* Outstanding Period Home
* Stunning Location Close To Furness Abbey
* Fantastic Grounds With Paddock
* Superb & Spacious Accommodation
* Lots Of Original Character Retained
* Versatile With Six Bedrooms
* Three Good Sized Reception Rooms
* Kitchen/Diner, Cloak Room & Utility
* Workshop & Two Garages
* Superb Opportunity. Highly Recommended
Magnificent Grade II listed period home situated in a beautiful position to
the outskirts of Barrow - in - Furness, nestled between the historic Furness Abbey
and The Abbey House Hotel. Set in its own extensive grounds and gardens which
we are advised extend to approximately 6 acres.
Magnificent Grade II listed period home situated in a beautiful position to
the outskirts of Barrow - in - Furness, nestled between the historic Furness Abbey
and The Abbey House Hotel. Set in its own extensive grounds and gardens which
we are advised extend to approximately 6 acres, comprising formal gardens and
mowed paddock area. This excellent property offers many original features and
is of spacious proportions throughout that will be truly appreciated upon
internal inspection. Comprising of three reception rooms, up to six bedrooms,
conservatory, double garage, further single garage and ample parking. The
discreet hidden location is only a minute from Abbey Road and this excellent
home offers so much more potential for the right buyer. Viewing Highly
Recommended to appreciate this great home and location.
Accessed through an open fronted shelter porch, with half glazed double doors
into:
_Entrance_ Traditional wooden door with leaded panes giving access to:
_Reception_ _hall_ Oak panelling to walls, sweeping staircase to first floor
with Oak handrail, newel posts, spindles and stunning leaded glass stair and
landing window. Chandelier, Myson fan assisted radiator and internal doors to
study, drawing Room, dining Room, inner hall, cloakroom and further door to
rear vestibule leading to gardens and an under stairs store.
_Cloakroom_ _9' 6" x 5' 8" (2. 9m x 1. 73m) plus recess_ Comprising of wash
hand basin inset to marble effect work surface with storage cupboards under
and tiled splashback with WC to side recess. Twin leaded sash window to front,
further window above the WC and radiator.
_Drawing_ _room_ _23' 8" x 14' 9" (7. 21m x 4. 5m) plus bay_ Superb room with
rectangular bay windows with window seat to front, fan assisted radiators
underneath and windows with leaded upper panes offering a superb outlook over
the grounds. Further bay window to rear with fan assisted radiator underneath,
looking to the driveway and ornamental pond. Substantial traditional fireplace
with quarry tiled inset, hearth with alcove recess to side. Panelling around
the walls with picture rail, coving to ceiling and two feature ceiling roses
with chandeliers.
_Study_ _14' 0" x 13' 10" (4. 27m x 4. 22m)_ Feature window to side with leaded
upper panes offering an aspect to the driveway and garden. Magnificent
central, feature fireplace with beautiful wooden surround and quarry tiled
insert and hearth. Panelling to approximately half the walls with wooden
picture rail and coving to ceiling.
_Dining_ _room_ _23' 9" x 14' 8" (7. 24m x 4. 49m) plus bay_ Panelled in Oak to
three quarter level with matching bar to the corner of the room. Two ceiling
light points with detailed roses, coving, magnificent bay window with window
seat, door to the rear with leaded upper panes and to the side a magnificent
fireplace matching the panelling with an open grate for a real fire.
_Inner_ _hall_ Doors to cloakroom and kitchen.
_Cloakroom_ Pattern glass sash windows and built in storage cupboards to both
walls.
_Kitchen_ _13' 7" x 13' 1" (4. 16m x 4. 00m) plus breakfast area_ Fitted with a
range of base, wall and drawer units with light patterned work surface
incorporating sink and drainer with mixer tap and tiled splash backs. Electric
hob with cooker hood over, Hotpoint dishwasher and built - in eye level Bosch
double oven and grill. Central island with glazed displays, tiling to floor
and built in dresser style unit with hatch to dining room. Integrated wine
rack pantry cupboard and door to rear staircase.
_Breakfast_ _area_ _11' 4" x 10' 1" (3. 47m x 3. 08m)_ Feature illuminated
display niches, two windows one offering an aspect over the driveway and
ornamental pond and the other to the conservatory. Radiator, inset lighting to
ceiling and door to inner hall.
_Inner_ _hall_ Multi pane glazed door to conservatory and doors to freezer
and utility room.
_Conservatory_ _15' 0" x 13' 3" (4. 58m x 4. 05m)_ Tiled floor, two radiators,
power sockets and double doors to driveway and garden. PVC double glazed
construction set to a low wall with polycarbonate vaulted ceiling.
_Store/freezer_ _room_ _6' 6" x 5' 10" (1. 98m x 1. 78m)_ Quarry tile floor
with window to conservatory and coat hooks to wall.
