Pool Garth, Cartmel Fell, Grange-over-Sands, LA11 6NS

Welcome to Pool Garth, Cartmel Fell, Grange-over-Sands, LA11 6NS

Pool Garth is an exceptional period country residence, beautifully positioned on the slopes of Cartmel Fell, commanding a sunny aspect and breathtaking panoramic views across the valley and surrounding countryside. Set within approximately six acres of land, the property offers an outstanding combination of character and rural charm.

The accommodation is both spacious and versatile, featuring three distinctive reception rooms, a separate gym space, a well-appointed breakfast kitchen, four bedrooms, and three bathrooms, including two ensuites to one of the guest bedrooms and the master bedroom. Outside, the property is complemented by enchanting cottage-style gardens, two orchards, a detached garage with workshop facilities, a former hog house, and extensive land.

Believed to date back to the seventeenth century, Pool Garth was originally one of several historic farmsteads on Cartmel Fell. The property was sympathetically enlarged during the early Victorian era and further enhanced by an award-winning extension in the late 1990s. More recently, it has been comprehensively refurbished by the current owners, creating a superb balance of period character and contemporary comfort.

Occupying a particularly peaceful and picturesque setting within the heart of the Lake District National Park, Pool Garth represents a rare opportunity to acquire a distinctive family home in one of the region's most sought-after locations.

Location
Pool Garth enjoys a superb position on Cartmel Fell, elevated above the Lyth and Winster Valleys, an area renowned for its spectacular panoramic views, peaceful surroundings, and unspoilt countryside, offering a wonderful balance of privacy and accessibility.

Situated within the heart of the Lake District National Park, Cartmel Fell is characterised by rolling fells, traditional stone-built farmsteads, ancient woodland and an extensive network of footpaths and bridleways, making it an exceptional location for walking, cycling and enjoying the outdoors. 

The charming village of Cartmel, famed for its historic Priory, racecourse, Michelin-starred dining and artisan food culture, lies just a short drive away. The popular Lakeland destinations of Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, Kendal and Grange-over-Sands are also readily accessible, providing an excellent range of shops, schools, restaurants and leisure facilities.

With the shores of Lake Windermere nearby and some of the National Park's most beautiful landscapes on the doorstep, Pool Garth is perfectly located for enjoying an exceptional country lifestyle, while remaining within easy reach of the region’s many attractions. 

Step inside
Stepping into Pool Garth, the welcoming entrance hall immediately sets the tone for the home, combining contemporary comfort with timeless character. This practical and inviting space provides ample room for coats and boots, while traditional Lakeland stone flooring and a charming cast-iron stove dating from the late nineteenth century create a warm first impression.

At the heart of the home is the impressive breakfast kitchen, a superb space for both everyday family life and entertaining. Originally the property's library, it has been thoughtfully transformed into a stylish and contemporary kitchen featuring an excellent range of fitted wall and base units, an electric Aga, integrated Miele dishwasher, integrated fridge and freezer, wine fridge, and a large central island incorporating a Neff oven and induction hob. There is ample space for a substantial dining table and informal seating area, centered around a cosy log-burning stove, making this a wonderful social hub throughout the seasons.

The lounge offers a more intimate and relaxing retreat, where traditional Lakeland stone flooring continues underfoot and a wood-burning stove provides a focal point. Built-in bookshelves add character and practicality, while a charming window seat offers the perfect place to enjoy views of the surrounding gardens. The room also benefits from access to the rear of the property.

A versatile gym room provides flexible additional accommodation and could easily serve a variety of purposes. The sitting room is beautifully bright and spacious, enjoying delightful outlooks across the gardens and surrounding countryside, with fitted cupboards providing further storage.

The utility room is well-equipped for modern family living, housing a washbasin, plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer, the pressurised water tank, Vaillant boiler, borehole system and electric meters. Completing the ground floor is a further versatile room, currently utilised as a home office, offering an ideal workspace or potential hobby room.

The first floor continues to impress with a collection of beautifully presented bedrooms. The master bedroom is particularly striking, featuring impressive vaulted ceilings with exposed oak beams that enhance the sense of space and character. This generous suite benefits from a stylish open-plan ensuite shower room, fitted with a contemporary shower and rainfall head, WC and vanity washbasin. A substantial dressing room completes the suite, featuring fitted wardrobes and storage.

Bedrooms two and three are both spacious double rooms, each showcasing attractive exposed beams and charming window seats overlooking the gardens. Bedroom four enjoys breathtaking countryside views and benefits from built-in storage as well as its own modern ensuite shower room with shower, WC and washbasin.

Serving the remaining bedrooms is a beautifully appointed family bathroom, finished in a contemporary style and featuring a bath, separate shower with rainfall head, WC, heated towel rail, vanity washbasin and exposed beams that subtly reflect the property's heritage.

Throughout Pool Garth, careful refurbishment has created an exceptional balance between period character and modern living. Exposed oak beams, traditional Lakeland stone flooring and a wealth of original features blend seamlessly with high-quality contemporary finishes, resulting in a home that is both elegant and welcoming.

Step outside
Access off the lane leads over the cattle grid and winds down to the front of Pool Garth passing one of the orchards on the left. There is parking to the side of the house and the driveway leads to the rear and the detached-stone-outbuilding. This is a lovely vernacular building with the upper level providing garaging and general storage with two various under house stores providing space for logs, garden furniture and a workshop space. 

Around Pool Garth there are very well stocked south facing gardens with seating areas and a patio overlooking the far-reaching views, perfect for relaxation, outside dining and evening drinks. The main gardens also include productive orchards with apple, pear and damson trees, soft fruit bushes and vegetable patch. Outside of the garden areas the land extends to approximately six acres and offers gently rolling grazing land. Off the front drive is an interesting hog house with two traditional pigsties beneath and useful room over excessed by external stone steps which, has previously been used as a children’s playroom. 

Services
Mains electricity and private water. LPG gas fired central heating from a Vaillant boiler in the Utility room. Private drainage to a septic tank located in garden to the rear of the garage. 

Mobile and broadband services
For information on broadband and mobile services at the property, we advise prospective purchasers to consult the Ofcom website: checker.ofcom.org.uk    Full fibre gigabit broadband is currently connected from B4RN (Broadband for the Rural North) www.B4RN.org.uk. All B4RN customers receive gigabit (1,000Mbps) speed.

Local Authority charges
Westmorland and Furness Council – Council Tax band G.

Tenure
Freehold 

Included in the sale
Fitted carpets, curtains, curtain poles, blinds and all fitted domestic appliances in the kitchen.  

Please note
Pool Garth owns the main driveway, until it splits down to the neighbouring property. 

A public footpath crosses the driveway at the top and bottom of the field. It is used infrequently by people walking to Cartmel Fell church. 

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.