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Map6 bedroom detached house
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Detached house
6 beds
6 baths
6991
EPC rating: G
Key information
Tenure: Freehold
Service charge: £0 per annum
Council tax: Band H
Broadband: Ultra-fast 1000Mbps *
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Features and description
- 6 bedrooms & 6 bathrooms
- 4 reception rooms
- Breakfast kitchen
- 2 bedroom annex
- 2 bedroom cottage
- Range of outbuildings
- About 6.18 acres
- EPC Rating = G
Fine Lakeland country house in an idyllic setting with southerly facing views and set in about 6.18 acres.
Description
This unique and attractive country house is believed to date back in part to the 17th century although principally constructed in the 18th century when it was within the Duke of Buccleuch's estate. Later extended in the early 19th century and enjoyed by our client’s family for many years, the property is now ready for some upgrading and modernisation.
It retains many period architectural delights including high ceilings and well-proportioned principal rooms, intricate plasterwork, original fireplaces and shuttered sash windows arranged to maximise the views of the surrounding fells and gardens. The verandah extending across the front and side continue enjoyment of this vista even in inclement weather.
The main house includes extensive family accommodation with six bedrooms and six bathrooms within the three storeys of the main body of the house and a two storey annex to the rear includes two further bedrooms, two reception rooms, a bathroom, recently re-appointed kitchen and a cloakroom with WC. With both an independent entrance and connecting access from the main house this is flexible space adaptable to suit the needs of buyers.
The reception areas of the main house are impressive, from the wide entrance hall with its pretty Georgian staircase to the grand double main reception room with its dual aspect and substantial fireplace. The study or snug has double doors from the hall and the impressive dining room has a French door to the verandah as well as a service hatch to the kitchen.
The breakfast kitchen with its AGA opens into a glass roofed breakfast room with a door opening to the rear courtyard and a family entrance under the covered side area opens to a boot room with plumbing for a washing machine. An outside accessed WC is alongside. The inner hall area has a cloakroom with WC and a pantry store. The wine cellar is adjacent and over 6’ in height with wine bins.
To the rear of the courtyard are a range of further ancillary rooms including a boiler room, workshop/store, log store and garden store.
This is a house as well suited to grand entertaining as it is an impressive family retreat with commodious accommodation and plenty of space for working from home.
Within the grounds at the rear of the house is a previously let separate two bedroomed stone built cottage, converted from stabling, including two bedrooms, a living room kitchen, a bathroom and store. Beyond this is garage and a pair of stables and there is a separate garage. Also within the grounds is a Victorian potting shed/store.
The extensive grounds include many specimen trees and shrubs including Azaleas, Acers and Rhododendrons and there appears to be a former grass tennis court or coquet lawn to the side of the house. Gravel pathways lead through the gardens and an area of woodland stands at the southernmost boundary. The fantastic views over the gardens down the valley are south facing towards Grizedale and Esthwaite.
Location
Field Head House is set within about 6.18 acres of grounds in a tranquil but not isolated setting within the Lake District National Park.
About one mile to the north of the pretty village of Hawkshead and half a mile to the west of the village of Outgate, both of which are a pleasant walk away, Field Head House is about a 30 minute walk from the acclaimed Drunken Duck gastro pub and there are wonderful walks from the house to the fells, including the picturesque Tarn Hows.
The small town of Ambleside, at the north end of Lake Windermere, is somewhat busier in the season and lies about 4.5 miles to the north east with a good range of amenities, restaurants and hotels.
Oxenholme Station is less than 20 miles away (Manchester 1hr 13 mins, London 2hr 47mins, Windermere 19 mins) and M6 Junction 36 is about a 40 minute drive away.
The property is well placed for access to many of the most popular locations within the Lake District National Park and yet enjoys a quiet and beautiful location away from the hubbub of the tourist hot spots.
Square Footage: 6,991 sq ft
Description
This unique and attractive country house is believed to date back in part to the 17th century although principally constructed in the 18th century when it was within the Duke of Buccleuch's estate. Later extended in the early 19th century and enjoyed by our client’s family for many years, the property is now ready for some upgrading and modernisation.
It retains many period architectural delights including high ceilings and well-proportioned principal rooms, intricate plasterwork, original fireplaces and shuttered sash windows arranged to maximise the views of the surrounding fells and gardens. The verandah extending across the front and side continue enjoyment of this vista even in inclement weather.
The main house includes extensive family accommodation with six bedrooms and six bathrooms within the three storeys of the main body of the house and a two storey annex to the rear includes two further bedrooms, two reception rooms, a bathroom, recently re-appointed kitchen and a cloakroom with WC. With both an independent entrance and connecting access from the main house this is flexible space adaptable to suit the needs of buyers.
The reception areas of the main house are impressive, from the wide entrance hall with its pretty Georgian staircase to the grand double main reception room with its dual aspect and substantial fireplace. The study or snug has double doors from the hall and the impressive dining room has a French door to the verandah as well as a service hatch to the kitchen.
The breakfast kitchen with its AGA opens into a glass roofed breakfast room with a door opening to the rear courtyard and a family entrance under the covered side area opens to a boot room with plumbing for a washing machine. An outside accessed WC is alongside. The inner hall area has a cloakroom with WC and a pantry store. The wine cellar is adjacent and over 6’ in height with wine bins.
To the rear of the courtyard are a range of further ancillary rooms including a boiler room, workshop/store, log store and garden store.
This is a house as well suited to grand entertaining as it is an impressive family retreat with commodious accommodation and plenty of space for working from home.
Within the grounds at the rear of the house is a previously let separate two bedroomed stone built cottage, converted from stabling, including two bedrooms, a living room kitchen, a bathroom and store. Beyond this is garage and a pair of stables and there is a separate garage. Also within the grounds is a Victorian potting shed/store.
The extensive grounds include many specimen trees and shrubs including Azaleas, Acers and Rhododendrons and there appears to be a former grass tennis court or coquet lawn to the side of the house. Gravel pathways lead through the gardens and an area of woodland stands at the southernmost boundary. The fantastic views over the gardens down the valley are south facing towards Grizedale and Esthwaite.
Location
Field Head House is set within about 6.18 acres of grounds in a tranquil but not isolated setting within the Lake District National Park.
About one mile to the north of the pretty village of Hawkshead and half a mile to the west of the village of Outgate, both of which are a pleasant walk away, Field Head House is about a 30 minute walk from the acclaimed Drunken Duck gastro pub and there are wonderful walks from the house to the fells, including the picturesque Tarn Hows.
The small town of Ambleside, at the north end of Lake Windermere, is somewhat busier in the season and lies about 4.5 miles to the north east with a good range of amenities, restaurants and hotels.
Oxenholme Station is less than 20 miles away (Manchester 1hr 13 mins, London 2hr 47mins, Windermere 19 mins) and M6 Junction 36 is about a 40 minute drive away.
The property is well placed for access to many of the most popular locations within the Lake District National Park and yet enjoys a quiet and beautiful location away from the hubbub of the tourist hot spots.
Square Footage: 6,991 sq ft
About this agent
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