Damson Fell Crosthwaite | Kendal | LA8 8HT Damson Fell

Built in 1903, Damson Fell was the vicarage to the nearby village church and was lived in as such for almost a century until the present owners purchased this stunning property off the diocese. Named after the plentiful Damson trees that are a part of this delightful corner of the Lake District National Park, the property is set in private grounds of approximately 1.2 acres. Damson Fell is a fine example of Edwardian Lakeland architecture which has been extensively and sympathetically restored and improved to create a wonderful five bedroom family house in one of the most sought after villages in the Southern Lake District. The gardens have also undergone substantial regeneration and improvement with an excellent balance of formal areas, natural woodland, water feature, wide paved terraces for outside entertaining, and the front lawn which in times gone by was the village bowling green.

Many original features have been retained being brought back to life and enhanced with tasteful additions and decoration much of which follows the Arts and Crafts styling of the period. Sitting on the edge of the village, gently raised, the house commands superb views down the Lyth Valley and towards Whitbarrow Scar and Cartmel Fell. This popular village has a vibrant and active community; Crosthwaite itself has a church, successful primary school, highly regarded pub and dining room, village bowling green and tennis courts together with a busy village hall. The location offers privacy and a flavour of rural village life whilst the market town of Kendal is only a short drive as are the busy tourist areas of the central Lakes and access to Junction 36 of the M6.

The house itself is particularly well planned around the central elegant stairwell, with three principal reception rooms enjoying a southerly aspect across the front of the house, four generous bedrooms to the first floor with two bathrooms and a useful attic level.

Accommodation surround which was originally located in the Drawing Room, at the side granite insets. There is also an oil fired two oven AGA and the fixtures The gated entrance leads to a sweeping gravelled driveway into a there is a deep alcove cabinet and display. incorporate dishwasher, fridge, levelled parking and turning area in front of the garage block. The main and microwave. entrance to Damson Fell is to the side of the house where there is an Drawing Room impressive entrance porch detailed in sandstone and slate with heavy A large principal reception room with late Victorian white marble fire Laundry room double doors and an internal pitch pine inner screen with leaded and place, sourced by the owners several years ago. This bright room also A very useful facility leads off from the kitchen with fitted cabinets and stained glass detail. has a dual aspect with a deep bay window, with seating and a side glazed plumbing for washing machine. door opening onto the garden terrace. The reception hall is an impressive feature of this property with a From the kitchen, double doors open into a delightful garden room beautiful mosaic original floor in excellent condition with an open Study which also act as a side entrance and porch way, and glazed double stairwell to the side with a rich pitch pine balustrade and under stair A very useful office room on the ground floor with a pleasant view over doors open onto the extensive terracing at the rear of the house; ideal cupboard. Throughout the ground floor there are some interesting the gardens, well fitted with a series of book cases and display shelving. for outside entertaining in the summer months. cornice mouldings, arched features and friezes typical of the period. Cloakroom The stairway leading to the first floor features a beautiful stained glass Library Fitted with a Victorian style suite, high flush WC and pedestal wash basin. window, commissioned by the owners several years ago which details An excellent bright reception room which makes a comfortable sitting various aspects of Lakeland life with scenes from the Langdale Pikes to room, with a duel aspect overlooking the gardens; both with window To the rear hallway a short series of steps lead down to the separate Aira force at Ullswater. The stairwell opens onto a wide airy landing. seats, lovely original fire surround with interesting detail and over mantle door leading out onto the rear garden and to the wine cellar, originally incorporating bevelled mirror and display cabinet with lead and stained the cold store to the residence fitted with stone keeping slabs and Master bedroom glass work. game hooks. A large double room with a dual aspect enjoying lovely open views, fitted shelving and display with separate dressing area. En suite bathroom Dining Room Breakfast Kitchen fitted with a quality suite by Vernon Tutbury, spa bath, pedestal wash Enjoying an open southerly aspect across the gardens, this room is in A good size kitchen area with central space for a breakfast table and basin, WC, bidet and steam/shower cabinet. the centre of the house and also boasts an attractive Arts and Crafts fire an extensive range of fitted cabinets, with hardwood worktops and

Bedroom Two out over the rear gardens; this room has access to storage areas and Directions Also at the front of the house, with a sunny southerly aspect and two eaves spaces. Travelling from Bowness continue on the Lyth Valley road through windows looking out over the gardens. Original cast fire surround and Winster towards Crosthwaite. At the sharp right hand bend bear left vanity wash basin on stand. Outside over the junction signposted Crosthwaite and follow the road into the The gardens are a particular feature of Damson Fell and are well tended, village past the village hall and Damson Fell can be found on the left Bedroom Three having been developed over the years by the present owners, working immediately opposite the school. Also a generous double bedroom with a southerly view and an alongside some of the original Edwardian designs. The rear pond area has interesting aspect of the church tower. Original cast fire surround. been restored with a natural water course and to the side of which is a Travelling from J36 of the M6 follow the signs onto the A590 and exit green house and vegetable garden, Damson orchard, and a planted box onto the A5074 and turn left past the Gilpin Bridge pub. Follow this Separate WC hedge housing a variety of herbs in a small knot garden. The driveway road past the Lyth Valley Hotel and once you begin to climb the hill Wash hand basin and WC and wall panelling to dado. and main front garden offer a display of specimen shrubs and bushes, take a right turn just as the road bends sharply to the left; follow the spring flowers and a burst of colour through the spring and summer road into the village past the village hall and Damson Fell can be found House bathroom months. In addition to the extended terraces developed by the owners, a on the left immediately opposite the school. Fitted out with a heritage suite to compliment the style of the property, stone and slate summer house was built replacing a small bowling shed. providing a bow fronted wash hand basin and cabinet, corner shower, Services bidet, WC and slipper bath on claw and ball feet. Traditional cast fire Until the late 20th Century, the front lawn was used by the village Mains water and electricity. surround, tiled flooring and panelling to dado. bowling team and now bowls and croquet are still played on this surface Private septic tank drainage. in a friendly social way. Oil fired central heating. Bedroom Four A large double bedroom toward the rear of the house with corner wash The garage block was an addition in 2001, developed as a large double bowl and stand, cast fire surround and a lovely view of the fellside. space with plenty of areas for work benches and storage and twin remotely operated up and over doors. Integral to the main house is the From the landing, the staircase leads to the second floor and studio boiler room at the rear with oil fired central heating boiler and adjacent bedroom or fifth bedroom, which has twin Velux windows looking outside lavatory and wash basin. Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial 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. Printed Tel 01539 733500 Fine & Country Kendal 97 Stricklandgate, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 4RA