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Red How, Lamplugh, Cumbria, CA14


Brief RésuméSubstantial period country residence set within its own secluded grounds of approximately 8.5 acres. Some fine north-facing views over surrounding countryside. Includes a lodge house, bank barn and outbuildings. In need of some updating.

Description Red How is a handsome period country house of substantial proportions, and the principal property within a family owned estate. The house is set within its own delightful parkland gardens providing complete privacy and tranquillity. The extensive accommodation which retains many original period features, is currently arranged to provide: on ground floor, four generously proportioned living rooms accessed from an elegant central hallway, kitchen, and cloakroom On the first floor there are six main house bedrooms and a bathroom. Also intregral to the house is the former servant’s quarters with its own separate staircase, and internal link doors at both ground and first floors. This annexed accommodation comprising two reception rooms plus kitchen and two bedrooms plus bathroom might easily be incorporated within the main house, or provide a self-contained wing for a dependant relative, or staff etc. In addition to the main accommodation there is a useful cellar and substantial attic storage areas. The sale of Red How also includes a two bedroomed Lodge House, impressive bank barn, and outbuildings including garages and stores. The grounds which extend to approximately 8.5 acres include a large gravelled driveway and forecourt parking area to the front of the house beyond which are extensive lawns and woodland containing many impressive specimen trees and shrubs.

SituationRed How is situated in the delightful rolling countryside of West Cumbria less than a mile from the Western Boundary of the Lake District National Park. The property is approached from the public highway via a long tree-lined avenue between open fields. Whilst the house enjoys considerable privacy, it is in fact well positioned for accessing the principal towns of West Cumbria with Whitehaven 10miles, Workington 7 miles, and Cockermouth 8 miles. Further afield is the city of Carlisle to the north-east 34 miles, and easy road access via the A66 to Penrith and the M6 motorway 37 miles. There are West Coast mainline stations at Penrith and Carlisle, and international airports at Newcastle, Manchester and Glasgow. Furthermore the property is in close proximity to the Lake District National Park with Loweswater and Ennerdale easily accessible, and Keswick, the principal tourist centre of the northern half of the National Park easily reached by road within 30mins, being just 20miles from the property.

Accommodation:

Entrance HallSubstantial doorway with decorative columns and pediment leads into an Entrance Lobby with inner doorway leading on into:

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Reception HallWith further archway opening out into the impressive staircase hall with stone fireplace incorporating wood burning stove, parquet flooring, elegant staircase to the first floor and stone mullioned windows with window seat. A below stairs door leads to a rear entrance lobby with doorway to the formal gardens, and a further door to the cloakroom/WC.

Drawing RoomStone mullioned windows including angled bay window to the south east corner, stunning architectural fireplace within inglenook recess having decorative columns and matching overhead beam.

LibraryAlso features a stone mullioned bay window to the east side and further window facing north, fitted bookshelves, and fireplace incorporating wood burning stove.

Dining RoomBrick fireplace with open fire grate, ornate moulded ceiling cornicing and north-facing bay window.

StudyFurther brick fireplace with open grate, decorative arched recess and bay window facing north.

KitchenOriginal range of china cupboards and servery to the dining room. From the kitchen there is access to a central hallway leading into the annexed accommodation.

First Floor

LandingSpacious landing with decorative archways.

Master BedroomSits over the drawing room and therefore replicates the stone mullioned corner angled windows, open fire grate in inglenook-style recess with fitted shelves and decorative surround, adjoining dressing room with original washbasin.

Remaining BedroomsWithin the main house there are five further double bedrooms, four of which have decorative fireplaces.

BathroomThe main house bathroom has a cast iron bath and ample room for refitting and inclusion of separate shower cubicle if required.

Annexed AccommodationThe west wing comprises annexed former servants quarters, and comprises two ground floor reception rooms and kitchen, and two first floor bedrooms, a bathroom and storeroom. From the landing there are fixed stairs giving access to the attic rooms.

OutsideA most attractive tree-lined avenue leads to the property with two former gated entrances on route. A gravelled drive way sweeps around to the North side main entrance where there is a broad gravelled forecourt. Extending away to the North is an expansive sweeping lawn with extensive views. A further driveway extends to the west side of the property and re-joins the main drive adjacent to the Red How Lodge. This secondary driveway provides access to a substantial Bank Barn with traditional double opening arched doors to the upper level and former stabling below. In addition there are outbuildings including garaging, large wood store, kennels and ancillary storage.

A doorway to the right hand side of the main house entrance gives access to the cellars.

To the south side of the house and encompassed by the barn and outbuildings is a delightful sheltered formal garden with box hedging, stone paved paths and patios, and the original pillars of a former arbour.

The remaining grounds surrounding the house comprise formal and informal woodland with many specimen trees and shrubs, a large grassed Lodge garden, and a further meadow area and small woodland known as “Maggie’s field”. In all the grounds extend to approximately 8.5 acres (excluding the main driveway).

Red How LodgeRed How Lodge comprises a single storey dwelling arranged to provide entrance porch, living room, kitchen/ dining room, two bedrooms, inner hall leading to the bathroom and separate WC. The Lodge has oil fired central heating.

ServicesMains, electricity and water are connected to the property. Drainage is to a relatively new septic tank, designed for a household of up to twelve persons.

TenureThe property is shown edged red on the enclosed plan and to be sold freehold. The Lodge is currently let on a three year assured shorthold tenancy from 1 November 2012 at a current rent of £6,000 per annum. Various rights will be reserved by the estate including shooting rights in perpetuity over land to the south and west of Red How Lodge (comprising woodland and Maggie’s field), and rights of way over the main drive giving access to Crowghyll Wood and neighbouring fields. In addition rights of access will be reserved for the benefit of Wood End Lodge.

OffersAll offers should be made to the Agents, Edwin Thompson Property Services Limited.

Viewing Strictly by appointment through the Agents, Edwin Thompson Property Services Limited.

REF: KD1130


IMPORTANT NOTICEEdwin Thompson for themselves and for the Vendor of this property, whose Agents they are, give notice that:1. The particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, any offer or contract.2. All descriptions, dimensions, plans, reference to condition and necessary conditions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be

correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness.

3. No person in the employment of Edwin Thompson has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property or these particulars, nor to enter into any contract relating to the property on behalf of the Agents, nor into any contract on behalf of the Vendor.

4. No responsibility can be accepted for loss or expense incurred in viewing the property or in any other way in the event of the property being sold or withdrawn.5. These particulars were prepared in January 2016.

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Edwin Thompson is the generic trading name for Edwin Thompson Property Services Limited, a Limited Company registered in England and Wales (no. 07428207)

Registered office: 28 St John’s Street, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5AF.

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28 St John’s Street, Keswick, Cumbria CA12 5AF

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