Stainton, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8

OVERVIEW

Just a few minutes from Kendal and Oxenholme Mainline Station lies Helm View - a substantial detached property with a flexible accommodation. The one level layout will suit a range of buyers and there is space for all the family. Currently laid out with three bedrooms - one having a stylish ensuite and walk in dressing room - an impressive living room/diner leading to a garden room, both with views across the garden and perfect for entertaining. The kitchen has integrated appliances and a dining area, ideal for everyday meals. There is even a dedicated utility area, an office and a cloakroom completing the picture of this impressive property. Externally, the property really must be viewed. Substantial level gardens extend to two sides of the property with a sweeping driveway at the front leading to the double garage. Lawned, the garden is interspersed with evergreens and a stone bridge leads across St Sundays Beck to a further wildlife garden. A terrace adjacent to (truncated)

ACCOMMODATION

From the parking and turning area, a glazed door under a covered porch area leads into:

HALLWAY

Known by the owner as the 'long hallway' and extending to over 26', the hallway is light and bright and benefits from glazed doors to the living room and a UPVC double glazed window. Built in cylinder cupboard, two ceiling lights and a radiator.

LIVING ROOM/DINER

14' 2" x 30' 6" 94.32m x 9.29m) An impressive room with UPVC double glazed patio doors leading to the front of the property and box bay wrap around UPVC double glazed windows overlooking the garden and beck. Further UPVC double glazed window to the side. Exposed stonework chimney breast with a gas fired stove set to a fossilised stone hearth. Two ceiling light, four wall lights and an electric heater. Window seats with storage under have been created and are a perfect place to bird and wildlife watch across the garden. Open access to:

GARDEN ROOM

12' 8" x 13' 7" (3.86m x 4.14m) Added by the current owners, the garden room has a vaulted ceiling and is UPVC double glazed to two sides. A sliding patio door leads to the terrace and there are downlights, uplighters and under floor heating.

BEDROOM

17' 7" x 15' 0" (5.36m x 4.58m) max A generous principal bedroom with sliding UPVC double glazed patio doors leading to the terrace. There is a radiator, ceiling light and three wall lights. Two built in wardrobes with internal drawer units and matching bedside cabinets. The walk in wardrobe/dressing room has hanging rails, a light and radiator.

ENSUITE

6' 5" x 10' 3" (1.95m x 3.13m) A modern and stylish ensuite, updated in recent years and fitted with a walk in shower area, a concealed cistern multi-function WC and a wide vanity wash hand basin with illuminated mirror above. The wall and ceiling have been clad in aqua boarding and PVC and there is a heated chrome towel rail, extractor, downlights and a shaver point. UPVC double glazed window.

BEDROOM

16' 5" x 9' 6" (5.00m x 2.89m) Overlooking the terrace and garden, the second good sized double bedroom has two ceiling light, a radiator and frosted internal window to the garden room. Access to the 'Jack and Jill' bathroom. UPVC double glazed window.

BATHROOM

5' 10" x 9' 5" (1.78m x 2.86m) Also remodelled in recent years, the house bathroom has a concealed cistern WC, vanity basin and bath with two shower/spray attachments and glass screen. Aquaboard clad walls and PVC ceiling, a heated towel rail, downlights and an extractor.

SIDE HALL

UPVC double glazed window overlooking the parking and turning area. Ceiling light.

BEDROOM

11' 3" x 10' 11" (3.43m x 3.33m) UPVC double glazed window to the side aspect. Ceiling light, radiator and shelving.

KITCHEN DINER

25' 10"/19' 3" x 12' 10"/8' 10" (7.86m/5.87m x 3.90m/2.69m) An L shaped room with space for a good sized family table, the kitchen overlooks the driveway and garden at the front from the sliding patio doors and there is an additional UPVC double glazed window at the rear. Fitted with cream shaker style base and wall units with stone effect worktops and tiled splashbacks. Cream one and a half bowl sink with drainer, a five burner gas hob with canopy over, a double oven and microwave. The dishwasher is integrated as is the fridge freezer. Downlights to the ceiling, under unit lighting and two radiators.

PORCH

A useful secondary entrance which leads into the utility room. Practical tiled floor.

UTILITY ROOM

10' 7" x 9' 4" (3.23m x 2.84m) Fitted with base and wall units, worktops and tiled splashbacks. Stainless steel sink, a radiator, ceiling light and wall mounted gas boiler. UPVC double glazed window and continuing tiled floor.

OFFICE

7' 11" x 5' 7" (2.41m x 1.71m) UPVC double glazed window to the front aspect. B4RN router, a ceiling light and radiator.

DOUBLE GARAGE

18' 9" x 22' 3" (5.72m x 6.77m) inclusive of WC An impressive size garage with an electric roller door and storage space within the roof. Power and light, a tap and skylight.

WC

Fitted with a WC and vanity basin, ceiling light and wall mounted fan heater.

EXTERNAL

The outside spaces at Helm View are a delight and will satisfy the keenest of gardeners or children and pets. The extensive level lawns extend to the side and rear, a heather and evergreen bed divides the areas and there is a well designed rockery style garden area close to the property. A gated driveway and evergreen boundary provide screening from the lane and there is external lighting around the property plus external hot and cold taps and sink - perfect for muddy boots (or dogs). Moving away from the lawn, a stone bridge leads across St Sundays Beck onto the opposite bank where a wildlife garden has been created. There is further scope to landscape this area if buyers wish to do so. Immediately to the rear of the property is a large private terrace, perfect for summer nights and outdoor dining.

DIRECTIONS

Leaving Kendal on A65, Burton Road, proceed past Westmorland General Hospital continuing up the hill passing the Texaco petrol station and out into the countryside. Pass through Barrow Green and the turnings to Crosscrake/Sedgwick and Millbridge Lane. Just after the bus shelter on the left, take the next right signposted Stainton 1mile. Follow the lane along running alongside the beck. Helm View is the first property to the right hand side. what3words///winds.begins.shuttled

GENERAL INFORMATION

Services: Mains Water, Electric and Gas. Superfast B4RN broadband connected. Private drainage via septic tank. Under the General Binding Rules 2020, we ask buyers make their own investigations regarding compliance of the septic tank and take advice from their mortgage lender or legal advisors. Tenure: Freehold Council Tax Band: G EPC Grading: D