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Energy efficient living
Incredible open kitchen/ living space
Six bedrooms
Large gardens to enjoy
Characterful, stone-built home
Generous gym/ office space and sauna
Large summerhouse with light, power, heating and internet connection
Beautiful surrounding views
'Green Villa' is a beautiful hidden gem nestled within the popular village of Storth. Originally dating back to the 18th century, this spacious 6 bedroom home has charm, character and a wealth of original features throughout.
'Green Villa' is a beautiful hidden gem nestled within the popular village of Storth. Originally a farmhouse, it has been in the same family ownership for over 60 years and has undergone extensive and sympathetic developments and improvements. Dating back to the 18th century, this spacious six bedroom home has charm, character and a wealth of original features throughout with the main kitchen/ living area having been recently modernised to an exceptionally high standard to create a bright and inviting sociable space. The home is highly energy efficient and boasts photovoltaic panels with batteries, an integrated sound system and much more! The spacious ground floor consists of two separate entrance vestibules, a must-have cloakroom, a generous formal living room with a feature multi-fuel stove and the heart of the home is the exceptional open kitchen/ living area complete with a central wood burning stove with room for all the family to dine, cook and relax and offering direct access out to the private courtyard and to the large stone wood store with access from the front and rear. The first floor has five bedrooms, two of which are currently used as dressing rooms with built-in wardrobes and storage. The main bedroom boasts a bright en-suite bathroom and beautiful surrounding views and there is also a modern and stylish family wet room. The second floor is a delightfully versatile space that can be used in a variety of different ways and is currently split into three main sections. This floor could easily be adapted into an annex for guests or teenagers. Accessed from the driveway is the impressive gym/ sauna/ office space boasting a large storage space above. The private driveway is able to comfortably accommodate four vehicles and the wrap around garden is laid mainly to lawn and is a haven for wildlife boasting a wide variety of mature trees, bushes and fruit trees with an elegant summer house to one end that can be used all year round. The neighbouring property, Hazelwood, is also on the market. Both properties are owned by the same family and this presents a rare opportunity to purchase both properties together, ideal for co-habiting with family or friends while still retaining separation and privacy. Storth Village is set within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and boasts a post office and community shop and is within close proximity to Arnside and also Milnthorpe which offers a range of restaurants, takeaways, a supermarket and Dallam secondary school. The village itself has Storth primary school, rated GOOD by Ofsted. There are good transport links from Arnside with the train station and the M6 motorway is only a 15 minute drive away. The village has a vibrant community with several local groups/societies, play groups, an amateur dramatics society and activities within the Village Hall.
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GROUND FLOOR
Entrance vestibule
A wonderful entrance into the home offering space to take off boots and shoes and bursting with natural light.
Cloakroom
Located just off the main vestibule, this cloakroom consists of a Villeroy and Boch W.C and hand basin with a tiled floor and walls.
Formal living room
The high ceiling and large sash windows with deep sills allow daylight to flood in making this such a light and bright room with an elegant feel. The EFEL multi-fuel stove stands proudly with alcoves either side of the chimney breast.
Open kitchen/ diner/ living area
An absolutely stunning space ideal for family get togethers and socialising. The kitchen boasts a wonderful Atlantis kitchen offering an abundance of base and wall unit storage with marbled work surfaces. Integrated appliances include a Quooker hot water tap, double Neff self cleaning ovens with built-in microwave, Novy induction hob with pop up extraction, fridge and freezer and Neff dishwasher. The impressive central island provides a breakfast bar to seat four and further storage space. There is effortless access out to the private courtyard area, perfect for al fresco dining and BBQ's or just for sitting out with a cool drink to enjoy the sun. A beautiful wooden flooring runs throughout the space tying all areas together perfectly. A central free standing stove and adds character and warmth to the light and modern space. At the other end is room to sit and relax after a busy day. Additional benefits include a Rako zoned lighting system adjusted by app or keypad and an integrated Sonos sound system.
Vestibule
The original oak front door of the home (complete with the original key!) leads into the vestibule offering a fitted wooden bench and housing the photovoltaic system.
FIRST FLOOR
Bedroom 1
A double bedroom with double aspect views over the gardens with fitted wardrobes, a recessed large cupboard and a fitted dressing table in solid ash.
En-suite
This light and bright, 4 piece Villeroy and Boch en-suite bathroom consists of a bath with a shower attachment, hand basin, W.C and a bidet. White tiled floor and walls with a tall heated towel rail.
Bedroom 2
Currently being used as a study. This double bedroom has views out over the gardens.
Bedroom 3
A double bedroom with views out over the gardens.
Bedroom 4
A double bedroom currently being used as a dressing room with 3 walls of built in wardrobes.
Bedroom 5
A double bedroom, currently used as a dressing room, with a wall of modern fitted wardrobes and views over the front garden.
Family wetroom
A fantastic room with underfloor heating and oversized tiling covering the floor and walls. The walk in shower stands to one end with a deep sill window and a useful alcove for shower accessories. There is a W.C with concealed cistern and a hand basin within a beautiful marble surround and a heated towel rail. Outside this room is a large linen cupboard housing the 250 litre vented water system.
SECOND FLOOR
Bedroom
A large double bedroom full of character with a beautiful, full feature exposed stone wall and original wooden beams with hidden spotlights.
Office/ workshop
Previously used as a workshop and boasting a reinforced flooring. This room is light and bright with two south facing, electronically operated Velux windows with automatic security shutters. There are views out across to Sandside quarry and to the Lakeland Fells in the distance.
Living Room
A large open area with wooden beams throughout the vaulted ceiling. Bespoke oak bookcases are in one corner creating a lovely peaceful place to relax.
Gym/Sauna room
Originally a double garage, it has been converted into a gym with a 4 person Canadian wood sauna to one corner. There is also an original Belfast sink, a stainless steel sink, plumbing for a washing machine and space for a tumble dryer with cupboard space. There is zoned underfloor heating throughout the room with an office space with various telephone and electric points. This room is ideal as a work from home space, being located close to the main house while offering a degree of separation for a healthy work-life balance. A good sized attic space above with an easy to use pull down ladder that could also be converted or left as an excellent storage space.
Externally
Double electric gates lead through to the driveway with outside lighting - comfortably able to accommodate four vehicles. The wrap around private gardens are laid mainly to lawn with mature apple, pear and plum trees, bushes, shrubs and planting for all year round colour. The rear garden boasts a picturesque summerhouse on raised decking with electricity, heating and internet connection for all year round use. There is a large garden shed, a greenhouse and raised vegetable beds. This area gets sun all day long. There is an outside tap to the front and one to the rear.
Useful Information
House built - 1772. Council tax band - F. Internet - standard connection with B4RN connection available. Drainage - Mains. Heating - Oil central heating. The central heating system was fully cleaned in 2023 with a new pump installed. Photovoltaic panels with 2 x 9.5 kWh batteries. Integrated sound system. New double glazing throughout. Since the installation of the PV system in November 2022, the vendors have not incurred any electricity costs on the property. Excess is exported with FIT payment. Boiler and electric gates are serviced annually.
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