Sales brochure for 'The Old Vicarage', Skirwith

The Old Vicarage Skirwith, Penrith, The Eden Valley

The Old Vicarage A beautiful Grade II Listed Victorian country house with a three bedroom coach house, all set within beautiful grounds in a tranquil Eden Valley village location.

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he Old Vicarage is a magnificent Grade II Victorian country house in an idyllic Eden Valley setting. This impressive four bedroom residence has beautiful grounds plus a three bedroom Coach House, which has been recently converted to a high standard. The property is located on the edge of the picturesque village of Skirwith, within easy reach of Ullswater and the Lake District National Park, Penrith, Carlisle and national transport links.

The residence was built in the mid-1850’s as the vicarage for the neighbouring church, The Church of St John the Evangelist, both being designed by the architects Messrs. F.J. & H. Francis. It is beautifully presented having been sympathetically renovated to a high standard by the current vendors. Stunning period features have been retained and the rooms are of generous proportions and bathed in light. The accommodation in the main house includes: dining-kitchen, sitting room, dining/breakfast room, four bedrooms, one with large en-suite bathroom, and a house bathroom. There is a downstairs cloakroom, boot room, utility room and walk-in pantry as well as a wine cellar in the basement.

Across the courtyard, The Coach House is also beautifully presented having been sympathetically renovated to a high standard by the current vendors. The accommodation in the Coach House includes: a ground-floor sitting room with spiral staircase leading to a second sitting room on the first floor overlooking Cross Fell (the highest point of the Pennines), dining-kitchen, three bedrooms (one with en-suite shower room) and two further house bathrooms.

Benefitting from beautiful private gardens, set on a large plot with driveway, ample parking, double garage and store room, croquet lawn, orchard and paddock with views towards the Pennine fells.

This is a wonderful opportunity to acquire a magnificent family home in a remarkable setting and would be well-suited as accommodation for extended family or multigenerational living.

LOCATION AND GENERAL • • • • • • •

Desirable rural village location Within easy reach of Ullswater and the Lake District National Park Four bedroom country home Three bedroom Coach House Generously sized property totalling around 5,000 ft² (3,000 ft² for the main house and 2,000 ft² for the Coach House) Wonderful countryside and Pennine views Close to Ullswater, Keswick, Penrith, Cockermouth and Carlisle

THE HOUSE • • •

Key Features

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Gothic style front door leading to entrance hall Traditional dining-kitchen with Victorian fireplace Spacious sitting room with south-facing views overlooking the garden Dining/breakfast room with views of the church Four first floor bedrooms - one with en-suite Cloakroom, utility room, boot room and walk-in pantry Large family bathroom with bath, large separate shower and two washbasins

THE COACH HOUSE • • • • •

Three bedroom coach house Sitting room with glazed doors leading to the courtyard Contemporary dining-kitchen Spiral staircase leading to second sitting room Two family bathrooms and one en-suite shower room

GROUNDS AND LAND • • • • •

Beautiful private gardens Croquet lawn Paddock Sweeping driveway leading to courtyard, parking areas and garages Lawn gardens with mature trees and orchard

THE COACH HOUSE

NORTH PENNINES AONB

Local Area Guide Skirwith village is a small tranquil traditional Eden Valley community, with immediate access to beautiful countryside for walking and outdoor activities and Ullswater and the Lake District National Park nearby.

LAKE DISTRICT

There is an active Village Hall and other community activities. It is less than three miles from Culgaith which has a well-regarded primary school, an active village hall and the dining pub, The Black Swan.

Skirwith

The amenities and main transport links at Penrith are just eight miles away along the A66, which takes you into the heart of the Lake District National Park.

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Leisure Time 1 The Settle-Carlisle heritage railway stops at the nearby village of Langwathby - enjoy scenic train rides and shopping trips to Leeds and Carlisle 2 There are fantastic places to eat and drink nearby, including the Shepherds Inn and the The Old Village Bakery both in Melmerby 3 Explore the beautiful Eden Valley, with unspoilt countryside, dramatic fells and tranquil River Eden

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Floor Plans

THE OLD VICARAGE

Not to Scale

Ground Floor

First Floor

Approx. 122 m² (1313.2 ft.²)

Approx. 109 m² (1173.3 ft.²)

THE COACH HOUSE Ground Floor Approx. 91 m² (979.5 ft.²)

First Floor Approx. 68 m² (731.9 ft.²)

further info

Rail Journeys Based on approximate direct train journey durations from Penrith North Lakes. Train service durations vary, check nationalrail.co.uk for further details.

SERVICES Mains electricity, drainage and water Oil central heating Super Fast BT Fibre BroadbandÂ

ON THE ROAD

15m

Carlisle

Langwathby - 3.3 miles, 7 min Penrith - 8.3 miles, 18 min

1h 30

Glasgow

1h 40

Manchester

1h 45

Edinburgh

COUNCIL TAX Band F

Ullswater - 10.6 miles, 19 min Alston - 15.9 miles, 31 min A686 - 2.9 miles, 6 min M6 J40 - 8.7 miles, 16 min The above journey times and mileages are for approximate guidance only and have been sourced from the fastest suggested route on Google Maps from the property postcode.

3h 15

GETTING TO THE OLD VICARAGE From Penrith take the A686 towards Alston, pass through the village of Langwathby and, less than 0.5 miles out of the village, take the right turn for Skirwith. At the crossroads in the centre of Skirwith turn right and after a short distance you will see the entrance to Home Courtyard on your right. Pass this and head towards Culgaith, The Old Vicarage is the last property on the left hand side before leaving the village.

Address: The Old Vicarage, Skirwith, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 1RQ

The Old Vicarage

The Coach House

To view: Strictly by appointment only with Fine & Country T 01768 869007 E cumbria@fineandcountry.com

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Agents Notes All measurements are approximate and quoted in imperial with metric equivalents 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.

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