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Oak House is a naturally well-lit and spacious contemporary house in Windermere constructed over the course of 2002-3 as a self-build project by the architect. The design focuses on an aesthetic of stripped back simplicity, clean lines, minimal fuss and uncluttered spaces with a carefully composed palette of colour and materials featuring white painted walls and internal joinery, oak floorboards and feature staircase, sleek slab doors with stainless steel ironmongery and stone tiles. The property radiates a calm and restful ambiance that feels unhurried, relaxing and purposeful.  The design reduces elements to their essential components, focusing on what is important while removing distractions. In this way, the abundant natural light, the views and the volume of the space are the focus of attention.   Built on a sloping site that has been excavated to maximize the accommodation, there in an outstanding open plan living area complemented by a utility room, five bedrooms, a snug/sixth bedroom, three bath and shower rooms. The house has been skillfully designed with the option to remodel and create a lower ground floor self-contained suite for a dependent relative.  Gardens have been designed to have clean lines, minimal planting to reduce upkeep with lawns, seating decks and a wonderful west facing roof terrace. There is a single integral garage with driveway parking for several cars. This is a property that radiates tranquility, where architectural restraint allows natural light, impressive views and spatial flow to take centre stage. Purposeful in every detail, it offers a peaceful retreat that is both modern and timeless. Location Langdale Cresent is positioned almost midway between Windermere and Bowness. A quiet cul de sac that is tucked away and offers a peaceful situation with no passing traffic. In an elevated location, there are panoramic views to the west of Claife Heights and the Langdale fells rising above the neighbouring roof tops, the west facing orientation also offers wonderful sunsets. The leafy setting creates a private enclave one where despite the proximity of two of Lakeland’s busiest tourist hotspots, it feels a world away from the traffic and crowds.  Straight from the door you can enjoy a leisurely stroll into either town for drinks or to dine in one of the wide selection of restaurants and bars, a trip to the cinema or theatre. Offering a great quality of life, this is a super place to live as well as visit.   Between them, Windermere (1.1 mile) and Bowness (0.8 mile) offer an excellent range of local amenities and services with primary schools within walking distance, a choice of supermarkets (including regional favourite Booths), two Post Offices, doctors’ and dentists’ surgeries, opticians, hairdressers, barbers and vets. This is the ideal location for enjoying the wider Lake District with countless attractions and outdoor pursuits readily available as well as lots of footpaths straight from the front door. The nearest motorway access is J36 on the M6 with a main West Coast railway station at Oxenholme.  The branch line connection in Windermere itself is a short walk away and has frequent services to Oxenholme.   Step inside Built into a sloping site to take full advantage of its elevated position and the impressive Lakeland views, this remarkable five/six bedroom detached house showcases light, space and effortless simplicity. Set across two thoughtfully arranged floors, the accommodation has been expertly configured to provide flexible living, with a seamless blend of style and function. Entrance is to the lower ground floor into an entrance vestibule with space to hang coats and store outdoor footwear. Step through into the hall which has a great provision of storage and rising staircase. There are five well-proportioned bedrooms (three doubles and two singles), ceiling heights are purposefully higher than standard to create an airy feeling, and as most face north they remain cool in summer.  The principal suite has a wall of floor to ceiling wardrobes with sliding mirrored doors, French doors open to a deck in the front garden. The westerly outlook takes in the upper reaches of the Lakeland fells above neighbouring rooftops. The room has an ensuite shower room featuring a large shower with pebble base. Bedrooms 2, 3 and 4 have a leafy garden outlook, one having floor to ceiling wardrobes with mirrored doors. The fifth bedroom faces south and is currently a home office with fitted wall storage. Completing the lower ground floor is a house bathroom having a double ended bath with a shower over. Both the bathroom and ensuite shower room have contemporary floating wash basins and WCs and mirror fronted storage cabinets.  