Summary

A substantial double fronted semi-detached Georgian house of character providing spacious and versatile five bedroom family living accommodation together with established gardens, a timber cabin and ample parking. The property forms part of an attractive cluster of houses in a delightful rural location close to the hamlet of Torver in the heart of the English Lake District convenient for Coniston and its Lake, Broughton-in-Furness and Ulverston.

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Description
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A substantial double fronted semi-detached Georgian house of character providing spacious and versatile five/six bedroom family living accommodation together with established gardens, a timber cabin and ample parking. The property forms part of an attractive cluster of houses in a delightful rural location close to the hamlet of Torver in the heart of the English Lake District convenient for Coniston and its Lake, Broughton-in-Furness and Ulverston.

SUMMARY

Brocklebank Ground is a fine and substantial, stone and slate built former farmhouse providing well proportioned family living accommodation appointed to a good standard with oil fired central heating and some double glazing. Interesting period features include stone flagged floors, sliding sash windows and picture rails and the farmhouse kitchen has an Aga stove.

* Entrance Hall;
* Two Reception Rooms;
* Farmhouse Kitchen with handcrafted units;
* Study/Bedroom No.6 with En-Suite Shower Room;
* Five double Bedrooms, one with an en-suite Shower Room;
* Family Bathroom;
* Office/Playroom to Second Floor with two Attic Rooms with potential to convert into additional accommodation.

The house is set within manageable, established gardens and there is a good sized, recently built timber storage cabin and ample parking.

The property occupies an attractive rural location backing onto wooded fellside and with a delightful outlook across farmland towards the fells surrounding Coniston Water.

The property is located a short distance to the south of the rural hamlet of Torver which has two pubs. Torver is situated a few miles south of the thriving village of Coniston which has a good range of shopping and leisure facilities as well as pubs, cafes and a church. Coniston is located at the head of Coniston Water and is surrounded by majestic fell scenery.

As well as being well placed for Coniston, Brocklebank Ground is also conveniently situated for access to Ulverston, Broughton-in-Furness and Ambleside. Junction 36 of the M6 motorway can be reached in about forty minutes by car.

ENTRANCE HALL: Stone flagged floor. Coved ceiling. Archway to Inner Hall.

LOUNGE: 4.86m x 3.63m (15'11' x 11'11' ) Shuttered window to front. Stone flagged floor. Fireplace with wooden mantelpiece fitted with multi-fuel cast iron stove on a stone hearth. Built-in storage cupboards.

DINING ROOM: 3.92m x 3.61m (12'10' x 11'10' ) Shuttered window to front. Fireplace with Morso cast iron multi-fuel stove on a flagged hearth. Plate display shelving. Recess lined with shelves. Coved ceiling.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 4.53m x 3.56m (14'10' x 11'8' ) Range of handcrafted built-in floor and wall units with hardwood work surfaces and a Belfast sink. Aga oil fired twin hob stove set into a stone lined recess. Stone flagged floor. Shelving. Built-in 'spice' cupboard with stripped pine door. Walk-in understairs pantry cupboard lined with shelves and plumbed for a washing machine.

REAR ENTRANCE PORCH:

STORAGE OUTHOUSE: Worcester Danesmoor oil fired central heating boiler.

BEDROOM/STUDY: 3.59m x 3.35m (11'9' x 11'0' ) Plate display shelving. Built-in storage cupboards.

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM: 3.91m x 1.07m (12'10' x 3'6' ) Shower cubicle, wash hand basin and w.c. Pine flooring.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING:

BEDROOM NO.1: 3.60m x 3.32m (11'10' x 10'11' ) A dual aspect room with a picture rail and an En-Suite Shower Room fitted with a shower cubicle, wash hand basin and a w.c.

BEDROOM NO.2: 3.84m x 3.61m (12'7' x 11'10' ) Shuttered window to front. Picture rail. Coved ceiling.

BEDROOM NO.3: 3.63m x 2.99m (11'11' x 9'10' ) Shuttered window to front. Picture rail.

BEDROOM NO.4: 3.63m x 3.62m (11'11' x 11'11' ) Shuttered window to front. Fireplace. Picture rail.

BEDROOM NO.5: 3.60m x 2.64m (11'10' x 8'8' ) Picture rail. Built-in linen cupboard with lagged hot water cylinder.

BATHROOM: 2.57m x 2.38m (8'5' x 7'10' ) Modern suite in white comprising panelled bath, shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin and w.c. Part tiled walls. Tiled floor.

SECOND FLOOR

PLAYROOM/OFFICE: 5.65m x 3.44m (18'6' x 11'3' ) A versatile room with a Velux double glazed roof window and exposed beams. Doors lead to good sized attic rooms to either side, both of which are d, with excellent potential for conversion into additional accommodation.

OUTSIDE Pleasantly laid out, split level garden to front with a lawn, paved pathway, flagged patio and well stocked herbaceous terraces.

Garden areas to the side and rear with paved patios flanked by craggy outcroppings of rock. Timber garden shed.

Recently built timber Storage Cabin 4.78m x 3.05m (15'8' x 10'0' ) with power and lighting and a pitched plasticised aluminium roof.

Beyond the front garden is a further garden area with a vegetable plot and a stream together with a parking area with space for two to three motor vehicles. This part of the property is subject to a vehicular right of way in favour of the adjacent property.

TENURE: Freehold

SERVICES: Mains electricity. Private water supply. Shared septic tank drainage. Oil fired central heating.

COUNCIL TAX: Band 'G '.

LOCAL AUTHORITY: South Lakeland District Council, South Lakeland House, Lowther Street, Kendal, Cumbria. LA9 4DL Tel No: 01539 733333

ENERGY PERFORMANCE GRAPHS

DIRECTIONS

Coming from the direction of Coniston head south on the A593 to Torver. Continue along this road in the direction of Broughton-in-Furness for about another quarter of a mile along a straight section of road and the entrance drive to Brocklebank Ground will be found on the right-hand side. Follow the drive and the property is straight ahead.

From Junction 36 of the M6 motorway take the A590 to Greenodd. Turn right onto the A5092. Turn right onto the A5084 just after Spark Bridge. Follow this road to its end at Torver. Turn left onto the A593 and the property will be found about a quarter of a mile further along on the right-hand side as above.

FLOOR PLANS
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Second Floor