The Orchard House, Witherslack, LA11

Entrance hallway

5'2" x 9'8" (1.58m x 2.96m)

A bright entrance into the home, concealed within the sleek fitted storage spaces, discover the discreetly integrated washer and dryer, seamlessly blending practicality with the sophisticated aesthetic of this exceptional residence. as well as a separate storage cupboard perfect to hide coats and mucky boots after long countryside walks.

Kitchen/ Living area/ Dining area

26'0" x 30'2" (7.95m x 9.21m)

A fabulous open plan space that really is the heart of this wonderful home! Filled with natural light this is a versatile social space yet still retaining a cosy and relaxing vibe. There are three main zoned spaces tied together with the beautiful oak flooring - a living area, dining area and the kitchen.

The living area centres around the integral log burning stove, a lovely area to sit with family and friends to unwind after a busy day. A bespoke window seat offers a cosy place to escape to and enjoy a good book or just to sit and gaze out to the gardens. Sliding doors next to a bespoke storage alcove lead directly out to the rear garden.

The dining area currently sits between the kitchen and living area and enjoys open views out to the gardens. There is ample room here to accommodate a large table to seat 10+ comfortably.

The kitchen boasts white gloss base and wall units with contrasting wooden units and baton detail. Integrated appliances include a double oven with combination microwave oven above, dishwasher, wine fridge, fridge and freezer. The generous island provides extra work surface space as well as storage below and incorporates a breakfast bar to sit and gaze at the impressive gardens while having your cup of coffee. A separate built-in pantry provides further space for appliances with shelving and base units to ensure a truly clutter free kitchen!

Cloakroom

3'3" x 5'11" (1.01m x 1.82m)

A must have cloakroom with a W.C and a bespoke wall mounted hand basin with wooden surround and matching shelf below perfect for tidily storing toiletries with tiled splashbacks.

Bedroom 1

15'7" x 18'2" (4.76m x 5.54m)

A sleek, modern master bedroom boasting dual aspect views out to the gardens and bursting with natural light. The sense of space is amplified by the wonderful feature vaulted ceiling. Offering a full wall of fitted wardrobes in white gloss and natural wood, thoughtfully mirroring the design aesthetic from the living areas, along with cupboard and desk space all highlighted by wooden paneling to the back wall. An integral fireplace with wooden mantle above adds a touch of warmth and a lovely focal point.

En-suite

3'10" x 9'11" (1.19m x 3.03m)

Zoned off from the main bedroom is the en-suite with a minimalist walk-in shower cubicle and mains-fed shower, central wall mounted hand basin with a vanity unit and a concealed cistern W.C. There is a tall, heated towel rail and tiled splashbacks.

Bedroom 2

14'11" x 15'9" (4.56m x 4.81m)

A large double bedroom with sliding doors leading straight out to the gardens and a smaller window offering a side aspect. A wooden floor flows throughout with a generous built-in wardrobe to one wall and a separate storage cupboard to utilise ensuring there is space for everything.

En-suite

9'8" x 10'6" (2.95m x 3.22m)

A fully tiled four piece en-suite consisting of a walk-in, mains fed shower cubicle with rainfall head, bath, wall mounted hand basin with a vanity unit below and a concealed cistern W.C. The room exudes a 'spa' feel and benefits from underfloor heating and a modern heated towel rail.

Dressing Room

3'8" x 6'7" (1.13m x 2.03m)

Before entering the main bedroom, this area offers a wall of fitted wardrobe and storage space and access to the en-suite.

Bedroom 3

14'9" x 15'9" (4.52m x 4.82m)

A generous, light and bright double bedroom filled with natural light through the sliding doors leading to the gardens. A feature wall boasts white gloss wardrobe space and a desk area with drawers.

En-suite

6'2" x 9'8" (1.89m x 2.97m)

Fully tiled in an oversized, natural tile, this luxurious en-suite offers underfloor heating, a walk-in shower cubicle with mains fed shower, wall mounted hand basin with a vanity unit below and a concealed cistern W.C with a sleek modern radiator.

Garage

19'4" x 21'0" (5.91m x 6.42m)

A detached double garage with two electric up and over front doors and a separate entrance into a hallway leading both in to the garage and also to the office above.

Office

19'1" x 20'8" (5.84m x 6.32m)

Located above the garage this is a superb, spacious and well equipped office ideal for those who work from home to have a separate space away from the main house. Fitted with sleek white base units and a desk area. Three Velux windows allows natural light to stream through as well as offering a side facing window to the gardens. It could also be used as a teenagers den or craft room.

Externally

Entering through the electric wooden gate and you are greeted with the expansive and beautifully landscaped gardens for 'The Orchard House'. A cobbled driveway leads down past the home and to the detached garage beyond offering space to comfortable park 5 vehicles outside. The garden widens and encompasses the garage, curving around to create a generous space with various different areas to enjoy ranging from open lawn to woodland and open patio. Surrounded by mature hedging, the gardens are a wonderful, private and secure place to spend time with all the family and pets.

Useful information

House built - 1995 approx.

Tenure - Freehold.

Council tax band - F (Westmorland and Furness Council).

Heating - Oil central heating.

Water - Metered.

Internet - B4RN (Hyperfast broadband).

Drainage - Septic tank, shared with two other properties costing less than £50 to maintain and located in neighbouring garden.

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LOCAL OCCUPANCY CLAUSE APPLIES:

The occupation of the dwelling house hereby permitted shall be limited to the following descriptions of persons:

A) A person employed, about to be employed, or last employed in the locality; or

B) A person who has, for the period of three years immediately preceding his occupation, had his only or principal residence in the locality.

In this condition locality shall mean the administrative County of Cumbria and the expression 'person' shall include the dependants of a person residing with him or her or the widow or widower of such a person.

REASON:

To comply with the policy objective of the Lake District

National Park Local Plan that the limited land available for residential development within the villages of the National Park be utilised to best advantage to strengthen rural communities by securing housing for local needs and having regard to the particular circumstances and the planning restrictions in relation to the occupancy of the accommodation at the time of the application.

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