Underwood House, Bootle, Millom, LA19 5UH

Home:
* Old-world charming family home, newly renovated and sympathetically extended with modern comforts
* Luxurious finishes throughout, in keeping with tradition
* Originally built in 1836 for Captain Shaw
* 5 spacious and characterful bedrooms
* Picturesque countryside and fell views from all windows

Services:
* Oil-fired central heating
* Mains water and electricity
* Private drainage
* Ample parking for 4+ cars
* Most internet providers would reach the home

Grounds and Location:
* Peaceful and private location
* Great scenic local walks straight from the door
* Landscaped private garden with walled and hedged borders, lawns, woodland, paddock, flower garden and vegetable patch
* Close-by to the village of Bootle which has a general shop, post office, doctor's surgery and train station
* A short drive to Millom; Barrow, Ulverston, and Whitehaven are around a 45-minute drive

Originally built in 1836 for Captain Shaw, a renowned figure in Bootle, who previously served at Trafalgar in Nelson's historic battle before returning to his hometown. Following his service in the Royal Navy, he was honoured by having the local school named after him and now rests in the churchyard.

Make your way up the quiet country lane, through the gates and onto the private driveway that wraps around the home beside picturesque views of open countryside and offers ample parking.
Majestic and handsome, step up beside the pillars and onto the porch where a motif of an old sailing ship welcomes you inside. Bespoke double doors with glass feature above, lead into a wide and bright hallway with warm wooden flooring underfoot. Ahead, the staircase sweeps up, inviting you to explore the upper floor, and the decorative cornice surrounding the ceiling adds to the sense of space.

Take the first right and enter the intimate drawing room, flooded with natural light from the dual aspect windows that showcase views of the gardens and rolling countryside beyond. Light the gas fire in the decorative white Adam style fireplace and sink into an armchair with your favourite novel. Daydream as you stare out of the windows and spot the wildlife as you relax in this tranquil haven.

Continue along the original wooden flooring, and into a large formal dining room. Chandelier lighting is suspended from the high ceiling, adding to the natural light from the window. Perfect for Christmas dinner, celebrations, and feasts, gather friends and family around to enjoy the space where entertaining is effortless.
Make your way back into the entrance hall, and around to the living room where the walls are finished in elegant Venetian plaster, providing a unique depth and texture within the smooth surface. Decorative cornice lines the high ceiling where a grand chandelier adds to the light pouring in from the large windows. A handsome gas fire, with marble traditional styling, is a stunning focal point and is ready to be switched on in the cooler evenings.

Descend the stairs to the left, to discover the cellar. Running the length of the lower floor, the space is flexible and versatile. Turn right to find a games room, with inbuilt storage and stairs leading up into the kitchen. Continue to find a pantry, with extra storage in a fridge and freezer and home to the boiler. A wine cellar, home gym and workshop are further along, all with plenty of room and space for storage.
With whitewashed walls and three windows adding to the light, the cellar is a wonderful addition, adding a wealth of possibilities to the home.

Retrace your steps back into the hallway and turn left to discover the boot room with ample storage for jackets and shoes, perfect to keep everything organised and ready to hand. Continue into the cloakroom, comprising WC and washbasin.
The utility room lies next door, home to the washing machine with access to the back garden. With a sink, tiled floor, and space for drying boots, it makes for the perfect entrance to the home after a day out exploring.
Continue into the kitchen and discover the large pantry to your left. Fitted with an array of shelving and home to the fridge freezer, keep food and kitchen items neatly stored and easily at hand. There is a rear staircase leading from the kitchen giving direct access to the back bedrooms and studio.

Warm your toes on the underfloor heating that extends throughout the rooms at the rear of the home, as you make your way over to the central island. Enhanced by ambient lighting above and below, create culinary delights as you chat to guests sipping their drinks. Seamless cabinetry lines the walls below the stone countertops, and an array of shelving provides extra storage.

Flow through the French doors to the garden room, where three large roof-lights flood the area in light whilst creating an architectural feature and enhancing the sense of space. A wall of bi-fold doors opens out, offering an effortless route to explore the gardens.
Return through the kitchen, and into a breakfast room where bi-fold doors open onto the bespoke hardwood and slate veranda, offering the opportunity for dining alfresco.

A large living room is next door, ready for movie nights, snuggled in front of the television. Freshen up in the adjoining bathroom, featuring walk-in shower, WC, heated towel rail and washbasin. This space also easily lends itself to another bedroom, if or when required.

Retrace your steps and ascend the staircase to the upper floor. Discover a reading corner at the half-turn, with a dual skylight before continuing and entering a large room currently used as a studio. With warm wooden flooring, exposed beam and windows letting in plenty of light, it's a bright and spacious area that lends itself to a multitude of possibilities, including reconversion back into the two original bedroom configuration.
Continue to a large double bedroom with dual aspect windows, showcasing those spectacular views, before entering the en-suite with bath, WC, washbasin, and walk-in shower.

Another double bedroom with en-suite is next door, featuring a bath, walk-in shower, washbasin, and WC. Both bedrooms have fully plastered and lit loft spaces with ladder access that offer extensive storage and other use options.

Walk back along the corridor to the stairs and open the door to discover a staircase leading to another space that is flexible and versatile. Home to the lantern at the very top of the house, a requirement from Captain Shaw, back when the home was built, so he could see the sea when at home!

Walk back along the corridor to the stairs and open the door to discover a staircase leading to another space that is flexible and versatile. Home to the lantern at the very top of the house, thought to be a requirement from Captain Shaw, back when the home was built, so he could see the sea when at home!
Retrace your steps back through the reading corner and ascend the staircase to a large landing. Turn left into a spacious double bedroom with a feature fireplace before crossing the landing to the family bathroom. Comprising a large walk-in shower, luxury feature stone bath, WC, and washbasin with storage.

Discover the principal suite next door, spacious and light, and flow through to the adjoining dressing room of dreams! With a central island to house all personal items, racks for clothing and storage cupboards, get ready for your day with ease and efficiency.
Refresh and revive in the en-suite, featuring double washbasins, large walk-in shower, WC, and integrated bath.

Perfectly positioned on the edge of the village, and in an approximately three-acre plot, the gardens surrounding Underwood House are encompassed by walls and hedged borders, creating a secluded hideaway.
Wend your way along the private driveway that runs along the front of the home, alongside open countryside, and toward the outbuildings, where there is room for ample parking.

Make your way into the garage, fitted with power and providing ample storage, that also has stairs leading to a large space over all the outbuilding areas, suitable for a multitude of uses. Peep into the old stable next to the garage that is currently used as a shed, before discovering the Victorian style greenhouse.

Dating from the 1980s, it features tiled floor, fitted with power, sink, electric opening roof panels, heater, and outside tap. Let your green-fingers create culinary delights in the walled garden that comprises vegetables, established fruit bushes, and trees.

A mix of landscaped lawns, woodland, with a fenced paddock area, the garden wraps itself around the home, offering an abundance of places where memories are just waiting to be made. There is also an arbour at the edge of the home giving a picturesque view back of the house and the fell behind.

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Council Tax Band: G
Tenure: Freehold