Old Vicarage Penrith, Old Vicarage Penrith, Great Strickland, CA10 3DJ

Sitting in 1.4 acres, this magnificent 5 bedroom period residence with adjoining 2 bedroom apartment and coach house, with further development potential (STP) is in the desirable village of Great Strickland This magnificent and imposing period residence is a home filled with Victorian grandeur and charming original features, all sitting within a private plot of around 1.4 acres.

Dating back around 1873, this impressive and imposing 5-bedroom family home has an attached 2-bedroom apartment and a coach house which has further development potential, subject to consents, making this home flexible and ideal for a large family, multi-generational use or as income/holiday let potential.

It sits in a standalone position on the edge of the desirable village of Great Strickland and enjoys superb countryside and far reaching fell views in all directions.

Approached by electric gates and a large driveway to the front of the house, this home has been recently refurbished and oozes elegance and period character.

Internally the living spaces are of generous proportions with high ceilings, ornate cornicing, ceiling roses and large fireplaces throughout, with each room enjoying a superb outlook across open countryside to the far-reaching fells.

Externally the property benefits from having a large, gravelled area to the front with lawned areas surrounded by a number of trees including oak, sycamore, beech and lime.

To the rear there is a huge garden mainly laid to lawn with a large, paved seating area, 4 stables, tack room and an undercover storage area.

A central gated courtyard giving access to the main house, the apartment and to the coach house.

The Village of Great Strickland is incredibly popular with visitors having an award-winning pub in its centre and is within easy access to the M6 and to the market town of Penrith boasting an array of amenities, schools and excellent transport links.

This is a superb lifestyle opportunity for a buyer looking for a magnificent family home with a country lifestyle. This property is unlikely to remain on the market for any long period of time.

Ground Floor Entrance Vestibule And Entrance Hallway Large wooden front door leads through into the entrance vestibule having a ceiling light, tiled floor and a wooden part glazed door leading through into the grand entrance hallway.

Entrance hallway - This magnificent entrance hallway is fitted with three ceiling roses with ceiling lights, a large impressive, carpeted staircase leads up to the first floor with stunning wooden balustrade, ornate fireplace with a wooden surround inset with an electric fire sitting on a slate hearth, windows overlooking the side aspect, electric wall mounted heater and doorways leading through into various different reception rooms.

Reception Room One An impressive study having dual aspect windows to the front and side, ornate cornicing, ceiling light, ceiling rose, feature fitted cupboard, a large stone fireplace inset with a multi-fuel stove, large over-mantel mirror, wall mounted electric heater and a carpeted floor.

Reception Room Two And Sunroom A large, impressive lounge space having a large bay window overlooking the side aspect, french doors leading through into a small sunroom, ornate cornicing, ceiling light and a ceiling rose.

Ornate stone fireplace which has a carving matching the wooden balustrade on the central staircase and is inset with a multi-fuel stove on a stone hearth, large over-the mantel mirror, wall mounted electric heater and a carpeted floor.

Sunroom - Fitted with windows overlooking three aspects of the rear garden, ceiling light, wall mounted electric heater, tiled floor and a doorway leading out to the rear garden.

Reception Room Three Fitted with high ceilings, ceiling light, ceiling rose, stone feature fireplace sitting on a stone hearth inset with a multi-fuel stove, large bay windows overlooking the rear garden, wall mounted electric heater and a carpeted floor.

Inner Hallway Doors to storage cupboard, a large storage room, doorway leading through into the office and a doorway leading out to the rear courtyard.

Office /Pantry Fitted with original cupboards, a window overlooking the rear garden, wall mounted electric heater and a carpeted floor.

Kitchen A large kitchen fitted with a range of wall and base units which was installed by Caldew Kitchens which is a handmade bespoke fitted kitchen having a granite work surface over, an Oil-fired Aga with a hot plate sitting in a feature fireplace and a complementary splash back.

Integrated dishwasher, integrated fridge and a freezer.

Double belfast style sink with chrome mixer tap sitting in front of the window overlooking the courtyard, a further three double glazed windows overlooking the front aspect.

High ceilings, LED spotlights, wall mounted electric heater, hand-built table and chairs, tiled flooring and an open doorway leading through into a further room which has the potential to become an annex.

