Arbury House, Appleby-in-Westmorland

Arbury House Bongate | Appleby-In-Westmorland | CA16 6HW

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Arbury House is located on the outskirts of the attractive Eden Valley historic market town of Appleby-in-Westmorland. It is just a 20minutes’ drive to the Lake District National Park and fewer than four miles from the Yorkshire Dales National Park and North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with Hadrian’s Wall only 36 miles away.

The property has fabulous open countryside views of the Howgills and the Ullswater fells whilst Appleby Castle sits prominently between the house and Appleby itself.

The property is approached by a private road owned by the property to a small development of 4 individually designed executive houses.

A drive with space for up to 4 vehicles is at the front of the property, along with an attached double garage.

Arbury House provides spacious accommodation, built and improved to a very high specification. The welcoming entrance hall has both a cloakroom and useful under stairs cupboard.To the left is a beautiful kitchen which was modernised 4 years ago by Atlantis Kitchens in Kendal. As well as having a large central island with breakfast bar, the kitchen also benefits from ample base and wall units. Integrated Bosch appliances include a double oven, grill and microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and extractor fan. There is also a Neff gas hob and a wine cooler along with a Quooker tap which provides instant boiling water. The Silestone worktops complete the stylish look. There are patio doors out to the garden and a patio area. To the other end of the kitchen is a dining area, with two full length windows providing plenty of natural light.

A utility room with modern units is off the main kitchen, with space for washing machine and tumble dryer. There is also a Worcester Bosch green boiler which was installed two years ago and is still under guarantee.

Next door to the kitchen is a lovely dining room with space for a good-sized dining table. Double doors lead out to a recently refurbished, fully insulated garden room with slate roof, stone walls and glazing on all three aspects. This is a beautiful room to sit and enjoy the garden, it is warm in winter and cool in the summer months. There is a door which leads out to the garden and a patio area.

Along the hallway is a large sitting room with windows on three aspects and French windows which lead out to the garden. A remote controlled gas fire was installed two years ago and sits within a beautiful stone fireplace, adding character and a focal point to the room. There is plenty of space in this room to comfortably sit a large family or entertain guests.

Upstairs there are four/five large bedrooms. The master suite is generous in size with plenty of space for a king size bed and seating and dressing table area. The room benefits from a good sized walk in wardrobe and a large modern ensuite which has a large multifunctional shower, toilet and large basin. The airing cupboard is also housed within the master suite.

The second bedroom is also of good size and has plenty of room for a double bed and storage, it has a spacious, modern ensuite with shower, toilet and basin. The room has the most fabulous views out to the open countryside, fields and onto the Howgill Fells.

Bedroom three is a good sized double room, with space for storage and benefits from an ensuite with shower, toilet and basin, it too has views out to the fields and Howgill Fells beyond.

The current owners have knocked through to create one large room which could be returned to bedrooms four and five. This is currently used as a music room, office and upstairs living area. The room benefits from a solid oak floor and the most wonderful Juliet balcony with double doors and views over the garden and out to the fells. This could continue to be used as an upstairs sitting room or returned back to a considerable sized fourth bedroom.

Upstairs also benefits from a large modern family bathroom with bath, toilet and basin.

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Arbury House

Outside the garden has a well-established south facing, wrap around garden, with mature flower beds, shrubs, trees and lawn. There is a detached, stone-built garden shed which could easily become a garden room if desired. The patio area benefits from sun until late into the evening in the summer months. There is a detached stone-built garden shed which the current owners have considered joining to the property to create an annexe for relatives, this is something that could easily be done with the correct planning permissions.

The adjoined double garage at the front of the property is a great space for cars or as a storage area, it is served with power and water.

Solar panels have been fitted to the south facing side of the property. These benefit from the highest rate of Feed-In Tariff which currently generates around two thousand pounds a year, sufficient to pay for all utility bills. This tariff is guaranteed until 2036, increasing annually by RPI, so making the house very cost effective.

Local area For leisure activities Appleby Golf Club and Appleby Manor Hotel and Spa are a short drive away. The market town of Appleby has excellent amenities including an array of boutique and independent shops, doctors’ surgery, primary and secondary schools, leisure centre, restaurants pubs and Carlisle-Settle railway station offering direct travel to Leeds and Carlisle. There is an abundance of walking on the doorstep and with the Lake District National Park only twenty minutes away there is access to mountain walking, water sports and fell running.

Directions From Penrith take the A66 East for around 11 miles and take the turn off for Appleby. Follow the road, down into the town, with the river on your right-hand side, continue along the B6542 as if you were heading to re-join the A66. Pass the Bowling Green also on the right and The Royal Oak on your left, go up the hill and turn right at the end of the railings just after the turning on the left for Hilton/Murton.

INFORMATION Services Mains Electricity, Water and Gas. Gas central heating serviced by a Gas Worcester Bosch boiler.

Council Tax Band F Viewings Strictly by appointment only with Fine & Country.

Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Copyright © 2021 Fine & Country Ltd. Company No: 5351187. Registered Office Address: 1 Little Dockray, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7HL. Trading As: Fine & Country North Cumbria. Printed 18.11.2021

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