Summary

A Substantial part of a late Victorian house dated 1898 with fine original features using the best quality craftsmanship of the Victorian era demonstrated in plaster ceilings and mouldings, fine woodwork in doors, floors and fireplaces provide a sumptuous backdrop to modern living. The well proportioned accommodation is arranged over three floors and briefly comprises Sitting Room, Dining Room, Breakfast Kitchen, Hobby Room, four Double bedrooms and two Bathrooms. Outside there are private well stocked garden areas and as well as benefiting from a generous double garage with storage above. Located to the South of Kendal the property is ideally situated for access to the A591 into the central Lakes, the M6 motorway links and rail connections at Oxenholme or Arnside stations.

Full Description

A Substantial part of a late Victorian house dated 1898 with fine original features using the best quality craftsmanship of the Victorian era demonstrated in plaster ceilings and mouldings, fine woodwork in doors, floors and fireplaces provide a sumptuous backdrop to modern living. The well proportioned accommodation is arranged over three floors and briefly comprises Sitting Room, Dining Room, Breakfast Kitchen, Hobby Room, four Double bedrooms and two Bathrooms. Outside there are private well stocked garden areas and as well as benefiting from a generous double garage with storage above. Located to the South of Kendal the property is ideally situated for access to the A591 into the central Lakes, the M6 motorway links and rail connections at Oxenholme or Arnside stations. 

Directions From Kendal follow the A591 heading south. At the Brettargh Holt roundabout (signposted Barrow, Ulverston & Grange) take the left exit signposted Sedgwick & Hincaster. Follow the signs for Hincaster and continue through the village, the driveway to the property can be found on the left, just after the road bends to the left. Follow the driveway, keeping left and parking for the property is accessed via the stone archway.  

1 Greenside House is a delightfully presented Victorian gentleman´s residence with the most impressive features from the Victorian era. The property has retained a wealth of original features with beautiful flooring, picture rail, fireplaces, cornice moulding and more. 

Accommodation Covered entrance porch with oak canopy. 

Reception hall This spacious reception hall is the central core of the house with some fine original detailing and mahogany staircase, which incorporates a cloakroom with plenty of storage space. 

Dining room  

17´2 x 10´1 (5.24m x 3.07m) Oak parquet flooring, fine ornate ceiling, open fire with stone surround, picture rail and sash window make a very attractive room. 

Sitting room  

17´5 x 15´11 (5.31m x 4.86m) Full of character, this is a very pleasant reception room with marble fire surround with cast iron inset and tiled hearth. Beautiful ornate ceiling and detail recess make a lovely focal point. This room is finished off with maple flooring, deep skirtings and bay sash window. 

Kitchen / breakfast room  

18´1 x 16´9 (5.51m x 5.11m) This is a splendid room, well fitted out with a range of bespoke units finished with high quality Maria worktops and incorporates a Sycamore dresser unit, double stainless steel sink, Bosch 5 burner calor gas hob with double electric oven, plumbing for washer and dishwasher. Original tiled floor and built-in pantry cupboards. 

Hobby room  

17´4 x 14´10 (5.29m x 4.53m) This is a versatile space which could be used as a hobby room/office or incorporated into the main accommodation as a second sitting room or large utility. Alternatively there is potential to create a teenagers/ dependent relative unit (subject to planning) 

Boot room With tiled floor and Belfast sink and access to the garden, this is a useful area as a wet entrance/boot room. Separate WC with corner hand wash basin and tiled floor. 

First Floor The first floor is approached by the elegant staircase in mahogany, this opens onto a bright landing area with all the original character of the main house. 

Master Bedroom  

22´4 x 15´11 (6.80m x 4.86m) A generous master bedroom with a bay sash window making this room light and spacious with pleasant outlook over the front garden. Lovely coving to the ceiling, picture rail, detailed frieze and original marble fireplace with tiled hearth. 

Bedroom 2  

12´4 x 11´ 1(3.77m x 3.39m) An excellent double bedroom with fine original features, period fireplace with cast iron grate, marble inset with brass and wood surround with original tiled hearth. Elegant detailed frieze, ceiling coving, picture rail, deep skirting and ornate plaster ceiling. 

House Bathroom A spacious family bathroom on the first floor. The suite provides W.C, pedestal wash basin and bath with shower attachment finished with attractive tiling. 

Elegant mahogany staircase to  

Second Floor.  

Bedroom 3  

17´0 x 16´1 (5.19m x 4.89m) Currently used as a home office this room would make a generous size double bedroom / children play room or guest bedroom. Velux windows and loft access. 

Bathroom Three piece suite comprising, pedestal wash basin, panelled bath and WC finished with attractive tiling and feature cast iron fire. 

Bedroom 4  

14´6 x 11´5 (4.42m x 3.48m) A double bedroom with lovely views over garden and beyond. 

Outside The main entrance to the property is approached through an attractive archway in the Victorian rockery offering gravel parking area and access to the double garage with a very useful half loft for storage. A raised veranda of Indian stone makes a lovely seating area overlooking well stocked borders. There is a useful coal store and garden shed. In front of the property there is a private garden with hedge surrounding providing an excellent area to grow many different vegetables and fruit. There are well stocked herbaceous borders, apple trees and raised vegetable beds. The remainder of the garden is laid to lawn with a lovely summer house at the far end to enjoy the view back across this excellent outdoor space.