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3 bedroom detached house for sale

Gatebeck Lane, Kendal LA8
Detached house
3 beds
2 baths
8.99 acre(s)
Added > 14 days

Key information

TenureFreehold
Council taxBand G
BroadbandUltra-fast 1000Mbps *
Mobile signal
EEO2ThreeVodafone

Features and description

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Urchin Rigg Farm has not been on the open market for over seventy years
  • Well appointed three bedroom farmhouse , with upstairs sunroom, indoor swimming pool, well maintained gardens, greenhouse, private drive, array of buildings and orchards extending to (truncated)
  • Additional 6.82 acres (2.76 hectares) of good quality grassland
  • Range of garages, stores and workshops ancillary to farmhouse, some of which have potential for conversion into residential accommodation
  • Of interest to a variety of purchasers including those with equestrian interests, farmers and lifestyle purchasers.
A wonderful opportunity to acquire a unique and charismatic rural property set within its own private grounds, along a tree lined driveway, a well-appointed farmhouse, with reception rooms, entertaining rooms, three bedrooms, swimming pool, storage facilities,

garages and workshop, generous gardens and three enclosures of grassland, extending to about 8.99 acres (3.64 hectares). Tremendous potential for alteration and modification to suit individual needs.

Directions
From J36 of the M6 Motorway at the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto A590/A65, in 0.3 miles at Crooklands roundabout, take the 1st exit onto A65, continue for 2.5 miles, then turn right onto Gatebeck Lane and continue for a further 0.4 miles. The entrance to Urchin Rigg Farm is located on the right hand-side, continue along the single-file private access lane for approx. 290m.
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Location
Urchin Rigg Farm is nestled in the parish of Preston Patrick , in a secluded yet accessible location. Surrounded by open countryside with spectacular views approximately 0.7 miles to the east of Summerlands and 0.8 miles north of Endmoor. There is a comprehensive range of local amenities and excellent schools available in the town of Kendal, lies just 5.4 miles to the north.
The property is easily accessed, with J36 of the M6 motorway located only 3 miles to the west and Oxenholme railway station 3.5 miles to the north, which offers frequent services to London, Manchester and Glasgow.

Outside
Land
The total land included within the sale extends to approximately 8.99 acres (3.64 hectares) which includes the private access track, house, gardens, orchard and ancillary buildings , extending to 2.18 (0.88 hectares). Additionally, there are three grassland fields, which have a combined acreage of 6.82 acres (2.76 hectares). The breakdown of the field parcels is as follows:

Left -1.51 acres (0.61 hectares), middle -2.74 acres (1.11 hectares) and right - 2.57 acres (1.04 hectares).

Access to the fields is via the garden and orchard. The fields are serviced via a water trough supply. The land benefits from a mains water supply. Boundaries comprise a mixture of mature hedgerows, post/wire fences and dry-stone walls. External boundaries are deemed to be stockproof.

Services
Tenure
Freehold.

Services Oil fired central heating, mains water supply, drainage to septic tank and BT internet connection.

Council Tax – Urchin Rigg Farm – Band ‘G’.

Westmorland and Furness Council -[use Contact Agent Button]

Energy Performance Certificate Urchin Rigg has an EPC Rating ‘F.

Wayleaves and Easements
The properties are sold subject to and with the benefit of any existing easements, wayleaves and rights of way. The sale is subject to all the existing rights of way, drainage, light, air support and other easements and quasi-easements and outgoings whether mentioned in these particulars or not.

Boundaries
Where the boundary responsibilities are known they are marked with ‘T’. Where no marking, the boundary responsibilities are unknown.

Sale Plan
The sale plan has been prepared by the selling agent for the convenience of the prospective purchasers. It is deemed to be correct, but any error, omission or misstatement shall not affect the sale. Purchasers must satisfy themselves as to accuracy.

Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness Council. Tel No.[use Contact Agent Button].

Viewings
Strictly by appointment only through our South Lakes office in Staveley. Tel No.[use Contact Agent Button]

About this agent

H&H Land & Estates - Penrith
H&H Land & Estates - Penrith
1a St Andrew Penrith, Cumbria CA11 7YF
01768 257388
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