THE COACH HOUSE £875,000
Ashton House Lodge, Beetham, LA7 7AL
In a former life, the impressive coach house and walled kitchen garden to Ashton House and now a fabulous high specification Grade II Listed conversion and horticultural haven all within the stone walls - an absolute treat - private and secluded, you’d never know it was in the heart of the village.
Great care and attention has been put into the restoration and creation of this bespoke and unique residence; a wonderful combination of big light and high quality fittings, the fabulous walled garden enjoys all day sun and is child and dog friendly being safe and enclosed. In all, 0.47 ac.
A truly special family home - for a central village setting in such a highly accessible location The Coach House offers a rare degree of privacy and seclusion.
www.davis-bowring.co.uk Welcome to THE COACH HOUSE £875,000 Asthon House Lodge, Beetham, LA7 7AL
Beetham offers village living in a highly accessible location - if you need to travel for work why add to your daily drive when you could choose a location that will make commuting easier. The property is situated just over 7 miles from J35 of the M6. Within the Arnside and Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Beetham is a small, picturesque village with St Michael's church, a lovely small shop/tea room, primary school and The Wheatsheaf public house. Also in the village is The Heron Theatre, Heron Corn Mill museum and well-regarded Beetham Garden Nurseries with lovely homewares store, restaurant and food hall. If you like to stretch your legs, breathe in some good fresh air and take in the views then some of the country’s most beautiful countryside is accessible from here - you’ve the Lakes and Dales National Parks as well as the popular Lune Valley, not forgetting coastal walks at Arnside, Silverdale or along the promenade at Morecambe with splendid views over the Estuary. Situated in Cumbria, but close to the border with Lancashire, there are many local towns and villages close by offering a wide range of facilities: Milnthorpe (1.4 miles) - weekly market, Booths supermarket and a selection of shops and local services. Carnforth (7.1 miles) - historic railway station (on the branch-line with daily services to Leeds, Barrow, Manchester and Manchester Airport), choice of supermarkets (Booths, Aldi and Tesco), schools, shops and local services. Kirkby Lonsdale (8.9 miles) a traditional market town and haven of independent retailers with lovely places to eat. For a wider selection, including colleges, university and hospitals there is the market town of Kendal (9.4 miles) and the city of Lancaster (14 miles). Education, education, education - primary schools in Beetham, Milnthorpe and Burton in Kendal. Secondary schools are at Milnthorpe (Dallam), Kirkby Lonsdale (Queen Elizabeth), Carnforth, Kendal and Lancaster (Grammar Schools) with independent schools at Casterton, Sedbergh and Windermere. Letting the train take the strain - enjoying great accessibility for rail links, with west coast line stations at Carnforth, Oxenholme (8.2 miles) and Lancaster. Jetting off - Manchester airport (c. 72.6 miles away), Liverpool Airport (c. 79.3 miles). How to get there… From the south, exit J35 of the M6 and head north along the A6 towards Milnthorpe. On entering Beetham village, turn second left signposted and immediately before The Wheatsheaf, turn right onto Church Street. After passing the Post Office and tea shop on the left, turn first left and left again into the driveway.
Contemporary living combined with character in this extra special conversion
Nestled within the high walls of a former kitchen garden, the Coach House is a truly special home which has undergone a painstaking restoration and conversion. Bought by the current owners in 2004, the conversion commenced in early 2006 and continued over a number of years until they took up occupancy in 2018. It certainly has been a labour of love and great care and attention has been taken with the high specification and thoughtful layout of the rooms. Here are some of our highlights: Big and beautiful - with an approximate gross internal 3363 sq ft (312.4 sq m) the accommodation is extremely spacious with a sociable flow of rooms. It’s perfect for families and would be a wonderful house for entertaining. A fine example of how to make an entrance - walk in through the front door and you will not fail to be impressed by the splendid double height galleried reception hall with central staircase. This is the central point of the house and on both floors, all rooms are arranged around this fabulous space. Sit, relax, enjoy - the attractive garden room is dual aspect, light and bright with views over the garden and for colder nights, there is a wood burning stove. As an alternative reception space, there is a first floor sitting room, being open to the apex with exposed timbers, exposed stone wall and lovely views across the garden to the open fields beyond. This room has a wow factor all of its own. For formal occasions there is a spacious dining room and for everyday, a breakfast kitchen, well equipped and stylishly fitted. The kitchen is backed up by a useful utility/boiler room. Increasingly important these days, there’s a dedicated home office. Bedrooms and bathrooms - there are five double bedrooms to choose from. The main bedroom is dual aspect and has an en- suite shower room; there are two further bedrooms and a contemporary house bathroom on the first floor with two bedrooms on the ground floor (one being en suite, perfect for guests) and a separate shower room. Bedroom 5 is currently used as a bedroom but could equally be used as a playroom, music room, library; it’s a versatile space. And now to outside…. An attractive walled driveway with well stocked beds providing a colourful approach leads into the garden and opens up to reveal the fabulous walled garden. That first glimpse will take your breath away. The garden is a real treat and enjoys all day long sun. There is a large level central lawn with a concealed underground water harvester. This will be very much appreciated by those tending the well-stocked borders, raised vegetable beds and fruit trees. To the south west of the house is a flagged seating terrace with planted beds.; there’s a newly constructed greenhouse, built in the traditional style sitting in one corner and a contemporary larch garden studio with a living sedum roof which provides a lovely pop of colour! To the north east of the garden is the historic stone built gazebo, utterly charming and a little magical, with a small room approached by external steps and under it, garden stores both covered and outdoor. Office, studio, retreat - the choice is yours. There’s ample parking and a spacious detached double garage with electric doors, power and light. There are also two good log stores. In all, 0.47 acres, 0.19 hectares. Well equipped modern living
• Mains electricity, gas, drainage and water
• Stay warm and cosy in this well insulated house with gas under floor heating to the ground floor (with thermostats in every rooms) and radiators on the first floor
• Water heated by the gas central heating with the back up of an immersion heater
• Telephone connection subject to transfer regulations
• Fibre optic broadband connected
• Argon-filled double glazing throughout
• A Radon Protection System installed as part of the conversion
• Sleek good looks, hardwearing and low upkeep - there are porcelain floor tiles on the ground floor, Kardean to the rest of the property.
• A mixture of porcelain wall tiles in the bath and shower rooms
• Traditional materials but with a modern twist - there’s an oak staircase and internal doors Boundary plan - not to scale You’ll need to know For illustrative purposes only
Council tax The Coach House, Ashton House Lodge is currently banded G for Council Tax purposes. Potential purchasers are advised to verify this information for themselves.
Local and Planning Authority South Lakeland District Council, South Lakeland House, Lowther, Street, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7QU. T: 01539 733333 www.southlakeland.gov.uk
Please note • All curtains, blinds and most light fittings are included in the sale • Garden furniture, planters, troughs and some plants are excluded from the sale • The property is Grade II Listed
Money Laundering Prospective buyers should be aware that in the event that they make an offer for the property, they will be required to provide the agent with documents in relation to the Money Laundering Regulations; one being photographic ID, i.e. driving licence or passport and the other being a utility bill showing their address. These can be provided in the following ways: by calling into the agent's office with copies or by way of a certified copy provided via their solicitor. In addition prospective buyers will be required to provide information regarding the source of funding as part of the agent's offer procedure. Lane House, Kendal Road 015242 74445 Kirkby Lonsdale [email protected] Carnforth Lancashire LA6 2HH www.davis-bowring.co.uk
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