The ground floor is dedicated to a breathtaking open-plan living space - a celebration of volume, natural light and clean architectural lines. Complemented by a snug (which could also serve as a sixth bedroom), an additional shower room and a utility room with excellent storage provision, the layout caters to modern living with versatility and grace.  There is an immediate WOW factor with the open-plan living space. The bright and airy space is double height rising loftily up into the roof’s apex with tall statement windows and French doors at either end. The front enjoys afternoon and evening sun and commands Lakeland views. Here the French doors enable spilling out to the roof terrace which could provide no better place for evening drinks soaking in the sunsets. French doors on the rear elevation open to a large deck, laid flush with the surrounding lawn; it’s a sheltered area of the garden, private and being adjacent to the kitchen is ideal when dining outside. A timeless oak floor runs throughout and has the comfort of underfloor heating. Here is space to cook, dine and recline. The size affords a seating area around the Morso multi fuel stove when it’s colder and in warmer months. The kitchen is well equipped and has plenty of storage. An island unit provides additional workspace and extends into a breakfast bar. Between the kitchen and seating areas is ample room for a dining table arrangement. The room is wired for two pairs of conventional audio speakers that can be linked to an audio system; perfect for movie evenings or Friday night discos.  The bedroom layout is exceptionally flexible – up to six bedrooms but also with potential to repurpose rooms for home working, hobbies, media or as a playroom. Step outside Gardens surround the house and echo the design ethos of the property’s interior. Unfussy lawns and seating areas requiring minimal upkeep to allow more time for enjoying precious downtime. The rear garden is a real sun trap during most of the day, it’s sheltered from the wind and great for outdoor breakfast and lunches, it includes a wildflower border and there is a small orchard to the south including apple, pear, plum, cherry and damson trees. The seating areas all benefit from a strong connection to the interior, enhancing the overall flow and blurring the boundaries between inside and out. A stream runs along the northern boundary, the vendor tells us that children and dogs love to play in it, as do the birds, “the sound of it, particularly at night, is very comforting”.  There is a single integral garage with driveway parking for several cars with a conveniently placed EV charging point.  Services Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage. Gas fired central heating from a Worcester boiler in the garage, this is to radiators except for the living kitchen where it is laid underfloor. Electric underfloor heating to the house bathroom and ensuite shower room. Heated towel rails in the bath and shower rooms. There is a central vacuum system which has an emptying point in the garage.  Security alarm. EV charging point. Mobile and broadband services For information on broadband and mobile services at the property, we advise prospective purchasers to consult the Ofcom website: checker.ofcom.org.uk   Local Authority charges  Westmorland and Furness Council – Council Tax band G Tenure Freehold  Included in the sale  Fitted carpets, curtains, curtain poles, blinds, light fittings and domestic appliances as follows: all hoses, brushes and attachments for internal vacuum system, AEG oven and extractor fan, microwave, two Bosch fridges, Bosch washing machine, Freezer, Nardi dishwasher, Hotpoint tumble dryer (vented to outside) and Bosch washing machine.  Please note A public footpath runs along the outside of the northern boundary.  Directions  what3words bulb.outlined.tolerable Download the what3words App or go online for directions straight to the property.  Anti Money Laundering Regulations (AML)  Due to the Money Laundering Regulations, now officially known as Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds Regulations 2017 we are required to follow government legislation and carry out identification checks on all purchasers. We use a specialist third party company to conduct these checks at a charge of £48 inclusive of VAT per buyer once an offer has been accepted and you will be unable to proceed with the purchase of the property until these checks have been carried out. This charge is non-refundable.

