* Edwardian - built late 1800's
* Main Gas Central Heating
* Mains Water, Electricity and Drainage
* Views over Benson Knott
* 3 parking spaces
* Double Garage

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Tucked back from the road, behind its ornately landscaped, south-facing front garden, Edwardian grandeur rises up over three storeys.

A gated footpath from the front grants pedestrian access, but to the rear pull up the private road where there is off road parking by the double garage for three cars. In twilight, automatic LED lighting illuminates your footsteps to the door.

Open the traditional front door, part glazed with transom window above, entering into a porch, where fibre optic lighting illuminates the tiled feature floor underfoot.

Effervescing with light, a broad bay window frames views out to the front garden from the dining room on the left. A gas fire issues warmth and welcome, with a large glass table central, beneath a contemporary feature light.

Passing by the neat turn of the starting step of the original staircase, take the second door on the left into the kitchen.

Just behind this door, discover another door, leading down steps to a spacious, multi-functional cellar. Victorian quarry tiles coat the floor, with whitewashed rough-hewn walls and an original Belfast sink and cold slab for an untouched slice of history. Practical too for storing food prior to large family gatherings or parties; light flows down through a large window. In this refreshingly cool utility room, discover plumbing for two washing machines and two dryers. There is also a good storage area and a separate wine store.

Above, the wood and Corian marble kitchen forms a perfectly practical preparation and cooking space, opening into a versatile dining area.

Built-in appliances include a stainless-steel Britannia cooker, double oven and extractor hood, a Neff microwave, dishwasher and separate fridge and freezer. Diagonally laid Wincanton flooring adds width to the kitchen, with an array of cupboard units providing plentiful storage to the walls. From the sink, look out of the window to views over the garden and snow on the distant fells.

A dining area that also serves as a study opens up from the kitchen, where built-in bookshelves are on hand for all your textbooks and reading materials; ideal for tea-time homework sessions. Keep your senses invigorated with fresh air by opening the doors, which lead out to a patio, for delightful garden views.

Fabulous for entertaining, French doors also connect this patio area with the living room, inviting light and the outdoors in. Also accessed from the end of the hallway, Elitis Natives wallpaper and natural wool carpet adds a cosy, textured warmth to this room.

In wintertime, the crackle and glow from the open fire, set within the imperial white marble surround, sourced from Acquisitions of London, creates a comforting ambience.

When slumber calls, take the original spindled staircase as it turns upstairs to the first floor.

Refresh and rejuvenate in the sapphire blue and white tiled bathroom, fitted with a bidet, bath with overhead shower and Sottini sink. With a WC next door.

Serenely set overlooking the garden to the rear is the master bedroom. Decorated in a muted grey-green, there is space for a super-king bed in here. Admire the detailed plasterwork above and the wonderful views to Benson Knot.

Returning along the high-quality Sisal carpeted landing, sneak a peek at the sumptuous dressing room, with taupe walls, fitted wardrobes and silk embroidered roman blinds. A bespoke Westmorland Glass mirror is inset above a hairdressing wash basin with moveable showerhead attachment, ideally placed within a dressing table corner unit. The perfect place to primp and prepare for an evening out in the bars and restaurants of Kendal.

Overlooking the front garden, a second conceivable master bedroom awaits, plushly carpeted in a shade soft taupe, with an original cast iron fireplace and opulent lighting. Shimmering wallpaper reflects the light flowing in through the south-facing bay window. Plenty of space in here for all your furnishings and king-size bed.

Ascend once more, stairs illuminated by lighting along the plinth and see the star-dappled atrium, to the uppermost floor. The ultimate retreat for older children: two bedrooms and a large bathroom await.

Robust Sisal carpet coats the landing and bedrooms, with wooden floor in the bathroom, located to the top of the stairs. Pine fitted wardrobes provide plentiful storage, with a corner bath and overhead shower, wash basin and WC. Place some scented candles in the original fireplace for the ultimate in bath time relaxation. A Velux window draws down views of Benson Knott and the surrounding countryside. Within a spacious walk-in cupboard discover the brand-new boiler.

Kendal castle can be spied from the window of bedroom three, giving a real sense of elevation and height. Built-in storage includes a desk where youngsters can dedicate themselves to homework or reading; the cast iron fireplace adding a touch of Harry Potter charm. There is even a walk-in wardrobe.

Dressed in cream carpet and with Farrow and Ball Archive walls, bedroom four is serene and spacious. Fitted light furniture surrounds the three-quarter size bed, alongside a corner fitted dressing table by the south-facing window, with a tiled cast iron fireplace for good measure.

Garden:
From the double garage to the rear, walk to the ornate metal archway and key in your code to open a gate leading to the beautiful red herringbone brick paved pathway. To the right, an archway in the mature hedging leads through to the suntrap secret garden, utterly private and perfect for a hot tub! A raised pond with a fountain adds a magical element to this secret retreat.

Mature hedges and shrubs surround stretches of lawn. Simply maintain the mowing; planted for the ultimate in low maintenance and high visual impact, a gardener makes annual visits to cut back the hedges and the garden maintains its character and charm year after year. Cherry blossoms put on a colourful show of blossom in springtime to the rear.

Gardens wrap around from front and side to rear, with an original Victorian herb garden a marvel in symmetry. Wisteria festooned archways conceal a hidden storage area for bins to the side of the house.

With 1.8 metre high walls, this garden is secure for parents, children and pets!

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Tenure: Freehold