Superbly located and stylishly improved with stunning views
A superbly located and stylishly improved Lakeland family home, Croftlands enjoys stunning views over open fields to Latterbarrow in one direction, and the Coniston fells in the other, not forgetting Esthwaite water glistening in the distance to the south.
With early 20th Century origins (built in 1901) the house now provides adaptable modern living accommodation, offering 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 2 excellent reception rooms. Quietly placed in the peaceful hamlet of Colthouse, this detached property sits peacefully within just under an acre of garden.
Entered via a covered porch and welcoming hallway it is easy to be drawn immediately to the superbly equipped family dining kitchen (supplemented by separate utility/laundry room). Both the lounge and the snug enjoy wonderful views and additionally there is a cloakroom, shower room, large workshop/bike store, with table tennis table, and utility/laundry on this level.
On the first floor are 5 spacious bedrooms, a triple, a twin, and three doubles. All with views, and each revelling in its own character with delightful individual touches. Also on this floor is both a bathroom, and a modern shower room.
The mature gardens extend to just under an acre and include a rich variety of mature shrubs and trees, plenty of car parking provision, view points and privacy.
Property Includes
Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
- Log Burner
- Boot / Drying Area
- Garden or Outside Area
- Parking
- Bike Storage
Retreats For
- Family
- Luxury
Bathroom
- Shower
- Bath
Kitchen
- Freezer
- Fridge
- Dishwasher
- Coffee Maker
Entertainment
- Wi-Fi
- Smart TV
Local Area
- Remote
Children & Pets
- Travel CotOne travel cot provided
- High ChairOne high chair provided
Layout & Access
Ground Floor
- Entrance Hallway - Light and welcoming, having ample space in which to greet visitors. This bright space truly sets the scene for the rest of this welcoming home. Elegant light oak flooring, under stair cupboard and stairs to first floor.
- Cloakroom - With WC and wash basin.
- Lounge - Dual aspect with southerly garden and fell views, glazed french doors to the garden. A Stovax wood burner stove set within ornate marble fireplace provides a real focal point to the room This is an ideal room in which to gather and relax with family and friends.
- Snug/TV Room - Dual aspect with views of garden and the fells beyond. Perfect for quiet relaxation this lovely room is spacious enough for all, yet maintains that 'cosy' feeling.
- Family Kitchen - This well designed kitchen has a range of units with complementary worktops and integrated appliances including a Gaggenau 6 ring gas hob, two separate electric Gaggenau ovens all with Rangemaster extractor hood over, and a Rangemaster fridge/freezer with. Also having an island unit with excellent drawers and cupboard storage, an integrated Frank Belfast style sink with mixer tap and drainer, and an automatic Bosch dishwasher. With plenty of space for family dining or entertaining guests, this is the heart of the house.
Steps down to...
- Workshop/Bike Store - Former garage now in use as a workshop and storage area for bikes and outdoor equipment. There is a storage cupboard/boot store with large Elson hot water cylinder with pressure tank, and an external door to the car port at the rear.
- Utility/ Laundry Room - Timber work top and integrated Franke Belfast style sink. Washing machine, dryer and microwave.
- Inner Hallway - Tiled floor, light and airy with window and supplementary Velux, with ample space for storage of boots and coats.
- Shower Room - Tiled walls and floor, three piece suite comprising walk in rainfall shower with additional shower head, WC and wash basin.
First Floor
- Bedroom 1 - Bright and light this is a stunning principle bedroom, dual aspect with glimpses of Esthwaite Water and the Coniston fells.
- Bedroom 2 - Another lovely dual-aspect double room with garden views and glimpses of Esthwaite Water.
- Bedroom 3 - Set up as a twin room with views to Esthwaite Water and the surrounding fells.
- Bedroom 4 - Another lovely dual-aspect double room having views over the open fields and the fells beyond.
- Bedroom 5 - A wonderful triple-aspect family bedroom with 3 single beds, with views of Latterbarrow, surrounding fells, and southerly to Esthwaite Water.
- Bathroom - Dual aspect with slate tiled floor and part panelled walls. Stylish roll-top bath, WC, wash basin and heated ladder style towel rail/ radiator.
- Shower Room - Marble tiled floor and part panelled walls. Large walk-in shower with rainfall and hand shower, WC, wash basin and heated ladder style towel rail.
Outside
- Gardens - A rather lovely large garden with plenty of space in which to sit and relax whilst taking in the glorious views. Lawns, climber entwined arbor, borders with mature shrubs and trees, as well as a paved patio area ideal for enjoying a morning coffee, or perhaps a glass of something cool at the end of the day. Outside light and power points and a water tap.
- Additionally - There is a greenhouse, and a timber summer house - currently in use as an additional storage space. A large timber shed provides excellent storage for garden and outdoor equipment, and there is a log store attached.
- Parking - There is ample car parking for up to 4 cars to the rear of the property, plus large double car port.
- Travel cot and high chair available.