As they say, location, location, location. With a prime location on a quiet cul-de-sac of highly individual prime properties in the heart of the sought after Conservation Area village of Arkholme, The Parrock enjoys an enviable setting commanding tremendous, unobscured panoramic views in a westerly direction. The Parrock, the name taken from the old English for paddock or field, is a truly impressive modern detached house. Designed by local architects Mason Gillibrand and has been built in the style of the Arts & Crafts Movement, with a strong nod towards the Scottish architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Filled with natural light, the extensive accommodation is well proportioned and has a well-considered layout as well as high specification and innovative fittings ensuring it is both easy to run and a pleasure to occupy. On offer is a porch, glazed vestibule, reception hall with cloakroom, fabulous double height open plan living kitchen, utility room, home office/cinema, first floor galleried sitting room, five double bedrooms, three of which are ensuite in addition to a house bathroom. A double garage is attached as is a boiler room.  Benefitting from the glorious open views every bit as much as the house, sunny gardens surround the property with established planting, a super split-level deck, a kitchen garden and ample parking. Rural but not remote, there is great access to the motorway, road and rail networks whether travelling for work or pleasure and with full fibre gigabit broadband provision, working from home has never been easier.  This is an excellent family house delivering on every level. Looking back on our time here it’s been a wonderful place to bring up a family. It’s homely, a hug of a house. Location One of the English countryside’s unspoilt gems, the Lune Valley begins just a few minutes’ drive from Lancaster and borders both the Forest of Bowland AONB and the national park of the Yorkshire Dales. With a backdrop of green and gently undulating fells, at the heart of which is the meandering river, the Lune Valley has long been a sought-after place to live; thriving local communities have taken root in picturesque villages and hamlets with a great choice of destination country pubs. This is a wonderful place to live if you value life in the countryside but equally rate excellent road and rail links. Highly picturesque, Arkholme is a well-regarded and popular choice for those seeking a quiet village setting with direct access to the surrounding countryside. The village sits astride the B6254, with The Parrock located on Main Street, an impressive cul-de-sac which runs from the main road down to the River Lune. It is this road that the art historian Sir Nikolaus Pevsner describes as “a very pretty street” in the Pevsner Architectural Guide to The Buildings of England. Arkholme’s thriving local community is centered around the village hall which has a busy diary of events throughout the year and hosts numerous local groups and classes. Within Arkholme is a primary school and church. As a point of interest, Arkholme is one of only two Thankful Villages in Lancashire; those rare places that suffered no fatalities during the Great War of 1914 -1918. In terms of local amenities, Arkholme is almost equidistant between Kirkby Lonsdale and Carnforth; each town has much to offer in terms of services. Kirkby Lonsdale is nearest (5.3 miles distant) and has a busy main street of independent retailers, bars, cafes and  restaurants as well as all the usual amenities; doctors, dentists, opticians, hairdressers and barbers, a Post Office and branch of Booths supermarket. There is also an excellent Thursday market offering fresh local produce. Carnforth (6 miles away) offers not only Booths, but also Tesco, Aldi and the Co-op. For a greater choice, the city of Lancaster is to hand having much to offer all generations with established cultural and music scenes, bars and restaurants, an excellent range of national and independent retailers, professional and health care services. Connectivity is a major selling point of life here in Arkholme. Transport links are to hand with convenient access onto the M6 at either J35 or J36 depending on the direction of your travel and train stations on the main West Coast line at both Lancaster and Oxenholme (Kendal) as well as branch line stations at Carnforth and Wennington. If you are jetting off, then there is a choice of three airports;  Leeds Bradford, Manchester or Liverpool. We were looking for an outdoor lifestyle in a beautiful setting that would give our children the ability to explore the surrounding countryside and mess about on the river, just as we did when we were young. Straight from the house there are such lovely walks and great cycling routes which we’ve all enjoyed as a family, we could take a different route almost every day. As a family we’ve enjoyed taking part in community events, if you want to join in there’s lots going on between the church and the village hall; apple pressing, bonfire night and the Christmas parties. We used to serve mulled wine and mince pies on Christmas Eve after the crib service, it’s been a very happy house. Step inside The Parrock is an inviting property, one where the views of the outside profoundly affect the interior. The south facing outlook is panoramic, stretching across and down the valley taking in the undulating fells behind the villages of Melling and Claughton which lie