Millthrop
Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5SRDescription
Nestled within the stunning Yorkshire Dales National Park and enjoying scenic views of the Howgill Fells, the town is ideal for lovers of the outdoors, with direct access to walking and cycling routes including the Dales Way. Families are well catered for with both primary and secondary schools, including the prestigious independent Sedbergh School. Despite its rural setting, the area benefits from excellent connectivity, with the M6 motorway accessible via Junction 37 just 10 minutes away and provides easy access to the Lake District National Park and beyond. The location offers a superb combination of natural beauty, community, and convenience.
Approached by a sweeping driveway this home sits centrally within its grounds. A welcoming hallway sets the tone for the property, being light, spacious, and full of period charm. The lounge is a bright and spacious triple aspect room, set to one side, offering panoramic views over the garden and surrounding countryside. The lounge boasts a beautiful, coved ceiling and a marble fireplace with an open fire, making it a perfect place to relax all year round.
A separate dining room enjoys views to the front and the rear and includes the benefit of built in understairs storage. Seamlessly linked is the kitchen – modern and stylish, yet keeping with the homes traditional feel. Fitted with a range of wall and base mounted units, it includes integrated appliances including a dishwasher and fridge freezer, along with a Range cooker. Windows to each side of the kitchen ensures it is flooded with natural light throughout the day.
Off the kitchen, there is a rear porch with exposed stone and tiled flooring connecting to an external utility room with plumbing for a washing machine and dryer, as well as a WC and wash hand basin and an ideal every day entrance.
Upstairs, there are three generously proportioned double bedrooms. Each room has a unique view over the surrounding countryside. Each bedroom provides practical and useful storage built in. The family shower room has been finished to exacting standards, with a three piece suite including a shower, WC and wash hand basin.
Outside, the gravel driveway accessed via a cattle grid provides ample parking for several vehicles and leads to a single garage with power and lighting, ideal for additional storage. A stone built potting shed has its own power supply and is perfect for garden lovers.
Surrounding the house on all sides are beautifully landscaped gardens including planted borders, mature trees and shrubs with a gravel courtyard to the rear – an ideal spot for al fresco dining while enjoying the views across the open fields. To the east, lies a private orchard offering fruit trees and an all-round peaceful retreat.