Orchard House, Crosthwaite, The Lake District, LA8 8HX

Welcome to Orchard House, Crosthwaite, The Lake District, LA8 8HX

A beautiful and idyllic detached residence, Orchard House enjoys a peaceful and enviable position within the picturesque village of Crosthwaite. Offering flexible accommodation with three to four bedrooms, the property enjoys a wonderful outlook looking down from the head of the Lyth Valley towards Whitbarrow Scar and the distinctive Farleton Knott. Combining comfortable and versatile living space with a truly attractive rural setting, the property offers a rare opportunity to enjoy the tranquility and beauty of the South Lakeland countryside. The property has been immaculately maintained and updated by the current vendors over the past 25 years.

Externally, the property is equally appealing, with a well-maintained rear garden complemented by a newly created patio seating area, providing the perfect space for outdoor dining and relaxation whilst enjoying the surrounding views. To the front, there is ample off-road parking together with a garage. Orchard House would make an ideal home for family or retirement living, or those working from home, offering a peaceful village lifestyle whilst being ideally placed for exploring the many attractions and amenities of the Lake District.

Location

Crosthwaite is a wonderfully welcoming village that appeals to all ages, thanks to its strong and lively community centred around the active village hall, St Mary’s Church and the highly regarded local primary school, which has been rated outstanding by Ofsted. Often referred to as ‘The Damson Valley’, the village enjoys a picturesque setting within the Lake District National Park, approximately 5 miles from both Bowness-on-Windermere and Kendal. With convenient access to the M6, Crosthwaite is ideally positioned for commuters seeking a more relaxed and peaceful way of life, whilst still being within easy reach of nearby towns and wider transport links.

The surrounding countryside offers an abundance of beautiful walks, cycle rides and scenic routes right from the doorstep, with the Lakeland Fells also close by, providing endless opportunities to explore and enjoy the great outdoors. There is also a fantastic selection of popular and characterful country pubs within easy reach, including the renowned Punch Bowl Inn in Crosthwaite, The Mason’s Arms at Bowland Bridge, The Brown Horse at Winster and the Black Labrador at Underbarrow making the area particularly appealing for those who enjoy good food, countryside walks and village life.

Step inside 

The front gates open onto a private gravelled driveway, providing ample parking for several vehicles, together with access to the attached single garage, which benefits from a remote-controlled electric up-and-over door. The spacious entrance porch provides plenty of room for coats and boots, with internal access into the garage, where worktop and fitted cupboards provide useful utility facilities and a sink can also be found, together with the oil central heating boiler, replaced in 2018. From the porch the entrance hall leads to two versatile rooms, one of which enjoys access to a verandah, with steps going down to the garden. This is a wonderful spot from which to sit and enjoy the beautifully landscaped garden and far-reaching countryside views, whether over a morning coffee or an evening drink. Both rooms offer excellent versatility and could be utilised as additional bedrooms, home offices, hobby rooms or a range of other uses to suit the individual needs of the new owners. A contemporary shower room completes this level, comprising a shower cubicle, WC, vanity washbasin and heated towel rail. 

Four steps lead down to the main living areas, with a useful study/music room, formerly used as a dining room, providing yet another adaptable space and enjoying views over the garden. The beautiful sitting room is filled with natural light and features a multifuel wood-burning stove set upon a slate hearth, creating a warm and inviting focal point for cosy evenings. Adjoining the sitting room is the delightful sunroom, where the property's distinctive architectural design can truly be appreciated, with double doors perfectly framing the south facing garden and the stunning valley and Whitbarrow Scar beyond. 

The impressive dining kitchen is fitted with a range of quality wall and base units, complemented by a central island and a suite of Bosch appliances, including a double oven with grill, microwave, four-ring induction hob and integrated dishwasher. A sink with drainer, complementary splashback tiling and Karndean flooring complete the kitchen. The space flows into a bright and spacious dining area, where double doors overlook the rear garden and provide direct access onto the patio, making this an ideal space for both everyday living and entertaining, with views across the fields to Whitbarrow Scar and  down the valley towards the impressive Farleton Knott.

Up to the first floor, the generous master bedroom enjoys a large picture window framing fabulous countryside views, while sliding doors reveal a deep wardrobe and useful storage area. The second double bedroom is also beautifully positioned to take advantage of the surrounding scenery, with dual aspect windows providing stunning views and further built-in deep storage. Adjacent to the second bedroom is another versatile room, recently fitted with Sharp’s furniture, which could be ideally suited as a dressing room, nursery or additional study space. Completing the first floor is a modern and generously proportioned family bathroom, fitted in 2024 with a four-piece suite comprising a bath with handheld shower, WC, vanity washbasin and bidet, together with useful, fitted storage and a linen cupboard. There is an excellent amount of built-in and practical storage thoughtfully positioned across the accommodation, making this a particularly easy home to keep organised.  Double glazing throughout the house was replaced in 2023 and makes the property well insulated, warm and easy to maintain.

Step outside

The landscaped gardens surrounding the property offer a wonderful sense of serenity and privacy, with far-reaching, uninterrupted views across the surrounding fields and countryside. A newly created patio, finished with fabulous ceramic slate tiles, provides the perfect space for outdoor entertaining and relaxation, complementing the immaculately landscaped garden beyond. The grounds are beautifully established, with an abundance of well-stocked, vibrant borders, mature shrubs and trees, creating a colourful and welcoming environment while attracting a wealth of local wildlife. 

A charming stone pathway meanders throughout the garden, leading past the pretty summer house, equipped with power points, and decorative pond before continuing into the productive kitchen garden. Here, a substantial vegetable plot has already produced an impressive variety of homegrown produce, while a greenhouse provides further opportunities for cultivation.  A garden shed offers additional useful storage and is equipped with power and light, with an external water tap close by and a further one outside the kitchen.  To the front of the property, the private driveway provides ample parking and is complemented by a practical bin area, new oil tank and log store.

Services

Mains water. Oil fired central heating from a Firebird boiler located in the garage. 

Drainage to a private septic tank located in the rear garden.  

Mobile and broadband services

Full Fibre Broadband connected. For information on broadband and mobile services at the property, we advise prospective purchasers to consult the Ofcom website: checker.ofcom.org.uk  

Local authority charges 

Westmorland and Furness Council – Council Tax band G. 

Tenure

Freehold 

Included in the sale 

Fitted carpets, light fittings, domestic appliances as follows:  double oven, microwave, dishwasher, hob, fridge freezer, curtain rails and poles

Available by way of further negotiation: Curtains and blinds

Directions 

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Anti Money Laundering Regulations (AML) 

Due to the Money Laundering Regulations, now officially known as Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds Regulations 2017 we are required to follow government legislation and carry out identification checks on all purchasers. We use a specialist third party company to conduct these checks at a charge of £48 inclusive of VAT per buyer once an offer has been accepted and you will be unable to proceed with the purchase of the property until these checks have been carried out. This charge is non-refundable.