on the opposite side of the River Lune. Design wise, there is a strong focus on the domestic architecture of the Arts & Crafts Movement, especially the work of Scottish architect, Charles Rennie Mackintosh; the entrance has coloured glazing featuring the famous tulip design from The Blackwell House in Bowness on Windermere and use has been made of massive sawn green oak beams; in the posts of the porch, above the garage door and in the striking corner window of the reception hall. Internally, there is emphasis on the use of natural materials; bamboo, limestone, travertine, marble, granite, oak and glass. Externally there is a local blue Burlington slated roof, laid in the traditional manner of diminishing slate courses. For longevity, rainwater goods are aluminium. The vast amount of glazing and additional roof lights ensure that natural light floods in from every possible angle enabling not just solar gain but constant appreciation of the views. For comfort, there’s underfloor heating throughout (all rooms on individual thermostats) and the windows are double glazed with Velfac aluminium streamlined frames. Step though the porch, into the glazed vestibule with storage for coats and through into the generous reception hall with guest cloakroom, striking corner window seat and oak balustraded staircase with low level courtesy lighting. Onward into the main living area, a show stopping space. The sheer volume of this room as well as the quantity and quality of natural light are incredible. Floor to ceiling glass frames the breathtaking views and draw you forward as the views are a constant changing delight, whatever the season, whatever the weather there is a new aspect to enjoy. The double height ceiling reaches the apex of the roof with an additional seating area on the first floor framed by an oak balustrade. The light and airiness are extraordinary, uplifting and joyous. The hub of the house, a well-appointed kitchen has been designed so that the views may be fully appreciated at the same time as meals are prepared. There’s a breakfast bar and space for a generous dining table. A stylish built in glazed French Pictofocus wood burner makes a strong focal point and is positioned so that the views can be appreciated simultaneously. Sliding doors open to the decking providing a convenient setting for eating outdoors and encourage spilling outside when the weather is so inclined. Playing a strong supporting role to the kitchen is the adjacent utility room with space for laundry appliances and a door for quick access to the outside drying area. Completing the picture on the ground floor is a home office/cinema room with cabling installed for a projector and speaker system, if desired. There’s also a double bedroom with ensuite shower room. Sited away from the first floor family bedrooms it is perfect for overnight guests but also, if combined with the home office it offers the potential to create a suite of rooms for a dependent relative. Rising to the first floor and off the landing is good storage provision and open plan access to the second seating area, it’s a light drenched place to work, read or dedicate to hobbies. Open to the main living area below, it is connected but remains independent. The principal bedroom is a treat. Not only is there a large double bedroom and a spacious ensuite bathroom (with double ended bath and separate large rainfall shower) but connecting the two is a walk-through wardrobe and dressing area with doors to two additional storerooms. There is a third ensuite bedroom, this time with a private shower room and in addition are two further double bedrooms served by the attractive and well appointed house bathroom having both a bath and large rainfall shower. The house will appeal to those who are attracted by the functionality of a modern home but seek a property with greater depth of character. Instantly inviting, performing well for family life and somewhere that definitely lends itself to entertaining.  With busy and demanding jobs, we needed somewhere we could be quiet and tranquil, a haven to reset and recharge when needed. With the advantages of B4RN broadband we’ve been able to easily bring work home and have had the rooms to have dedicated desk space. When we’ve had to travel for work the village is well place to be convenient for the motorway and the train station at Carnforth. In this way it’s given us so much flexibility workwise. As well as being a family home, this is a great house for a party, both for us adults and for our children in their teenage years. We’ve celebrated every rite of passage and landmark family occasion here; it’s been wonderful in that respect. Whether there is two or twenty two of you, the house feels just right. On a practical level it’s a very easy house to keep clean. There is hard flooring throughout and you can connect the vacuum’s hose at various points, there’s also a trap