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Located on the outskirts of the highly desirable and well-serviced village of Shap, Lyndene presents an exciting opportunity to acquire a substantial double-fronted detached home, set within a generous plot and offering considerable potential for refurbishment and further development, subject to the necessary consents.
This Grade II Listed former farmhouse retains a wealth of original character and charm, with generously proportioned accommodation arranged over two floors.
The house currently provides two reception rooms, a kitchen with adjoining utility room/pantry, four double bedrooms and a spacious family bathroom, offering an excellent foundation for creating a wonderful family home.
Outside, the property continues to impress. There is a double garage with adjoining loose box, together with a generous lawned garden featuring a pond and an external WC.
A further detached outbuilding incorporates a workshop and additional loose box, with water and electricity connected, offering a range of potential uses.
The sizeable plot offers particularly exciting possibilities, whether to create a truly impressive garden for the main home or to explore the potential for a separate dwelling, subject to the appropriate consents.
The property also benefits from previous planning for a bungalow, while the footprint of the former cottage remains evident, with sections of the original walls incorporated into the existing garage and loose box.
These features provide further points of interest for prospective purchasers considering the property's future potential for development.
Lyndene enjoys a wonderful outlook across the surrounding countryside towards High Street and Kidsty Pike, whilst being conveniently located less than a mile from the centre of Shap and just a few minutes from Junction 39 of the M6.
Shap is also an overnight stopping point along Wainwright's Coast to Coast Walk, which may be of interest to purchasers considering potential rental or visitor accommodation opportunities.
With generous accommodation, a substantial plot, historic character and a variety of possibilities to explore, Lyndene offers a rare opportunity to create a beautiful family home or pursue its wider potential, subject to the necessary consents Accommodation with approx.
dimensions Ground Floor Entrance Hall Living Room 14' 8" x 15' 2" (4.47m x 4.62m) Dining Room 14' 8" x 12' 4" (4.47m x 3.76m) Kitchen 6' 3" x 19' 8" (1.91m x 5.99m) Utility Room 9' 7" x 11' 3" (2.92m x 3.43m) First Floor Bedroom One 14' 7" x 11' 2" (4.44m x 3.4m) Bedroom Two 14' 9" x 10' 10" (4.5m x 3.3m) Bedroom Three 9' 9" x 19' 2" (2.97m x 5.84m) Bedroom Four 10' x 10' 4" (3.05m x 3.15m) Bathroom 6' 10" x 13' 3" (2.08m x 4.04m) Property Information Tenure Freehold Council Tax Band D Westmorland & Furness Council Services & Utilities Mains electricity, mains water, mains gas and mains drainage Flood Defences Present Flood Defenses were put in place after Storm Desmond in 2015.
Further information available EPC The full Energy Performance Certificate is available on our website and also at any of our offices. Directions From Penrith, take the M6 towards Shap.
Take Junction 39 from M6. Turn right onto B6261 and follow into Shap. The property is located on the right hand side just after the Greyhound public house.
What3Words Location ///seaside.footpath.chuckle Viewings By appointment with Hackney and Leigh's Penrith office Anti-Money Laundering Please note that when an offer is accepted on a property, we must follow government legislation and carry out identification checks on all buyers under the Anti-Money Laundering Regulations (AML).
We use a specialist third-party company to carry out these checks at a charge of £60.00 (inc. VAT) per individual or £50.00 (incl.
VAT) per individual, if more than one person is involved in the purchase (provided all individuals pay in one transaction).
The charge is non-refundable, and you will be unable to proceed with the purchase of the property until these checks have been completed.
In the event the property is being purchased in the name of a company, the charge will be £150 (incl.
VAT) All permits to view and particulars are issued on the understanding that negotiations are conducted through the agency of Messrs. Hackney & Leigh Ltd.
Properties for sale by private treaty are offered subject to contract.
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These particulars have been prepared for the guidance of intending buyers. No guarantee of their accuracy is given, nor do they form part of a contract.
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