Penny Bridge, Ulverston, Cumbria

Set in the picturesque village of Penny Bridge, this characterful and substantial property built in the Edwardian era is a rare opportunity to acquire a unique period home on the fringe of the Lake District National Park. Providing beautifully presented mature gardens and grounds with ample parking.
Providing generous living spaces packed with original features, impressive farmhouse kitchen with beautiful natural Welsh slate tile floor and enchanting mature gardens, this is a home to suit those purchasers looking for an accessible yet rural residence. The property provides magnificent views over the nearby farmland towards the lush green woods along with glimpses of the Lake District peaks in the distance adding to the notable peace and tranquillity of the home.

Nestled in an impressive landscape the quaint village of Penny Bridge is situated in the heart of Cumbria on the southern tip of the Lake District National Park, a short distance from Coniston water and the popular Windermere lake. This is a perfect location for families with the village boasting an excellent academy primary school, popular public house and Parish Church. Penny Bridge is an ideal location for those seeking the beauty of rural living with plenty of opportunities for enjoying the outdoors and is well connected via the A590 providing good access to the M6 motorway and the Lake District beyond. The West Coast Main Line Railway can be easily accessed with direct links to major towns and cities. The vibrant medieval town of Ulverston is only three miles away with its quirky cobbled streets, individual shops and bustling market providing excellent amenities. The historical village of Cartmel is also close by and is renowned for its famous annual horse race meetings and culinary delights including L'Enclume, a Michelin starred restaurant which draws food enthusiasts from far and wide.

Having been enjoyed for many years by the current owners the property is filled with character and original features. With family in mind, this home offers generously sized bedrooms, an abundance of space to entertain and provides the opportunity for the purchasers to add their own tastes and specification. The property is set back from the road, encompassed with hedging and parking at the front.

The central entrance opens into a porchway exposing an original stained-glass door which flows into a spacious hallway. An impressive staircase sits at the rear of the hallway with a choice of reception rooms to either side.

The larger reception room enjoys a bay window to the front elevation allowing ample natural light to fill the room, with a further single window to the side sitting around a feature fireplace, ideal as a cosy setting. To the rear of the room is a featured archway with a glazed French door providing direct access onto a private patio area, slightly elevated providing delightful views across the rear garden. Moving across the hallway into the second reception room, a handsome period fireplace encompasses a log burning stove. The two windows provide a dual aspect outlook, inviting natural light through into this calm and characterful living space.

The heart of the home is the farmhouse kitchen, thoughtfully desgined with natural Welsh slate flooring flowing underfoot throughout. The broad bay window at the far end of the kitchen captures widescreen panoramas over the lawn and well stocked borders. With traditional carpentry, large central island and modern appliances this is the perfect space for everyday living or family gatherings. Light and bright, this practical kitchen also features a red brick surround with inset range cooker and useful walk-in pantry. Adjacent is an additional entrance and porch area which is accessed from the side of the property and has a ceramic double sink over fitted cupboards with porthole window. The garden area can be easily accessed from here via a stable door or from the opposite side of the kitchen via the patio area

To the first floor can be found four bedrooms, three of which provide double bedrooms and the fourth being a single bedroom, which is currently being utilised as an office. The bedroom accommodation can be accessed via a beautiful mahogany spindled staircase incorporating a smaller middle landing area with large window above; allowing an abundance of natural light to fill the spacious main landing area where the bedroom entrances are located.

There are two generous bedrooms to the front of the property enjoying a dual aspect to the front and side, a further double bedroom with an outlook to the rear across the Crake valley and a bedroom / study area also enjoying an outlook to the front and providing access into the sizeable loft area with significant opportunity to expand upwards. The family bathroom is larger than normal with a corner bath, over-bath shower, WC, wash hand basin and bidet.

Original features continue to be a common theme throughout, with cast iron fireplaces being prevalent in two of the bedrooms adding to the character and charm of this beautiful family home.

Externally the expansive and private gardens are a true highlight, having been lovingly maintained by the current owners and are bursting with colour throughout the year. A patio seating area can be found immediately outside to the rear of the property and beyond an expanse of lawned area providing plenty of space to play, explore and enjoy nature. This quiet and private space is the perfect setting to enjoy family, as well as the ideal place for those with interests in gardening or who are looking to enjoy the peaceful surroundings. The garden features a pond filled with wildlife as well as a vegetable garden for those looking to be self-sufficient.

To the side of the property can be found a number of sheds with electric supplied, providing excellent storage and a pathway that leads around the property, encompassed with mature hedging and wildlife. Within the private setting of these charming grounds is a summer house, nestled away at the bottom of the garden, providing a private and secluded place to sit and embrace the tranquil surroundings.

This charming character home in the sought-after location of Penny Bridge is a rare find, offering a unique opportunity to add your own tastes to a stunning property. Ideal for families looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life, this property could provide a fulfilling lifestyle.