door in the kitchen unit kickboards for sweeping any bits into. In this way it’s easy to maintain a dust free environment if anyone in the family had allergies. Step outside The careful positioning of The Parrock, the design of the garden and the seating areas within are all about the view. Everything has been oriented to enable maximum enjoyment. Set back from the general building line of neighbouring properties, the generous and established gardens feel private and secluded despite being in the centre of the village. In line with the Arts & Crafts Movement style of the house, the substantial iroko wooden entrance gates are also inspired by the period and make a striking entrance. Electrically operated, they open to a generous hard standing for parking and turning with an additional gravel area tucked to the side of the garage that’s ideal for an occasional vehicle, a camper van, caravan or boat. The majority of garden sits to the east and south of the house, a large lawn with established hedging and flowering shrubs bring structure and colour to the garden throughout the seasons. A mixed boundary hedge is designed to allow the garden to blend visually with the neighbouring field and the view across the valley, making the view an extension of the garden. South facing and attracting all day long sunshine is the split level deck with access from the main living area enabling the boundaries between inside and out to be blurred during warmer weather as the deck becomes another room to be enjoyed. Access to a tap and electricity create a flexible outdoor living space, where the owners had planned to install a hot tub. Perfect for hosting or just family time, it’s a lovely space with the seating area around the corner (where the current owners have their fire pit) attracting the last rays of the setting sun; ideal for a glass of something chilled as you reflect upon the day. The garden area to the west houses a garden shed and wood store. The area fronting the road is a kitchen garden with raised beds and a damson tree. There is also a small additional fenced area to the front where the current owners have their hens. The boiler room is an excellent place to dry off wet outdoor gear and has a ceiling mounted airer for just such reason. A door leads into the double garage which has additional room for storage or a workshop and benefits from useful mezzanine storage above. For convenience, the door is electric. Outside there is lighting, power point provision and water taps. The views have enabled us to appreciate the passing of the seasons and the wildlife, we see Canadian geese swooping down the valley, lambs and rabbits playing in the field, and of course the birdlife. We hear the owls and woodpeckers and have had hedgehog visitors over the years. Directions what3words unfamed.cove.energetic Use Sat Nav LA6 1AU with reference to the directions below: From the M6, exit at J35 and take the B6601 link road off the roundabout for just a short distance, upon reaching the T junction, turn left onto the B6254 signed Kirkby Lonsdale and Over Kellet. Drive through Over Kellet village and out the other side, continuing into the open countryside. The first village reached will be Arkholme. Immediately before the school take the turning right signposted The Church/Cul-de-sac. The Parrock is around half way down on the right. Services Mains electricity, gas and water. Gas fired underfloor heating throughout from a Vaillant boiler in the boiler room. Thermostat control unit in every room. Drainage to a private septic tank located within the grounds. There is a central Electrolux vacuum system which has an emptying point in the boiler room. All bedrooms and living rooms are hardwired for TV, SKY, audio and ethernet. Security alarm.  Lancaster City Council – Council Tax band E Tenure - Freehold Internet Speed Broadband Full fibre gigabit broadband available from B4RN (Broadband for the Rural North) www.B4RN.org.uk. All B4RN customers receive gigabit (1,000Mbps) speed. Mobile Indoor: O2 is reported as providing ‘likely’ Voice services and ‘limited’ Data services. EE, Three and Vodafone are reported as providing ‘limited’ services for both Voice and Data. Outdoor: EE, Three, O2 and Vodafone are reported as providing ‘likely’ services for both Voice and Data. Broadband and mobile information provided by Ofcom. Anti Money Laundering Regulations (AML)  Due to the Money Laundering Regulations, now officially known as Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds Regulations 2017 we are required to follow government legislation and carry out identification checks on all purchasers. We use a specialist third party company to conduct these checks at a charge of £48 inclusive of VAT per buyer once an offer has been accepted and you will be unable to proceed with the purchase of the property until these checks have been carried out. This charge is non-refundable.