linen cupboard and panelled doors off.

Bedroom Two 15'7x12'10 (4.75mx3.91m) Having a double glazed window, a single radiator and a telephone point.

Bedroom Three 11'3x12'1 (3.43mx3.68m) The ceiling is sloped with exposed beams and a double glazed Velux window. There is a further double glazed window and a single radiator. Bathroom 7'9x7'9 (2.36mx2.36m) Fitted with a three piece suite with a panelled bath and the wash basin set in a vanity unit with a cupboard below. The ceiling is sloped with exposed timbers and a double glazed Velux window. There is a shaver socket/light and a single radiator.

The Cottage A broad panel door with a double glazed inset opens in to the;

Dining Kitchen 20'x10'1 (6.10mx3.07m) The ceiling is open to the apex with exposed beams and a double glazed Velux window. The kitchen area is fitted with a range of wood fronted wall and base units and a slate effect work surface incorporating a 1 1/2 bowl single drainer sink, mixer taps and a tiled splash back. There is an electric cooker point and space for a fridge freezer. Double glazed windows face to two sides with views. There is a double radiator and steps to a raised area with doors to the bedroom and bathroom. The room is open to the; Living Room 18'5x8'4 (5.61mx2.54m) Being double glazed to one corner, to take full advantage of the outlook and views. There is a double radiator, a TV aerial lead and French doors leading outside.

Bedroom 9'5x16'1 (2.87mx4.90m) Having double glazed windows to two sides, recessed halogen down lights and a double radiator.

Bathroom 5'5x7'6 (1.65mx2.29m) Fitted with a three piece suite having handset shower taps to the bath and tiles around. There is a single radiator, a shaver socket/light, extractor fan and a double glazed window. Outside Rushmire is accessed from the road through wooden gates to a gravel parking and turning area between the main house and the cottage and extending around the cottage.

Adjoining the cottage is the;

Garage 16'3x12'9 (4.95mx3.89m) With double wooden doors, light and power.

To the side of the garage is a large wooden shed. Grounds The garden to the north of the house is to woodland, being a mixture of deciduous trees, with a post and rail boundary fence.

To the southern end of the house, along the side of the sun room, is a stone flagged terrace with a gravel area extending to the cottage and a grassed area beyond. A fence stile leads to the land. View from the terrace

Land and Gardens The fell grazing is historically let out on an annual basis which could easily be reinstated. 9 + 10Angel Lane Email - [email protected] Penrith Visit our Website - www.wilkesgreenhill.co.uk CA11 7BP Disclaimer T: 01768 867999 These particulars are set out as a general outline in accordance with the Property Misdescriptions Act (1991) only for the guidance of intending purchasers or F: 01768 895033 lessees, and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Details are given without any responsibility, and any intending purchasers, lessees or third parties should not rely on them a s statements or representations of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them. [email protected] We have not carried out a structural survey and the services, appliances and specific fittings have not been tested. All photographs, measurements, floor plans www.wilkesgreenhill.co.uk and distances referred to are given as a guide only and should not be relied upon for the purchase of carpets or any other fixtures or fittings. Gardens, roof terraces, balconies and communal gardens as well as tenure and lease details cannot have their accuracy guaranteed for intending purchasers. Lease details, service ground rent (where applicable) are given as a guide only and should be checked and confirmed by your solicitor prior to exchange of contracts. No person in the employment of Wilkes-Green + Hill Ltd has any authority to make any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property. Purchase prices, rents or other prices quoted are correct at the date of publication and, unless otherwise stated, exclusive of VAT. Intending purchasers and lessees must satisfy themselves independently as to the incidence of VAT in respect of any transaction relating to this property.

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