4 bedroom detached house for sale

A beautiful stone built detached gentleman's residence perched upon an elevated position within the historic hamlet of Leasgill, just outside of Heversham village and The Lake District National Park. Leasghyll Brow enjoys a private and peaceful location, offering stunning views out over the fells of The Lake District and Kent Estuary. Believed to date back to 1903, this inviting home has been within the same ownership since 1974 and has been a much loved and cherished family home. It has also been well maintained and whilst in need of modernisation now, it offers the premise to create a beautiful family home to carry on through the ages. Within, the property offers a good sized breakfast kitchen with two separate reception rooms to the ground floor. To the first floor, there are four well proportioned bedrooms, of which the master is ensuite, and a family bathroom. Fantastic storage is available across the property, from the loft to the detached stone built outbuilding that comprises a home office and selection of both secure and open stores. The private driveway wraps around the property leading to the detached single garage and the sloping gardens offering a fantastic outlook from every aspect whether it be tall trees, Heversham Head or the panoramic view out across to Whitbarrow Scar and the Estuary of Arnside.

Leasgill is a small hamlet on the outskirts of Heversham village, nestled at the foot of Heversham Head. It is filled with quaint and historic homes with a lovely community spirit. Whilst you can enjoy lovely countryside walks right from your doorstep and are surrounded by fields, the property is also conveniently located just 2 minutes from the A6 leading to both the M6 and A590 taking you into the Lake District National Park and Oxenholme, the Lake District mainline railway station for the west coast, is only 15 minutes away. A full range of local amenities can be found in Milnthorpe market town which is just a five minute drive away. There is also a great choice of local schooling nearby including the neighbouring Dallam secondary school.

The driveway sweeps up to this handsome stone built detached home that stands proud at the top of the grounds. It leads around to the rear of the property to provide ample parking and access into the detached single garage. A glazed entrance porch leads into the property at the rear, providing a great space for knocking off muddy boots and coats after a brisk stroll up the Heversham Head. The main entrance however is located to the front of the property where the entrance door is protected by a quaint and in keeping open entrance porch. There are two separate reception rooms leading off either side of the entrance hall. The dining room, presently utilised as a home office, enjoys views over the front with the original leaded windows and a gas fire in a decorative surround. The formal sitting room enjoys generous proportions and is flooded with natural light thanks to a dual aspect, with views over the front and French doors opening out to the side. An open fire is set within a marble surround and there is also a built in drinks cupboard. An inner hall leads to a ground floor WC. The heart of any home, the breakfast kitchen is well proportioned and makes for an inviting space that is filled with warmth thanks to the 2 door AGA. The kitchen comprises a range of units and whilst in need of modernisation, has been immaculately maintained. There is ample space within for informal dining so it makes a great space for the family to commune at the end of a busy day. There is also a great walk in pantry cupboard.

The stairs lead up from the entrance via a tall gallery window complete with a pretty window seat from which you can enjoy the view over the sloping field to the rear that leads up to Heversham Head. There are a total of four bedrooms on offer, three doubles and a generously sized single bedroom. Each offer unique snapshots of the beautiful surrounds, from Heversham Head to the open expanse that stretches across the countryside to the fells of The Lake District and the Kent Estuary in Arnside. The master bedroom enjoys the best of these views and also benefits from an ensuite bathroom. The family bathroom comprises a P shaped bath with shower over and there is also a large airing cupboard. As previously mentioned, the property benefits from good storage space, from built in cupboards within the rooms to the part boarded loft.

Leasghyll Brow sits within a private and elevated plot that capitalises on the stunning views out over to Whitbarrow Scar and beyond. It therefore offers sloping gardens that are a mix of lawn and shrubbery plantings that create year round interest and colour. The large driveway accommodates ample parking, along with the detached single garage that would make for a fantastic workshop. Those looking to work from home will be delighted with the detached stone built outbuildings that could be converted into a home office, whilst still allowing plentiful space for storage. At present it is utilised as a utility room and selection of both open and secure stores.  

Directions From the traffic lights in Milnthorpe, proceed north up the A6 towards Heversham and Kendal. As you approach Heversham bear right and follow the road passing St Peters Church on your right. Continue along this road, entering Leasgill and the entrance to Leasghyll Brow is opposite the village hall. 

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