Gawthwaite, Ulverston
Guide price £525,000

Nestled at the foot of Groffa Crag in the beautiful hamlet of Gawthwaite, on the edge of the Lake District National Park. This stunning 3 bedroom elevated barn conversion has been lovingly upgraded and boasts exceptional views to the Estuary and has a backdrop of Coniston water and the Lakeland Fells. Finished to an exceptionally high standard, this comfortable traditional detached barn has undergone recent development of the lower ground floor and now boasts a cinema/music room and gym, this is a great space and could lend itself to a separate annexe for multi generational living or studio/teenage den. The upper floors comprise impressive entrance hall, lounge with multi fuel stove, open plan lounge dining kitchen, sun room and 3 bedrooms with family bathroom to first floor.
With a multitude of character features retained including beams, this home will appeal to the most discerning of buyers seeking a home ready to walk into with minimal maintenance.

Gawthwaite is located only a short drive from the heart of the South Lakes and approximately 4.5 miles from Ulverston with some great amenities including schools, shops, supermarket, petrol station, cafes, bars and restaurants. Transport links on the A590 take you to nearby Barrow in Furness on the South Lakes Penninsula and Kendal, Grange over Sands and beyond to Windermere and central fells on the A591.

Accommodation
Enter the property via the central door surrounded by double glazed panels which brings wonderful natural light into the airy hallway with wood effect flooring and with full height ceiling, exposing character beams. The open spindled carpeted staircase leads to the first floor.

The pleasant lounge has a dual aspect from double glazed windows and pleasant outlooks over surrounding gardens. There is a raised multi fuel stove set in the corner of the room to warm those colder Cumbrian days which is a wonderful focal point. The wood flooring extends through from the hall and there are downlighters to ceiling.

The open plan kitchen lounge diner is an impressive space with a great range of newly installed shaker style wall and base units having polished concrete effect worksurface areas with matching upstands and incorporating a breakfast bar, an enamelled single drainer sink and drainer, 4 ring electric hob and concealed extractor. Built in dishwasher, oven and fridge and freezer. Wood effect flooring throughout and extending into the lounge dining space where there is a full height double glazed picture window having a wonderful aspect of Groffa Crag. Downlighters to ceiling and door to double glazed Sun Room which offers an alternative space to enjoy the sun and peace and tranquility of the area.

The first floor landing oozes character with exposed beams in abundance and provides access to the bedrooms and family bathroom.

The main bedroom has exposed beams and wonderful light from 3 high level windows and a further double glazed window with front aspect and superb estuary views. There are further beams and plenty of space for furniture. The additional double bedroom also enjoys similar views and space and has beams to boast. Bedroom 3 is multi purpose, it would work well as a bedroom but equally well as an office/ study with inspirational outlooks over the garden to Groffa Crag.

The contemporary bathroom has a great walk in shower cubicle with chrome shower over. There is a pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled WC. It is part tiled with velux rooflight and a further double glazed window bringing in good natural light. Attractive wood effect flooring throughout.

At the lower ground floor level there is a former garage, this is now a smaller useful store as the rear of this has undergone a wonderful conversion with its own access providing a sizeable, impressive music/cinema room which is sound proofed and adjacent a gym area. This has alternative uses for those wish to slightly reconfigure, this could be a self contained living space/teenage den/studio. However, as is, this is a stunning addition to an already exquisite home.

Externally
The external areas are relatively easily managed with mainly lawned areas to 3 sides and planted shrub & flower borders and block paved parking areas for 2/3 vehicles. The rear garden meets with the foot of Groffa Crag and therefore the garden appears to be a continuation of the fell and provides a lovely retreat when there is a need for peace and quiet. The vendors along with neighbours enjoy a 6th share in an adjacent paddock.

Services
The property is connected to mains electric. There is mains water and drainage is by way of shared septic tank. LPG which is supplied by underground tank and individually metered.
The drive leading into the development is shared and there is a Management Charge of £30 per month which is held in a sinking fund for the maintenance of this and upkeep of the shared septic tank.

EPC & Council Tax
EPC E
Band F

Disclaimer
These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general guideline and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending Purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. The services, systems, and appliances shown may not have been tested and has no guarantee as to their operability or efficiency can be given.