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LAKE HOUSE STADDLEBRIDGE, DL6 3JF

An Immaculately Presented, Well Laid Out & Spacious Detached 5-Bedroomed Residence of Character & Distinction Situated in 4 Acres of Grounds, Gardens & Paddock with Tremendous Range of Outbuildings Offering Superb Potential for Development of an Annexe or Further Residential Accommodation Subject to Purchasers Requirements & the necessary Planning Permissions

• Wooden Sealed Unit Double Glazed Windows • Oil Fired Central Heating • Immaculately Presented 5-Bedroomed Accommodation • Scope for Various Residential Layouts • Good Range of Outbuildings for Further Development Potential • Scope for Annexe

• Grounds Gardens & Paddocks Extending to some 4 Acres or Thereabouts • Extremely Accessible Yet Attractive Rural Location

OFFERS IN THE REGION OF £550,000

143 High Street, Northallerton, DL7 8PE Tel: 01609 771959 Fax: 01609 778500 www.northallertonestateagency.co.uk

Lake House, Staddlebridge, Northallerton DL6 3JL

SITUATION DESCRIPTION Northallerton 7 miles 8 miles Thirsk 12 miles 13 miles The property comprises a substantial, traditionally constructed and A.19 ¼ mile A.1 15 miles immaculately presented brick built with pantile roof 5-bedroomed Darlington 12 miles Yarm 8 miles detached country residence of immense character and distinction with York 25 miles Richmond 14 miles panoramic views out over the surrounding countryside but nevertheless ideally placed for commuting being close to the A.19 and the A.172 Lake House at Staddlebridge is very nicely situated set back from the trunk roads. A.19 and A.172 within easy and very convenient travelling distance of the local and sought after villages of the Rountons, Osmotherley, Externally the property is approached along a tree lined tarmacadam Swainby and the Harlseys. The nearby villages of Osmotherley and driveway through a gated access onto the tree lined main drive wh ich Swainby are well served with local shop, post office , renowned Primary runs down to the property and access is by a wooden gate with post and Schools, and a good range of public houses and restaurants. The rail fencing to side opening out onto an extensive brick set hardstanding property enjoys a picturesque yet very convenient rural location situated which runs to two sides of the property and opens out onto the extensive just off the A.19 / A.172 but in an area of superb open countryside with landscape grounds and gardens. These are laid principally to lawn with panoramic views out to all sides and particularly attractive views over to numerous inset shrubber ies, ponds, pergolas and beds, all of which are the Black Hambleton Hills. contained in attractive well maintained post and rail boundaries looking out onto adjacent farmland and the property’s paddocks. It is felt that The local villages of Osmotherley and Swainby are a thriving centre for one of the paddocks due to its size and shape, would be suitable for a walkers, ramblers, horse riders and those seeking to explore the delights tennis court but presently has a livestock run and housing and further of the Hambleton Hills and are close to the Lyke Wake walk actually on lawned garden area to the rear. The property has the benefit of water and the . For a full and comprehensive range of educational , power laid on externally. recreational and medical facilities these can be found in the nearby towns of Northallerton and Stokesley together with excellent shopping Lake House has been completely refurbished by the present owners to and weekly markets. provide particularly well laid out and spacious, immaculately presented 5-bedroomed family accommodation of immense character and The property lies within an hour of the North Yorkshir e Dales and North distinction which still enjoys further potential for further extension into Moors National Park together with the coast at , an excellent range of brick built former agricult ural and garage Scarborough and Redcar. In and around the property and local villages buildings which are connected to the house. These buildings have there is an extensive range of leisure and amenities available. previously enjoyed planning permission for additional residential accommodation and could provide for a self-contained cottage or AMENITIES annexed accommodation for a dependent relative etc.

Hunting – with the Hurworth and also within boxing distance of the The property is completed externally with two good sized paddocks and Cleveland, Bilsdale, Zetland, York & Ainsty North and other well overall the property extends to some four acres or thereabouts making it respected packs including the West of Yore and Sinnington. ideal for small scale livestock, equestrian or to provide substantial landscaped grounds and gardens according to purchasers’ requirements Racing - Newcastle , Catterick, Ripon, Thirsk, York, Beverley, and any necessary planning permissions. Doncaster and Redcar. At present internally the property enjoys the benefit of wooden sealed Golf - Stokesley , Northallerton, Thirsk, Bedale, Catterick, York and unit double glazing and oil fired central heating. It has quality fitted Teesside. kitchen, bathrooms and retains tremendous potential for various residential layouts according to purchaser’s requirements and the level Shooting & Fishing - Good shooting and fishing available in the area to which a purchaser would wish to further develop the property. The with many renowned local shoots and rivers. offering of Lake House at Staddlebridge offers an all too rare opportunity to dis cerning purchasers who require a substantial country Schools - The area is well served by good state and independent property with further development potential enjoying a nice area of schools. Local Primary Schools at Osmotherley, Swainby , Stokesley grounds, gardens and paddocks in a highly accessible yet very and Northallerton whilst comprehensive schools at Sto kesley, Teesside, picturesque rural location. Early inspection is essential. Northallerton and Yarm. Independent schools in the area are Polam Hall (Darlington), Teesside High, Yarm, Ampleforth and Baldersby. ACCOMMODATION

