Full description:Nestled in the heart of the picturesque village of Levens, this charming four-bedroom period residence offers an idyllic rural lifestyle, enjoying stunning far-reaching views across the Lyth Valley towards the distant Lakeland Fells. Combining traditional character with generous living accommodation, the property presents an exciting opportunity for buyers to modernise and personalise to their own tastes and requirements, and is offered for sale with no onward chain. The ground floor comprises two bright and spacious reception rooms, a practical kitchen, and a convenient shower room with a separate WC. Upstairs, there are three generous double bedrooms, a fourth single bedroom or home office, and a family bathroom. Externally, the property benefits from a lovely established garden, perfect for enjoying the serene surroundings, along with ample off-road parking, a garage, and a large former coach house outbuilding, offering versatile storage or potential for further development.
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Location
Centrally positioned within the charming rural village of Levens, this property enjoys a peaceful and idyllic setting, complemented by far-reaching views across the Lyth Valley towards the distant Lakeland Fells. The village of Levens boasts a vibrant and welcoming community, offering a range of local amenities including a shop, village hall, church, primary school, and the popular Hare and Hounds public house. The nearby market towns of Milnthorpe and Kendal are easily accessible by car, while junction 36 of the M6 motorway can be reached in approximately 10 minutes, providing excellent transport links.
Description
Set back from the road, the property is approached via a gated driveway providing off-road parking for several vehicles, with a path guiding you through a lovely lawn garden adorned with established, colourful borders to the front door.
The front door opens into a welcoming hallway, with doors leading to two spacious reception rooms and a shower room ahead, while stairs rise to the first floor.
The lounge is flooded with natural light through full-height windows, featuring a cosy gas fire and glazed doors that open onto a terraced seating area , the perfect spot for morning coffee while enjoying garden and valley views.
The dining room is a sociable, versatile space ideal for entertaining family and friends or relaxing after a busy day. It flows effortlessly into the kitchen, which is fitted with ample storage, a wrap-around worktop, and a breakfast bar for casual dining. Equipped with a sink drainer, gas hob, electric oven, dishwasher, and fridge space. A rear porch provides easy access to the driveway, garage, and coach house, making outdoor life convenient and seamless.
Completing the ground floor is a practical walk-in shower room, ideal for guests or multi-generational living, together with a separate WC.
Upstairs, a split landing leads to four bedrooms and a family bathroom. The two principal double bedrooms enjoy serene garden views stretching across the Lyth Valley, with the largest featuring built-in wardrobes. A further double overlooks the charming Levens Methodist Church, while the fourth room is ideal as a single bedroom or home office. The bathroom is well-appointed with a bath and overhead shower, WC, pedestal basin, and handy storage for towels and linens.
The front garden is a delightful and well-established space, laid mainly to lawn and bordered by colourful planting that provides year-round interest. Enjoying a sunny aspect and stunning views across the Lyth Valley towards the Lakeland Fells, it offers a wonderful setting for relaxing, entertaining, or simply taking in the peaceful surroundings.
To the rear, the garage provides parking or useful storage, while the substantial former coach house presents exciting potential for a variety of uses. Comprising a generous ground-floor room, and stairs leading to two first-floor store rooms and a WC, it offers excellent scope as a workshop, studio, home gym, hobby space, or potential for further development, subject to the necessary consents.
Tenure
Freehold.
Services
Mains gas, electricity and water.