4 bedroom detached house

This well proportioned traditional farmhouse with attached barns, which dates back to c.1610, offers great potential for redevelopment and refurbishment. Having far reaching views across open countryside towards Humphrey Head and Wraysholme. Blenkett Farm is pleasantly located at the foot of Jack Hill on the fringe of Allithwaite village, close to the well renowned Pheasant Inn and Restaurant and convenient for the village amenities which include a church and primary school. Allithwaite as also conveniently placed for the train stations at Kents Bank, Cark and Grange Over Sands. Nearby Cartmel village provides a secondary school, Cartmel Racecourse, the famous 12th Century Priory and Michelin starred restaurant L'Enclume. The beautiful Holker Hall and Gardens are also close by as is the historic seaside town of Grange-over-Sands. Watersport activities at Fell Foot Park are within a 15 minute drive and the A590 offers easy access to Junction 36 of the M6.

The accommodation, which now requires cosmetic works of modernisation to all but the ground floor bathroom, retains many period features and briefly comprises three reception rooms, kitchen, store and modern four piece bathroom on the ground floor, three double bedrooms, a two piece bathroom and separate cloakroom on the first floor and a further bedroom, and study/hobby room on the second floor. The farmhouse benefits from partial double glazing and gas central heating to the most part.

Some of the rooms have low ceilings.

Outside offers two attached barns and a stone built stable, detached workshop/studio, block of five timber built stables and ample parking and redevelopment options within the enclosed grounds. Title plan visible on our website or please contact our Grange office for more details.

GUIDE PRICE £250,000-£350,000- FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION ON THURSDAY 19th OCTOBER AT 12PM 

PORCH (1.21m x 1.55m)

Two fixed stone benches.

ENTRANCE HALL (3.8m x 5.45m)

Single glazed door to porch, radiator, exposed beams, understairs cupboard.

RECEPTION ROOM 1 (3.91m x 4.18m)

Two double glazed Bay windows, radiator, decorative traditional tiled fireplace, exposed beams, original spice cupboard.

RECEPTION ROOM 2 (3.51m x 3.53m)

Double glazed Bay window, radiator.

RECEPTION ROOM 3 (3.26m x 4.91m)

Single glazed door, stable door and window, radiator, traditional open fireplace with cast iron insert, painted surround and tiled hearth.

KITCHEN (2.63m x 2.69m)

Single glazed window, base and wall units, stainless steel sink, space for cooker and fridge, plumbing for washing machine, cupboard housing gas central heating boiler.

STORE (1.69m x 3.43m)

Radiator, fitted workbench and shelving, painted flagged flooring.

HALL (0.77m x 1.05m)

Recessed spotlights, exposed stone lintel.

BATHROOM (3.37m x 4.03m)

Three heated towel radiators, radiator, four piece suite comprises W.C., wash hand basin, freestanding roll top bath o plinth and fully tiled walk in shower enclosure with thermostatic shower fitment, recessed spotlights, exposed beams, extractor fan, partial tiling to walls, wall light, fitted mirror, shaver point, built in cupboards and shelving, tiled flooring.

LANDING (1.41m x 4.18m)

Natural light from stairwell, radiator, fitted cloaks cupboard, access to eaves storage.

BEDROOM (3m x 5.38m)

Double glazed window, radiator.

BEDROOM (3.1m x 3.98m)

Double glazed window, radiator, fitted wardrobes and chest of drawers, exposed beams.

BEDROOM (2.77m x 3.97m)

Double glazed window, radiator.

BATHROOM (1.58m x 2.22m)

Single glazed skylight, radiator, two piece suite comprises wash hand basin and bath with tiled splashbacks, fitted shelf, eaves storage.

CLOAKROOM (1m x 2.24m)

Two piece suite in white comprises W.C. and wash hand basin, extractor fan, eaves storage.

LANDING (1.5m x 2.58m)

Natural light from stairwell.

BEDROOM (3.07m x 3.52m)

Single glazed window and skylight.

STUDY/HOBBY ROOM (2.9m x 5.52m)

Three single glazed skylights, exposed beams, access to substantial eaves storage.

STUDIO/WORKSHOP (2.45m x 3.07m)

Each measuring 3.07 m x 2.45m and each having power, a timber door and single glazed window.

BARN 1 (3.7m x 3.8m)

First floor measures 3.89m (max) x 7.10m (max)

BARN 2 (3.79m x 5.57m)

STABLE (2.6m x 3.77m)

STABLE BLOCK (3.68m x 3.68m)

Block of five stables, each measuring approximately 3.68m x 3.68m each.

Garden

Outside offers two attached barns, which have previously had planning permission granted for two dwellings which has now lapsed, however they do offer great potential for redevelopment subject to re-applying for necessary planning consent. There is also a detached workshop/studio with power, a stone built stable, a block of five timber stables with power, a covered space suitable for coal and log storage with an external wash hand basin, a water supply, coal bunker and there is ample parking space within the enclosed grounds.

Parking - On Drive