5 bed property for sale

Main Street, Burton, Carnforth LA6

Discover this stunning, imposing Georgian residence that has come to the market for the first time in nearly 50 years. Sitting in the heart of the village of Burton-in-Kendal it boasts an incredibly private garden and orchard to the rear. This detached Grade II Listed 5-bedroom home with an adjoining 2 bedroom cottage a true gem waiting to be discovered. It’s ideal for a host of flexible options with some exciting further development potential (STP)

Arranged over 3 floors, with generous proportions throughout, this property offers around 5000 sq.ft. Of accommodation, ample space for a growing family and is situated in an accessible position. You'll enjoy peace and privacy in the extensive garden while being just minutes away from local amenities and the local primary school, shop, pub and village hall. The property sits on a large plot of around 1/3 acre, with off road parking, garage, orchard. It boasts beautiful and extensive gardens that are perfect for relaxing or entertaining guests, complete with a detached summer house and a number of smaller stone outbuildings.

Whilst this home is a part-renovation project, it presents an exciting opportunity to create the family home of your dreams. A viewing is highly recommended as this is a unique opportunity and will not be on the market for long.

Manor House

Believed to pre-date the date stone of 1701 this is large period house with around 4200 sq.ft of space which is perfect as a family home. It has many original features including flagged stone floors, buttery/utility room, parque wooden floor in the dining room, open fires and fireplaces, sash windows, working wooden window shutters and original architraves. There are also a number of fireplaces to be uncovered which have not been used by the current family in the 40+ years they have owned the home.

On the ground floor, there are two large reception rooms to the front, typical of the Georgian era, a large entrance hallway, traditional dining kitchen, pantry/buttery and wonderful staircase with large feature window overlooking the garden. On the first floor there are five bedrooms and two bathrooms. On the second floor there is an opportunity to put your own stamp on the home. This is an extensive loft space with good head height and is accessed by a wooden staircase from the bathroom entrance. It has great potential for additional living space or home working office space. Subject to the relevant planning consents, this could be used for a variety of flexible uses or simply used as a large storage space.

The current owners recently had significant work completed in 2022 to restore the external facades including a new roof with Westmorland slate and insulation, new cast iron guttering and downspouts, lime mortar pointing to correct specification to west elevation and north gable end, window repairs and re-decoration.

Manor Close Cottage

With around 1053 sq.ft of accommodation, this two bedroom cottage sits adjacent to the main house and offers an abundance of flexible options. This great addition to the main home is perfect for those looking for an income generation or multi-generational living property or simply as an extension to the main home, with minor reconfiguration to make this possible (potential to reconnect to the main house on both ground floor and 1st floor). There is one parking space adjacent to the cottage, on the side, for the tenant’s use. This on a one year licence to occupy from a local landowner.

Services

Manor House - Gas central Heating from a Rayburn Stove
Manor Close - Electric storage heaters on economy 7 tariff. Electric immersion heater
Mains Water - metered
Mains Electricity
Mains Drainage
Broadband supplied by BT/Openreach
Located in the Burton-in-Kendal conservation area

This home is offered as a part-renovation project and does show signs of age related issues, typical of this age of property.

Location

The village of Burton in Kendal is a thriving village with good community spirit. There is a local pub, shop/post office, good primary school and an active village hall. The property is 6 miles from Kirkby Lonsdale; a market town with Booths supermarket and a good secondary school. Conveniently located 10 miles from either Oxenholme or Lancaster main line stations and Lancaster University. It offers easy access to the Lake District National Park.

Rights Of Way

There is a right of way for 1-3 The Coach House from Boon Town only.
Right of way for farmer from Boon Town through orchard to field to east. This right has not been exercised for in excess of 10 years

Epc & Council Tax

Council Tax – E
EPC – Exempt

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.