Kiln House

Named after the traditional disused lime kiln in the garden, this modern detached home is sited on the edge of the peaceful hamlet of Keld, which is itself on the edge of the Lake District National Park and 1 mile from the village of Shap and benefits from breath taking open views across the surrounding countryside. The accommodation comprises: Entrance Hall, Living Room, Library Room, Dining Kitchen, Utility Room, Cloakroom, Landing, 4 Bedrooms and a Shower Room.

There is a large Parking and Turning Area to the front of the house as well as an Adjoining Garage and Car Port. To the rear of the house, the Garden has a Stone Patio by the house, perfectly positioned to enjoy the stunning views and is part to lawn and part to gravel. To one corner of the garden is the original Lime Kiln.

There is a public footpath along the northern boundary of the garden.

Location - From Penrith, head south on the A6 and drive to Shap. On entering the village, take the first right turn, signposted to Bampton, Haweswater and Shap Abbey. After approximately 0.3 miles, turn left, signposted to Keld and Thornship. Drive into Keld, Kiln House is the first property on the right.

Amenities - In the village of Shap, approximately 1 mile, there is a Primary School, Co-Op Store, 2 village shops and 2 public houses, a Sports Ground and Outdoor Swimming Pool. Shap is within easy reach of the Lake District National Park and Haweswater. Main facilities are in Penrith, approximately 10 miles. Penrith is a popular market town with a population of around 16,000 people and facilities include: infant, junior and secondary schools with a further/higher education facility at Newton Rigg College. There are 5 supermarkets and a good range of locally owned and national high street shops. Leisure facilities include: a leisure centre with; swimming pool, climbing wall, indoor bowling, badminton courts and a fitness centre as well as; golf, rugby and cricket clubs. There is also a 3 screen cinema and Penrith Playhouse. Penrith is known as the Gateway to the North Lakes and is conveniently situated for Ullswater and access to the fells, benefiting from the superb outdoor recreation opportunities.

Services - Mains water, and electricity are connected to the property. Heating is by LPG. Drainage is to a septic tank in the neighbouring property.

Tenure - The vendor informs us that the property is freehold and the council tax is band E.

Viewing - STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT WITH WILKES-GREEN + HILL

Accommodation -

Entrance - Through an open porch and a double glazed door with side windows to the;

Hall - Stairs lead to the first floor with oak handrail and spindles. The flooring is oak, there is a double radiator in a radiator cover and a multi pane glazed door opens to the;

Living Room - 5.05m x 4.83m (16'7 x 15'10) - A cast iron multi fuel stove is set on a slate hearth. There are two rustic timbers to the ceiling, a double radiator, a single radiator, a TV point and double glazed windows to the front and side. A broad opening leads to the library and a multi pane glazed door to the kitchen.

Library - 3.61m x 4.83m (11'10 x 15'10) - A large double glazed picture window to the rear gives a magnificent view to the Lakeland fells. To either side of the window are built in bookshelves and on the opposite side of the room there is a shelved niche. There is a double radiator and double glazed doors open to the garden.

Dining Kitchen - 5.03m x 5.08m (16'6 x 16'8) - Fitted with a range of pale wood fronted wall and base units and a cream work surface incorporating a 1 1/2 bowl stainless steel single drainer sink with mixer tap and tiled splash back. There is a built in electric double oven with eye level grill, a ceramic hob and an integral fridge and dishwasher. The flooring is oak veneer, there is a double radiator, a TV point and telephone point. Two double glazed windows to the rear enjoy the superb open view. A door opens to a shelved pantry with light and a door opens to the;

Utility Room - 3.23m x 2.57m (10'7 x 8'5) - Fitted to one wall with oak fronted shaker style units and a wood effect work surface incorporating a stainless steel single drainer sink with mixer tap and plumbing for a washing machine below. There is a built in coat cupboard and room for a larder fridge or freezer. The floor is tiled, there is a double radiator, a double glazed window to the front, a double glazed door to the outside and a door to the;

Cloakroom - 1.78m x 0.99m (5'10 x 3'3) - Fitted with a toilet and wash basin. The floor is tiled, there is an electric heated towel rail and extractor fan.

First Floor-Landing - There is an oak balustrade around the stairwell, a double radiator in a radiator cover and a ceiling trap gives access to the roof space. To one end is a built in shelved cupboard.

Bedroom One - 4.39m x 3.61m (14'5 x 11'10) - There are built in wardrobes to one wall giving hanging and shelving. Double glazed windows face to the front and side and there is a double radiator and TV point and telephone point.

Bedroom Two - 3.05m x 2.95m (10' x 9'8) - A double glazed window to the rear gives a view across the Lakeland fells. There is a single radaitor and a recessed wardrobe with hanging and shelving.

Bedroom Three - 3.05m x 2.67m (10' x 8'9) - A double glazed window to the rear gives a view across the Lakeland fells. Single radiator.

Bedroom Four - 3.00m x 4.09m (9'10 x 13'5) - A built in wardrobe with sliding doors gives hanging and shelving. There are double glazed windows to two sides giving a view across the Lakeland fells. Double radiator.

Shower Room - 1.93m x 2.29m (6'4 x 7'6) - Fitted with a wash basin, a toilet and shower enclosure having a mains fed shower and tiled to two sides. The flooring is laminate and there is a double radiator and an extractor fan.

Outside - Access to the to Kiln House is across a cattle grid to a large gravelled forecourt, with shrub bed across the front and a lawn to one side, giving off road parking for several vehicles and access to the large car port with light and power and access to the ;

Garage - 5.26m x 4.06m (17'3 x 13'4) - Having double wooden doors with an integral pedestrian door. There are light and power points and window to the front and side.

A Worcester condensing combi boiler provides the hot water and central heating.

To the rear is a generous garden to a mix of gravel and grass with a wonderful open view across the surrounding countryside.

To one corner is a wooden shed, the LPG tank and in the garden is an original:

Lime Kiln -

There is a public right of way along the top of a grass bank on the Northern boundary of the garden, which can be fenced off if required.