_Utility_ _room_ _9' 9" x 7' 5" (2. 98m x 2. 27m)_ Stainless - steel sink unit
with cupboard under, floor Ideal Concorde CX gas boiler for the heating and
hot water systems, space and plumbing for washing machine, single glazed sash
window, quarry tiling to floor and door to useful pantry cupboard with
shelving. Further door to workshop.
_Workshop/store_ _19' 3" x 8' 11" (5. 87m x 2. 72m)_ Shelving to two walls, two
single glazed windows, electric light and power and radiator. Door to garage.
_First_ _floor_ _landing_ _11' 10" x 11' 5" (3. 63m x 3. 48m)_ Double radiator,
coving to ceiling, access to bedrooms and bathroom and recessed access to
double fronted linen cupboard. Door to inner landing.
_Master_ _bedroom_ _17' 11" x 14' 11" (5. 46m x 4. 55m)_ Spacious master with
comprehensive range of fitted bedroom furniture including wardrobes, dresser
drawer and bed side units. Pendant light point, inset lights to ceiling and
two radiators. Single glazed windows offering a lovely aspect over the garden
and connecting arch to en suite.
_Ensuite_ _9' 4" x 5' 6" (2. 87m x 1. 70m)_ Two piece suite comprising of WC
and wash hand basin set to vanity unit with tiled splash backs and mirror
above with lights to either side and storage cupboards under. Pattern glass
window and radiator.
_Bedroom_ _14' 0" x 10' 11" (4. 27m x 3. 33m)_ Double room with fitted bedroom
furniture, double radiator and single glazed window to front towards the
garden, drive and ornamental pond. Connecting door to a further bedroom.
_Bedroom/workroom_ _20' 1" x 10' 10" (6. 14m x 3. 32m) widest points_ Two
single glazed windows to front, two radiators and connecting door to inner
landing and staircase to kitchen.
_WC_ _6' 2" x 4' 11" (1. 90m x 1. 50m)_ Two piece suite comprising of WC and
wash hand basin. Radiator and window.
_Bedroom_ _9' 6" x 6' 10" (2. 91m x 2. 10m)_ Single room with fitted wardrobes,
radiator and feature window to front looking to the garden area.
_Bathroom_ _11' 8" x 9' 4" (3. 57m x 2. 85m)_ Fitted with a coloured five piece
suite comprising of corner bath, two wash hand basin's inset to work surface
with storage cupboards under, mirrors above and tiled splashbacks, bidet and
WC. Radiator, tiling to approximately 3/4 of the walls and traditional leaded
and coloured glass window to front.
_Bedroom_ _13' 6" x 13' 10" (4. 13m x 4. 24m)_ Further double room with a range
of built in bedroom furniture. Radiator, window to side giving an aspect to
the driveway and garden, coving to ceiling, picture rail, ceiling light points
and two wall light points.
_Bedroom_ _14' 11" x 15' 8" (4. 55m x 4. 78m)_ Double room with raised platform
offering a double bed with bedside cabinets to either side, fitted mirror
fronted wardrobes and access between to a dressing room/ensuite. Three windows
to front, side and rear with the rear offering a lovely aspect over the
garden.
_Ensuite/dressing_ _room_ _7' 1" x 6' 0" (2. 18m x 1. 84m)_ Single glazed
window overlooking the garden, wash hand basin inset to vanity unit with
storage cupboards under and sliding glazed doors to shower cubicle with Mira
shower, tiling to walls and radiator.
_Exterior_ Set on an excellent sized plot creating fabulous gardens and great
paddock. Approached by driving through the Gatehouse directly from Abbey Road
you are lead to the private grounds belonging Oaklands.
Substantial brick set driveway which sweeps to the front of the property and
offers a circular driveway with magnificent ornamental pond to the centre and
access around the house towards the garage.
The grounds are extensive, perfect for a home of grandeur offering both formal
gardens and woodland, in addition there is an excellent paddock which is
perfect for a pony or general recreational purposes.
The main front garden area is well tended with an orchard area to the side.
Spacious front terrace offering a seating area with balustrading and stepped
access to a lawn with further drive to side and further steps to a sweeping
lawn with mature trees, shrubs and bushes around the perimeter and lower
ornamental pond.
A secondary sweeping driveway leads down to Abbey Approach with the Ancient
Furness Abbey at the bottom.
_Garage_ _20' 8" x 16' 4" (6. 31m x 4. 98m)_ Remotely operated double up and
over door, electric light and power. Shelving to walls and radiator.
_Garage/mower_ _shed_ _23' 6" x 13' 6" (7. 18m x 4. 14m)_ Substantial brick
built building with WC, electric light and power. Doors to front and windows
to side. To the rear is a greenhouse with open farmland to side.
_General_ _information_ general information tenure: Freehold
council tax: G
local authority: Westmorland & Furness Council
services: Mains services include gas, electric, water and drainage.

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