OXENHOLME HOUSE £875,000

Oxenholme, , LA9 7HD

A unique opportunity on the outskirts of Lakeland market town Kendal. Built in 1890 as a shooting lodge and only ever in the hands of three owners, Oxenholme House is a country residence in an elevated position enjoying some lovely views. With many original period features, the accommodation is spacious with two grand reception rooms, impressive staircase hall and four double bedrooms, bath and shower room. There are three apartments currently let on Assured Shorthold Tenancies. An excellent collection of outbuildings, ample parking, private gardens and land amounting to 7.44 ac/3.01 ha. In all, 9.58 ac/3.87 ha. Accessible location for road and rail links and yet enjoying a private and secluded position.

www.davis-bowring.co.uk Welcome to OXENHOLME HOUSE £875,000 Oxenholme, Kendal, LA9 7HD

In an elevated position on the outskirts of the village, Oxenholme House was built in 1890 as a shooting lodge for the Wilson family of Rigmaden. Since then there have only been three owners and on the open market only once. This is indeed a rare opportunity. The house boasts many original features such as leaded and stained glass windows, oak fireplaces (the drawing room fireplace depicts a carving of Fred Archer, a famous jockey in the 1800s), ornate architraves, impressive oak staircase with leather panelled walls, oak doors and wall panelling, decorative plasterwork and cornices. Well-proportioned rooms have high ceilings and tall windows which allow the light to flood in. In the late 1980s/early 1990s, the house was split into the main house with four bedrooms, along with three one bedroom apartments, all currently let on Shorthold Tenancy Agreements. These include Hunters Lodge converted from the original billiard room. There is an excellent range of outbuildings providing garaging, workshop, stabling and storage. The gardens are mainly to the front of the house with a bluebell wood on the banking to the rear. Two adjacent paddocks complete the picture and would be perfect if you wanted to keep a pony, a few sheep, goats or chickens. Situated off the A65, on the outskirts of the market town of Kendal, Oxenholme is a small village with a shop and a pub, The Station Inn, which is within walking distance. Kendal, known as the gateway to the Lakes, offers a comprehensive range of excellent commercial and recreational facilities. Primary schools are in , Crosscrake or , secondary schools in Kendal and and the well- renowned independent school at . For travel, it’s a short stroll to Oxenholme Station, on the main (the village was built up around the station which opened in 1847) with J36 of the M6 being 5.3 miles distant. The stunning Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and Lune Valley all lie within easy reach. To find the property, the entrance is opposite the car park at Oxenholme Station, off Helmside Road.

1890 country residence

LOT 1

• Covered entrance porch with tiled floor and date stone • Make an entrance down the splendid oak staircase in the impressive staircase hall

• Part panelled drawing room with large bay window • Dining room with multi-fuel stove set in carved oak fire surround

• Kitchen and a range of domestic offices and cellars • Spacious gallery landing with original leaded window • Four double bedrooms, bathroom and separate shower room

• Attic rooms - great potential, ripe for upgrading • Three apartments, currently let on Assured Shorthold Tenancies - ideal income opportunity

• In all, 782.8 sq m / 8426 sq ft • An excellent range of outbuildings providing workshops, stabling and wood and garden stores. The majority have power and water supplies with some being let on an informal basis. These include: • Block and sheeted barn/garage • Attached open fronted lean-to • Block and sheeted car port with log store • Large wooden shed • Block and sheeted open fronted three bay barn • Stone courtyard outhouses • Gardener’s WC • Separate carport The gardens are mainly to the front with a seating and BBQ terrace; there are manicured lawns with a rose garden, mature planted beds, an orchard and a greenhouse. To the rear, there is a gently sloping wooded bank with mature trees and an abundance of springs bulbs. From here, there are long distance views across Kendal roof tops towards the Lakeland Fells. There are two adjacent parcels of pasture land, c. 7.44 acres / 3.01 hectares, let to a local farmer on an informal agreement. In all, 9.58 acres / 3.87 hectares.

Services

Mains electricity, drainage and water. Hunters Lodge has metered water. LPG central heating with hot water to radiators. Solar panels. Telephone connection subject to transfer regulations. Broadband connection available. Income opportunity

Let on Assured Shorthold Tenancies, there are three apartments • Hunters Lodge - sitting room, kitchen, mezzanine bedroom and shower room

• Ground Floor Flat - sitting room, kitchen, bedroom and shower room • First Floor Studio Flat - sitting room/bedroom, kitchen and bathroom Information

Council tax Oxenholme House is currently banded G for Council Tax purposes. Hunters Lodge, Ground Floor Flat, and First Floor Flat are all banded A. 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 Boundary plan Not to scale - for Please note illustrative purposes only • All carpets, curtains, blinds, curtain poles and light fittings are included in the sale. • Garden furniture, planters, troughs, pots, statues and other items of furniture are available by separate negotiation. • The neighbouring property, Undergrump, has a right of way across the first section of drive. • A right of way exists in favour of Oxenholme House to access the property via The Helme.

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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