A Four Bedroom Detached Character Property (circa 1800) with Extensive Private Gardens & its Own Lake

In the same family since 1923, Elpha House (Elpha being Nordic for 'fairy hill') offers well-proportioned character accommodation over three floors with scope to update/adapt for modern day living. Some original features remain including fireplaces, sash windows, cornices, ceiling roses, deep skirtings & panelled doors. The accommodation briefly extends to reception hall, a sitting room overlooking the gardens, drawing room with feature period fireplace & built-in cupboards, formal dining room with period fireplace, kitchen with a good range of built-in units & appliances. On the first floor there are four bedrooms, house bathroom and en-suite to master bedroom. Access leads down from the dining room to the cellars complete with workshop & having the additional benefit of direct access to the three car garaging. Please note there will be a Buyers Premium of 1% + VAT payable in addition to the Administration Fee.

Tenure

To be Confirmed in Legal Pack

Location

The property is situated in a rural setting surrounded by open countryside yet is only 1 mile away from the historic railway town of Carnforth, whch offers a wide range of schools, shops, banks & other local facilities. Further afield, the city of Lancaster (8.6 miles) & the Lakes market town of Kendal (17 miles) are able to provide a more comprehensive selection. Carnforth railway station provides daily direct services to Manchester, Manchester airport, Leeds, Barrow & connections to the major rail networks. The area is close to the exceptionally scenic Lune Valley & well placed for the National Parks of the Yorkshire Dales, the Lake District & Areas of Natural Outstanding Beauty at Silverdale & Forest of Bowland.

Gardens

The property stands in easy to maintain, well screened landscaped gardens. Set behind a mature beech hedge, the property is approached by a gravelled entrance with decorative borders which extends round to the side of the property. Tiered borders & steps lead down to the lawned gardens with numerous specimen trees, shrubs & bushes, the lawns sweep on down to an ornamental lake complete with Italian style statues. An informal path winds its way around the lightly wooded area adjacent to a small stream. From the small side lane a gated access off leads to a tarmacadam driveway & three car garaging together with ample car standing space with the added benefit of direct access to the garden.

N.B

There is an electricity pylon within the grounds. For further information please contact the office.

Viewing

Please check Auction House Website for viewing appointments www.auctionhouse.uk.net

Energy Efficiency Rating (EPC)

Current Rating G

Local Authority

Lancaster City Council

Solicitors

Thomson Hayton Winkley, 114 - 116 Stricklandgate, KENDAL, Cumbria LA9 4QA, Ref: Paul Anthony, Tel: 01539 721 945

Additional Fees

Administration Charge - Purchasers will be required to pay an administration fee of 0.9% inc VAT, subject to a minimum of £1080 inc VAT

Disbursements - Please see the legal pack for any disbursements listed that may become payable by the purchaser on completion.