Reception Room Four/Utility Room A great area which could be utilised to become an annex, separate accommodation, or a utility room.

Fitted with a bank of base units with complementary work surface over, space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer, door leading out into the rear courtyard and a window overlooking the courtyard, wall mounted electric heater, carpeted floor, a wooden staircase leading up to what could be a studio/bedroom and a wooden door leading through into the cloakroom.

First Floor First Floor Studio/Bedroom Fitted with a beamed ceiling, two velux roof windows and a carpeted floor.

Cloakroom- Fitted with a ceiling light, two obscure windows to the side aspect, low level WC, wash hand basin plus vanity unit and lino flooring.

First Floor Landing A grand carpeted staircase leads up to the first floor having with a wooden balustrade, there's a bend in the stair with a large feature window with ornate window panels overlooking the side aspect.

The first-floor landing is fitted with a carpeted floor, two ceiling lights, two ceiling roses, wall mounted electric heater and doorways leading off to the bedrooms, bathroom and a doorway leading through to a staircase which goes to the second-floor studio.

A further doorway leads through into the plant room which houses the master controls for the underfloor heating and showers together with a large hot water tank and water heating controls.

Bedroom One A large double room having dual aspect windows to the side and front aspect, a high ceiling with cornicing, ceiling light, ceiling rose, original fitted cupboard, wall mounted electric heater, carpeted floor and a doorway leading through into the en-suite bathroom.

Ensuite Bathroom Newly fitted bathroom fitted with a traditional high-level WC, bidet, wash hand basin with complementary splash back, illuminated mirror, a large walk-in shower cubicle having a jet shower having a seat and music system installed.

LED lighting, wall mounted heated towel rail and a tiled floor with underfloor heating.

Bedroom Two A large room fitted with a high ceiling, cornicing, ceiling light, ceiling rose, dual aspect windows to the side and rear aspect, original double fitted cupboards, two wall mounted electric heaters and a carpeted floor.

Bedroom Three A double room fitted with a high ceiling, cornicing, ceiling light, ceiling rose, window to the rear aspect which enjoys views to the Lakeland Fellside, garden and open countryside, fitted original cupboards, wall mounted electric heater and a carpeted floor.

Bedroom Four A double room fitted with a high ceiling, cornicing, ceiling light, ceiling rose, window to the rear aspect, wall mounted electric heater, wash hand basin plus vanity unit, carpeted floor and a doorway leading through into the two-bedroom apartment.

Family Bathroom Fitted with a skimmed ceiling, LED spotlights, two glazed windows to the rear aspect overlooking the courtyard, tiled floor with underfloor heating, wall mounted heated towel rail.

Traditional high-level WC, wash hand basin sitting with a complementary work surface an alcove with mirror and LED lighting. Tiled floor with underfloor heating, wall mounted heated towel rail.

Steps leading down to a further bathroom space having a free-standing bath and a corner shower providing a jet, steam cabin shower.

Bedroom Five A double room fitted with a high ceiling, cornicing, ceiling light, ceiling rose, window overlooking the front aspect, wall mounted electric heater and a carpeted floor.

Second Floor Studio Room Staircase leads up from the first-floor landing to the second floor. This room is currently used as a storage room/art room and has a beamed ceiling.

Apartment Accessed either externally through the courtyard or internally through bedroom 4, this space is perfect for multi-generational living or simply as an extension of the main house.

Comprising of lounge, two bedrooms, bathroom, recently fitted kitchen, cloakroom and staircase to the ground floor.

Coach House Sitting across the courtyard from the main house next to the apartment is the coach house, a flexible use two storey space perfect for storage or conversion into further living accommodation/holiday let/income potential, subject to planning consents.

Externally Externally approached by electric gates leading into a large gravel parking area with space for a number of vehicles to the front.

It sits in a standalone position on the edge of the village of Great Strickland in a plot of around 1.4 acres and enjoys superb countryside and far reaching fell views in all directions.

To the rear the garden is mainly laid to lawn and a large, paved seating area, 4 stables (2 x 18'x12' and 2 x 12'x12') and tack room (8'x12') and an undercover storage area.

There is a central gated courtyard giving access to the main house, the apartment and to the coach house.