Glebe House Askham | Penrith
Glebe House
A grand country house with stylish interiors and Georgian features located in the idyllic Lowther Valley Glebe House is a magnificent country residence located in the highly desirable conservation village of Askham in the idyllic Lowther Valley. The house stands on a superb elevated plot approaching one and a half acres with gated sweeping driveway, beautiful gardens and wonderful views. This grand and spacious property has three reception rooms, an impressive new kitchen and five bedrooms with undeveloped attic and cellar rooms offering potential for further living space. A biomass heating system provides a substantial annual income of over £8000 until December 2021.
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• Lake District National Park • Exceptional five bedroom country house • Grand proportions and period features • Recently renovated with impressive new kitchen • Potential for further development in attic and cellar • Enclosed plot approaching 1.5 acres • Significant income from RHI payments • Gated driveway and garage • Highly desirable conservation village location • Easy access to A6 and M6 • Potential to rent neighbouring paddock
Page 5 of 20 The residence was formerly the village vicarage and has a fascinating history with parts of the property believed to date back to the 17th Century. It overlooks the historical St Peter’s Church and grounds, on the site of which records show there has been a church since the 13th Century. Most of the property is thought to have been redeveloped around 1800 into a grand vicarage and it still retains many fine features synonymous with the Georgian era, including archways, decorative mouldings, sash windows and a sweeping staircase. The house has recently been sympathetically renovated with elegant and stylish interior decor and luxurious new kitchen and bathrooms.
Page 6 of 20 Page 7 of 20 The main entrance leads into a grand entrance hall with archways, curved wall, cloakroom and Georgian staircase. There are two spacious reception rooms on the East side of the house, both with marble fireplaces and wood burning stoves and wonderful bay windows with glazed doors opening out onto the garden. Off the entrance hall is a third reception room, which presently serves as a dining room and has a sandstone fireplace with wood burning stove.
At the rear of the ground floor is a magnificent contemporary entertaining kitchen, overlooking the terrace and into the garden, with bespoke solid wood painted cabinetry, granite worktop and high-end fitted Miele appliances, including steam oven and warming drawer. A large central island has a Belfast sink with boiling water tap and breakfast bar area with statement lighting above. This stylish south facing room is the heart of the home and has underfloor heating, pantry and door into the adjoining utility/boot room with external entrances. The utility leads into the substantial garage and separate biomass boiler room with a door from the kitchen leading down to the cellar, with a range of store rooms.
Page 8 of 20 Grand reception rooms with stylish colours, interior design details and superb period features
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On the first floor there are five generous light filled bedrooms with four having dual aspect windows and all having wonderful views of the gardens and surrounding countryside. The master bedroom has beautiful parquet flooring, fitted wardrobes and an ensuite bathroom with large walk-in rain shower. The house bathroom has a luxurious roll top bath, large walk-in shower and vanity unit. A staircase leads to the attic, which was originally the servants quarters and offers further space for storage or could be developed into additional bedrooms or home work space.
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Glebe House has superb enclosed gardens with electrically gated entrance, sweeping gravel driveway with beautiful mature trees, a substantial parking area and garaging. The house is surrounded by delightful gardens, which overlook the neighbouring church and attract wildlife, including red squirrels. On the South side of the property is a large paved patio and an elevated paved terrace off the house with raised ornamental pond, which is perfect for alfresco dining and entertaining.
To the front is a wooded area with mature Copper Beech and Yew trees, with an additional gated ‘secret garden’ at the bottom of a large banked lawn. The garden has a stone outbuilding for storage and access into the neighbouring third of an acre paddock, which is presently rented by Glebe House.
Page 14 of 20 Page 15 of 20 The house is located on the edge of Askham, the picturesque north Lakeland conservation village in the beautiful Lowther Valley. This desirable village is elevated above the banks of the River Lowther at the foot of Askham Fell. The area offers an idyllic lifestyle with country pursuits on the doorstep, including walks and fishing by the river, with hiking, horse-riding and biking on Askham Fell. Lake Ullswater is a short drive away and can be accessed on foot over the fell.
The village has excellent amenities including the church, two pubs, village store, outdoor swimming pool and the award winning Askham Hall country house hotel and restaurant, which lies opposite the property. The nearby A6 offers easy access to the Eden Valley town of Penrith with M6 junction and West Coast main line station taking you to London in around three hours.
Local Area Guide
Page 16 of 20 FOOD & DRINK
Askham has a number of fantastic places to enjoy a meal or drink. The Punchbowl and The Queens Head inns are both filled with character and serve traditional pub meals. Try the sample menu at Askham Hall on a special occasion or relax in their garden cafe orchard on a sunny day.
www.askhamhall.co.uk
Ullswater Just a few miles away is lake Ullswater - England's second largest lake, which sits amidst the splendour of some of the finest fells in the Lake District. Cruise the lake on a boat, take a paddle or enjoy afternoon tea at a lakeside hotel.
Leisure time…Enjoy a relaxing evening walk along the banks of the beautiful River Lowther or the nearby Lowther Castle grounds and gardens. If you’re feeling more energetic head up Askham Fell and onto Arthurs Pike or Barton Fell for panoramic views of Ullswater.
Page 17 of 20 Ground Floor Measured Floor Plans
First Floor
Second Floor
Cellar
Page 18 of 20 Rail journeys Services Mains water, electricity and drainage further info Based on approximate direct train journey durations from Penrith North Biomass central heating Lakes. Train service durations vary, check nationalrail.co.uk for further details. Underfloor heating in kitchen, utility and cloakroom 15m Carlisle On the road Council Tax band: F
Penrith - 4.5 miles, 10 min 1h 30 Glasgow Ullswater - 3.5 miles, 10 min Carlisle - 22.5 miles, 30 min 1h 40 A6 - 1.6 miles, 4 min Manchester M6 junction 40 - 4.8 miles, 11 min Newcastle airport - 77 miles, 1hr 37 1h 45 Edinburgh
The above journey times and mileages are for approximate guidance only and have been sourced from the fastest suggested route on Google Maps from the property postcode. 3h 15 London
Getting to Glebe House From Penrith take the A6 south, turning right at the mini roundabout in Eamont Bridge. Follow the road and take the left hand turn for Askham after going over the Yanwath railway bridge. Follow this road for about two miles until you reach the village. Turn left at the shop and head down the village. To view: Strictly by appointment only with Fine & Country Glebe House is the last house on the right before the church. Telephone 01768 869007 or email northlakes@fineandcountry.com Address: Glebe House, Askham, Penrith, CA10 2PF
Page 19 of 20 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.
Fine & Country Tel 00 (44) 1768 869007 northlakes@fineandcountry.com 1 Little Dockray, Penrith, Cumbria CA11 7HL
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