Communications - A.1 and A.19 Trunk roads close by providing direct Through hardwood front door with upper double glazed clear panels access north and south and feeding into the A.66 Transpennine. Main into: line train stations at Northallerton and Darlington providing direct access betwee n Edinburgh and and providing a journey time to Entrance Vestibule London of approximately 2 ½ hours. Additionally via the Transpennine 2.18m x 1.32m (7’2” x 4’4”) line that calls at these stations there is direct access to Newcastle, Middlesbrough, York, Leeds, Manchester, Liverpool and Manche ster With windows to two sides providing ample natural light. Wall light Airport. International Airports can be found at Durham Tees Valley, point. Internal solid oak leads to: Newcastle and Leeds /Bradford Formal Entrance Hall Walking , Cycling and Riding - the area is exceptionally well served 5.56m x 1.93m (18’3” x 6’4”) for attractive walking and cycling with a good range of local bridle paths, cycle paths and excellent opportunities for off road cycling , With useful good sized understairs storage cupboard. Stairs to first walking and riding in this attractive countryside and scenery which floor. Double radiator. Telephone point. Door through into reception surrounds and defines the area. rooms. Solid oak door to:

hooks, ceiling light point. Attic access. Office 3.01m x 1.95m (9’11” x 6’5”) Downstairs Bedroom 4.08m 2.28m (13’5” x 7’6”) With laid wood lami nate floor. Inset ceiling light spots. Radiator. Picture window with views over surrounding countryside. Inset spotlights. Fitted sink with shower attachment. Radiator. Good sized window overlooking driveway and land. Door from the Entrance Hall into: Oak door leading into: Sitting Room 4.27m x 3.96m (14’ x 13’) Second Sitting Room / Potential Bedroom 4.77m x 5.10m (15’8” x 16’9”) With exposed polished and varnished beamed ceiling. Feature fireplace comprising stained and polished carved surround and mantle shelf with Attractive coved corniced ceiling. Centre light point. Four wall light inset cast surround with tiled reliefs, tiled hearth and inset cast basket points. Double radiator. French doors out to patio and gardens. Views grate. Radiator. TV point. French doors through to: out over gardens and adjacent paddock land.

Conservatory From the Hallway: 4.16m x 3.37m (13’8” x 11’1”) Stairs to First Floor with painted balustrade and spindles leading up With sta ined and polished wood floor. Wooden sealed unit double past window to: glazed windows with inset roof lights. Glazed to three sides offering a high degree of natural light and superb views over the attractive First Floor Landing landscaped grounds and gardens. French doors out to rear pa tio and 1.95m x 3.07m (6’5” x 10’1”) gardens. Two wall light points. From Sitting Room door through to: Bedroom No. 2 Dining Room 3.96m x 3.35m (13’ x 11’) plus deep wall length bedroom furniture 4.23m x 3.93m (13’11” x 12’11”) plus bay 1.29m x 1.90m ( 4’3” x comprising: 6’3”) Mix of shelved storage, wardrobing one with full length mirror. 3 Stained and beamed ceiling. Four wall light points. Feature fireplace drawer chest opening out into desk area. Unit matched fronted airing comprising cast surround, mantle shelf and inset basket grate with tiled cupboard housing lagged cy linder and immersion heater with extensive hearth. Double radiator. Door to: shelving. Inset ceiling spots. Radiator. Attic access. Picture window.

Breakfast Kitchen Bedroom No. 1 3.25m x 4.34m (10’8” x 14’3”) 3.98m x 3.68m (13’1” x 12’1”) plus wall length bedroom furniture

Wood laminate laid floor. Superb craftsmen built kitchen comprising A good mix of bedroomed furniture with shelved storage and pine front base and wall cupboards topped with granite work surfaces wardrobing. Useful cupboard storage over. Twin wall light points. with cut in drainer, inset 1 ½ bowl sink unit with quality mixer tap. Radiator. Superb views. Space for Rangemaster cooker with harlequin til ed surrounds, cut stone lintel over with stained pine mantle shelf. Tiled splashbacks to the main Bedroom No. 3 units. Built in Bosch dishwasher. Unit matched opaque glazed front 2.33m x 1.98m (7’8” x 6’6”) glass shelved with internal illumination cupboard with matching wine rack to side. Stai ned and polished pine panelled ceiling with inset spots. Ceiling light point. Radiator. Double radiator. Oak door to rear with upper clear glass panels leading into: Bath & Shower Room 1.98m x 3.01m (6’6” x 9’11”) Rear Entrance Hall 1.39m x 3.68m (4’7” x 12’1”) With wood laminate floor. Inset spots. White suite comprising painted panelled bath fully tiled around with a mains thermostatically controlled With wood laminate floor. Inset ceiling light spots. Double glazed drench shower over. Matching WC, Heritage bidet and unit inset window with views over open fields. Radiator. Stable door. Heritage basin with tiled splashback. Heated towel rail / radiator.

