Castley Bank, Grayrigg, Kendal, LA8

Home:
* 17th century traditional farmhouse with symmetrical façade
* 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms
* Full of character and period features - wooden beams and panelling throughout
* 4 reception rooms - perfect for entertaining
* 2 outbuildings with lighting for extra storage

Services:
* Mains electricity and water
* Electric heating via bespoke German radiators
* Private drainage
* B4RN Wi-Fi
* Most mobile providers reach this home

Grounds and Location:
* 1.25-acre plot
* Landscaped, easy to maintain gardens
* Peaceful and secluded location
* Parking for 4 cars
* 10 miles from Kendal - with plenty of amenities and restaurants
* 10-minute drive from the M6 motorway

Set on 1.25 acres of formal and informal gardens, this handsome 4-bedroom traditional farmhouse has been lovingly and tastefully restored to create a beautiful family home suitable for 21st-century living. With two attached barns, plenty of parking, spacious living accommodation, 4 good-sized bedrooms, a large plot filled with possibilities, as well as newly rewired with USB points in the bedrooms and bespoke state-of-the-art electric radiators throughout, Castley Bank is a splendid home seeking its next custodian.

Embracing the serene nature will be easy in this rural setting, yet all your daily necessities can be found just a 10-minute drive away in Kendal, creating a home that epitomises the best of both worlds.

The home's beauty is instantly apparent as you make your way up the private driveway, shared by just 1 neighbour, to the parking for 4 cars between the barn and home.

Be greeted by the crisp white rendered stonework and symmetrical façade of this 17th-century farmhouse, complete with a traditional picturesque front garden surrounded by a low drystone wall, only giving a hint of the character and charm found inside.

Step under the arch of the outer porchway, sit on the sill, and doff your boots on the flagstone flooring, giving just a taste of the original heritage before entering the characterful home.

Welcome guests into the inviting hallway where striking painted panelled walls draw your eye down the corridor to the light that streams in from the staircase.

Rich Amtico flooring moves seamlessly into the rooms leading from the front door, creating a continuation that is both easy to maintain and beautiful, matching the original varnished oak that remains.

Pop your head into the dining room, on your immediate left, where it is easy to imagine elegant dinner parties and family celebrations. Like something out of a story, place the Christmas tree at the window, lights twinkling through the panes, fire crackling in the original fireplace, table set for a feast.

Across the hall stands the sitting room, an almost mirror image of the dining room, overflowing with character and warmth, focused around an outstanding log burner. Light the fire and sink into the sofa next to the original spice cupboard beneath the exposed beams, whilst you enjoy your favourite book. The second door leads into the rear corridor, creating an effortless flow between the rooms.

Continue along the hallway and find a versatile room, currently used as a study with built-in bookcases displaying a wealth of knowledge. This would be an ideal room for the kids to escape to, ensuring toys and games are kept in one place.

One of the beautiful features of Castley Bank is the exposed woodwork that adorns the walls and ceilings, even found in the understairs alcove, an ideal wine store.

Here, the exposed stonework of the hallway has been painted white, opening into a light and bright seating area before stepping down into the kitchen.

Move down to the kitchen, a more modern extension from the 1980s, which, along with the garden room, acts as a fantastic hub to the home.

Red tiles underfoot, large electric range cooker with induction hob, Honister slate and wooden work surfaces, an abundance of upper and lower cabinetry, built-in dishwasher, and washing machine, as well as space for a fridge freezer and breakfast table, support a busy life. Glimpse the wildlife that appears in the garden whilst you wash up at the Belfast sink.

Step through to the garden room, adjacent, that brings the external beauty of the garden in through the wraparound glazing. It is relaxed and informal yet luxurious with beamed vaulted ceilings. Enjoy quiet weekends at the large table, or read the paper by the log burner in the seating zone.

Return to the original central oak staircase taking you up to a large landing, rich and romantic with panelled walls. Take a seat and carry on with your current book in the reading nook set beneath the window at the far end.

First, to the left, you will find the large contemporary family bathroom, designed with storage and comfort in mind. It comprises a timeless Villeroy and Boch suite, a separate bath and walk-in shower, a floating vanity unit ideal for toiletries, and a heated towel rail.

Sharing the family bathroom, the 3 bedrooms on this floor are spacious, with room for double beds, bedside tables and wardrobes, all featuring unique features and offering pretty views of the garden and surrounding countryside from the cottage-style windows - calming and cosy retreats to escape to after a busy day.

Ascend the stairs to the final bedroom, set into the eaves, exposed beams reach high to the apex of the ceiling, and Velux windows flood the space with light. It's full of character and warmth and would make a master suite of dreams or a special hideaway for visitors to stay. A cupboard provides storage for clothing and possessions, and the adjacent en-suite shower room makes this floor convenient and a stand-alone haven.

If you are looking for a home where you can relax as well as live, then Castley Bank is the one for you, and this extends out into the gardens. With just one neighbour, this is a garden that oozes peace and tranquility, priding itself on areas to entertain, sit and enjoy the warmth of the sunshine, to plant and watch things grow, and to have animals.

With not one but two attached traditional stone barns, you don't just have a multitude of options for storage, but also space for a ride-on mower, areas to create a workshop to tinker in, perhaps an artist studio, or auxiliary accommodation could be on the cards.

Across from the pretty front garden brimming with flowers, discover a large, lush, grassy area bordered with fencing and hedgerows that used to be an allotment, which could easily be reinstated. As this section is secure and contained, it would also make for a child's haven with a trampoline and playset.

Get easy access to the formal garden from both the barn and the garden room, creating a beautiful flow between inside and out. Dine alfresco on the flagstones of the terrace, edged by low drystone walls and pretty roses awakening notions of an English country garden. Put the lights on, plug in the speakers, and allow the party to continue into the evening.

Here, flow effortlessly onto the manicured lawn that stretches before you, bordered by large hedges and well-established borders of shrubs and evergreens, adding a luxurious and thriving feel to rest and relax.

To the left stands a versatile field that wraps around the rest of the home, rounding to the driveway where you will find another spot for parking, ideal for visiting guests. For those looking to live out their dream life in the countryside, the field could provide a space for goats or chickens.

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