Door from Kitchen gives access to: Adjacent Hobby Room & Outbuildings

Laundry/ Boiler Room The property has superb scope to provide for a separate annexe or 4.08m x 4.08m (13’5” x 13’5”) overall holiday cottage utilising the following rooms together with adjacent outbuildings. With tiled floor. Inset light spots. Fitted range of base and wall cupboards with brushed steel door furniture. Fitted base unit with Door to: inset stainless steel sink. Space and plumbing for washer. Space for fridge freezer. Space for additional appliances. Floor mounted Hobby Room Worcester oil fired central heating boiler. Built in cupboard. 5.10m x 2.49m (16’9” x 8’2”)

Downstairs WC With a harlequin tiled floor. Beamed ceiling with upper beamed 2.61m x 1.08m (8’7” x 3’7”) mezzanine storage. Window with views over garden. Light point. Windows to both sides offering good views. Door to: Tiled floor. Suite comprising low level WC, pedestal wash basin, wall

Workshop have tremendous potential for a further second floor extension over the 5.23m x 5.33m (17’2” x 17’6”) family room and kitchen to provide for further extensive accommodation to the first floor and the main house. It is felt that the With concrete floor. Extensive shelved storage around. Mezzanine property sits on a site that would readily accommodate a larger property, upper storage. Beamed ceilings. Light and power. Stable door out to particularly in terms of formal bedrooms. side. SERVICES Superb Garden Room On borehole water. Mains electricity, septic tank drainage, oil fired central heating. Wooden sealed unit double glazed ceiling and windows to three sides on a brick base. It has a natural laid stone flag floor. Power. It sits VIEWING beautifully at the apex of the garden and enjoys views over the By Appointment through Northallerton Estate Agency – tel. no. 01609 surrounding grounds and gardens and is south facing. 771959.

Garage TENURE 3.50m x 5.43m (11’6” x 17’10”) Freehold with Vacant Possession upon completion.

Concrete floor. Upper mezzanine flooring for storage. Light and LOCAL AUTHORITY power. At present is plinth mounted oil tank. Council, Civic Centre, Stone C ross, Northallerton, – tel. no. 01609 779977. The buildings to the side of the main property previously have planning permission for a two bedroomed holiday cottage or annexed COUNCIL TAX BAND accommodation for use with the main house subject to a number of We are verbally informed by Hambleton District Council that the restrictions for long term usage which did limit long term usage to a Council Tax Band is Band F (£2,249.08 p.a.). family member only however as a holiday cottage it could be used at any time. That planning has lapsed as at March 2016 but it is not envisaged there will be any problems resurrecting it and additionally the property does have tremendous potential for a further second floor extension over the family room and kitchen to provide for extens ive further residential accommodation to the first floor and obviously the property sits on a site which would readily accommodate a substantially larger property particularly in terms of bedrooms.

OUTSIDE

Externally the property is approached along a tree lined tarmacadam driveway through a gated access onto the tree lined main driveway which runs down to the property. Coming in through five bar wooden gate with post and rail fencing to side which gives access onto an extensive brick set hardstanding which runs round to th e front and side of the property and opens out onto extensive landscaped grounds and gardens laid principally to lawn with numerous inset shrubberies, ponds, pergolas and beds all of which are contained in attractive, well maintained post and rail boundaries looking out onto farmland and the property’s paddocks. To the rear are lawned gardens and there is water and power laid externally.

PADDOCKS

The land that goes with the property extends to about 3 acres and the whole of the site will extend to 4 acres or thereabouts. The land is laid to grass and divided into two fields with a main field and a separate paddock. The paddock has post and rylock fencing to three sides with the open side opening out onto the garden and therefore provides a very secure turnout area for dogs, livestock, horses etc. and is laid to grass. One of the paddocks would be suitable for a tennis court but presently has a livestock run and housing.

GENERAL REMARKS & STIPULATIONS

PLANNING POTENTIAL The buildings as detailed in the Hobby Room and Outbuildings section have previously had planning permission for a 2 bedroomed holiday cottage or annexed accommodation for use with the main house, subject at the time to a number of restrictions for long term usage which limit long term usage to a family member only. However, as a holiday cottage it could be used for any length of time.

The planning lapsed as at March 2016 but it is not envisaged that there will be any issue in resurrecting it, and additionally the property does

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CHARTERED SURVEYORS, AUCTIONEERS, VALUERS AND ESTATE AGENTS T.W. Pennington B.S.c. (Hons), M.R.I.C.S.